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Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2013 - 2015
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Radio 4 comedy in which adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a series of bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th Centuries.

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Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet that was originally wagered by the fourth Duke of Queensbury in 1753.

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Further details

Tim attempts explains how he aimed to win the bet accepted by William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry, back in the 18th Century, the bet that he could make a letter travel 50 miles in one hour.

The live audience hear about Tim's attempts, and say how they'd do it, with Alex Horne on hand to ensure that Tim only used means available in the Duke's time and sticks to the spirit of the bet. Which may or may not allow cannons.

This recording is based on FitzHigham's 2012 Edinburgh Fringe show Tim FitzHigham: Stop The Pigeon.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 17th February 2013
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Tim FitzHigham Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alex Horne Self
Writing team
Tim FitzHigham Writer
Jon Hunter Writer
Paul Byrne Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Colin Anderson Producer

Video

Tim FitzHigham trampolines

Tim Fitzhigham must see if he can communicate a message over a distance of fifty miles in one hour. Here, he tries to travel this distance with the help of a trampoline.

Featuring: Tim FitzHigham & Alex Horne.

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