Old School with the Hairy Bikers

Old School with the Hairy Bikers (2016)

EndedDocumentary show

The Hairy Bikers pair up pensioners and teenage pupils at a struggling school in Oxford to see if spending time together can transform their lives.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

Episode 3

The Hairy Bikers have only four weeks left at the Oxford Academy to prove that their social experiment pairing up teenagers with pensioners is working. Can they demonstrate that these blossoming friendships between junior and senior partners is transforming the health, minds and wellbeing of both groups?

We catch up with Jacub who has ADHD, is still getting detentions and risks being thrown out of the Old School project unless he improves his behaviour. His partner Clive is on a mission to find out how Jacub's gaming habit is affecting his learning at school.

Wez is also in a tricky spot - he's been withdrawn from his Maths GCSE exam for missing too many lessons, so his partner Dave steps in to see if he can help re-motivate him by joining Wez in class. Shy pupil Charisma has been helping senior partner Hanif learn English and giving him tips on how to send emails. Hanif reciprocates by helping Charisma with her driving lessons - and as a result Charisma's confidence is growing by the day.

The school organises a special event inviting potential sponsors, educational specialists and charities to hear from the junior and senior partners themselves about the project and their new friendships, hoping to generate funding to guarantee Old School has a future. Will the Bikers' experiment see the school raise enough cash to continue long after the cameras stop rolling?

And the results of the scientific testing are in: have the senior participants achieved improvements in mobility, strength and memory during the course of the project? And will there be improvements in the behaviour and confidence of the Oxford Academy pupils? Time will tell as the GCSE results are revealed.

May 24, 2016

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S01E03Episode 3May 24, 2016
S01E02Episode 2May 17, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' premiere?

'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' premiered on July 5, 2016.

Who are the hosts of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

The hosts of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' are Si King and Dave Myers, also known as the Hairy Bikers.

What is the premise of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' follows Si and Dave as they travel across the UK, exploring traditional recipes and cooking techniques.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

The first season of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' consisted of six episodes.

In which country did Si and Dave start their culinary journey in the first episode of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

In the first episode of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers', Si and Dave started their culinary journey in Wales.

What are some of the traditional dishes featured in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

Some of the traditional dishes featured in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' include Welsh rarebit, Cornish pasties, and Bakewell tart.

Did Si and Dave explore international cuisines in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

No, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' focused solely on traditional British recipes and cooking techniques.

Were there any celebrity guest appearances in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

Yes, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' featured guest appearances from celebrities such as Mary Berry and Tom Kerridge.

Did 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' include any historical or cultural insights about the dishes they cooked?

Yes, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' often provided historical and cultural insights about the dishes they cooked, adding depth to their culinary journey.

Were there any challenges or competitions in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

No, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' focused more on the exploration of traditional recipes rather than challenges or competitions.

Did Si and Dave visit any specific locations in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

Yes, Si and Dave visited various locations across the UK, including Cornwall, Northumberland, and the Isle of Wight, to name a few.

Were there any cooking tips or techniques shared in 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

Yes, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' often shared cooking tips and techniques to help viewers recreate the traditional recipes at home.

Did 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' include any behind-the-scenes footage or bloopers?

No, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' focused solely on the cooking and exploration of traditional recipes, without including any behind-the-scenes footage or bloopers.

Was there a specific format or structure to each episode of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers'?

Yes, each episode of 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' followed a similar format, with Si and Dave visiting a different location and exploring traditional dishes unique to that area.

Did 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' receive any awards or nominations?

Information about awards and nominations for 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' could not be found on epguides.tv.

Did 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' have a companion cookbook or any additional resources?

Yes, 'Old School with the Hairy Bikers' had a companion cookbook titled 'Old School: Comfort Food' that featured recipes from the show.

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