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Season 1

Season 1

November 14, 2011·30 épisodes·29h 30min
Épisodes · 30
E1

Royal Family

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

59min·Nov 14, 2011
E2

Bread

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

59min·Nov 15, 2011
E3

Vegetarian

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

59min·Nov 16, 2011
E4

British Waterways

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

59min·Nov 17, 2011
E5

Recession

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

59min·Nov 18, 2011
E6

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.

59min·Nov 21, 2011
E7

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.

59min·Nov 22, 2011
E8

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.

59min·Nov 23, 2011
E9

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.

59min·Nov 24, 2011
E10

Cookbooks

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

59min·Nov 25, 2011
E11

Foraging

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

59min·Nov 28, 2011
E12

Island Life

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

59min·Nov 30, 2011
E13

Pub Grub

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

59min·Dec 1, 2011
E14

Preserving

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

59min·Dec 2, 2011
E15

Puddings

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

59min·Dec 3, 2011
E16

Slow Food

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

59min·Dec 5, 2011
E17

Beer and Cider

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

59min·Dec 6, 2011
E18

Pies

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

59min·Dec 7, 2011
E19

Takeaways

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

59min·Dec 10, 2011
E20

Sweet Tooth

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

59min·Dec 11, 2011
E21

Food Festivals

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

59min·Dec 12, 2011
E22

Game

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

59min·Dec 13, 2011
E23

Spices

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

59min·Dec 14, 2011
E24

High Tea

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

59min·Dec 15, 2011
E25

Breakfast

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

59min·Dec 16, 2011
E26

Nation of Gardeners

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

59min·Dec 19, 2011
E27

Weddings

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

59min·Dec 20, 2011
E28

Food Pairings

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

59min·Dec 21, 2011
E29

Cheese

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

59min·Dec 22, 2011
E30

Feel Good Food

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

59min·Dec 23, 2011