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Wind, Water and Steam
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Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme examines the early use of wind and water power.
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. The tour of treasured sites of industrial history begins on the old Bolton, Bury and Manchester Canal, looks at the early use of wind and water power, and traces the development of the steam engine. Fred visits a man who has built a windmill in his own back garden, and hunts for examples of early beam engines that are still functioning today.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fred Dibnah |
| Producer | David Hall |
| Director | David Hall |
Broadcasts
Thu 18 Feb 199920:00BBC Two England- Sat 28 Sep 201311:00BBC Two HD, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland & England only
- Sat 12 Apr 201411:00BBC Two Scotland, England, HD, Northern Ireland & Wales only
- Mon 19 Oct 202019:00
- Tue 20 Oct 202002:00
- Sat 13 Nov 202119:10
- Sun 14 Nov 202101:00
- Tue 6 Jun 202319:30
- Wed 7 Jun 202303:25
- Mon 29 Sep 202519:00
- Tue 30 Sep 202500:45
Fred Didnah around the BBC
Fred Dibnah's 1991 castaway choices plus other content from around the BBC.
