Season 1
30 episodes · 2011
1Royal Family
The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.
2Bread
The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.
3Vegetarian
The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.
4British Waterways
Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways
5Recession
The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.
6War
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.
7Picnics
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.
8Times 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.
9A 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.
10Cookbooks
The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.
11Foraging
The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.
12Island Life
The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.
13Pub Grub
Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.
14Preserving
The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.
15Puddings
The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.
16Slow Food
It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.
17Beer and Cider
The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.
18Pies
The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.
19Takeaways
Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.
20Sweet Tooth
Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.
21Food Festivals
The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.
22Game
The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
23Spices
The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.
24High Tea
High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.
25Breakfast
Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.
26Nation of Gardeners
Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.
27Weddings
The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.
28Food Pairings
The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.
29Cheese
The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.
30Feel Good Food
The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.