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Tim FitzHigham: The GamblerSeries 1
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Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving sheep-shearing to make a jacket. From April 2014.

Tim recreates Sir John Throckmorton's 1811 attempt to have a coat made from scratch - going from the sheep's back to his own back in a single day.

Award-winning comedian-author-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a series of bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.

Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.

Literal material from the Derbyshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.

Producer: Colin Anderson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Jun 202322:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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PresenterTim FitzHigham
ProducerColin Anderson
WriterTim FitzHigham
WriterJon Hunter
WriterPaul Byrne

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Apr 201419:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 11 Apr 201407:30
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  • Fri 11 Apr 201422:00
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  • Sat 12 Apr 201417:30
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  • Sun 13 Apr 201405:30
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  • Tue 1 Mar 201622:30
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  • Wed 30 May 201823:00
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  • Mon 7 Jun 202107:00
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  • Mon 7 Jun 202117:00
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  • Tue 8 Jun 202105:00
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  • Wed 14 Jun 202322:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra