Fred Dibnah's Made in Britain
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Play S1 E1Documentary series in which Fred Dibnah travels around Britain in his restored traction engine in search of engineering skills and technology from a bygone age.
Cast: Fred Dibnah
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Season 1
12 episodes
- 1. The Passion of a LifetimeThe late Fred Dibnah searches for technology from a bygone age. In this first episode, he demolishes his last ever chimney at a textile mill near Oldham.CCMar 8, 2005
- 2. Collecting the CoalFred visits an open cast mine near Wigan to get coal to power his engine, then goes to Astley Green Mining Museum in Lancashire.CCMar 15, 2005
- 3. The Source of IronFred reaches Cumbria where iron ore was once mined on a large scale, and enjoys the Lake District on a friend's steam boat. It's then on to the Florence Mine.CCMar 22, 2005
- 4. CastingsFred and his steersman Alf travel up to Scotland, where they marvel at the ingenuity of the Falkirk Wheel and visit one of the region's few surviving iron works.CCMar 29, 2005
- 5. Water and BoilersFred Dibnah searches Britain for technology from a bygone age, visiting Ryhope pumping station in Sunderland and the Israel Newton boiler works in Bradford.CCApr 5, 2005
- 6. The Road to Steel CityFred Dibnah travels Britain in a traction engine in search of engineering skills and technology from a bygone age. He visits a forge in Sheffield.CCApr 12, 2005
- 7. Mechanics and RivetersFred Dibnah travels Britain in a traction engine in search of engineering skills from a bygone age. Fred visits a company that makes ornate carvings.CCApr 19, 2005
- 8. Pattern MakingDocumentary series. Fred Dibnah searches Britain for technology from a bygone age. He visits David Ragsdale, a skilled pattern maker who owns six steam engines.CCApr 26, 2005
- 9. Engines at WorkFred Dibnah travels Britain in a traction engine in search of engineering skills from a bygone age. Fred visits a pumping station with a triple expansion engine.CCMay 3, 2005
- 10. Chains and CopperFred Dibnah travels Britain in a traction engine in search of engineering skills from a bygone age. Fred watches the skills of an authentic chain maker.CCMay 10, 2005
- 11. The Engineering WorkshopThe Engineering WorkshopCCMay 17, 2005
- 12. A Lifetime's AchievementDocumentary series in which Fred Dibnah travels around Britain. In the final episode, Fred travels down to London to collect his MBE from the Queen.CCMay 24, 2005
Fred Dibnah's Made in Britain
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Documentary series in which Fred Dibnah travels around Britain in his restored traction engine in search of engineering skills and technology from a bygone age.
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