Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler. Tim Fitzhigham. Copyright: BBC
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2013 - 2015
- 9 episodes (2 series)
Radio 4 comedy in which adventurer and comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a series of bizarre bets from the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2
Tim FitzHigham recreates a 'gamble Anglaise' from 1811, attempting to get a cheeseboard to travel a distance of four-and-a-half miles in under 100 throws.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 13th April 2014
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 13th April 2014 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 18th April 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 18th April 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 19th April 2014 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 20th April 2014 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 6th June 2018 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 14th June 2021 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 14th June 2021 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 15th June 2021 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 21st June 2023 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Tim FitzHigham | Host / Presenter |
| Colin Anderson | Producer |
Video
How to roll a cheeseboard - 1811 style
Tim shows us the effort required to roll a cheesebaord for a bet originating in 1811.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Tim FitzHigham.