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Daily Mirror
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Hairy Bikers star Si King's new project praised after Dave Myers' sad death
Hairy Bikers star Si King recently opened a pie business in Sunderland called 'Propa', and satisfied customers have been raving about the quality on social media Hairy Bikers star Si King's new pie business has been praised by locals after opening the business in Sunderland at the end of last year. Si, known as one half of the Hairy Bikers alongside the late Dave Myers, opened Propa in Sheepfolds Stables at Riverside Sunderland. It has been said the 'grab and go' spot have "the very best of British comfort food with a gourmet twist." The project is located minutes away from Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light and prides itself on the footballing tradition of enjoying a "pie and pint before the match". The 58-year-old previously shared his excitement over the new business and said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to launch Propa! It's a great way to take our customers back to the tastes and smells that they grew up with and that is part of our North East identity." It comes after reports Gregg Wallace is trying to 'earn a living' after MasterChef exit amid 'battle every day'. Hairy Bikers' creamy gratin recipe has a seasonal twist on classic potatoes "A food culture to be celebrated and embraced," Si added. 'We're using only the very best of ingredients that the region has to offer, all sourced from producers that the team knows, and this ethos underpins everything that we want to achieve with the food that we produce. We can't wait to welcome you all.' The menu for the pie shop changes daily, and some previous versions included curried pork pie, chicken and leek pie, and mac and cheese pie. Fans have been obsessed with the establishment as they took to Tripadvisor to share their thoughts on the pies made with local ingredients. One user said: "2nd visit to Propa today. We went on purpose as sick of the usual takeaways. Other half got the mince and dumplings.. amazing he said, he wanted another to take home!" Another added: "It was absolutely top quality and delicious! The service was great from a very lovely, polite and helpful young man. I can feel another visit coming on..." "Wow Wow Wee Waa! Absolutely amazing and delicious! The surroundings are utterly fantastic! This is Sunderland! This is their history!" one impressed user said. The official Propa Instagram page already has over 12,000 followers and all their posts are filled with praise from satisfied customers. Meanwhile, since Hairy Bikers co-star and best friend Dave Myer's death in 2024, Si has continued to honour his legacy, participating in a final Hairy Bikers program titled The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Walk Alone, which aired in December 2024. In January 2025, he joined ITV's This Morning as a regular chef on their cooking segments.
The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Channel 4 announce Si King's ‘first major solo project' following co-star Dave Myers' tragic death
CHANNEL 4 have announced Si King's first major solo project since the death of his Hairy Bikers' co-star Dave Myers. Dave Advertisement 4 Si King's first major project since Dave Myers' death has been announced Credit: Getty 4 Dave sadly died last year following a two-year battle with cancer Credit: PA The upcoming four-part railway adventure series has been tentatively titled Top Of The Stops and will see Si delve into the huge network of over 2,600 train stations across the UK. Viewers will get to see the dad-of-four engage with various individuals who work hard to keep the hubs running smoothly. Si transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect Damion Burrows on his journey as the trio visit some of the UK's most iconic and unique train stations. Channel 4's senior commissioning editor for lifestyle, Clemency Green has expressed: 'As the rail network turns 200 years old, this series will spotlight the best of our country's engineering history in a different way. Advertisement READ MORE ON SI KING "We're honoured Si will be presenting his first series for More4, and Yeti will no doubt deliver a captivating series that viewers will love to escape into." Following the loss of his best friend and co-star, Si appeared in a final Hairy Bikers program called The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Walk Alone, which aired on BBC Two in December last year. Going solo for the first time in his career after being part of a much-loved duo for the past 20 years, Si joined This Morning as a regular chef on their cooking segments. Ahead of You'll Never Walk Alone airing last year, Si opened up to The Sun and other publications about Advertisement Most read in News TV He revealed: 'It would be different because you know that was Dave and I. 