Hairy Bikers' Best of British

20112 seriesEntertainment / Cooking
Available on U&Dave HD
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The Hairy Bikers, aka Dave Myers and Si King, are riding high again and on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world. It's a travelling history lesson, of sorts, as the Bikers make their way around the country and use food as a way to find out about Britain's past, from how the recipes evolved to the way in which the ingredients were produced. Along the way they meet the `food heroes' who are keeping Britain's gourmet heritage alive.

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Episode 1Royal Family

The fabulous biker boys go on a journey through time to celebrate British food. They start by exploring the culinary influence of the monarchy.

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Episode 2Bread

The bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries, trying their hand at bagel making and their own version of a summer pudding.

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Episode 3Vegetarian

The bikers go veggie, looking at the history of the Vegetarian Society and celebrating some of the most mouthwatering vegetarian dishes on offer.

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Episode 4British Waterways

The bikers visit British waterways to explore the amazing food available. They try their hand at fly fishing for trout and make a stuffed wild duck.

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Episode 5Recession

The Bikers discover how hard times helped British cooks to create tasty dishes, such as scotch broth, mince and dumplings.

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Episode 6War

The bikers explore how the British have still managed to create remarkable dishes, even in times of war, trying their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake.

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Episode 7Picnics

The bikers explore our national love of picnics, celebrating classics such as the Cornish pasty and the Scotch egg, and baking a luxurious Dundee cake.

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Episode 8Times of Plenty

Time for the hairy ones to go gourmet, celebrating extravagant Britain with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer.

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Episode 9A Taste of the Med

The bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British grub. Here, they look at the influence of the Mediterranean on British cuisine. S1 Ep9

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Episode 10Cookbooks

The hairy duo cook dishes from their favourite British cookbooks and tell the story of iconic food writers, including Elizabeth David and Isabella Beeton. S1 Ep10

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Episode 11Foraging

The bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. In this episode, they take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food. S1 Ep11

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Episode 12Island Life

The biker boys continue their countrywide hunt for great grub. They celebrate our love of fish and shellfish and find out about Billingsgate Market. S1 Ep13

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Episode 15Puddings

More yummy treats from Blighty. The bikers create some classic puds and explore the history behind our favourites. S1 Ep12

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