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Tim and his nemesis Alex Horne try to recreate a bizarre bet wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753. From 2013.
Award-winning comedian-author-adventurer, Tim FitzHigham and his nemesis Alex Horne recreate a bizarre bet which was originally wagered by the 4th Duke of Queensbury in 1753.
The bet: that Tim can pass a missive over a distance of 50 miles in one hour, using only the means that would have been available to a gentleman in 1753.
Written by Tim FitzHigham and Jon Hunter.
With additional material from Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in February 2013.
Last on
Wed 7 Jun 2023
22:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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Alex Horne tap dances
Duration: 00:49
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Tim FitzHigham trampolines
Duration: 02:15
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