The Fred Dibnah Collection
A four DVD box set of:
Made In Britain
This new series was completed by Fred Dibnah before his death in November 2005. He sets out on a grand tour of Britain’s industrial past – in search of the engineering and mechanical skills which made Britain the ‘workshop of the world’ – aboard his beloved 1912 steam traction engine, which he had spent 27 years restoring.
A Tribute To Fred Dibnah
A tribute to the greatest steeplejack of all time, the late Fred Dibnah; an outstanding collection of features which capture the best of Fred from the company that produced his programmes for the BBC.
The BBC Tribute
Produced by Fred’s long time friend David Hall, this warm tribute tells Fred’s story from his earliest steeplejacking days to filming his last series and receiving his MBE.
Fred Dibnah’s Last Chimney
A unique and exclusive record of the felling of Fred’s last chimney at the former Park Mill, Royton in May 2004. This 45 minute documentary has not yet been seen on TV and is only available on this DVD; it’s the first time that Fred’s unique approach to chimney felling had been covered in full on film.
Memories Of Fred
The complete unedited interviews with Fred’s friends old steeplejacking mates, fellow steam enthusiasts, personalities and public figures. Over 60 minutes of memories of Fred from those who knew him best.
Fred At The Palace
The complete unedited footage of Fred at Buckingham Palace when receiving his MBE. Shot for the final program in Fred’s last series Made In Britain.
Fred Dibnah – The Age Of Steam
A look at the age of steam with Britain’s favourite steeplejack, Fred Dibnah.
Details
Format: PAL
Region: Region 2
Number of discs: 4
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
DVD Release Date: 11 Sep 2006
Run Time: 708 minutes
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Recommended Retail Price | RRP £49.99 |
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Used/Second hand Item | £25.00 |
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Being a fan of Fred Dibnah’s TV series over the years, I thought I would like to have some DVD’s to watch in more detail. This boxed set from Amazon was an absolute bargain, and a must for any Fred Dibnah fan. I watched these on my personal DVD player and realised how much I missed when these were on TV. The man was a genius, if you watch these DVD’s you will see Fred explain all sorts of feats of engineering with passion and knowledge. Amazing talents, not just blowing up chimney’s, but how he would restore all sorts of objects and machines.
Fred Dibnah, he’s a legend! don’t buy the singles, far cheaper to buy this box set! i am still looking for the ‘fred dibnah story’ as shown on bbc.
I got hooked on Fred and his world through the early series of TV programmes showing Fred at work and expounding his views.
I can’t seem to find these recorded programmes on sale anywhere. Are they available, and if not why not? These are the original Fred whereas ome of the later BBC scripted stuff isn’t.
Can we have them?!
Hi, Are you talking about the 1979 series “Fred Dibnah: Steeplejack” directed by Don Haworth?
If so you are quite right, while the book that goes with that series is still available I can’t find any confirmation that it got released on VHS or DVD.
Let me have another dig about and see what I can find.