
Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.
Documentary • Series • 1996 • 1 season
Starring: Fred Dibnah, Stephen Thorne

S1 E1 - Beginnings
A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.
Aug 28, 1996 • 28m

S1 E2 - 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.
Sep 4, 1996 • 28m

S1 E3 - Departures
Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.
Sep 11, 1996 • 28m

S1 E4 - Alone
Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.
Sep 18, 1996 • 28m

S1 E5 - A Reformed Character?
The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.
Sep 25, 1996 • 28m

S1 E6 - 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.
Oct 2, 1996 • 28m
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The Fred Dibnah Story
Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.
Documentary • TV Series • 1996