The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best
Si and Dave have toured the nation hunting out Britain's lost family recipes - those forgotten gems and secret scribbles that have been handed down through the generations but are in danger of being lost forever.
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
Si and Dave have toured the nation hunting out Britain's lost family recipes - those forgotten gems and secret scribbles that have been handed down through the generations but are in danger of being lost forever.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Family Favourites
Si and Dave are celebrating 'family favourites', those dishes that speak of home and childhood and love. This celebration starts north of the border with visits to three Scottish mums.
Episode 2
Picnics
When the sun shines and the grass isn't too wet, there is nothing like being in the great outdoors feasting on home cooked delicacies. Why limit your hamper to jam sandwiches and sausage rolls as The Hairy Bikers show you the tasty treats that could make your picnic a veritable feast. The feast includes a spicy selection of Indian dishes from a Birmingham mum, a Victoria Sponge recipe that is nothing short of baking alchemy and bananas wrapped in bacon.
Episode 3
Simple Suppers
Sometimes you just can't go to bed without a belly-full of your favourite supper. The Hairy Bikers delve into the legacy of those simple dishes that send us off to bed feeling warm and satisfied.
Episode 4
Sunday Dinners
There is nothing nicer than mum's Sunday dinner and the Hairy Bikers are on a mission to champion this national triumph.
Episode 5
Show Off Dishes
The Hairy Bikers are treated to flamboyant recipes that would be fit for a king. Si King and Dave Myers sample such delights as a pig's trotter dish from the Baltics and a lemon souffle by order of the royal family.
Episode 6
Birthday Treats
On your birthday, you deserve the best dish on the menu and who better to steer you in the right direction than the Hairy Bikers? Si and Dave Myers visit three mums and discover what they hold dearest for the day of many happy returns.