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"One mistake up here and it's half a day out with the undertaker!" The amazing world of Fred Dibnah - Britain's legendary Steeplejack - and star of the acclaimed BBC TV series 'Fred Dibnah - Steeplejack', 'A Year with Fred' and many other TV documentaries. Watch in awe as Fred demolishes the towering brick built chimneys of Britain's industrial past. See the nail biting moment as Fred sets the fire going to Rugby Mill Chimney at Oldham, Lancashire - just 4'6" from the next building! See how the master steeplejack ladders a chimney from start to spectacular finish. Enjoy the wit and wisdom of one of Britain's most colourful characters and 'Watch them Fall Down!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you think that Fred Dibnah's Youtube clips are interesting, you will like this too. The highlight for me was his detailed demonstration as to how he puts up all those ladders on the chimney.
It's the real thing.
It's the real thing.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is Fred at his absolute best - doing the job he loved. His enthusiam just shines through when talking about chimneys. Very interesting with his usual lovely touches of humour. A must for anyone who loved Fred.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As other reviewers have mentioned this DVD does not contain the familiar footage from the BBC documentary series. This was filmed and produced by an independent film maker, according to the visual clues, in 1992. Fred would have been about 53 then, still a fit and relatively youthful, and his inimitable personality really shines.
There is a noticeable difference in the production values when compared to the BBC material, which is to be expected considering the lesser budget. That said this doesn't detract too much since the subject matter speaks for itself and it's often refreshing to watch things flow at a more leisurely pace. There's no narration as such except for Fred's own narrative explaining what he is doing in his own unique style. He seems to be at ease and enjoying making the film. The highlight for me was watching how he fixed his ladders on a big chimney, something I'd long wondered about. Seeing him perched knee over the top rung of his ladder at what must be well over 100 feet up with no safety gear, hammering in pegs, makes me in awe even more than ever.
Despite the running time being stated as 54 minutes, it actually plays for around 75 minutes. There are no extras, no menu even - it simply plays when it is loaded. A really good watch, and a fitting tribute to a true working class hero, the likes of which we will sadly never see again.
There is a noticeable difference in the production values when compared to the BBC material, which is to be expected considering the lesser budget. That said this doesn't detract too much since the subject matter speaks for itself and it's often refreshing to watch things flow at a more leisurely pace. There's no narration as such except for Fred's own narrative explaining what he is doing in his own unique style. He seems to be at ease and enjoying making the film. The highlight for me was watching how he fixed his ladders on a big chimney, something I'd long wondered about. Seeing him perched knee over the top rung of his ladder at what must be well over 100 feet up with no safety gear, hammering in pegs, makes me in awe even more than ever.
Despite the running time being stated as 54 minutes, it actually plays for around 75 minutes. There are no extras, no menu even - it simply plays when it is loaded. A really good watch, and a fitting tribute to a true working class hero, the likes of which we will sadly never see again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Content Excellent Dvd Quality Hopeless
This is one of Fred Dibnahs best dvds, but the dvd recording/copy quality is appalling. The first one I bought was poor and I gave it away, The latest one I purchased was... Read more
Published 9 months ago by PJJ
A Very Good Buy
I bought this for my Dad as a Fathers Day present, and if I'm honest I watched it myself just to see if it was worth giving as a gift. Answer, yes it is! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steve - Liverpool
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful
It's fair to say that I'm not really a fan of Fred's other works (Railway Collection, Etc - I'm not really interested in the subject matter) but I was fortunate to find a TV... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stu Mitch
Fred Dibnahs chimneys
Bought as a gift for partner, but must admit have watched it twice myself, health and safety would go bananas, how he climbed up those chimneys at that height with no harness or... Read more
Published 14 months ago by ziggy
Only one Fred Dibnah!
If you don't like climbing ladders then look away now! Even if climbing ladders is not an issue for you, Fred takes you to parts other ladders cannot reach! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. David Williams
Classic Dibnah
If you are a fan of the legendary Fred Dibnah this is an essential DVD, it is NOT the Fred Dibnah Steeplejack programme that was broadcast on the BBC but it gives an amazing behind... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2009 by Ian
The Ups and Downs of Chimneys
For anyone who ever wanted to know how Fred got those ladders up the side of a chimney!
Some breathtaking views of Fred as he scales this monster of a chimney, all taken... Read more
Some breathtaking views of Fred as he scales this monster of a chimney, all taken... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by Mr. A. Finlayson
Fred Dibnah, An Engineer worthy of the title
I have always wondered how you erect a ladder network up the side of a chimney and Fred explains this in his own wonderful style. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Rick
Fred Dibnah's Ups and Downs of Chimneys
Fast delivery. Good read(If you like Fred). Value for money.
BE HAPPY
BE HAPPY
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Gillian M. Skinner
Rivetting Viewing
For anyone who knows which end of a screwdriver is which! Fred Dibnah should be considered as a national treasure. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by Mr. Roger Heap
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