Nearly a hour he dragged that our for. Fred loved being front and centre and he could tell a story. Plus he had a roving eye for the ladies. Miss old Fred. Icon ❤️
The world was a different place in Freds day, you lived on your wits and common sense, men like Fred could thrive. Today we are strangled by rules and regulations to the point we are mere robots.
And because you had to look out for yourself you were more responsible for general safety , now with all the elf and fairies it's someone else's job , there's some sort of disconnect mentally , I've seen more accidents in the last twenty years than I ever saw in the first forty
A down to earth Common the gardener working class man...genuine straight and hard working ..no issues no dramas from him at all...now this day and age its all in reverse. All issues and dramas ..and no hard work at all...fact r.i.p Fred Dibnah.
They really did break the mould when this man born, an unassuming, proud hard working man who deserved every minute of his fame, RIP Fred you really were a one off
Ade H what about Blaster Bates? I understand you respect for Fred, he undoubtedly deserves it, but he is a later version of Blaster Bates, look him up, a terrific fella.
A champion hard working guy, Fred never failed to entertain, in doing many things in life, he'd got that kind of character, we all miss him and thoughs like him, RIP
Go to his house in Bolton on a Saturday during the summer, alf will be there. You can talk to him, he does a half hour talk for tourists. I've been, couldn't believe it.
Neve heard of Fred until he showed up on my recommended videos. Not disappointed at all. I’m fascinated by what all he did and I love listening to him talk. RIP Fred, he was a rare breed.
Wouldnt it be great...one day all us Fred Dibnah fans will be up in heaven - having a pint listening to his stories - and then he gives us a lift back to our clouds on his steam engine :)
Yeah the guys from 20s 30s 40s were top blokes real men sadly no many from that era still with us , auld fred was different class great character rip fred
i used to watch fred on telly with my parents, absolutely loved his programmes, i can hear him saying " did yer like that " as a chimney came down, i laughed all the way through this video, thank you so much for sharing it, it was brilliant xx
Fred Dibnah.Fred Dibnah was a Steeplejack that all of us did like, Years ago he could be seen on his vintage motorbike.He loved repairing Chimneys but knocked all the big ones down, Fred was such a happy jovial chap who never wore a frown. He never would be beaten he’d always find a way, And if he wasn’t working he went in his shed to play.The shed was run on steam and his boiler fuelled by wood Machines from many years ago but results were very good. He bought a knackered engine it was a traction type, After many years restoring it created quite a hype.He travelled round the country and stopped at all the pubs, Plus changing both the bearings he had fitted in the hubs. It was a gleaming monster and what a credit to the man, He never slept too far from it because he towed a caravan.He always wore a flat cap that stunk of oil and grease, He is no longer with us Fred Dibnah rest in peace. Riley Benstead.
Or a song.nice one. Mine is Fred was a canny man .a steeplejack was he.He died in 2004 at the age of 66.a much missed man is he .cause he filled us all with glee Famed throughout the land cause we seen him on the TV He'd climb and climb and climb On ladders lashed to the side.and swing around on a rope .on a homemade bosuns chair. Did ya like that. The mills they served so well became a thing of the past He'd take out courses of bricks And prop them up on sticks.when the sticks had burnt away You then would hear him say . It's going it's going . He then would sound his horn and leg it outa the way When the dust and smoke had cleared .and the crowd had cheered and cheered He'd walk out from the haze And this is what he'd say It's done for its done for Did you like that. Did you like that. A ten ton Aveling roller became His passion in life He named it Alison After his first wife He worked the victorian way Steam hammering hammering by day And forging rivets by night It must have been.it must have been a great sight. After many years of hard toil He finally got it on the boil. With polished copper and brass It certainly looked first class Rip Fred
The thing with Fred was that he was exactly like that, even when off duty. Those of us who were fortunate enough to meet him will attest to that. Sadly missed, and definitely one of a kind.
Fred would be a great man to have a pint with at my local in the midlands. I often thought how nice to shake such a brave man's hand and buy him a pint of northern stout.
