Simon King as Simon King

Episodes 50

Royal Family

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November 14, 201159m
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The Bikers explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.

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Bread

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November 15, 201159m
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The Bikers explore how our love affair with bread has evolved over centuries.

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Vegetarian

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November 16, 201159m
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The Bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society.

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British Waterways

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November 17, 201159m
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Si and Dave explore the amazing food available in our British waterways

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Recession

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November 18, 201159m
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The Bikers discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops.

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War

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November 21, 201159m
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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.

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Picnics

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November 22, 201159m
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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.

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Times a Plenty

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November 23, 201159m
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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.

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A Taste of the Med

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November 24, 201159m
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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.

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Cookbooks

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November 25, 201159m
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The Bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and meet food historian Ivan Day.

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Foraging

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November 28, 201159m
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The bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food.

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Island Life

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November 30, 201159m
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The Bikers look at fish, shellfish and the history of Billingsgate Market.

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Pub Grub

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December 1, 201159m
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Si and Dave explore the history behind the boom in pub food and snacks.

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Preserving

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December 2, 201159m
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The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.

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Puddings

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December 3, 201159m
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The bikers create some classic puddings and explore the history behind our favourites.

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Slow Food

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December 5, 201159m
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It's worth cooking ingredients to perfection - however long it may take.

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Beer and Cider

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December 6, 201159m
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The duo explore how our love affair with Beer and Cider has evolved over centuries.

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Pies

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December 7, 201159m
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The hairy duo discover the history behind some of the nation's most iconic pies.

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Takeaways

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December 10, 201159m
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Si and Dave explore how Britain's love affair with takeaway food has evolved.

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Sweet Tooth

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December 11, 201159m
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Sii and Dave explore how the British love affair with sugar has evolved over centuries.

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Food Festivals

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December 12, 201159m
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The Hairy Bikers look at all the food festivals in the calendar that allow the British to indulge.

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Game

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December 13, 201159m
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The bikers create mouth-watering dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.

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Spices

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December 14, 201159m
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The duo explore the origins of Britain's favourite spices and visit a chilli festival.

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High Tea

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December 15, 201159m
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High tea is a truly British invention, and the bikers can't resist a mid-afternoon snack.

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Breakfast

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December 16, 201159m
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Si and Dave look at how our morning meal continues to change and evolve through time.

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Nation of Gardeners

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December 19, 201159m
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Britain's skill at growing veg has inspired some amazing dishes. Si and Dave take a look at them.

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Weddings

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December 20, 201159m
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The Bikers explore how the foodie customs associated with wedding ceremonies have evolved.

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Food Pairings

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December 21, 201159m
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The Bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings.

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Cheese

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December 22, 201159m
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The Bikers explore how our love affair with cheese has evolved over centuries.

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Feel Good Food

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December 23, 201159m
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The Bikers explore how certain ingredients and recipes can make you feel good.

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Fowl

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April 1, 201359m
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The Hairy Bikers show us that there is so much more to British fowl than roast chicken.

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Fish

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April 2, 201359m
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Si and Dave brave the high seas to celebrate our island nation's incredible fishing industry.

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Potatoes

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April 3, 201359m
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The bikers explore the history behind our greatest staple food: the humble potato.

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Markets

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April 4, 201359m
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The Bikers take a culinary journey through time and celebrate the history of British food. They celebrate the great British marketplace and all the delicious foods to be found within them.

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Food and the Empire

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April 5, 201359m
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The Bikers explore the impact Britain's colonial past has had on the nation's food. They also explore the history behind gin and tonic, as well as Lee and Perrins.

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Islands

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April 8, 201359m
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The Bikers explore the fascinating history of the British Isles. They make a delicious tempura dish from the queenie scallops caught off the Isle of Man.

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Exotic Foods

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April 9, 201359m
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The Bikers take a culinary journey through time as they celebrate the history of British food. This time they celebrate Britain's taste for the exotic.

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Beef

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April 10, 201359m
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The Bikers explore the UK's world-class beef.

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1970s

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April 11, 201359m
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Si and Dave revisit the 1970s, a decade which is all too often unfairly stigmatised for its food.

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Francophile

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April 12, 201359m
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Si and Dave look across the Channel to see how our French cousins have influenced the way we cook and eat over the centuries.

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Pork

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April 15, 201359m
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The bikers celebrate the British love-affair with pigs and pork, perhaps the animal which has given more to British food culture than any other.

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Shellfish

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April 16, 201359m
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Si and Dave help throw a crayfish party on the banks of the Thames and also explore the history of a British classic now almost forgotten: the winkle.

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Apples and Pears

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April 18, 201359m
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Si and Dave reveal the British obsession with apples, as well as the slightly smaller passion for pears.

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Atlantic

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April 19, 201359m
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Si and Dave explore the 'special relationship' between America and Britain's culinary cultures.

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Woodlands

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April 22, 201359m
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The bikers dive into the British woodlands, revealing the hidden foodie gems that can be found within them.

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Sheep

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April 23, 201359m
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Si and Dave focus on British sheep, which have provided us with milk, meat and wool for thousands of years.

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Comfort Food

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April 24, 201359m
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The Bikers enjoy the flavours of home as they explore Britain's love of comfort food.

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1960s

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April 25, 201359m
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Si and Dave return to the 1960s, a decade of music, fashion and food trends which are still with us today.

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Food and Religion

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April 26, 201359m
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The bikers explore the delicious relationship between food and faith and celebrate the vast range of faith-based dishes available in Britain today.

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Dairy

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May 10, 201359m
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Si and Dave pay tribute to Britain's dairy industry in all of its forms.

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