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