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The Hairy Bikers' Best of British

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Episode 159 min2011-11-14

Royal Family

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

Episode 259 min2011-11-15

Bread

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

Episode 359 min2011-11-16

Vegetarian

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

Episode 459 min2011-11-17

British Waterways

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

Episode 559 min2011-11-18

Recession

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

Episode 659 min2011-11-21

War

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.

Episode 759 min2011-11-22

Picnics

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.

Episode 859 min2011-11-23

Times a Plenty

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.

Episode 959 min2011-11-24

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 Mediterranean have influenced British cuisine.

Episode 1059 min2011-11-25

Cookbooks

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

Episode 1159 min2011-11-28

Foraging

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

Episode 1259 min2011-11-30

Island Life

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

Episode 1359 min2011-12-01

Pub Grub

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

Episode 1459 min2011-12-02

Preserving

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

Episode 1559 min2011-12-03

Puddings

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

Episode 1659 min2011-12-05

Slow Food

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

Episode 1759 min2011-12-06

Beer and Cider

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

Episode 1859 min2011-12-07

Pies

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

Episode 1959 min2011-12-10

Takeaways

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

Episode 2059 min2011-12-11

Sweet Tooth

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

Episode 2159 min2011-12-12

Food Festivals

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

Episode 2259 min2011-12-13

Game

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

Episode 2359 min2011-12-14

Spices

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

Episode 2459 min2011-12-15

High Tea

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

Episode 2559 min2011-12-16

Breakfast

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

Episode 2659 min2011-12-19

Nation of Gardeners

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

Episode 2759 min2011-12-20

Weddings

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

Episode 2859 min2011-12-21

Food Pairings

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

Episode 2959 min2011-12-22

Cheese

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

Episode 3059 min2011-12-23

Feel Good Food

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

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