Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an age-old bet to see if his pig can beat a rower in a feat of speed. From 2015. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an age-old bet to see if he can cook a pudding ten feet under water. From 2015. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an age-old bet to see if he can navigate central London blindfolded. From 2015. Show more
Adventuring comedian, Tim and nemesis Alex Horne recreate a 19th century bet with a horse and a piece of paper. From 2015. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving sheep-shearing to make a jacket. From April 2014. Show more
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler
Pilot episode
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for years
Tim and his nemesis Alex Horne try to recreate a bizarre bet wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753. From 2013. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water. From April 2014. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th century feat, trying to outrun a racehorse in a 100 yard-dash. From 2014. Show more
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a feat from 1811 of throwing a cheeseboard over four-and-a-half miles. From 2014. Show more