Episode 1
Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates a 19th-century bet involving sheep-shearing to make a jacket. From April 2014.
Tim recreates Sir John Throckmorton's 1811 attempt to have a coat made from scratch - going from the sheep's back to his own back in a single day.
Award-winning 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.
Literal material from the Derbyshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 2014.
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The great coat wager - result
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tim FitzHigham |
| Producer | Colin Anderson |
| Writer | Tim FitzHigham |
| Writer | Jon Hunter |
| Writer | Paul Byrne |
Broadcasts
Sun 6 Apr 2014 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 11 Apr 2014 07:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 11 Apr 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 12 Apr 2014 17:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 13 Apr 2014 05:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 1 Mar 2016 22:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 30 May 2018 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 7 Jun 2021 07:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 7 Jun 2021 17:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 8 Jun 2021 05:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 14 Jun 2023 22:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra