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 成人论坛 Radio 4 in April 2014.
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The great coat wager - result
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The great coat wager
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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 19:15成人论坛 Radio 4- Fri 11 Apr 2014 07:30成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 11 Apr 2014 22:00成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 12 Apr 2014 17:30成人论坛 Radio 4 Extra
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