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Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Episode 1: Wind, Water and Steam

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Fred Dibnah
Producer:
David Hall
Director:
David Hall

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Episode 2: Mills and Factories

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. Tracing the development of Britain's textile industry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Fred Dibnah
Executive Producer:
Mike Greenwood
Executive Producer:
Paddy McCreanor

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel.

Contributors

Presenter:
Fred Dibnah
Executive Producer:
Mike Greenwood
Executive Producer:
Paddy McCreanor

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Episode 6: Ships and Engineering

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme looks at the great age of shipbuilding. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Fred Dibnah
Director:
David Hall
Producer:
Fred Dibnah
Producer:
David Hall

Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Episode 5: Railways

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Available for 7 months

Fred Dibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway. Show more