The Hairy Bikers

"Si King" redirects here. For other uses, see Simon King (disambiguation).

David Myers (born 1967, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria) 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 for BBC Two.

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 Potter 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.

The shows

The front cover of Mums Know Best - The Hairy Bikers' Family Cookbook

The duo appeared on BBCs 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^[1][2] 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.^[3][4]

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.^[5]

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.^[6] The hour long Hairy Bikers' Twelve Days of Christmas was shown on BBC2, 16 December 2009 at 9pm.^[7]

A new six part series titled 'The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best' commenced broadcast in early January 2010 on BBC2^[8]

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.

References

1. ^ "Two Hairy Bikers and one lucky winner". World of BMW. 31 May 2006. http://www.worldofbmw.com/content/article.asp?article=529&artDate=31/05/2006%2014:08:37. Retrieved 2009-01-09. ^{[dead link]}
2. ^ Welch, Andy (18 August 2008). "Crumbs - more hairy moments". Manchester Evening News. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz/s/1063073_crumbs__more_hairy_moments. Retrieved 2009-01-09. 
3. ^ "James Martin's Brittany". The Daily Mirror. 31 August 2008. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/tv/todays-tv/2008/08/31/james-martin-s-brittany-115875-20719454/. Retrieved 2009-01-16. 
4. ^ "HAIRY BIKERS DOUBLE WHAMMY on Tonight's Television". The Hairy Blog. The Hairy Bikers. 1 September 2008. http://www.hairybikers.com/blog/index.php?article=64. Retrieved 2009-01-16. ^{[dead link]}
5. ^ http://www.hairybikers.com/blog/index.php?article=102
6. ^ http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/showbiz/tv-film/tv-news/2009/10/16/hairy-bikers-star-simon-king-injured-after-motorcycle-accident-86908-21751143/
7. ^ http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=105&programmeId=107545499&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp
8. ^ http://www.hairybikers.com/index.php?action=latest_news&article=131

External links

• Official Hairy Bikers website
• Hairy Bikers on the Good Food Channel

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