'He's no longer with us so no it would have to be different. I would want it to be different." Hairy Bikers star Si King makes heartbreaking confession 10 months after Dave Myers's death - as he lands new ITV job Si, next before he added: "Of course it would need to be different but I'm really proud of is the legacy that Dave's left." Speaking about the importance of honouring his best pal's legacy, Si said: "The grief, it comes and goes. Advertisement "But it's important that I honour the Biker's legacy and it's important that that I also I also do you know do stuff that I want to do still. "Dave was very very clear and adamant - as I would want for him if the shoe was on the other foot." The Hairy Bikers - Looking back on their career Dave Myers and Si King, collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, were a popular presenting and cooking duo for 20 years. Sadly, Dave lost his battle with cancer in February 2024. Let's take a look back at the pair's TV journey. The Hairy Bikers Cookbook (2004-2008, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain (2009, BBC Two) Strictly Come Dancing (Dave took part in 2013, BBC One) The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure (2014, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers: Route 66 (2019, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers Go North (2021, BBC Two) Dave first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022, but did not specify what type he had been diagnosed with. He was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Advertisement The couple lived together in Kent before moving to Staffordshire in 2023, just months before he died. He was also a stepfather to her two children, Iza and Sergiu, from a previous relationship. 4 Si will star in a new four-part adventure railway series for Channel 4 Credit: Rex Features 4 The pair were on our screens together as the Hairy Bikers for two decades Credit: Alamy Live News Advertisement
Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Si King's first 'major solo project' since Dave Myers' death announced by Channel 4
Channel 4 has announced a trio of new lifestyle shows, including a series about the UK railway network fronted by Hairy Bikers star Si King almost 18 months after Dave Myers' death Channel 4 is set to spice up its lifestyle programming with a fresh trio of shows, including a railway adventure series led by Hairy Bikers ' Si King. The upcoming four-part series, tentatively titled Top Of The Stops, will see Si King, 58, delve into the vast network of over 2,600 train stations across the UK, engaging with the dedicated individuals who keep these hubs running smoothly. Produced by the Welsh company Yeti Television, the show promises to take viewers on a journey through some of Britain's most unique train stations, with King accompanied by transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect Damion Burrows. Clemency Green, Channel 4 's senior commissioning editor for lifestyle, expressed excitement about the project: "As the rail network turns 200 years old, this series will spotlight the best of our country's engineering history in a different way. "We're honoured Si will be presenting his first series for More4, and Yeti will no doubt deliver a captivating series that viewers will love to escape into." Since Hairy Bikers co-star and best friend Dave Myer's death in 2024, Si has continued to honour his legacy, participating in a final Hairy Bikers program titled The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Walk Alone, which aired in December 2024. In January 2025, he joined ITV's This Morning as a regular chef on their cooking segments. Now, almost two years after Dave's death, the star will be fronting his own adventure series on Channel 4. Another addition to the lineup is What Not To Eat, where Dr Tim Spector, alongside Dr Kandi Ejiofor, will guide viewers towards healthier eating by providing nutritious alternatives to junk food, ready meals, and other ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In each episode of the four-part series, a British family grappling with health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and more will be featured. Spector, at 67, shared his concerns: "It's hard for people to make good dietary choices when what they're sold as 'healthy' food, in my view, can hardly be defined as food at all. "I passionately believe that even quite modest changes to our diet can have a big impact on our health, and I cannot wait to get started on this new series where I'm going to try and change people's lives by changing what they eat." In other news, design guru George Clarke will be tackling home improvement challenges in his upcoming show, George Clarke's Kitchen Vs Garden. At 51, Clarke teams up with garden design maestro Luke Millard for the series, which sees homeowners grappling with tough design decisions. George Clarke's Kitchen Vs Garden will premiere on Wednesday August 13 at 8pm on Channel 4. Top Of The Stops and What Not To Eat are set to grace Channel 4 screens later this year and in 2026, respectively. Green added: "Together, these new titles demonstrate the strategic ambition of Channel 4 lifestyle's commissioning approach: engaging specialist communities, sparking national conversation, celebrating everyday life, and offering unmissable entertainment. "From trains to fast food culture to home renovations, this new slate reflects the broad spectrum of knowledge Channel 4 talent bring to our portfolio, offering audiences what they love, wherever they watch."
