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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