The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

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  • BBC Two
  • Documentary Home and garden

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Pub Grub
Episode overview
The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks
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Royal Family
Episode overview
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
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Bread
Episode overview
The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries
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Vegetarian
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The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
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British Waterways
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The Bikers explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
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Recession
Episode overview
The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
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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Picnics
Episode overview
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.
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Times of Plenty
Episode overview
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
Episode overview
The Bikers 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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Cookbooks
Episode overview
The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
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Foraging
Episode overview
The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
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Puddings
Episode overview
The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
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Island Life
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The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
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Preserving
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The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
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Slow Food
Episode overview
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
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Beer and Cider
Episode overview
The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
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Pies
Episode overview
The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
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Takeaways
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The duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
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Sweet Tooth
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The duo explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
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Food Festivals
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The duo look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
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Game
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The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
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Spices
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The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
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High Tea
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High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
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Breakfast
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The duo look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
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Nation of Gardeners
Episode overview
Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes.
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Weddings
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The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
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Food Pairings
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The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
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Cheese
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The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
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Feel Good Food
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The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.

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