Toro U.K. Limited, home of the iconic British lawnmower brand Hayter, will appear on BBC’s Inside the Factory on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 8.00 pm.
In Season 10 on BBC One, presenters Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey go behind the scenes at the Hertfordshire factory to discover how the famous Hayter Harrier mower is made.
Filmed over three days, Paddy follows the full build journey—from raw materials to assembly of the finished rear-roller mower—and even tests his craftsmanship by mowing his own lawn stripe.
Founded in 1946 by Douglas Hayter, the brand celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. What began in a small workshop in Spellbrook with a handmade rotary mower has grown into a British engineering success story. Toro U.K.’s Spellbrook factory which produces thousands of mowers each year for both homeowners and professional users worldwide. Hayter received its first Royal Warrant in 1960, a seal of approval it continues to hold today, now granted by His Majesty King Charles III.
The Harrier, first launched by Douglas Hayter in 1970 and still going strong 55 years later, takes centre stage in the episode, showcasing the craftsmanship that has sustained its popularity for over half a century. Viewers will follow Paddy through each stage of its build as components are laser-cut, welded, painted and assembled on the production line, before the finished mowers are dispatched across the UK and Ireland—from Inverness to Penzance.
Craig Hoare, Sales & Marketing Manager, Toro U.K. said: “We’re extremely proud to feature on BBC’s Inside the Factory. The Harrier is a much-loved mower with fans across the country, and it was a pleasure to welcome Paddy, Cherry and the film crew to show how it’s made.”
