The Hairy Bikers' Best of British poster
    TV Series

    The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

    8/10
    2011 - 2013
    59m/ep
    Ended
    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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    Seasons & Episodes

    1. Royal Family

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

    11/14/201159 min

    2. Bread

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

    11/15/201159 min

    3. Vegetarian

    The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

    11/16/201159 min

    4. British Waterways

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

    11/17/201159 min

    5. Recession

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

    11/18/201159 min

    6. War

    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.

    11/21/201159 min

    7. Picnics

    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.

    11/22/201159 min

    8. Times a Plenty

    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.

    11/23/201159 min

    9. A Taste of the Med

    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.

    11/24/201159 min

    10. Cookbooks

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

    11/25/201159 min

    11. Foraging

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

    11/28/201159 min

    12. Island Life

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

    11/30/201159 min

    13. Pub Grub

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

    12/1/201159 min

    14. Preserving

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

    12/2/201159 min

    15. Puddings

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

    12/3/201159 min

    16. Slow Food

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

    12/5/201159 min

    17. Beer and Cider

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

    12/6/201159 min

    18. Pies

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

    12/7/201159 min

    19. Takeaways

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

    12/10/201159 min

    20. Sweet Tooth

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

    12/11/201159 min

    21. Food Festivals

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

    12/12/201159 min

    22. Game

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

    12/13/201159 min

    23. Spices

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

    12/14/201159 min

    24. High Tea

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

    12/15/201159 min

    25. Breakfast

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

    12/16/201159 min

    26. Nation of Gardeners

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

    12/19/201159 min

    27. Weddings

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

    12/20/201159 min

    28. Food Pairings

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

    12/21/201159 min

    29. Cheese

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

    12/22/201159 min

    30. Feel Good Food

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

    12/23/201159 min

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