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The Fred Dibnah Story: Beginnings

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Since 1978, Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah has taken part in 19 films recording the ups and downs of his eventful life. The highlights of these films have now been condensed into this six-part biography of Fred's life which brings his story up to date.
Tonight's first programme tells the story of the spectacular felling job that set a younger Fred on the road to fame.
BBC Book: The Fred Dibnah Story, priced £6.99, available in paperback from booksellers.

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Director/Producer:
Don Haworth
Subject:
Fred Dibnah
Source: Radio Times

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