Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age — Season 1

Aired 18 February 1999

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.

Aired 25 February 1999

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.

Aired 4 March 1999

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.

Aired 11 March 1999

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

Aired 18 March 1999

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.

Aired 25 March 1999

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