The BEST episodes of The Supersizers season 2
Every episode of The Supersizers season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Supersizers season 2!
Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins experience the food culture of years gone by, as they supersize their way through the cuisine of six different eras in Britain's history.
#1 - The Twenties
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2009
Giles enjoys a breakfast of boiled eggs, toast and potted shrimp, whilst Sue makes do with vitamin pills and laxatives as the fad of dieting begins. They then drink cocktails at The Ritz.
#2 - The Eighties
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/15/2009
In the first episode, Giles and Sue investigate the diet of the country in the 1980s. During the show they try Nouvelle cuisine, Microwave meals, Viennetta, Champagne and Pop-Tarts, along with other typical 80s meals. Guest diners include Jeffrey Archer and Ken Livingstone.
#3 - Ancient Rome
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2009
Senator Giles Coren and vestal virgin Sue Perkins travel back to 44BC–80AD for a journey through the early days of Ancient Rome
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#4 - Medieval
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2009
Coren and Perkins take the role of a Lord and Lady of the Manor in medieval England. Aided by chef Martin Blunos, hosted at Penshurst Place. Coren thought this period's feast offered the best food of this series, a cockantrice imaginary bird made from the front end of a turkey and the back of a piglet, and the worst, very dry peacock meat. They were joined by guest diner Michael Portillo.
#5 - The French Revolution
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2009
The Supersizers experience the lives of Marie-Antoinette and King Louis XVI, devour a 5,000-calorie breakfast feast, try the exotic new vegetable craze, the potato, and also observe the advent of the restaurant.
#6 - The Fifties
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2009
Eating subject to rationing, celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, American youth culture and a roadside picnic. Guests include Marguerite Patten.