Hairy Bikers' Best of British

2011•2 series•Entertainment / Cooking

Available on U&Dave HD

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.

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.

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.

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. S1 Ep3

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. S1 Ep4

Episode 5Recession

The Bikers discover how hard times helped British cooks to create tasty dishes, such as scotch broth, mince and dumplings. S1 Ep5

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. S1 Ep6

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. S1 Ep7

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