The Hairy Bikers' Best of British
Season 22011
The Hairy Bikers are back and they're on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world.
The Hairy Bikers are back and they're on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world.
30 Episodes
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
November 14, 2011The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
November 15, 2011The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
November 16, 2011Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
November 17, 2011The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
November 18, 2011The 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.
November 21, 2011The 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.
November 22, 2011The 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.
November 23, 2011Si and Dave continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here they look at how the flavours of the Mediterranean have influenced British cuisine.
November 24, 2011The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
November 25, 2011The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
November 28, 2011The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
November 30, 2011Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
December 1, 2011The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
December 2, 2011The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
December 3, 2011It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
December 5, 2011The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
December 6, 2011The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
December 7, 2011Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
December 10, 2011Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
December 11, 2011The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
December 12, 2011The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
December 13, 2011The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
December 14, 2011High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
December 15, 2011Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
December 16, 2011Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.
December 19, 2011The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
December 20, 2011The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
December 21, 2011The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
December 22, 2011The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.
December 23, 2011