S1 E18 ∙ Pies ∙
The hairy duo celebrate British food. They find out who ate all the pies on the football pitch and discover the story behind some of the nation's best loved pies.
All episodes for series 1 of Hairy Bikers' Best of British
S1 E1 · Royal Family
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
S1 E2 · Bread
The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
S1 E3 · Vegetarian
The bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
S1 E4 · British Waterways
The Bikers explore the amazing food available in our British waterways.
S1 E5 · Recession
The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
S1 E6 · War
The Bikers look at dishes the British have created at times of war.
S1 E7 · Picnics
The Bikers explore Britain's national love of picnics.
S1 E8 · Times of Plenty
The Bikers go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat.
S1 E9 · A Taste of the Med
The Bikers look at how the flavours of the Mediterranean have influenced British cuisine.
S1 E10 · Cookbooks
The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
S1 E11 · Foraging
The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
S1 E12 · Puddings
The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
S1 E13 · Island Life
The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
S1 E14 · Pub Grub
The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
S1 E15 · Preserving
The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
S1 E16 · Slow Food
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
S1 E17 · Beer and Cider
The duo explore how our love affair with beer and cider has evolved over centuries.
S1 E18 · Pies
The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
