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Adventuring comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water. From April 2014.
Comedian and adventurer Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th Century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water using only the means available to a gentleman in 1765.
History books record the original attempt in less than glowing terms:
"Something snapped, there was a fatality and the wager was abandoned."
Written by and starring Tim FitzHigham.
Additional material written by Jon Hunter and Paul Byrne.
Producer: Colin Anderson.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 2014.
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22:30
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Tim attempts body dragging to win a bet
Duration: 01:18
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tim FitzHigham |
| Producer | Colin Anderson |
| Writer | Tim FitzHigham |
| Writer | Jon Hunter |
| Writer | Paul Byrne |
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Sun 27 Apr 2014 19:15麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 2 May 2014 07:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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