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The Fred Dibnah Story

  • 1996
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~28m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.5/10

Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

Latest: Season 1 · 1996

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  1. E1. Beginnings

    Aug 28, 1996 · 28m

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

  2. E2. A Sort of Fame

    Sep 4, 1996 · 28m

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

  3. E3. Departures

    Sep 11, 1996 · 28m

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

  4. E4. Alone

    Sep 18, 1996 · 28m

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

  5. E5. A Reformed Character?

    Sep 25, 1996 · 28m

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

  6. E6. Approaching Sixty

    Oct 2, 1996 · 28m

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