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 3
Tim recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to outrun a racehorse over a hundred yard dash. He seeks training advice from Kriss Akabusi and his former school PE teacher.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 20th April 2014
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25th April 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 25th April 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 26th April 2014 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 27th April 2014 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 21st June 2021 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 21st June 2021 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 22nd June 2021 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 28th June 2023 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Tim FitzHigham | Host / Presenter |
| Colin Anderson | Producer |
Videos
Tim vs. Cuddles (A Horse)
Tim talks us through the historical bet of racing against a horse.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Tim FitzHigham.
Tim vs. a man in a sumo suit
im attempts another historic bet; to race a fat man with a jockey mounted on his back.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Tim FitzHigham.