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The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

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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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14th November 2011 - 10th May 2013
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Simon KingDavid Myers
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Royal Family Still
Royal Family
14th November 2011

Episode 1

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

Bread Still
Bread
15th November 2011

Episode 2

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

Vegetarian Still
Vegetarian
16th November 2011

Episode 3

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

British Waterways Still
British Waterways
17th November 2011

Episode 4

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

Recession Still
Recession
18th November 2011

Episode 5

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

War Still
War
21st November 2011

Episode 6

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.

Picnics Still
Picnics
22nd November 2011

Episode 7

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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Times a Plenty
23rd November 2011

Episode 8

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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A Taste of the Med
24th November 2011

Episode 9

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.

Cookbooks Still
Cookbooks
25th November 2011

Episode 10

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

Foraging Still
Foraging
28th November 2011

Episode 11

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

Island Life Still
Island Life
30th November 2011

Episode 12

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

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Pub Grub
1st December 2011

Episode 13

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

Preserving Still
Preserving
2nd December 2011

Episode 14

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

Puddings Still
Puddings
3rd December 2011

Episode 15

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

Slow Food Still
Slow Food
5th December 2011

Episode 16

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

Beer and Cider Still
Beer and Cider
6th December 2011

Episode 17

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

Pies Still
Pies
7th December 2011

Episode 18

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

Takeaways Still
Takeaways
10th December 2011

Episode 19

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

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Sweet Tooth
11th December 2011

Episode 20

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

Food Festivals Still
Food Festivals
12th December 2011

Episode 21

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

Game Still
Game
13th December 2011

Episode 22

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

Spices Still
Spices
14th December 2011

Episode 23

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

High Tea Still
High Tea
15th December 2011

Episode 24

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

Breakfast Still
Breakfast
16th December 2011

Episode 25

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

Nation of Gardeners Still
Nation of Gardeners
19th December 2011

Episode 26

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

Weddings Still
Weddings
20th December 2011

Episode 27

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

Food Pairings Still
Food Pairings
21st December 2011

Episode 28

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

Cheese Still
Cheese
22nd December 2011

Episode 29

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

Feel Good Food Still
Feel Good Food
23rd December 2011

Episode 30

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

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