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 1Fowl

The Bikers reveal that there is so much more to British fowl than roast chicken, cook up a storm with a duck tikka, and tell the history of Norfolk black turkey. S2 Ep19

Episode 5Food and the Empire

The Bikers explore the impact Britain's colonial past has on food, from chai in bread and butter pudding to India pale ale in sausage casserole. S2 Ep13

Episode 8Beef

The Bikers explore British beef by visiting a farmer looking to the future with his Wagyu cattle, discovering the history of tripe, and learning how to roast an ox. S2 Ep11

Episode 10Francophile

The Bikers continue their culinary journey by looking across the Channel to see how the French have influenced the way we cook and eat over time. S2 Ep20

Episode 14Atlantic

The Bikers explore the 'special relationship' between America and Britain's culinary cultures by making a rich clam chowder and chocolate brownies. S2 Ep14

Episode 19Food and Religion

The Bikers explore the relationship between food and faith - dishes include Simnel cake and beef brisket, and they also find out more about hot cross buns. S2 Ep12

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