Episode 1
Aired Nov 14, 2011
Royal Family
Dave Myers and Si King continue their culinary journey through time; they create a modern version of the classic coronation chicken and a beef dish named after Prince Albert; they meet food historian Ivan Day and recreate dishes from the coronation.
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Episode 2
Aired Nov 15, 2011
Bread
Dave and Si explore how people's love of bread has evolved over centuries; they try their hand at making bagels with their unique banter and camaraderie; they create their own version of summer pudding; they make a soup and roll combo.
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Episode 3
Aired Nov 16, 2011
Vegetarian
Dave and Si explore the history behind the Vegetarian Society and how their movement became mainstream; they celebrate some of the vegetarian dishes offered.
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Episode 4
Aired Nov 17, 2011
British Waterways
Dave Myers and Si King explore the food available in the British Waterways. They try fly fishing for trout, cook a stuffed wild duck, and learn about the Gloucestershire tradition of eating baby eels and why it has effectively died out.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 18, 2011
Recession
Dave and Si discover how necessity often forces British cooks to pull out all the stops in an effort to create tasty dishes; they look at foods that originated out of hard times, from mince and dumplings to hearty Scotch Broths.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 21, 2011
War
Dave Myers and Si King explore British food made at times of war; they look at how some of Britain's favorite dishes evolved out of the innovation and spirit of people who lived through rationing; they try their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 22, 2011
Picnics
Dave Myers and Si King explore the UK's love of picnics; they create their ultimate al fresco lunch at Beaufort Polo Club; they celebrate picnic classics such as the Cornish pasty and the Scotch egg; they bake a Dundee cake and a country terrine.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 23, 2011
Times of Plenty
Dave Myers and Si King indulge their foodie passion by creating extravagant dishes made of the finest ingredients; the bikers go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 24, 2011
A Taste of the Med
Dave Myers and Si King explore the range of Mediterranean dishes and ingredients Britons adopted and became commonplace in their restaurants and homes; they look at how the food has evolved and create their favorite Mediterranean dishes.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 25, 2011
Cookbooks
Dave Myers and Si King meet food historian Ivan Day, owner of one of the world's most extensive historical cookbook collections; the bikers tell the story of some of Britain's most iconic food writers, including Elizabeth David and Isabella Beeton.
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Episode 11
Aired Nov 28, 2011
Foraging
Dave and Si take up the practice of foraging food from the land, rivers and seas of Britain; they explore this ancient method of survival by finding free indigenous ingredients and turning them into dishes.
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Episode 12
Aired Nov 30, 2011
Island Life
Dave and Si explore Britain's plentiful and diverse supply of produce from the sea; they celebrate Britain's love of fish and shellfish; they learn the history of Billingsgate Market.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 1, 2011
Pub Grub
Modern British pubs depend on the income from food as well as drink, leading to dishes that have become pub classics; Dave and Si explore the history behind the boom in pub food and recreate dishes that are specialties of pub owners.
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Episode 14
Aired Dec 2, 2011
Preserving
British weather and seasonal changes motivate the development of creative ways to store food for the winter months; Dave and Si explore how the art of food preservation led to some of Britain's tastiest treats.
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Episode 15
Aired Nov 29, 2011
Puddings
Dave and Si create some classic puddings and explore the history and traditions behind the popular British food; the bikers burn off calories by taking part in the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Lancashire.
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Episode 16
Aired Dec 5, 2011
Slow Food
The bikers find value in searching out the best ingredients and cooking them to perfection, however long it may take.
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Episode 17
Aired Dec 6, 2011
Beer and Cider
Dave and Si explore how Britain's love affair with beer and cider has evolved over the centuries; the bikers learn that it was once safer to drink beer than water; they press their own cider at a cider festival.
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Episode 18
Aired Dec 7, 2011
Pies
Dave and Si find out who ate all the pies on the soccer pitch and discover the history behind some of Britain's most iconic pies.
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Episode 19
Aired Dec 10, 2011
Takeaways
Dave and Si explore the evolution of Britain's love affair with take-out food; they cook some of their favorite take-out meals in the "Best of British" kitchen.
