Dave Myers (British chef)
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Dave Myers (right) with Si King
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David James Myers 8 September 1957 Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse(s) | Liliana Orzac (m. 2011) |
| Website | Hairy Bikers official site |
David James "Dave" Myers (born 8 September 1957) is an English television presenter, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, along with Si King. Together, they have presented a number of television cookery series for the BBC. They have also launched their own product called The Hairy Bikers Diet Club.
Myers was born in Barrow-in-Furness where his father worked as a foreman in a paper mill. He attended Barrow-in-Furness Grammar School for Boys where he had an inspirational art teacher. He went on to earn a fine art degree at Goldsmiths, University of London and a master's degree in art history.
Myers then became a professional make-up artist, specialising in prosthetics. He met Si King in 1995 on the set of a TV drama titled The Gambling Man.
The duo appeared on the BBC's show The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook. The show presents a mixture of cookery and travelogue, using a similar format and style as Keith Floyd, including the habit of frequently referring to the cameraman and other crew. Most shows feature the pair riding motorbikes, including the BMW R1200GS, F650GS 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.
On 24 August 2009, they hosted a 30-part daytime series for BBC Two, The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain, which aired weekdays. The series saw them visit a different county each day and cook what they considered to be that county's signature dish.
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