The Fred Dibnah Story

The life of the Bolton steeplejack, explaining how his TV career began. This episode sees him working on the spectacular demolition that would set him on the road to fame.

Fred Dibnah gets his first taste of fame, but does not entirely welcome the limelight when it interrupts his work on the restoration of a wrecked steam tractor.

Fred Dibnah and his wife Alison solve the problem of where to go on holiday by visiting separate locations - she flies off to Greece, while he attends a steam rally.

Fred Dibnah finds himself being pursued by women, but prefers to concentrate on his work - a felling job that is the most dangerous in his career to date.

Fred Dibnah becomes the stepfather of two boys and resolves to make concessions in his second marriage - but insists that the oily cap stays.

The former steeplejack and renowned engineering expert looks back on his eventful life with a sense of satisfaction and contentment.