Life with Fred - On the Road (part 2)

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  • Life with Fred (On the Road) part 2
    A repeat broadcast from 1995 of the BBC2 series about Bolton Steeplejack Fred Dibnah which was first shown in 1994.
    Date: Thursday 9th March 1995

Komentáře • 36

  • @johnnypk1963
    @johnnypk1963 Před 2 lety +14

    I’m from the States and I absolutely love watching this series abt Fred. 🍻

  • @deeppurple883
    @deeppurple883 Před 2 lety +16

    His kid's and grandkids would be very proud of Fred. He was a lady killer. Fred was a all rounder. A sad sad day when this great man passed. I miss him but I didn't even know him, strange that. RIP FRED. 🌹

    • @123TauruZ321
      @123TauruZ321 Před rokem

      Lady killer? Is that something to be proud of? I don't get your logic. You're insane.

  • @justonsullivan3807
    @justonsullivan3807 Před 2 lety +6

    What a fantastic guy, wish I could have met Fred.

  • @Sweptundertherug
    @Sweptundertherug Před 10 měsíci +1

    The old flanolett shirt is timeless. I still have a couple and still wear them from time to time! What a legend you are Fred👍🙏

  • @tootsy1100
    @tootsy1100 Před 2 lety +6

    Unbelievable guy and so knowledgeable. But i wouldn't want to live next door to him

  • @simonlunt353
    @simonlunt353 Před 2 lety +4

    I did work in Bolton at the time Fred was alive l was taken to his house but I was not lucky too see this great man but I will never forget Fred

    • @eliotreader8220
      @eliotreader8220 Před 2 lety

      it was a sad day when some nasty people stole the brass plate off his steam roller.

  • @sallysmith155
    @sallysmith155 Před 2 lety +5

    What a fantastic bloke.

  • @MisterCreamyDude
    @MisterCreamyDude Před 3 měsíci

    I'm not sure if they were demonstrating that he drove his Landy all the way from Bolton to Cambridge and back but if he did then that is an amazing feat in itself!

  • @juliepownall1063
    @juliepownall1063 Před rokem +2

    Loved fred so brave and courageous a legend sadly missed

  • @user-he7ed6yh1c
    @user-he7ed6yh1c Před 11 měsíci

    Eh up Fred,a down to earth guy with a huge amount of knowledge,someone I would have been humbled to meet,Thank you Fred.

  • @gordonscott6245
    @gordonscott6245 Před rokem

    I worked in the U.S. doing bridges and high rises. Thought my work was dangerous until I watched Fred not even close.

  • @Heaven-dy9lj
    @Heaven-dy9lj Před 2 lety +2

    Love this. Two English men, North and south talking, having a laugh.

    • @Embracing01
      @Embracing01  Před 2 lety +2

      And Fred just keeps on saying "yeah, yeah" all the time whilst listening to him lol.

    • @dominickhoey8270
      @dominickhoey8270 Před 2 lety +1

      Well done for uploading all these films about Fred. I'm from County Meath in Ireland and have been a fan of Fred since a young lad, in my mid-forties now and I love these videos. What a man he was! I would have loved to have met him, but sadly I never did get the chance. Anyway, all the best and keep up the good work. 👍

    • @Embracing01
      @Embracing01  Před 2 lety +1

      @@dominickhoey8270 Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated:)

  • @petelowson5481
    @petelowson5481 Před 5 měsíci

    Thing is after putting up the ladders he could have easily attached a safety harnesses but he never bothered. Quite amazing really.

  • @a34rwl
    @a34rwl Před měsícem

    Fred must have got a nosebleed that far south.

  • @mentzerr
    @mentzerr Před 2 lety +4

    never will be a man or men bold and coragess as this man take note snow flakes you will never come close to being a man PERIOD !!!! BREAD AND MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN!!

    • @Eleventhearlofmars
      @Eleventhearlofmars Před rokem

      Well if you had a PERIOD you wouldn’t be a man, you’d have to be BRED* a woman. 😂

  • @pauljones1350
    @pauljones1350 Před rokem +1

    This place a museum I think restored reopened 2019 visitors arrival story and photo,s on Google ,looks like this steeple still stands if so wonderful Fred saved this one you can't wreck them all folks some remain as was Fred's belief when he cared for this one still stands that's win win then.fred could advise you on steeples brickwork steam engines lightening conductors and most things what a jack of all trades😮(steeple jack!)clue invthe name

  • @f32440i
    @f32440i Před 9 měsíci

    Fred says yeah a thousand times can't let him speak without saying yeah 😂

    • @Embracing01
      @Embracing01  Před 9 měsíci

      One of my uncles used to say the same when you was trying to talk to him about something and he was trying to sound like he was listening to you lol

    • @mikew2095
      @mikew2095 Před 9 dny

      Haha I can’t unhear it now you’ve said it! 😂

  • @nipperparr6709
    @nipperparr6709 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice one bud!

  • @julianmidwinter3636
    @julianmidwinter3636 Před 3 měsíci

    Fred and malcolm Douglas best on you tube

  • @user-vo9zg6wy4j
    @user-vo9zg6wy4j Před 5 měsíci

    Thought it was hit man & her for a minute 😂

  • @a34rwl
    @a34rwl Před měsícem

    'Top Gear' you say....

  • @matthewgregory2106
    @matthewgregory2106 Před 6 měsíci

    No holidays 😊

  • @eliotreader8220
    @eliotreader8220 Před 2 lety +2

    so they burned old rubber tires after the war so they could keep their steam engine going

  • @matthewpayne42
    @matthewpayne42 Před 2 lety

    I always thought Milton smells of shit when the wind blew the smell towards Cherry Hinton.

  • @Embracing01
    @Embracing01  Před 3 měsíci

    Fred seems to be loved and admired by many people, but not everyone was a fan of him. I had a chap pick up an old machine I was selling today and I happened to mention Fred Dibnah, and I expected the usual "oh yeah good old Fred hey.", but his reply was "yeah and abusing his wives". Not sure whether he was meaning his drinking problems but I got the feeling I never liked him.

    • @hellooohowareudoing
      @hellooohowareudoing Před měsícem

      Seems like a rumour, although I do recall hearing that he did hit his sons sometimes. Again, that was just a rumour based on comments under a youtube video, it was said that one of his sons posted various details on a forum.

  • @alexthomas637
    @alexthomas637 Před 2 lety

    👏👏👍