The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

  • Premiered: Jan 2011
  • Episodes: 50
  • Followers: 2
  • Ended
  • BBC Two
  • Unknown
  • Documentary Home and garden

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Season 1
1x13
Pub Grub
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Jan 12, 2011
The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks
1x1
Royal Family
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Nov 14, 2011
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
1x2
Bread
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Nov 15, 2011
The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries
1x3
Vegetarian
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Nov 16, 2011
The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
1x4
British Waterways
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Nov 17, 2011
The Bikers explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
1x5
Recession
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Nov 18, 2011
The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
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Nov 21, 2011
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.
1x7
Picnics
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Nov 22, 2011
The Bikers explore Britain's national love of picnics, celebrating classics such as the cornish pasty and the scotch egg, and baking a luxurious dundee cake.
1x8
Times of Plenty
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Nov 23, 2011
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.
1x9
A Taste of the Med
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Nov 24, 2011
The Bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here they look at how the flavours of the Mediterranean have influenced British cuisine.
1x10
Cookbooks
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Nov 25, 2011
The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
1x11
Foraging
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Nov 28, 2011
The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
1x15
Puddings
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Nov 29, 2011
The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
1x12
Island Life
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Nov 30, 2011
The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
1x14
Preserving
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Dec 02, 2011
The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
1x16
Slow Food
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Dec 05, 2011
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
1x17
Beer and Cider
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Dec 06, 2011
The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
1x18
Pies
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Dec 07, 2011
The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
1x19
Takeaways
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Dec 10, 2011
The duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
1x20
Sweet Tooth
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Dec 11, 2011
The duo explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
1x21
Food Festivals
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Dec 12, 2011
The duo look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
1x22
Game
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Dec 13, 2011
The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
1x23
Spices
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Dec 14, 2011
The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
1x24
High Tea
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Dec 15, 2011
High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
1x25
Breakfast
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Dec 16, 2011
The duo look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
1x26
Nation of Gardeners
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Dec 19, 2011
Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes.
1x27
Weddings
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Dec 20, 2011
The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
1x28
Food Pairings
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Dec 21, 2011
The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
1x29
Cheese
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Dec 22, 2011
The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
1x30 Season finale
Feel Good Food
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Air date
Dec 23, 2011
The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.

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