Season 1

A look at Fred's beginnings in steeplejacking and his passion for steam engines.

In this programme Fred, now a minor celebrity, buys another rusted wreck of a steam tractor and takes his family on holiday to Blackpool.

Fred buys his house, the family go to a steam rally and Alison takes the girls on holiday.

Left alone, Fred finds himself pursued by ladies but concentrates on his work.

The life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah. Fred has married again, and he becomes the father of two sons.

The final programme in the series documenting the life of Bolton steeplejack Fred Dibnah sees him contemplating his future and the possibility of retirement.