The series shows Sophie Raworth explaining how household goods are tested and how to get the best value for money.

In the first series, Lynn Faulds Wood investigates product safety and reveals previous Watchdog campaigns that have saved lives.

[1] BSI Group featured in four episodes of the first series, testing domestic cookers, windows and doors security, washing machines and cycle helmets.

Filming took place at two of BSI's Testing Centres of Excellence; Loughborough and Hemel Hempstead.

[2] The Building Research Establishment featured in every episode of Watchdog Test House.