Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age is a TV show on BBC2. Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 12 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2024.
Last broadcast:08/04/2024 at 19:00
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Fred Dibnah recalls the golden age of shipbuilding, examining the skills of engineers who made Britain one of the leading manufacturing nations.
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Fred Dibnah visits the North East to explore the development of Britain's railways, from the first steam locomotives to the record-breaking Mallard.
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A tour of Britain's mining heritage takes Fred Dibnah from Cornwall to Scotland, where he visits lead, slate, tin and coal extraction sites.
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Fred Dibnah continues his exploration of this country's industrial legacy. He comes across a rolling mill which he remembers once operating in Bolton.
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Fred Dibnah meets ex-workers to discover what life was like in the textile mills and factories that thrived in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
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Fred Dibnah sets out on an enthusiastic tour of Britain's industrial heritage, exploring the early use of wind and water power.
Episodes 2023
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Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme looks at the great age of shipbuilding.