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Mary Berry's Simple Comforts episode 5

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 5 – Yorkshire Coast

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 5 – Yorkshire Coast: Mary heads to the dramatic Yorkshire coastline to celebrate a unique bonfire party, explore the ancient seaport of Whitby and sample some classic, coastal comfort food – fish and chips and ice cream. Mary visits a small smokehouse that has been run by the same family for five generations, where she helps to smoke herring to make their world-renowned kippers.     To end her time in Yorkshire, Mary helps a local community with their unique bonfire for Guy Fawkes Night. Inspired by all she sees, Mary makes a rustic smoked […]

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Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 - Bread Week

Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 – Bread Week

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Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 – Bread Week: Noel and Matt present Bread Week, which kicks off with a sweet and savoury signature round. For the technical challenge, the bakers are asked to create a tribute to the NHS, while the Showstopper is an ambitiously artistic challenge featuring decorative designs in bread. Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood sample their efforts, and choose this week’s Star Baker – and this week’s departing contestant.     It’s Bread Week, clearly Paul Hollywood’s domain, so he strolls around his tent-kingdom looking more than ever like a thoughtful lion pondering a

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 9 - A Taste of the Med

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med: The flavours of the Mediterranean have had a huge influence over modern British cuisine. Brought over at first by the Romans and more recently by hordes of holidaymakers returning from the sun, the range of dishes and ingredients Britain has adopted from the Med are now commonplace on our menus and in our homes. Dave and Si look at how this has evolved and create their favourite dishes.     Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 8 - Times of Plenty

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty: Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     Here, they indulge their foodie passion by creating truly mouthwatering dishes that are extravagant and made of the finest ingredients, proving that the British certainly know how to put on a show – including food. With lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer, the bikers are going gourmet. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times

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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 2 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 2 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 2 2020: Companion show to baking contest, featuring unseen footage from the programme and an interview with the week’s eliminated baker. Jo Brand is joined by judge Prue Leith, comedian Phil Wang and series fan Stephen Mangan to snap up the best bits of Biscuit Week and exciting extra footage.     The home bakers keep a safe distance from comedian Tom Allen’s prying eyes and Jo looks at what delights and frights viewers have been baking in their kitchens.     Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 7 - Picnics

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics: Here, they explore our national love of picnics and everything that goes in it. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo create their ultimate al fresco lunch at Beaufort Polo Club; find out how our summer obsession evolved; celebrate picnic classics such as the cornish pasty and the scotch egg; bake a luxurious dundee cake, and make a country terrine that would play centre stage in any outdoor feast.     Dave and Si take a culinary journey through time and celebrate British food. Stunning food and fascinating stories

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Mary Berrys Simple Comforts episode 4

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 4 – Home

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 4 – Home: For many of us, nothing hits the spot quite like those dishes that evoke memories of home. Whether it is recreating family favourites, keeping traditions alive or celebrating with festive feasts, this is the food that makes us feel safe and sound.     In this episode, Mary is off to explore how different families use food to create their own wonderful sense of home. Mary meets a father-and-daughter team who have taken their home cooking to the streets with their own food van and a family who have created a slice

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Nadiya Bakes episode 4 - Baking with Chocolate

Nadiya Bakes episode 4 – Baking with Chocolate

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Nadiya Bakes episode 4 – Baking with Chocolate: Nadiya Hussain turns her attention to an ingredient that many people find irresistible – chocolate.     Nadiya shares four recipes of pure, unadulterated, chocolatey bliss. First up, it is a brownie – but not any old brownie – this is Nadiya’s ultimate Money Can’t Buy You Happiness Brownie. Three epic layers of indulgence, starting with the rich brownie base, followed by caramel and hazelnuts and a luxurious cheesecake topping to finish. Next, Nadiya gives the American fruit cobbler a chocolatey twist, creating the perfect stress-free family pudding. Nadiya’s elegant snack-sized treacle

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Great British Bake Off episode 2 2020 - Biscuit Week

Great British Bake Off episode 2 2020 – Biscuit Week

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Great British Bake Off episode 2 2020 – Biscuit Week: It’s Biscuit Week and the bakers make a sophisticated fruit, nut and chocolate combination for the signature, produce two tropical technicals, and create an elaborate table setting showstopper.     In the Great British Bake Off bubble as the jolly contestants rise to the challenges of their new way of working. Good for them, as we can all find comfort in their little green corner of England, sealed off from the rest of the world as it battles against a pandemic while the gang get on with baking. New host

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Hairy Bikers Best of British episode 6 War recipes

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War: Here, they explore how the British have managed to create fantastic food even at times of war, when supplies are often scarce, and how some of Britain’s favourite dishes have evolved out of the innovation and spirit of the people who lived through rationing. Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake, visit HMS Victory to find out what Nelson’s men ate at sea and

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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 1 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 1 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 1 2020: Jo’s joined by presenter AJ Odudu and An Extra Slice favourite Richard Osman as they discuss the new bubble of bakers and indulge in Cake Week.     Companion show to baking contest, featuring unseen footage from the programme and an interview with the week’s eliminated baker. Jo Brand welcomes the main programme’s new host Matt Lucas, presenter AJ Odudu and Extra Slice favourite Richard Osman to discuss the new bubble of bakers and get stuck into Cake Week. Plus, comedian and regular contributor Tom Allen invites an

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 5 – Recession

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 5 – Recession: In this programme, they discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops in an effort to create tasty dishes. In fact some of our favourite meals have been born out of hard times. From tummy fillers like mince and dumplings to hearty scotch broths, when the going gets tough, we often turn to food for comfort.      Stunning dishes and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. Si and Dave continue their foodie journey through time, as they celebrate British food.   Hairy

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