Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels

Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels (2011-2013)

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The Hairy Bikers front a campaign to save Meals on Wheels. In support, BBC Learning will encourage audiences to volunteer to help older people.

The Hairy Bikers made their name cooking real food for real people. Now they are riding to the rescue of one of our great national culinary treasures - Meals on Wheels.

At its height this iconic institution delivered more than 34 million meals to the elderly and infirm, but over the last eight years the number of Meals on Wheels delivered nationwide has plummeted by over a third.

For Dave Myers and Si King saving Meals on Wheels is personal: from the age of eight Dave cooked for his poorly mum and Si rallied round to help feed his mother when she fell ill. It taught them the importance of good food in caring for people in need. Spurred on by these early experiences the Bikers' mission takes them on a journey across the country, all the way to royalty.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 2Episode 260 min

Episode 2

The Bikers head north to Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire where Si and Dave helped a team of volunteers start a brand new meals on wheels. They want to know if the group has managed to keep the scheme going but when they first arrive, they find an ominously empty kitchen.

There's some sad news about the larger than life recipient of the very first meal, 92-year-old Christine Clay, but Si and Dave take comfort after a chat with her daughter Fran. Spirits are then lifted with the results of a secret survey the Bikers have conducted to discover what the local old folk make of the meals they get delivered. Just how important the service is to the recipients comes across loud and clear leaving the ladies and Bikers moved and emotional.

Si and Dave always wanted other local communities to be inspired to start their very own meals on wheels so they're thrilled to discover a pub along the valley in Golcar now cooking meals that are delivered by volunteers around the village. In the mood for a celebration, they gather friends old and new for some slap-up food and a good old dance.

Sep 5, 2013

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E02Episode 2Sep 5, 2013
S02E01Episode 1Sep 4, 2013
S01E04Episode 4Oct 4, 2011
S01E03Episode 3Sep 27, 2011
S01E02Episode 2Sep 20, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' premiere?

'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' premiered on August 29, 2011.

What is 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' about?

'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' follows two chefs, Dave Myers and Si King, as they travel across Britain in search of traditional recipes.

Who are the hosts of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels'?

The hosts of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' are Dave Myers and Si King.

How many episodes does the first season of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' have?

The first season of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' has six episodes.

What is the main focus of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels'?

The main focus of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels' is to showcase traditional and flavorful British cuisine.

In which parts of the UK do the hosts travel to in the show?

The hosts travel to different parts of the UK, including Cornwall, East Sussex, West Wales, and West Yorkshire.

What dishes do the hosts cook in 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels'?

In 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels', the hosts cook various traditional British dishes, such as Welsh lamb with laverbread and sea bass with samphire.

What is the Hairy Bikers' style of cooking in the show?

The Hairy Bikers' style of cooking in the show is rustic and hearty, with a focus on flavor and tradition.

What types of food establishments do the hosts visit in the show?

The hosts visit various food establishments in the show, including pubs, cafes, and markets.

What is the format of each episode of 'Hairy Bikers' Meals on Wheels'?

The hosts travel to a different location in each episode to learn about the local cuisine, visit food establishments and cook a traditional meal of the area.

Cast

Dave Myers

Dave Myers

plays himself
Simon King

Simon King

plays himself
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Characters

Dave Myers

Dave Myers

Simon King

Simon King

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