The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

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201159m

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

Seasons

30 Episodes • Premiered 2011

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1. Royal Family

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

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2. Bread

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

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3. Vegetarian

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

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4. British Waterways

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

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5. Recession

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10. Cookbooks

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

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11. Foraging

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

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12. Island Life

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

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13. Pub Grub

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

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14. Preserving

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

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15. Puddings

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

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16. Slow Food

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

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17. Beer and Cider

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

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18. Pies

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

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19. Takeaways

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

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20. Sweet Tooth

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

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21. Food Festivals

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

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22. Game

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

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23. Spices

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

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24. High Tea

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

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25. Breakfast

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

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26. Nation of Gardeners

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

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27. Weddings

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

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28. Food Pairings

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

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29. Cheese

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

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30. Feel Good Food

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

Cast

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Simon King

Simon King

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