The Hairy Bikers' Best of British
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The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

8.0 / 10
2011
2 seasons
50 episodes
Documentary

The Hairy Bikers are back and they're on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Royal Family

    14-11-201159m

    The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.

  • Ep 2

    2.Bread

    15-11-201159m

    The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.

  • Ep 3

    3.Vegetarian

    16-11-201159m

    The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

  • Ep 4

    4.British Waterways

    17-11-201159m

    Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways

  • Ep 5

    5.Recession

    18-11-201159m

    The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.

  • Ep 6

    6.War

    21-11-201159m

    The Bikers explore how the British have managed to create fantastic dishes even at times of war, when food is often scarce, and try their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake.

  • Ep 7

    7.Picnics

    22-11-201159m

    The Bikers take a look at Britain's national love of picnics, celebrating classics such as the cornish pasty and the scotch egg, and baking a luxurious dundee cake.

  • Ep 8

    8.Times a Plenty

    23-11-201159m

    The Bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here, they go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer.

  • Ep 9

    9.A Taste of the Med

    24-11-201159m

    Si and Dave continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here they look at how the flavours of the Mediterranean have influenced British cuisine.

  • Ep 10

    10.Cookbooks

    25-11-201159m

    The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.

  • Ep 11

    11.Foraging

    28-11-201159m

    The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.

  • Ep 12

    12.Island Life

    30-11-201159m

    The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.

  • Ep 13

    13.Pub Grub

    01-12-201159m

    Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.

  • Ep 14

    14.Preserving

    02-12-201159m

    The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.

  • Ep 15

    15.Puddings

    03-12-201159m

    The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.

  • Ep 16

    16.Slow Food

    05-12-201159m

    It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.

  • Ep 17

    17.Beer and Cider

    06-12-201159m

    The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.

  • Ep 18

    18.Pies

    07-12-201159m

    The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.

  • Ep 19

    19.Takeaways

    10-12-201159m

    Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.

  • Ep 20

    20.Sweet Tooth

    11-12-201159m

    Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.

  • Ep 21

    21.Food Festivals

    12-12-201159m

    The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.

  • Ep 22

    22.Game

    13-12-201159m

    The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.

  • Ep 23

    23.Spices

    14-12-201159m

    The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.

  • Ep 24

    24.High Tea

    15-12-201159m

    High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.

  • Ep 25

    25.Breakfast

    16-12-201159m

    Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.

  • Ep 26

    26.Nation of Gardeners

    19-12-201159m

    Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.

  • Ep 27

    27.Weddings

    20-12-201159m

    The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.

  • Ep 28

    28.Food Pairings

    21-12-201159m

    The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.

  • Ep 29

    29.Cheese

    22-12-201159m

    The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.

  • Ep 30

    30.Feel Good Food

    23-12-201159m

    The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.

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