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Hairy Bikers' Best of British - Specials

Hairy Bikers' Best of British: Season 0 - 10 Episode s

0x1 - Down the Local
January 3, 2012
The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. There was a time when the British pub was pretty much a male-only establishment and food, at best, was a bowl of nuts and some pork scratchings. Today most British pubs depend on the income from food and some dishes have become pub classics. The bikers explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks and recreate mouthwatering dishes that would make any publican proud. They also try their hand at making cider - the traditional way. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the nations favourite culinary duo.
0x2 - Great British Veg
January 4, 2012
The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. The British have a knack for gardening, and through good times and bad the country's skill for growing veg has inspired amazing dishes. The bikers also explore the history behind the Vegetarian Society and how the movement is now part of the mainstream.
0x3 - Water Water Everywhere
January 10, 2012
The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. They explore the fantastic food available in British waters. Whether freshwater or from the coast, Britain has an amazing natural larder. The hairy duo try their hand at fly-fishing for trout.
0x4 - Food from Afar
January 11, 2012
The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. Throughout history, the British diet has evolved as recipes and ingredients from other countries were adopted, adapted and traded. Nowadays British food is a celebration of many cultures. Dave Myers and Si King look at how this has come about and create their favourite dishes.
0x5 - Puddings and Pies
January 12, 2012
The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. Brits certainly love a bit of stodge. The hairy duo create some classic puddings and pies as they explore the history and traditions behind Britain's favourites.
0x6 - Wild Food
January 17, 2012
The motorcycle duo take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. For centuries the British have hunted and foraged food from the land and coast. The bikers create mouthwatering dishes with the best free produce found in Britain. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary pair.
0x7 - Celebration Food
January 18, 2012
The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. The British certainly love any excuse to put on a spread. Thankfully, there are plenty of food festivals and family occasions in the calendar that allow the public to indulge. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.
0x8 - Cheese and Pickle
January 31, 2012
The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. They explore how people learned preserving techniques and created stunning foods such as cheese. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the Hairy duo make their own version of a traditional curd tart and taste some of the UK's finest cheeses.
0x9 - Breakfast and High Tea
January 25, 2012
The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. The foodie pair love any excuse for a good feed, so today they sing the virtues of two mealtimes that are often overlooked. For some breakfast can be the best meal of the day and the Hairies create a wholesome feast. High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
0x10 - Sweet Indulgence
January 26, 2012
The Hairy Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. The pair indulge their foodie passion by creating truly mouth-watering dishes that are extravagant and use the finest ingredients. The British certainly know how to put on a show and nowhere is this more evident than in food. With lobster, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer, the bikers are going gourmet.

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