Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler

Series 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 6^th Apr 2014, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 14^th Jun 2023, 22:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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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. Show less