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The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
Coming to ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO
from Tuesday 17 January at 8.30pm
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Introduction
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Following a critically-acclaimed pilot programme earlier this year, and a phenomenal public reaction, the New Year sees the arrival on ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO of a highly unusual documentary series presented by two warm, funny, life-long foodies.
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Dave Myers and Si King are big, bearded bikers who met 17 years ago behind the scenes of a Catherine Cookson drama.
Having discovered a mutual passionate love of food, travel and adventure, they pack up their panniers, rev up their bikes, leave their wives and girlfriends and head off in search of authentic culinary and cultural experiences in all corners of the world.
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With their friendly charm and infectious enthusiasm, the lads are welcomed with open arms by locals of all ages.
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The ´óÏó´«Ã½ has commissioned 12 programmes which are due for transmission in two parts: six early in the New Year and another six later this year.
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Film crew in tow, Dave and Si are off on six quests: Namibia, Isle of Man and Ireland and Transylvania for this first series, with Turkey, Vietnam and Mexico lined up later in the year.
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Following the pilot programme in which the boys explored Portugal, The Daily Telegraph explained that Dave and Si "are two hirsute, chubby, middle-aged, bike-riding foodies – not professional chefs… but food lovers, who seem to know their onions and like to 'you know, give it a go'… they're rather engaging companions, their passion for grub shines through, and it adds up to an improbably enjoyable hour."
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Time Out said: "Essentially they whizz around picturesque foreign locations, cook tasty-looking meals by the roadside, get drunk on fine wines and then charm anyone who crosses their path into giving them more food and wine. Nice work if you can get it… in the company of this disarming pair… this is quirky, likable stuff."
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The Daily Mirror commented: "Simon King and his cuddly best mate Dave Myers aren't professional chefs, but they're absolute naturals in front of the camera. Their infectious enthusiasm for good grub makes them jolly company… and if these two can knock up a fish stew on a camp stove, how hard can it be?"
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The Evening Standard agreed: "It is hard not to be won over by the pair's enthusiasm."
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And the Radio Times said: "What a feast The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook was: just two blokes, clearly the closest of mates, off [on] a gastronomic tour of Portugal. This delightful programme gave us an insight into the culture and cuisine of a fascinating country, and reminded us just how much fun a simple, uncluttered, good-humoured (and sometimes intoxicated) amble around unfamiliar territory can be."
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The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
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A former furnace-man, born and bred in Barrow-in-Furness, Dave worked as a make-up artist specialising in prosthetics - his numerous credits include The Life and Loves of A She-Devil and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ ONE hit Spooks.
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Si, who hails from the frozen Northlands of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was a first assistant director and locations manager for film and television, whose credits include the Harry Potter movies.
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The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook is produced by John Stroud (My Hero) and Vikram Jayanti (When We Were Kings). It is a Big Bear Films/VixPix Films Production for ´óÏó´«Ã½ TWO.
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Michael Joseph/Penguin will publish the first of two commissioned books in the spring.
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