Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot episode | 20130217 | Award-winning comedian-author-adventurer, Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet which was originally wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753.
The bet: that Tim can pass a missive over a distance of 50 miles in one hour, using only the means that would have been available to a gentleman in 1753.
Written by Tim FitzHigham and Jon Hunter.
With additional material from Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.
Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | |||
| Pilot episode | 20130217 | 20150101 (R4) | Award-winning comedian-author-adventurer, Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet which was originally wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753.
The bet: that Tim can pass a missive over a distance of 50 miles in one hour, using only the means that would have been available to a gentleman in 1753.
Written by Tim FitzHigham and Jon Hunter.
With additional material from Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2013.
Comedian-adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates a bizarre bet originally wagered in 1753. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 01 | 01 | 20140406 | 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.
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving a woollen coat. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 01 | 02 | 20140413 | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 'gamble Anglaise' from 1811.
He's attempting to get a cheeseboard to travel a distance of four and a half miles in under 100 throws.
Challenge number one? Getting permission to have the A151 closed down for the purposes of cheeseboard tossing.
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.
Sums and support from Joe Oldak.
Producer: Colin Anderson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century feat of cheeseboard throwing. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 01 | 03 | 20140420 | 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
Additional material written by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.
Tim recreates an 18th-century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100-yard dash. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 01 | 04 | 20140427 | Comedian and adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th Century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water using only the means available to a gentleman in 1765.
History books record the original attempt in less than glowing terms:
"Something snapped, there was a fatality and the wager was abandoned."
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material written by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014.
Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 02 | 01 | 20150401 | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th century bet.
Can he walk from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building while blindfolded in under one hour?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2015.
Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded? The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 02 | 01 | 20150401 | 20160127 (R4) | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th century bet.
Can he walk from London's Royal Academy to the Royal Exchange building while blindfolded in under one hour?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2015.
Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet - can he navigate central London blindfolded? The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | |
| 02 | 02 | 20150408 | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th century bet.
Can his pig (Gwladys) cross a bridge quicker than a waterman can row the width of the river beneath?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2015.
Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed? The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 02 | 02 | 20150408 | 20160203 (R4) | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th century bet.
Can his pig (Gwladys) cross a bridge quicker than a waterman can row the width of the river beneath?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2015.
Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet. Can his pig beat a rower in a feat of speed? The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | |
| 02 | 03 | 20150415 | Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 02 | 03 | 20150415 | 20160210 (R4) | Adventuring comic Tim FitzHigham attempts to cook a pudding under ten feet of water. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20150422 | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham and his old nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet.
Can Tim ride a horse from London to Dover and back before Alex makes 1 million dots on a piece of paper?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. | ||
| 02 | 04 | 20150422 | 20160217 (R4) | Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham and his old nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet.
Can Tim ride a horse from London to Dover and back before Alex makes 1 million dots on a piece of paper?
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Joe Nunnery
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2015.
Tim and Alex Horne recreate a bet involving horse riding and one million dots. The comedian-author-adventurer recreates bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th centuries. |