The Fred Dibnah Story – Season 1
1996
6 Episodes
Episodes
S01E01
7.0Beginnings
A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.
28 Aug 199628m
S01E02
7.0A Sort of Fame
In this programme Fred, now a minor celebrity, buys another rusted wreck of a steam tractor and takes his family on holiday to Blackpool.
04 Sept 199628m
S01E03
Departures
Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.
11 Sept 199628m
S01E04
Alone
Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.
18 Sept 199628m
S01E05
A Reformed Character?
The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.
25 Sept 199628m
S01E06
Approaching Sixty
The final programme in the series documenting the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah sees him contemplating his future and the possibility of retirement.
02 Oct 199628m