Fred Dibnah's Building Of Britain
Fred Dibnah's Building Of Britain is a TV show on BBC4. Fred Dibnah travels across Britain to uncover the craft and engineering skills that form the nation's architectural heritage. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 12 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2025.
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Fred Dibnah's Building Of Britain
Fred Dibnah indulges his personal passion for the achievements of the builders of the 19th century.
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30:00Fred Dibnah explores his passion for 19th-century buildings, concentrating on Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire and St Giles's Church in Cheadle.
30:00Fred Dibnah explores the work of the builders and engineers responsible for the waterways of Britain, visiting the Leeds-Liverpool and Bridgewater canals.
In his exploration of the engineering skills that went into the building of Britain, Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network.
Fred Dibnah travels to Scotland to demonstrate the engineering and design skills that shaped Scottish baronial style.
Fred Dibnah looks at how carpenters have used their talents to transform buildings such as Stokesey Castle, Little Moreton Hall and Harvington Hall.
30:00Fred Dibnah demonstrates the engineering and design skills that shaped Scottish baronial style, visiting buildings of note such as Glamis Castle and the House of Dun.
30:00Fred Dibnah looks at structures from the Middle Ages, visiting England's oldest fortified building with a moat, Stokesay Castle.
30:00Fred Dibnah tours the coast of north Wales to admire the defensive features and architecture of the castles that helped Edward I subdue the rebellious Welsh.
30:00Fred Dibnah uncovers the construction techniques of stonemasons, engineers and carpenters through the ages, focusing on Norman cathedrals.
Fred takes a look at the 11th-century building programme undertaken by the Normans which resulted in mighty fortress cathedrals like Ely and Peterborough.
Fred Dibnah investigates one of the greatest feats of royal engineering - the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales.