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The Machines That Changed the World
Episode 3 of 12
Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. Fred's passion for the machines of the past helped raise public awareness.
Fred Dibnah traces the development of industrialisation in Britain. The Industrial Revolution was a time when Britain led the world. It was one of the most important periods in our history, but it has never really had the attention it deserves. Fred's passion and enthusiasm for the machines of the past helped raise public awareness about the way they worked and their importance in history.
Last on
Fri 11 Mar 202201:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Fred Dibnah |
| Narrator | James Masters |
| Director | David Hall |
| Producer | David Hall |
Broadcasts
- Thu 24 Aug 200603:20BBC One Wales & Scotland only
- Sun 6 Jul 200813:00BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
- Wed 13 Nov 201316:45BBC Two Northern Ireland, HD, Wales & England only
- Mon 15 Sep 201413:30BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Thu 11 Feb 202119:10
- Fri 12 Feb 202101:40
- Thu 10 Mar 202219:30
- Fri 11 Mar 202201:55