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The Passion of a Lifetime
Episode 1 of 12
The late Fred Dibnah searches for technology from a bygone age. In this first episode, he demolishes his last ever chimney at a textile mill near Oldham.
Documentary series in which Fred Dibnah travels around Britain in his restored traction engine in search of engineering skills and technology from a bygone age, a journey that will take him to ancient iron foundries, industrial sites and little workshops.
In this first episode, Fred, who came to fame as a steeplejack, demolishes his last ever chimney at a textile mill near Oldham.
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Mon 27 May 2013
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fred Dibnah |
| Producer | David Hall |
| Director | David Hall |
Broadcasts
- Tue 8 Mar 2005 20:30麻豆官网首页入口 Two England
- Sat 8 Nov 2008 14:25麻豆官网首页入口 Two except East, Scotland & Yorkshire
- Sun 9 Nov 2008 14:35麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland
- Mon 27 May 2013 15:45麻豆官网首页入口 Two except East, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire