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The Best Episodes of Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

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The Best Episodes of Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age

Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage.

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  1. Background image for Wind, Water & Steam
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Wind, Water & Steam

    S1:E1

    Probing the roots of Britain's rich industrial heritage, Fred Dibnah digs deep into the archives to present this highly-informative series. Beginning with a look at the early use of wind and water power, Fred traces the development of the steam engine and visits a man who has built a windmill in his own back garden. He then sets off in search of early beam engines that are still functioning today.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Iron and Steel
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Iron and Steel

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Railways

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Ships & Engineering
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Ships & Engineering

    S1:E6

    This programme looks at the age of shipbuilding, examining the skills of engineers who turned Britain into one of the foremost manufacturing nations.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Mills & Factories

    S1:E2

    This programme traces the development of Britain's textile industry from the picturesque Scottish countryside of New Lanark to the urban mill town of Burnley.

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    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Mining

    S1:E4

    Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme takes a look at mining.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Wind, Water & Steam" is the best rated episode of "Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age". It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/18/1999. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Iron and Steel".