I guess the obvious followup to that would be 'it takes time to perfect anything', but I wouldnt like to use that in this case!
A few tv's cathode tubes go, new model comes out, problem fixed.
I guess though the same cant be said for aircraft!
Is it possible though the UK produces just as much crap as China relative to the population.
If they cant do the good better, we wont buy. But judging by the weekend market stalls, if they can do the cheap cheaper, we will!