Episode 2
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a feat from 1811 of throwing a cheeseboard over four-and-a-half miles. From 2014.
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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 2014.
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Tim's 1811 cheeseboard
Duration: 00:33
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How to roll a cheeseboard - 1811 style
Duration: 01:12
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tim FitzHigham |
| Producer | Colin Anderson |
| Writer | Tim FitzHigham |
| Writer | Jon Hunter |
| Writer | Paul Byrne |
| Writer | Joe Oldak |
Broadcasts
Sun 13 Apr 2014 19:15大象传媒 Radio 4- Fri 18 Apr 2014 07:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 18 Apr 2014 22:00大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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