Tyne and Wear/Newcastle

The Hairy Bikers explore a region close to Si’s heart: Tyne and Wear and its great city of Newcastle, where he spent most of his life.

After weeks travelling across the stunning northern countryside, the bikers are having an urban adventure. Si takes Dave around his beloved home turf to introduce him to some of the best local food, chefs and artisan producers that he knows.

They start with a trip down memory lane as they visit the street where Si grew up. After checking out his old house, they visit a new bakery that not only makes the best stotties but also helps the local community.

After setting up shop in a country manor, they visit the Anarchy brewery and its street food festival before heading to the Michelin-starred House of Tides, a haven of northern English cuisine. Finally, they visit the Angel of the North, one of the great landmarks of the area.

Along the way, they cook a fantastic roast, a jackfruit curry and the ultimate surf and turf.