Sky GoThe Hairy Bikers' Best of British (2011) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Hairy Bikers' Best of British online in HD.
The Hairy Bikers' Best of British — Storyline
The Hairy Bikers are back and they're on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Simon King, David Myers
The Hairy Bikers' Best of British — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2011-11-14 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 50 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
The Hairy Bikers' Best of British — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Royal Family (2011-11-14) — The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
- E2: Bread (2011-11-15) — The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
- E3: Vegetarian (2011-11-16) — The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
- E4: British Waterways (2011-11-17) — Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
- E5: Recession (2011-11-18) — The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
- E6: War (2011-11-21) — 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.
- E7: Picnics (2011-11-22) — 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.
- E8: Times a Plenty (2011-11-23) — 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.
- E9: A Taste of the Med (2011-11-24) — 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.
- E10: Cookbooks (2011-11-25) — The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
- E11: Foraging (2011-11-28) — The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
- E12: Island Life (2011-11-30) — The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
- E13: Pub Grub (2011-12-01) — Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
- E14: Preserving (2011-12-02) — The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
- E15: Puddings (2011-12-03) — The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
- E16: Slow Food (2011-12-05) — It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection – however long it may take.
- E17: Beer and Cider (2011-12-06) — The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
- E18: Pies (2011-12-07) — The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
- E19: Takeaways (2011-12-10) — Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
- E20: Sweet Tooth (2011-12-11) — Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
- E21: Food Festivals (2011-12-12) — The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
- E22: Game (2011-12-13) — The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
- E23: Spices (2011-12-14) — The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
- E24: High Tea (2011-12-15) — High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
- E25: Breakfast (2011-12-16) — Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
- E26: Nation of Gardeners (2011-12-19) — Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.
- E27: Weddings (2011-12-20) — The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
- E28: Food Pairings (2011-12-21) — The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
- E29: Cheese (2011-12-22) — The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
- E30: Feel Good Food (2011-12-23) — The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.
Season 2
- E1: Fowl (2013-04-01) — The Hairy Bikers show us that there is so much more to British fowl than roast chicken.
- E2: Fish (2013-04-02) — Si and Dave brave the high seas to celebrate our island nation's incredible fishing industry.
- E3: Potatoes (2013-04-03) — The bikers explore the history behind our greatest staple food: the humble potato.
- E4: Markets (2013-04-04) — The Bikers take a culinary journey through time and celebrate the history of British food. They celebrate the great British marketplace and all the delicious foods to be found with
- E5: Food and the Empire (2013-04-05) — The Bikers explore the impact Britain's colonial past has had on the nation's food. They also explore the history behind gin and tonic, as well as Lee and Perrins.
- E6: Islands (2013-04-08) — The Bikers explore the fascinating history of the British Isles. They make a delicious tempura dish from the queenie scallops caught off the Isle of Man.
- E7: Exotic Foods (2013-04-09) — The Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate the history of British food. This time they celebrate Britain's taste for the exotic.
- E8: Beef (2013-04-10) — The Bikers explore the UK's world-class beef.
- E9: 1970s (2013-04-11) — Si and Dave revisit the 1970s, a decade which is all too often unfairly stigmatised for its food.
- E10: Francophile (2013-04-12) — Si and Dave look across the Channel to see how our French cousins have influenced the way we cook and eat over the centuries.
- E11: Pork (2013-04-15) — The bikers celebrate the British love-affair with pigs and pork, perhaps the animal which has given more to British food culture than any other.
- E12: Shellfish (2013-04-16) — Si and Dave help throw a crayfish party on the banks of the Thames and also explore the history of a British classic now almost forgotten: the winkle.
- E13: Apples and Pears (2013-04-18) — Si and Dave reveal the British obsession with apples, as well as the slightly smaller passion for pears.
- E14: Atlantic (2013-04-19) — Si and Dave explore the 'special relationship' between America and Britain's culinary cultures.
- E15: Woodlands (2013-04-22) — The bikers dive into the British woodlands, revealing the hidden foodie gems that can be found within them.
- E16: Sheep (2013-04-23) — Si and Dave focus on British sheep, which have provided us with milk, meat and wool for thousands of years.
- E17: Comfort Food (2013-04-24) — The Bikers enjoy the flavours of home as they explore Britain's love of comfort food.
- E18: 1960s (2013-04-25) — Si and Dave return to the 1960s, a decade of music, fashion and food trends which are still with us today.
- E19: Food and Religion (2013-04-26) — The bikers explore the delicious relationship between food and faith and celebrate the vast range of faith-based dishes available in Britain today.
- E20: Dairy (2013-05-10) — Si and Dave pay tribute to Britain's dairy industry in all of its forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Hairy Bikers' Best of British have? 2 season(s) with 50 episodes.
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