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United Kingdom Tim FitzHigham is a multifaceted comedian, author, and explorer known for his world record-breaking feats and contributions to stage, screen, and radio.
Tim FitzHigham's record-breaking feat of paddling a paper boat down 160 miles of the River Thames was undertaken in 2003 to raise money for Comic Relief. He also made his second attempt to row a bathtub across the English Channel in 2005 for Comic Relief, successfully crossing this time.
In 2004, Tim FitzHigham made his first attempt to row a bathtub across the English Channel for Sport Relief, trying to row from France to Tower Bridge, London.
In honor of Tim FitzHigham's successful English Channel bathtub crossing, Thomas Crapper and Co. Ltd made a special lavatory named after him. This was only the second commemorative lavatory in history.
In June 2006, FitzHigham, along with Alistair McGowan, the UK Environment Agency, and the United Nations, assembled the longest washing line in Trafalgar Square to raise awareness about environmental issues and UN World Environment Day.
In June 2006, FitzHigham, along with Alistair McGowan, the UK Environment Agency, and the United Nations, assembled the longest washing line in Trafalgar Square to raise awareness about environmental issues and UN World Environment Day.
Tim FitzHigham appeared as a potter in a long-running advert for Purplebricks.
Tim FitzHigham partnered with Motorpoint as an 'Explorer' in their commercials from 2021 to 2022.
Tim FitzHigham was a featured performer in commercials for French's Hotdogs in 2014.
Tim FitzHigham was a featured performer in a Mastercard commercial in 2008.
Tim FitzHigham was a featured performer and voice-over artist for the Ikea Catalogue TV & Radio Campaign in 2007.
Tim FitzHigham, born to Pauline Higham, began his career in the West Indies, telling stories while working as a pig and nutmeg farmer. Upon returning to the UK in 1999, he quickly gained recognition at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his sketch comedy group “Infinite Number of Monkeys,” earning a nomination for the Perrier Comedy Award for Best Newcomer. The following year, his production company, Infinite Number of Monkeys, won a Spirit of the Fringe Award. Throughout his career, FitzHigham’s live shows have received critical acclaim, often featured as Critic’s Choice in various newspapers, covering diverse subjects from the Kama Sutra to Morris dancing.
FitzHigham is also noted for his unusual and often historical world record attempts, which he undertakes for charitable causes. In 2003, he successfully paddled a paper boat down 160 miles of the River Thames, a feat that raised significant funds for Comic Relief. The boat, named ‘Lillibet’, is now housed in the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. He further gained prominence in 2005 when he became the first person to row a bathtub across the English Channel for Comic Relief, an endeavor chronicled in his book “In The Bath,” later re-titled “All at Sea.” His commitment to environmental awareness led him to inflate the world’s largest man-inflated balloon in 2006, holding 19,000 pints of air. These exploits highlight his blend of performance, adventure, and humanitarian efforts.
In addition to his live comedic work and record-breaking stunts, FitzHigham has an extensive background in film and television. He has appeared in major films such as “Wonka” (2023) as the Sinister Ship’s Captain, “Paddington 2” (2017) as a Magician, and “Hereafter” (2010), directed by Clint Eastwood, where he played himself as a Bearded Author. On television, he presented the CBBC science show “Super Human Challenge” (2013), and featured in series like “After Life” (2019), “Zapped” (2016-2018), and “The Windsors” (2016). His radio work includes writing and performing in two series of “The Gambler” for BBC Radio 4, and serving as Creative Director for the Guildhall of St George in King’s Lynn, focusing on developing a cultural center with a Shakespearean theatre.
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