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The Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain

The Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain

The Hairy Bikers take their charm and humour on the road as they encounter brilliant, eccentric and fascinating people across Britain whose lives surround the nation’s pubs. Their epic journey will take them into the secret world of the pubs that made Britain. From the first Roman taverns, to Anglo Saxon alehouses which sprung up in peoples’ homes, and the travelers Inns providing respite for a more mobile population, they’ll reveal the fascinating story of how Britain’s pubs evolved - but also tells a bigger story of Britain itself.

Created By
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain
First Air DateApril 18, 2016
Last Air DateMay 6, 2016
Seasons1
Episodes15
Episode Runtime 29min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production Companies
NetworksBBC Two
Carlisle
S01E15

Carlisle

The tour ends in Carlisle, where the guys discover an extraordinary WWI government scheme designed to put a stop to drunken behaviour and change the city's pubs forever.

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