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The Fred Dibnah Story

All Episodes 1996

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  • 1996-08-27T23:00:00Z
  • 28m
  • 2h 48m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

1996-08-27T23:00:00Z

1x01 Beginnings

Series Premiere

1x01 Beginnings

  • 1996-08-27T23:00:00Z28m

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

1996-09-03T23:00:00Z

1x02 A Sort of Fame

1x02 A Sort of Fame

  • 1996-09-03T23:00:00Z28m

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

1996-09-10T23:00:00Z

1x03 Departures

1x03 Departures

  • 1996-09-10T23:00:00Z28m

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

1996-09-17T23:00:00Z

1x04 Alone

1x04 Alone

  • 1996-09-17T23:00:00Z28m

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

1996-09-24T23:00:00Z

1x05 A Reformed Character?

1x05 A Reformed Character?

  • 1996-09-24T23:00:00Z28m

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

1996-10-01T23:00:00Z

1x06 Approaching Sixty

1x06 Approaching Sixty

  • 1996-10-01T23:00:00Z28m

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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