The Hairy Bikers
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David Myers and Simon "Si" King (born 1967, Washington, Tyne and Wear
), collectively known as The Hairy Bikers, are British television presenters who have fronted the series The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
, The Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The Hairy Bakers, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
and The Hairy Bikers Mums Know Best, Hairy Bikers Meals On Wheels and Hairy Biker's Best of British for BBC Two
.
movies and Byker Grove
. Both have a tattoo of Che Guevara
on their right arm. Simon King is also an avid supporter of Newcastle United. On a trip to Vietnam, Myers and King ate "goat penis hot pot".
s The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
. The duo's TV shows are a mixture of cookery and travelogue
, using a similar format and style to that previously associated with Keith Floyd
, including the habit of frequently referring to the cameraman and other crew. Most shows feature the pair riding motorcycles, including the BMW R1200GS
, F650GS
and Triumph Rocket III
. The show also features elements of the Two Fat Ladies
format, including regular banter between the two stars, use of various unusual cooking locations and the use of motorbikes.
The pair have appeared on several episodes of Saturday Kitchen
on the BBC, as well as on Richard & Judy
on Channel 4
. They both appeared on a celebrity chefs special of The Weakest Link
and in the première episode of James Martin's Brittany with Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin
.
As of Summer 2009 they have filmed a new 30-part daytime series for BBC Two
, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
, which is aired weekdays starting on 24 August 2009. The series sees them visit a different county each day and cook what they consider to be that county's signature dish.
In October 2009 filming of a BBC Christmas show featuring the Hairy Bikers was halted after King was injured in an accident on Tyneside. King came off his bike when a car pulled out in front of him whilst riding through Gosforth during rush hour; his TV partner Dave Myers was riding some distance behind him. King was taken to Newcastle General Hospital for treatment to bruising to his right leg and ribs. The hour long Hairy Bikers' Twelve Days of Christmas was shown on BBC2, 16 December 2009 at 9pm.
A new six part series titled 'The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best' commenced broadcast in early January 2010 on BBC2
On October 25, 2010 a new 40 episode series, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off, was launched on BBC2. The programme includes a cook off between two families, and celebrity guests.
From January to May 2010, the Hairy Bikers performed their "Big Night Out" show in theatres throughout the UK. Directed by Bob Mortimer
, the show was a fun mixture of cooking and chat with a little song and dance thrown in. It explored their youth, how they met and their love of food.
In October 2010, the Hairy Bikers were guests on the BBC TV series Genius
hosted by comedian Dave Gorman
.
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Washington is a town in the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it joined a new county in 1974 with the creation of Tyne and Wear...
), collectively known as The Hairy Bikers, are British television presenters who have fronted the series The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook is a BBC television cookery and travel programme, that has so far run for four series and a Christmas special...
, The Hairy Bikers Ride Again, The Hairy Bakers, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain is a 2009 BBC television cookery programme which is presented by The Hairy Bikers: Dave Myers and Si King....
and The Hairy Bikers Mums Know Best, Hairy Bikers Meals On Wheels and Hairy Biker's Best of British for BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
.
Biographies
Both Myers and King have a background in TV and film production. Myers is a professional make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics, while King has served as locations manager on numerous productions including the Harry PotterHarry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
movies and Byker Grove
Byker Grove
Byker Grove was a British television series which aired between 1989 and 2006 and was created by Adele Rose. The show was broadcast at 5.10pm after Newsround on CBBC on BBC One...
. Both have a tattoo of Che Guevara
Che Guevara
Ernesto "Che" Guevara , commonly known as el Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, intellectual, guerrilla leader, diplomat and military theorist...
on their right arm. Simon King is also an avid supporter of Newcastle United. On a trip to Vietnam, Myers and King ate "goat penis hot pot".
The shows
The duo appeared on BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
s The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook
The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook is a BBC television cookery and travel programme, that has so far run for four series and a Christmas special...
. The duo's TV shows are a mixture of cookery and travelogue
Travel journal
A travel journal, also called road journal or travelogue, is a record made by a voyager. Generally in diary form, a travel journal contains descriptions of the traveler's experiences, is normally written during the course of the journey, intended on updating friends or family on the journey...
