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The Hairy Bikers' Best of British(2011)

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First Air Date: 2011-11-14
Average Runtime: 59m
Rating: 8.0
Votes: 1
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 50

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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Simon King
Simon King
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David Myers
David Myers

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 30
E01
Royal Family

Air Date: 2011-11-14

59m

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

E02
Bread

Air Date: 2011-11-15

59m

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

E03
Vegetarian

Air Date: 2011-11-16

59m

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

E04
British Waterways

Air Date: 2011-11-17

59m

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

E05
Recession

Air Date: 2011-11-18

59m

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

E06
War

Air Date: 2011-11-21

59m

The Bikers explore how the British have managed to create fantastic dishes even at times of war, when food is often s...

E07
Picnics

Air Date: 2011-11-22

59m

The Bikers take a look at Britain's national love of picnics, celebrating classics such as the cornish pasty and the ...

E08
Times a Plenty

Air Date: 2011-11-23

59m

The Bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here, they go gourmet with lobster, truffle...

E09
A Taste of the Med

Air Date: 2011-11-24

59m

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

E10
Cookbooks

Air Date: 2011-11-25

59m

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

E11
Foraging

Air Date: 2011-11-28

59m

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

E12
Island Life

Air Date: 2011-11-30

59m

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

E13
Pub Grub

Air Date: 2011-12-01

59m

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

E14
Preserving

Air Date: 2011-12-02

59m

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

E15
Puddings

Air Date: 2011-12-03

59m

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

E16
Slow Food

Air Date: 2011-12-05

59m

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

E17
Beer and Cider

Air Date: 2011-12-06

59m

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

E18
Pies

Air Date: 2011-12-07

59m

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

E19
Takeaways

Air Date: 2011-12-10

59m

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

E20
Sweet Tooth

Air Date: 2011-12-11

59m

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

E21
Food Festivals

Air Date: 2011-12-12

59m

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

E22
Game

Air Date: 2011-12-13

59m

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

E23
Spices

Air Date: 2011-12-14

59m

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

E24
High Tea

Air Date: 2011-12-15

59m

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

E25
Breakfast

Air Date: 2011-12-16

59m

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

E26
Nation of Gardeners

Air Date: 2011-12-19

59m

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

E27
Weddings

Air Date: 2011-12-20

59m

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

E28
Food Pairings

Air Date: 2011-12-21

59m

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

E29
Cheese

Air Date: 2011-12-22

59m

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

E30
Feel Good Food

Air Date: 2011-12-23

59m

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

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