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The Hairy Bikers' Best of British: Season 1
November 14, 2011
30 Episodes
~59 min per episode
Overview
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Episodes
30
1
Royal Family
Nov 14, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
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2
Bread
Nov 15, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
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3
Vegetarian
Nov 16, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
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4
British Waterways
Nov 17, 2011
59 min
Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
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5
Recession
Nov 18, 2011
59 min
The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
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6
War
Nov 21, 2011
59 min
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
Nov 22, 2011
59 min
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
Nov 23, 2011
59 min
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
Nov 24, 2011
59 min
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
Nov 25, 2011
59 min
The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
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11
Foraging
Nov 28, 2011
59 min
The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
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12
Island Life
Nov 30, 2011
59 min
The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
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13
Pub Grub
Dec 1, 2011
59 min
Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
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14
Preserving
Dec 2, 2011
59 min
The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
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15
Puddings
Dec 3, 2011
59 min
The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
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16
Slow Food
Dec 5, 2011
59 min
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
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17
Beer and Cider
Dec 6, 2011
59 min
The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
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18
Pies
Dec 7, 2011
59 min
The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
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19
Takeaways
Dec 10, 2011
59 min
Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
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20
Sweet Tooth
Dec 11, 2011
59 min
Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
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21
Food Festivals
Dec 12, 2011
59 min
The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
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22
Game
Dec 13, 2011
59 min
The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
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23
Spices
Dec 14, 2011
59 min
The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
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24
High Tea
Dec 15, 2011
59 min
High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
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25
Breakfast
Dec 16, 2011
59 min
Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
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26
Nation of Gardeners
Dec 19, 2011
59 min
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
Dec 20, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
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28
Food Pairings
Dec 21, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
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29
Cheese
Dec 22, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
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30
Feel Good Food
Dec 23, 2011
59 min
The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.
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