The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

2011 2 Seasons 50 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Royal Family

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

EP 2

Bread

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

EP 3

Vegetarian

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

EP 4

British Waterways

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

EP 5

Recession

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

EP 6

War

The Bikers explore how the British have managed to create fantastic dishes even at times of war, when food is often scar

EP 7

Picnics

The Bikers take a look at Britain's national love of picnics, celebrating classics such as the cornish pasty and the sco

EP 8

Times a Plenty

The Bikers continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here, they go gourmet with lobster, truffles,

EP 9

A Taste of the Med

Si and Dave continue their journey through time, celebrating British food. Here they look at how the flavours of the Med

EP 10

Cookbooks

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

EP 11

Foraging

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

EP 12

Island Life

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

EP 13

Pub Grub

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

EP 14

Preserving

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

EP 15

Puddings

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

EP 16

Slow Food

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

EP 17

Beer and Cider

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

EP 18

Pies

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

EP 19

Takeaways

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

EP 20

Sweet Tooth

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

EP 21

Food Festivals

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

EP 22

Game

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

EP 23

Spices

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

EP 24

High Tea

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

EP 25

Breakfast

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

EP 26

Nation of Gardeners

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

EP 27

Weddings

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

EP 28

Food Pairings

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

EP 29

Cheese

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

EP 30

Feel Good Food

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

EP 1

Fowl

The Hairy Bikers show us that there is so much more to British fowl than roast chicken.

EP 2

Fish

Si and Dave brave the high seas to celebrate our island nation's incredible fishing industry.

EP 3

Potatoes

The bikers explore the history behind our greatest staple food: the humble potato.

EP 4

Markets

The Bikers take a culinary journey through time and celebrate the history of British food. They celebrate the great Brit

EP 5

Food and the Empire

The Bikers explore the impact Britain's colonial past has had on the nation's food. They also explore the history behind

EP 6

Islands

The Bikers explore the fascinating history of the British Isles. They make a delicious tempura dish from the queenie sca

EP 7

Exotic Foods

The Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate the history of British food. This time they celebrate

EP 8

Beef

The Bikers explore the UK's world-class beef.

EP 9

1970s

Si and Dave revisit the 1970s, a decade which is all too often unfairly stigmatised for its food.

EP 10

Francophile

Si and Dave look across the Channel to see how our French cousins have influenced the way we cook and eat over the centu

EP 11

Pork

The bikers celebrate the British love-affair with pigs and pork, perhaps the animal which has given more to British food

EP 12

Shellfish

Si and Dave help throw a crayfish party on the banks of the Thames and also explore the history of a British classic now

EP 13

Apples and Pears

Si and Dave reveal the British obsession with apples, as well as the slightly smaller passion for pears.

EP 14

Atlantic

Si and Dave explore the 'special relationship' between America and Britain's culinary cultures.

EP 15

Woodlands

The bikers dive into the British woodlands, revealing the hidden foodie gems that can be found within them.

EP 16

Sheep

Si and Dave focus on British sheep, which have provided us with milk, meat and wool for thousands of years.

EP 17

Comfort Food

The Bikers enjoy the flavours of home as they explore Britain's love of comfort food.

EP 18

1960s

Si and Dave return to the 1960s, a decade of music, fashion and food trends which are still with us today.

EP 19

Food and Religion

The bikers explore the delicious relationship between food and faith and celebrate the vast range of faith-based dishes

EP 20

Dairy

Si and Dave pay tribute to Britain's dairy industry in all of its forms.

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