Fred Dibnah - Steeplejack (1979)
MookY Pooky
2,913,307 views
Short documentary about Fred Dibnah (a steeplejack) of England. If you enjoyed this video fell free to check out another Fred Dibnah upload of mine located here ---- Fred Dibnah - The Ups and Downs of Chimney...
This BBC documentary is a real hidden gem from before Fred became the media personality we all know today. It gives a raw and interesting look at the industrial decay happening in Thatcher’s Britain.
As Fred takes down old factory chimneys, furnace works, and other buildings that used to be at the heart of Britain’s prosperity, his thoughts and views are woven into the footage, making it a standout piece of film making.
This DVD Release maxes out @ 480p. Any other copies on youtube (beyond 480p) are lossy. This is the untouched original. Enjoy! (Source info below).
(Source - My DVD of this release - Fred (1982) - which included this episode)
Disc one features the first four episodes of Fred, while disc two includes the remaining three, along with the 1979 Fred Dibnah, Steeplejack - Featured here.
*MANY THANKS TO BBC for claiming copyright, instead of striking this video (like most execs of media would do).*
I don't know what compelled such benevolent behavior, so much respect and thanks for allowing this video to remain up, so viewers can observe this curiously captivating fella named Fred Dibnah.
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But he's that big, he doesn't need one.
Fred Dibnah - Steeplejack (1979)
MookY Pooky
2,913,307 views
Short documentary about Fred Dibnah (a steeplejack) of England. If you enjoyed this video fell free to check out another Fred Dibnah upload of mine located here ---- Fred Dibnah - The Ups and Downs of Chimney...
This BBC documentary is a real hidden gem from before Fred became the media personality we all know today. It gives a raw and interesting look at the industrial decay happening in Thatcher’s Britain.
As Fred takes down old factory chimneys, furnace works, and other buildings that used to be at the heart of Britain’s prosperity, his thoughts and views are woven into the footage, making it a standout piece of film making.
This DVD Release maxes out @ 480p. Any other copies on youtube (beyond 480p) are lossy. This is the untouched original. Enjoy! (Source info below).
(Source - My DVD of this release - Fred (1982) - which included this episode)
Disc one features the first four episodes of Fred, while disc two includes the remaining three, along with the 1979 Fred Dibnah, Steeplejack - Featured here.
*MANY THANKS TO BBC for claiming copyright, instead of striking this video (like most execs of media would do).*
I don't know what compelled such benevolent behavior, so much respect and thanks for allowing this video to remain up, so viewers can observe this curiously captivating fella named Fred Dibnah.