Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.
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Reach thousands of daily viewers · size 1200 x 200
Episode 1
Beginnings
A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.
Episode 2
A 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.
Episode 3
Departures
Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.
Episode 4
Alone
Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.
Episode 5
A Reformed Character?
The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.
Episode 6
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.
Fred Dibnah
Self - Presenter
Stephen Thorne
Narrator (Voice)
Reach thousands of daily viewers · size 970 x 90
2026 · ★ 7.5
1987 · ★ 6.7
1978 · ★ 8.0
2024 · ★ 7.8
2023 · ★ 8.4
2018 · ★ 7.3
2026 · ★ 7.7
2020 · ★ 7.1
2020 · ★ 7.4
2020 · ★ 8.1
2021 · ★ 7.6
2005 · ★ 7.9
2020 · ★ 7.0
2022 · ★ 6.7
2021 · ★ 8.0
2023 · ★ 7.5
2023 · ★ 6.3
1986 · ★ 7.0
