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

Si and Dave explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.

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Episode 2Bread

Si and Dave explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 13Pub Grub

The bikers head to the pub to explore the story behind the boom in pub food and snacks and recreate mouthwatering dishes that would make any publican proud.

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Episode 14Preserving

The bikers journey through time, celebrating British food. Here they explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.

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Episode 15Puddings

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

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Episode 16Slow Food

The bikers celebrate British food. For something delicious, it's worth using the best ingredients and cooking them to perfection - however long it takes.

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Episode 17Beer and Cider

The lovable bikers explore how our love affair with beer and cider has evolved over time. They also visit a cider festival, where they press their own.

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Episode 18Pies

The hairy duo celebrate British food. They find out who ate all the pies on the football pitch and discover the story behind some of the nation's best loved pies.

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Episode 19Takeaways

The biker duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved and cook some of their favourites in the Best of British kitchen.

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Episode 20Sweet Tooth

A sugary episode, as the hairy ones try their hand at making their favourite childhood sweets and make a truly sumptuous cheesecake.

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Episode 21Food Festivals

Another helping of top British grub with the bikers. The duo take a look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.

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Episode 22Game

The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. Time for some meaty dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison on the menu.

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Episode 23Spices

The bikers turn up the heat, exploring the origins of Britain's favourite spices. They also visit a chilli festival, with mouth-numbing consequences.

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Episode 25Breakfast

The Hairy Bikers look for great ways to kick start the day. They find out about how our morning meal has changed and evolved through the years. S1 Ep25

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Episode 26Nation of Gardeners

The bikers celebrate British food. They head into the garden, where through good times and bad our skills have inspired amazing dishes. S1 Ep26

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Episode 27Weddings

Si and Dave explore how some of the foodie customs associated with the wedding ceremony have evolved and help prepare a Scottish wedding breakfast. S1 Ep27

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Episode 28Food Pairings

Si and Dave explore how British ingredients can combine to make classic pairings. The duo create a pork and apple dish and a pear and stilton tart. S1 Ep28

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Episode 29Cheese

The bikers explore how Britain's love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries, and discover that the original cheesecake recipes were British. S1 Ep29

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