Bathtub Sailor, Seamstress, Spy - Tim FitzHigham

“Did I mention, by the way, that I'm sitting rowing in a bathtub?”

Photo by Mark Arrigo

Bathtub Sailor, Seamstress, Spy

--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX, and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on  iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 4/6/2020 ---


A record breaking adventurer sets his sights on the English Channel, a seamstress becomes an advocate for her child and a young woman is recruited into the world of Secret Agents during World War II.  Hosted by Senior Producer, Meg Bowles. 

Download Episode

Find
Stories in this Episode

17:14
All At Sea

by Tim FitzHigham

Tim FitzHigham is a record breaking adventurer who sets off to cross the English Channel in a bath.

Listen Now Add to Playlist
12:15
A Mother’s Journey

by Catherine Cross

Catherine Cross finds herself conflicted when her young daughter faces an identity crisis.  

Listen Now Add to Playlist
15:21
The Spy Who Loved Me

by Noreen Riols

Noreen Riols is recruited into the world of Secret Agents on special missions during WWII.  

Listen Now Add to Playlist

Extras From This Episode

Bathtub Sailor, Seamstress, Spy

Tim FitzHigham

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 2

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 3

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham.

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 1

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham.

Catherine Cross

Catherine Cross Radio Extra3

Catherine and her son Lucas in London.

Catherine Cross Radio Extra2

Catherine and her son Lucas at the American Embassy in Dublin.

Catherine Cross Radio Extra1

Catherine and her sons Lucas (L) and Matt (Center).

Noreen Riols

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 1

Noreen shakes hands with Her Majesty the Queen.

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 2

Noreen and Bob Maloubier, probably the greatest saboteur of WW II. He was parachuted twice into France and once into Laos.

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 3

Noreen Riols as a young woman before the war.

Tim FitzHigham

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 2

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham.

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 3

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham.

Tim Fitzhigham Radio Exrta 1

Photo courtesy of Tim FitzHigham.

Catherine Cross

Catherine Cross Radio Extra3

Catherine and her son Lucas in London.

Catherine Cross Radio Extra2

Catherine and her son Lucas at the American Embassy in Dublin.

Catherine Cross Radio Extra1

Catherine and her sons Lucas (L) and Matt (Center).

Noreen Riols

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 1

Noreen shakes hands with Her Majesty the Queen.

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 2

Noreen and Bob Maloubier, probably the greatest saboteur of WW II. He was parachuted twice into France and once into Laos.

Noreen Riols Radio Extra 3

Noreen Riols as a young woman before the war.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
    Find it on: iTunes Amazon Spotify
  • The Definitive Collection of British Military Bands - Sarie Marais
    Find it on: iTunes Amazon
  • Dickie Nolan - Spancil Hill
  • Harry James and his Orchestra - It's Been a Long, Long Time
    Find it on: iTunes Amazon