
The Hairy Bikers' Best of British
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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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Royal Family
14-11-201159mThe Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
- Ep 2
2.Bread
15-11-201159mThe Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
- Ep 3
3.Vegetarian
16-11-201159mThe Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
- Ep 4
4.British Waterways
17-11-201159mSi and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
- Ep 5
5.Recession
18-11-201159mThe Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
- Ep 6
6.War
21-11-201159mThe 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
22-11-201159mThe 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
23-11-201159mThe 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
24-11-201159mSi 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
25-11-201159mThe Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
- Ep 11
11.Foraging
28-11-201159mThe bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
- Ep 12
12.Island Life
30-11-201159mThe Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
- Ep 13
13.Pub Grub
01-12-201159mSi and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
- Ep 14
14.Preserving
02-12-201159mThe bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
- Ep 15
15.Puddings
03-12-201159mThe bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
- Ep 16
16.Slow Food
05-12-201159mIt's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
- Ep 17
17.Beer and Cider
06-12-201159mThe duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
- Ep 18
18.Pies
07-12-201159mThe hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
- Ep 19
19.Takeaways
10-12-201159mSi and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
- Ep 20
20.Sweet Tooth
11-12-201159mSii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
- Ep 21
21.Food Festivals
12-12-201159mThe Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
- Ep 22
22.Game
13-12-201159mThe bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
- Ep 23
23.Spices
14-12-201159mThe duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
- Ep 24
24.High Tea
15-12-201159mHigh tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
- Ep 25
25.Breakfast
16-12-201159mSi and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
- Ep 26
26.Nation of Gardeners
19-12-201159mBritain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.
- Ep 27
27.Weddings
20-12-201159mThe Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
- Ep 28
28.Food Pairings
21-12-201159mThe Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
- Ep 29
29.Cheese
22-12-201159mThe Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
- Ep 30
30.Feel Good Food
23-12-201159mThe Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.
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