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Hairy Bikers' Best of British

  • 2 Series
  • 50 Episodes
  • Category: Food
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.

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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.

  • S1 E19 · Takeaways

    The duo explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.

  • S1 E20 · Sweet Tooth

    The duo explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.

  • S1 E21 · Food Festivals

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

  • S1 E22 · Game

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

  • S1 E23 · Spices

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

  • S1 E24 · High Tea

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

  • S1 E25 · Breakfast

    The duo look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.

  • S1 E26 · Nation of Gardeners

    Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes.

  • S1 E27 · Weddings

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

  • S1 E28 · Food Pairings

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

  • S1 E29 · Cheese

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

  • S1 E30 · Feel Good Food

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

  • Hairy Bikers' Bakeation

    Description: Si and Dave take an epic 5000 mile gastronomic road trip across Europe.; Category: Food; 8 episodes available.

  • The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best

    Description: Series celebrating British family recipes passed down through the generations.; Category: Food; 14 episodes available.

  • Hairy Bikers' Chicken And Egg

    Description: The Hairy Bikers are on a mission to find the best chicken and egg recipes in the world.; Category: Food; 6 episodes available.

  • Gordon's Great Escape

    Description: Gordon Ramsay takes the trip of a lifetime setting out on global gastronomic adventures.; Category: Food; 7 episodes available.

  • The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure

    Description: The Hairy Bikers tour the birthplaces of favourite Asian cuisines.; Category: Food; 6 episodes available.

  • Rick Stein's Spanish Christmas

    Description: Inspired by his Spanish travels, Rick Stein hosts a festive gathering.; Category: Food; 1 episode available.

  • Rick Stein's Cornish Christmas

    Description: Rick Stein has a chance to enjoy Christmas in his beloved adopted county of Cornwall.; Category: Food; 1 episode available.

  • Rick Stein's Spain

    Description: Rick Stein sets out on a culinary tour of Spain.; Category: Food; 4 episodes available.

  • Rick Stein's Secret France

    Description: Rick Stein is off on a culinary adventure to find France's best-kept gastronomic secrets.; Category: Food; 6 episodes available.

  • Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey

    Description: Rick Stein explores the Far East's diverse food cultures.; Category: Food; 6 episodes available.

  • Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes

    Description: Rick Stein discovers the many varied delights of Mediterranean food.; Category: Food; 6 episodes available.

  • Rick Stein's Long Weekends

    Description: Rick Stein embarks on a series of culinary long weekends in search of food excellence.; Category: Food; 10 episodes available.