Fred Dibnah's Age Of Steam4. Steaming Down the Road

Fred traces the development of steam power. He looks at early experiments in its use for road transport and at the development of the traction engine.

Fred Dibnah's Age Of Steam was broadcast on BBC4 at Sunday 16 November 2025, 19:00.

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Fred Dibnah's Age Of Steam

Fred Dibnah's Age Of Steam is a TV show on BBC4. Fred Dibnah traces the development of steam power from the earliest experiments in the ancient world to the modern nuclear power station. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 10 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.

Last broadcast:16/11/2025 at 19:00