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November 14, 2011

Season 1

01. Royal Family

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

59min
November 14, 2011

02. Bread

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

59min
November 15, 2011

03. Vegetarian

The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

59min
November 16, 2011

04. British Waterways

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

59min
November 17, 2011

05. Recession

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

59min
November 18, 2011

06. 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
November 21, 2011

07. 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
November 22, 2011

08. 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
November 23, 2011

09. 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
November 24, 2011

10. Cookbooks

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

59min
November 25, 2011

11. Foraging

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

59min
November 28, 2011

12. Island Life

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

59min
November 30, 2011

13. Pub Grub

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

59min
December 1, 2011

14. Preserving

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

59min
December 2, 2011

15. Puddings

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

59min
December 3, 2011

16. Slow Food

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

59min
December 5, 2011

17. Beer and Cider

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

59min
December 6, 2011

18. Pies

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

59min
December 7, 2011

19. Takeaways

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

59min
December 10, 2011

20. Sweet Tooth

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

59min
December 11, 2011

21. Food Festivals

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

59min
December 12, 2011

22. Game

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

59min
December 13, 2011

23. Spices

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

59min
December 14, 2011

24. High Tea

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

59min
December 15, 2011

25. Breakfast

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

59min
December 16, 2011

26. Nation of Gardeners

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

59min
December 19, 2011

27. Weddings

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

59min
December 20, 2011

28. Food Pairings

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

59min
December 21, 2011

29. Cheese

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

59min
December 22, 2011

30. Feel Good Food

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

59min
December 23, 2011