The Fred Dibnah Story
The Fred Dibnah Story
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The Fred Dibnah Story

7.0 / 10
1996
1 season
6 episodes
Documentary

Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

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  • Beginnings

    1.Beginnings

    28-08-199628m

    A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.

  • A Sort of Fame

    2.A Sort of Fame

    04-09-199628m

    In this programme Fred, now a minor celebrity, buys another rusted wreck of a steam tractor and takes his family on holiday to Blackpool.

  • Departures

    3.Departures

    11-09-199628m

    Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.

  • Alone

    4.Alone

    18-09-199628m

    Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.

  • A Reformed Character?

    5.A Reformed Character?

    25-09-199628m

    The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.

  • Approaching Sixty

    6.Approaching Sixty

    02-10-199628m

    The final programme in the series documenting the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah sees him contemplating his future and the possibility of retirement.

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