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The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Suffolk
44 mins
Si and Dave explore Suffolk, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Snape Maltings, and then pit their new-found knowledge against top local chef Chris Lee in a cook-off.
Episode 2
Anglesey
44 mins
Si and Dave explore Anglesey, where they cook an ancient local favourite in Beaumaris, harvest mussels from the Menai Strait and sample some very special sea salt.
Episode 3
Fermanagh
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Fermanagh, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Crom Castle and fish for brown trout. Then they go head to head in a cook-off with top local chef Noel McMeel.
Episode 4
Cheshire
44 mins
Si and Dave explore Cheshire, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Chester Zoo, visit a smokehouse, and tuck into some of Cheshire's famous cheese.
Episode 5
Shropshire
44 mins
In Shropshire, Si and Dave visit Shrewsbury, where they collect game from a pheasant shoot and pick hedgerow berries. Then they go head to head with a local chef in a cook-off.
Episode 6
Lincolnshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Lincolnshire, where they cook a traditional county favourite in Lincoln, taste free-range beef and lamb, and get their hands dirty on a cauliflower farm.
Episode 7
Kent
46 mins
Si and Dave explore Kent, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Leeds Castle, forage for wild vegetables and sample the county's fine ale.
Episode 8
Dumfries and Galloway
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Dumfries and Galloway, where they cook haggis for the locals in Dumfries. They try their hand at beekeeping and find some award-winning mutton.
Episode 9
Antrim
45 mins
Si and Dave explore County Antrim, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Carrickfergus Castle, pick potatoes and head to the coast in search of dulse seaweed.
Episode 10
Oxfordshire
46 mins
Si and Dave explore Oxfordshire, where they resurrect a lost county recipe and cook it for the locals in Henley. They also make cheese with rock star Alex James.
Episode 11
East Sussex
45 mins
Si and Dave explore East Sussex, where they cook a hearty dish on Brighton beach, and taste local sparkling wine every bit as good as champagne.
Episode 12
Gwynedd
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Gwynedd, where they cook a traditional county favourite in Portmeirion. They visit a mountain lamb farmer and meet a man growing exotic mushrooms.
Episode 13
Somerset
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Somerset, where they cook a traditional county favourite in Bath. They go wassailing in search of cider, and find a West Country herd of buffalo.
Episode 14
Cornwall
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Cornwall, where they cook a traditional county favourite at the Eden Project. They go sea fishing for spider crabs and find the only tea plantation in the UK.
Episode 15
North Yorkshire
44 mins
Si and Dave explore North Yorkshire, where they cook a traditional county favourite in Scarborough. They then select the finest catch from Whitby Harbour.
Episode 16
Herefordshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Herefordshire, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Goodrich Castle. They also visit a snail farm and discover English cassis.
Episode 17
Leicestershire
46 mins
Si and Dave explore Leicstershire where they cook a traditional county favourite at Leicester Market. They visit the supermodels of the cow world and taste the king of cheeses - stilton.
Episode 18
Gloucestershire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Gloucestershire, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Gloucester's Docks. They find guinea fowl in the Cotswolds and a British alternative to olive oil.
Episode 19
Lancashire
47 mins
Si and Dave explore Lancashire, where they cook a traditional county favourite at Blackburn Cathedral, and dig up the first crop of Ormskirk new potatoes.
Episode 20
Carmarthenshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Carmarthenshire where they cook a traditional county favourite in the National Botanic Garden of Wales. They go cockling at Laugharne and source cheese from a happy herd of goats. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chefs, Sue Manson and Maryann Wright. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Carmarthenshire.
Episode 21
Worcestershire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Worcestershire, where they cook a traditional county favourite in Malvern Priory Park.They also dig their own asparagus, and find a man making award winning perry in his garage.
Episode 22
Derbyshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Derbyshire where they cook a traditional county favourite at the Buxton Pavilion Gardens. They also source venison from Calke Abbey and vegetables from local market gardeners.
Episode 23
Monmouthshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Monmouthshire where they cook a traditional county favourite in Chepstow. They learn how to make charcuterie and taste some Welsh mead. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chef, Stephen Terry. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Monmouthshire.
Episode 24
Essex
44 mins
In this show, Si and Dave explore Essex where they cook a traditional county favourite in Southend-on-Sea. They harvest Colchester oysters and learn how to talk to turkeys. Finally, they face a cook-off against top chef, Mark Baumann. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Essex.
Episode 25
Argyll and Bute
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Argyll and Bute where they cook a traditional county favourite in Tarbert. They go fishing for langoustines and sample a few wee drams of single malt whisky. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chef, Clare Johnson. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Argyll and Bute.
Episode 26
Norfolk
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Norfolk where they cook a traditional county favourite In Diss. They fish for Cromer crabs and forage on the Norfolk marshes for samphire. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against Michelin starred chef, Galton Blackiston. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Norfolk.
Episode 27
Aberdeenshire
46 mins
Si and Dave explore Aberdeenshire where they cook a traditional county favourite In Aberdeen. They mill oats and pick up some prime cuts of Aberdeen Angus. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chef, David Littlewood. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Aberdeenshire.
Episode 28
Staffordshire
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Staffordshire where they cook a traditional county favourite In Lichfield. They find some of the happiest free range hens in the county and pick their own fruit and veg. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chef, Matt Davies. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Staffordshire.
Episode 29
Hampshire
45 mins
In this show, Si and Dave explore Hampshire where they cook a traditional county favourite at Beaulieu Motor Museum. They forage for wild mushrooms in the New Forest and source biodynamically farmed meat from a former Formula 1 world champion. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against Michelin starred chef, Alex Aitken. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Hampshire.
Episode 30
Moray
45 mins
Si and Dave explore Moray where they cook a traditional county favourite In Elgin. They don their waders to fish for wild salmon in the River Spey and visit an internationally renowned smoke house. Finally, they face the challenge of a cook-off against top chef, Chris Morrison. Restaurant diners decide who has created the best taste of Moray.