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Episode 3
Episode 3 of 4
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100 yard-dash. From 2014.
Can comedian-author-adventurer Tim FitzHigham outrun a racehorse over a 100 yard-dash?
He turns to Kriss Akabusi and his former school PE teacher for training advice.
Series in which Tim recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
With:
Olivia Fitzroy
Bob Slayer.
Additional material written by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.
Last on
Wed 28 Jun 202322:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tim vs. a man in a sumo suit (whilst piggy backing a jockey)
Duration: 01:15
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Tim vs. Cuddles (A Horse)
Duration: 01:04
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tim FitzHigham |
| Actor | Olivia Fitzroy |
| Actor | Bob Slayer |
| Producer | Colin Anderson |
| Writer | Tim FitzHigham |
| Writer | Jon Hunter |
| Writer | Paul Byrne |
Broadcasts
- Sun 20 Apr 201419:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 25 Apr 201407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 25 Apr 201422:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 26 Apr 201417:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 27 Apr 201405:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 15 Mar 201622:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Jun 201823:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 21 Jun 202107:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 21 Jun 202117:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 22 Jun 202105:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Jun 202322:30BBC Radio 4 Extra

