Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age
1999 · BBC Two · 30 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Ships and Engineering
Thu, 25 Mar, 11:00 pm
Fred Dibnah examines the skill of Britain's shipbuilders and machine engineers.
About
Fred Dibnah has always had a passion for Britain's industrial past and its mechanical relics. Here he recounts its history, bringing to life landmark events from the eighteenth century up to the early twentieth century in his typically anecdotal and engaging manner.
Episodes
- E01
Wind, Water and Steam
Thu, 18 Feb· 30 minFred Dibnah examines the early use of wind and water power.
- E02
Mills and Factories
Thu, 25 Feb· 30 minFred traces the development of Britain's textile industry.
- E03
Iron and Steel
Thu, 4 Mar· 30 minFred traces the development of the production of iron and steel and begins at Ironbridge.
- E04
Mining
Thu, 11 Mar· 30 minFred explores how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extracted from the ground.
- E05
Railways
Thu, 18 Mar· 30 minFred admires Stephenson's original Locomotive No 1 at Darlington Railway Museum.
- E06
Ships and Engineering
Thu, 25 Mar· 30 minFred Dibnah examines the skill of Britain's shipbuilders and machine engineers.
Cast
Fred Dibnah
Presenter