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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Hairy Bikers: Pubs That Built Britain

First Air Date

April 18, 2016

Last Air Date

May 6, 2016

Seasons

1

Episodes

15

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC 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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