The Fred Dibnah Story (1996)
Biographical series chronicling the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah.
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Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Beginnings
Release Date: 1996-08-28A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.
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Episode 2 - A Sort of Fame
Release Date: 1996-09-04In this programme Fred, now a minor celebrity, buys another rusted wreck of a steam tractor and takes his family on holiday to Blackpool.
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Episode 3 - Departures
Release Date: 1996-09-11Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.
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Episode 4 - Alone
Release Date: 1996-09-18Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.
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Episode 5 - A Reformed Character?
Release Date: 1996-09-25The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.
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Episode 6 - Approaching Sixty
Release Date: 1996-10-02The final programme in the series documenting the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah sees him contemplating his future and the possibility of retirement.