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Episode 20
Aired Dec 11, 2011
Sweet Tooth
Dave and Si explore the evolution of Britain's love affair with sugar; the duo tries their hand at making their favorite childhood sweets; they create their own sweet and sour dish and make a cheesecake.
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Episode 21
Aired Dec 12, 2011
Food Festivals
The British calendar has plenty of food festivals; Dave and Si explore some of them.
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Episode 22
Aired Dec 13, 2011
Game
Dave and Si create dishes with rabbit, grouse and venison.
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Episode 23
Aired Dec 14, 2011
Spices
Dave and Si explore the origins of Britain's favorite spices; they visit a chili festival and discover the ways in which spices liven up mealtimes.
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Episode 24
Aired Dec 15, 2011
High Tea
Dave Myers and Si King celebrate the British tradition of high tea; they enjoy an afternoon snack.
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Episode 25
Aired Dec 16, 2011
Breakfast
Dave and Si explore the way British breakfast has changed and evolved through time.
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Episode 26
Aired Dec 19, 2011
Nation of Gardeners
The bikers explore the British knack for gardening; they discover how the evolving practice of growing vegetables inspires some distinct dishes.
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Episode 27
Aired Dec 20, 2011
Weddings
The bikers explore the evolution of foodie customs associated with the wedding ceremony; they help prepare a Scottish wedding breakfast; they discover the traditions behind the wedding cake.
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Episode 28
Aired Dec 21, 2011
Food Pairings
The bikers explore how certain British ingredients combine to make classic pairings; the duo creates a pork and apple dish and a pear and stilton tart; they show how Yorkshire pudding would have been made and served in the 1700s, without beef.
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Episode 29
Aired Dec 22, 2011
Cheese
The bikers explore the evolution of Britain's love affair with cheese; they sample some of Scotland's finest cheeses; they discover that the original cheesecake recipes were in fact British, not American.
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Episode 30
Aired Dec 23, 2011
Feel Good Food
The bikers explore ingredients and recipes that make them feel good and put a spring back in their step; they make a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a simple fish dish.
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Episode 31
Aired Jan 3, 2012
Down the Local
Modern British pubs depend on the income from food as well as drinks, leading to dishes that have become pub classics; Dave and Si explore the history behind the boom in pub food and re-create dishes that are specialties of pub owners.
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Episode 32
Aired Jan 4, 2012
Great British Veg
Dave and Si explore the history behind the Vegetarian Society and how their movement became mainstream; they celebrate some of the vegetarian dishes on offer.
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Episode 33
Aired Jan 10, 2012
Water Water Everywhere
Dave Myers and Si King explore the food available in British waters; the duo tries their hand at fishing for trout.
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Episode 34
Aired Jan 11, 2012
Food from Afar
Dave Myers and Si King look at how the British diet evolved as recipes and ingredients from other countries were adopted, adapted and traded; they show how modern British food is a celebration of many cultures and they create their favorite dishes.
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Episode 35
Aired Jan 12, 2012
Puddings and Pies
Dave and Si create some classic puddings and pies; they explore the history and traditions behind Britain's favorites.
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Episode 36
Aired Jan 17, 2012
Wild Food
Dave and Si take up the practice of foraging food from the land, rivers and seas of Britain; they explore this ancient method of survival by finding free indigenous ingredients and turning them into dishes.
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Episode 37
Aired Jan 18, 2012
Celebration Food
The bikers celebrate Britain's love to put on a spread; they indulge in dishes fit for food festivals and family occasions.
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Episode 38
Aired Jan 24, 2012
Cheese and Pickle
Dave and Si explore the preservation techniques that led to the creation of foods such as cheese; they make their own version of a traditional curd tart and taste some of the United Kingdom's finest cheeses.
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Episode 39
Aired Jan 25, 2012
Breakfast and High Tea
Dave Myers and Si King celebrate the British tradition of high tea; they enjoy an afternoon snack.
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Episode 40
Aired Jan 26, 2012
Sweet Indulgence
Dave Myers and Si King indulge their foodie passion by creating extravagant dishes made of the finest ingredients; the bikers go gourmet with lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer.
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