Dave Myers (chef)
| Dave Myers | |
|---|---|
 Dave Myers (right) with Si King (left) | |
| Born |
David Myers 1957 Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Website | |
| Hairy Bikers Official Site | |
Dave Myers (born 1957) is a British television presenter, best known as one half of The Hairy Bikers. Together they have presented a number of television cookery series for the BBC.
Early life
Myers was born in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Myers was a professional make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics. He met Si King in 1995 on the set of a TV drama entitled The Gambling Man.
Career
Hairy Bikers
The duo appeared on the BBC's The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook. Their 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.
In Summer 2009 they filmed a 30-part daytime series for BBC Two, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain, which aired weekdays starting on 24 August 2009. The series saw them visit a different county each day and cook what they considered to be that county's signature dish.[3]
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 he was 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.[4] The hour long Hairy Bikers' Twelve Days of Christmas was shown on BBC Two, 16 December 2009.[5]
A new six part series titled The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best commenced broadcast in early January 2010 on BBC Two.[6]
On 25 October 2010 a new 40 episode series, The Hairy Bikers' Cook Off, was launched on BBC Two. 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 June 2011, the Bikers appeared in the second series of Mum Knows Best. The series, made up of eight episodes, featured three 'Star Mums' whose recipes were tested and shared with the public.[7]
October 2011 saw a new series, Meals on Wheels, air on BBC Two. The series fronted a campaign to save local 'meals on wheels' services around the UK. [8]
From November to December 2011, the Bikers appeared in a 30-part BBC series called Hairy Bikers: Best of British, airing at 3:45pm on BBC Two (apart from the show's final week, in which it aired on BBC One). The series celebrated British recipes and championed local produce. In January 2012, continuing into February, BBC Two showed hour long re-versions including recipes from various episodes of the series. [9]
After they had signed new contracts with the BBC in 2011, a new series was commissioned. The Hairy Biker's Bakeation sees Si and Dave doing what they love best - a gastronomic road trip, uncovering the best baking on offer across Europe, from Norway, the Low Countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Germany, Eastern Europe (Slovakia, Hungary and Romania), Austria, Italy and France to Spain.
In March 2012, Good Food commissioned The Hairy Biker's Mississippi Adventure, the duo's first series for the channel. UKTV gave a description of the series: "In this ultimate food and music pilgrimage, the perennially popular Hairy Bikers are getting back in the saddle as they explore the length of the iconic Mississippi river in America in pursuit of the delicious roots of soul food and Southern music." The series will be produced by Mentorn Media and the Bikers' first interactive iOS app, also produced by Mentorn, will be released to accompany the series.
In August 2012, Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight showed how The Hairy Bikers radically changed lifestyles, but stayed true to their love of great food, as they embarked on a campaign to lose two-and-a-half stones (15.8 kg (35 lb)) in three months, and comfortably passed their target weights. [10]
Guest appearances
- Richard & Judy - Guest
- The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special - Contestant
- Genius (October 2010) - Guest
- This Morning (30 July 2012) - Guest chef
- Countdown (August 2012, January 2013) - Guest in Dictionary Corner
- Sunday Brunch (16 September 2012) - Guest
- Loose Women (22 March 2013) - Guest
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (23 September 2013) - Panellist
- Room 101 (February 2014) - Guest
Strictly Come Dancing
Myers participated in the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional ballroom dancer Karen Hauer. It was announced that he would be taking part on 2 September 2013. They were voted out on 10 November.
| Week | Dance/Song | Judges' scores | Result | ||||
| Craig Revel Horwood | Darcey Bussell | Len Goodman | Bruno Tonioli | Total | |||
| 1 | Cha-Cha-Cha / "Moves Like Jagger" | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | Safe |
| 2 | American Smooth / "How D'Ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning?" | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | Safe |
| 3 | Paso Doble / "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | Safe |
| 4 | Waltz / "Take It to the Limit"[11] | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 23 | Safe |
| 5 | Salsa / "Cuban Pete" | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | Safe |
| 6 | Jive / "Monster Mash" | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | Safe |
| 7 | Tango / "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 20 | Eliminated |
References
- ↑ "Two Hairy Bikers and one lucky winner". World of BMW. 31 May 2006. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ↑ Welch, Andy (18 August 2008). "Crumbs - more hairy moments". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ↑
- ↑ "Hairy Bikers star Simon King injured after motorcycle accident". Daily Record. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ "UK TV listings schedule - What's on TV tonight?". Radio Times. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ kazy (2010-01-20). "Mums Know Best - Series 1 - Shows". Hairy Bikers. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ "Mums Know Best - Series 2 - Shows". Hairy Bikers. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ "Meals on Wheels - Shows". Hairy Bikers. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ "Best of British - Shows". Hairy Bikers. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ 02:00 (1970-01-01). "BBC Two - Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ↑ http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showpost.php?p=69181708&postcount=14