, using a similar format and style to that previously associated with Keith Floyd
Keith Floyd
Keith Floyd was a British celebrity chef, television personality and restaurateur, who hosted cooking shows for the BBC and published many books combining cookery and travel...
, including the habit of frequently referring to the cameraman and other crew. Most shows feature the pair riding motorcycles, including the BMW R1200GS
BMW R1200GS
The BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure are motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad, part of the BMW group. It is one of the BMW GS family of dual sport motorcycles. Both motorcycles feature a 1,170 cc, 2-cylinder boxer engine with 4-valves per cylinder...
, F650GS
BMW F650 single
The BMW F650 is a family of single-cylinder motorcycles that was produced by BMW Motorrad beginning in 1993. Models include the F650ST Strada, F650 Funduro, F650GS, F650GS Dakar and latterly the G650GS...
and Triumph Rocket III
Triumph Rocket III
The Triumph Rocket III is a British three cylinder motorcycle made by the Hinckley Triumph factory and has the largest displacement engine of any mass production motorcycle , at ....
. The show also features elements of the Two Fat Ladies
Two Fat Ladies
Two Fat Ladies was a BBC Two television cooking programme starring Clarissa Dickson Wright and Jennifer Paterson. It originally ran for four seasons, from 1996 to 1999. The show was produced by the BBC and also appeared on the Food Network in the U.S. and on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
format, including regular banter between the two stars, use of various unusual cooking locations and the use of motorbikes.
The pair have appeared on several episodes of Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen
Saturday Kitchen Live is a 90 minute cookery programme, which is broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday mornings. It is currently presented by James Martin; previous presenters have included Antony Worrall Thompson and Gregg Wallace. The programme is currently produced by Cactus TV...
on the BBC, as well as on Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy
Richard & Judy was a British magazine/chat show which was presented by married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. It originally aired on Channel 4 from 2001 to 2008 but later moved to digital channel Watch in October 2008. It featured the world's most famous stars, along with their Book Club...
on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
. They both appeared on a celebrity chefs special of The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link
The Weakest Link is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000 and will end its run in 2012 when its host Anne Robinson ends her contract. The original British version of the show airs around the world on BBC Entertainment...
and in the première episode of James Martin's Brittany with Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin
James Martin (chef)
James Martin , is an English cook who first appeared on television in 1996.-Television career:...
.
As of Summer 2009 they have filmed a new 30-part daytime series for BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain
The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain is a 2009 BBC television cookery programme which is presented by The Hairy Bikers: Dave Myers and Si King....
, which is aired weekdays starting on 24 August 2009. The series sees them visit a different county each day and cook what they consider to be that county's signature dish.
In October 2009 filming of a BBC Christmas show featuring the Hairy Bikers was halted after King was injured in an accident on Tyneside. King came off his bike when a car pulled out in front of him whilst riding through Gosforth during rush hour; his TV partner Dave Myers was riding some distance behind him. King was taken to Newcastle General Hospital for treatment to bruising to his right leg and ribs. The hour long Hairy Bikers' Twelve Days of Christmas was shown on BBC2, 16 December 2009 at 9pm.
A new six part series titled 'The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best' commenced broadcast in early January 2010 on BBC2
On October 25, 2010 a new 40 episode series, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off, was launched on BBC2. The programme includes a cook off between two families, and celebrity guests.
From January to May 2010, the Hairy Bikers performed their "Big Night Out" show in theatres throughout the UK. Directed by Bob Mortimer
Bob Mortimer
Robert "Bob" Renwick Mortimer is an English comedian and actor, who is best known for his double act with Vic Reeves...
, the show was a fun mixture of cooking and chat with a little song and dance thrown in. It explored their youth, how they met and their love of food.
In October 2010, the Hairy Bikers were guests on the BBC TV series Genius
Genius (TV series)
Genius is a comedy game show on BBC Two, adapted from the original radio series hosted by the comedian Dave Gorman. On Genius, members of the public submit a range of unusual ideas and inventions for Gorman and guest celebrity judges to decide whether the idea is "Genius"...
hosted by comedian Dave Gorman
Dave Gorman
David James Gorman is an English author, stand-up comedian and presenter. He has performed comedy shows on stage in which he tells stories of extreme adventures and presents the evidence to the audience in order to prove to them that they are true stories...
.