Can’t believe I’m watching this exactly 27 years to the day after it was filmed. A fantastic character who I had the pleasure of meeting briefly at a pub in Astley Green. Wish I could have attended a night like this with Fred looking back.
I remember as a kid watching Fred on TV with my Mama in the early 80s and loved him ever since. I've laughed all the way through this video which is more than can be said about most modern sitcoms nowadays, so thank you Edwin for the upload. Proper brilliant our kid.
Such a grand chap, an excellent orator in his element. A room of people with half a pint in hand. Thats how ya tell a story. Not the steam engines, the chimney wrangling. Its the storytelling. Id buy this guy pints all day. What a guy.
Love this guy from "across the pond". Can't stop watching his videos. If he was around another 10 year's with the advancement of the internet, RU-vid, etc... he would've had a million plus subscribers. They should create a class in school for these entitled young one's and make it a mandatory lesson. Guy's a "man's man".
Late to the show. Just discovered Fred yesterday. If these programs came to the States back then, I somehow missed them. Now, in the COVID-19 lockdown, there's a lot of time to surf the Tube, and I'm feeling blessed to see there's so much Fred here. The BBC really did a great thing when they hooked on to this fellah. What a raconteur. The only distraction is all the coughing and sputtering from the old model train guys. From where I'm sitting in isolation, all I can think is, "If this were now, they'd every one test positive in a couple of days".
I just started watching all the shows about Fred and then just started into his BBC presentations he did. What an incredibly interested person. Blue collar workers will always be needed in the world and what personality they have.
I only recently became aware of him, but absolutely enthusiastic about such a hardworking and down-to-earth man you can look up to him, pull your hat full of sympathy and respect
How wonderful it was to share that moment in time. I'm not just saying this but watching and listening u almost forget Ur watching a screen and almost could have been there..a man that certainly commanded a room with merryment.. unfortunately I'll never be able to say how wonderful I find his story's but I'm sure many many people did that in my place..im sure he must have realised how treasured he was..I hope so.
This is a man I would love to have met. His interest in history and victorian engineering was great. And his engineering knowledge was amazing. I could have listened to him all day.
i have met many people in my life spoke to many from all walks but i wish id have known this man in his time i would of loved to have been his labourer,he is a true legend and will always be remembered.his voice his mannerisams there will only ever be one fred dibnah
What a guy. I sat listening and laughing has Fred entertained the people there and then felt so sad to realise never again. He could have made a packet doing that for the rest of his days. R.I.P. Fred.
Brilliant speaker and stories. Spoilt only by the crowd in the room coughing more than the chronic bronchitis club... sounds like a doctor's surgery on Monday afternoon.
Brilliant .... absolutely brilliant,,,, after watching this video can't help but thinking not one person on a mobile phone lol. If that was nowadays your would have most people ignorant and on their mobile... true very true.
Just seen 2020 in full of whisky listening to this going to sleep and lovin it at the time I was a 16year old who wouldn’t give a toss. Youth is wasted on the young
I just discovered Fred... what an amazing man...I could watch him all day...I often do... Does anyone know what that thing on his finger of his right hand is...? Watching him work on chimneys hanging ladders and scaffolding and climbing them without safety ropes, etc... ball's of steel and quads/glutes from climbing... he made it look easy... GOD bless him and his kids
I like reading people's body language. The lady sat next to Fred looks like she has the right hump, snob. Facial expressions & arms crossed. Reminds me of Hyacinth Bucket. I didn't recognise him at at the beginning of this video, until he put his cap on. I could listen to Fred all day & never be bored.
I was a member of this club for years. Your assessment is bang on, but her husband Neil sat in front of Fred is one of the nicest fellas you’ll ever meet!
Proper miserable looking bitch! I was 1 year old when Fred gave this speech and wish he was here now to give a speech of 50+ mins. He's an absolute legend and I saw him take down the mill in Royton when I was about 10 which will stay in my mind forever.
Wonderful character who I had the pleasure of meeting many years ago. Never tire of watching his stuff and listening to his tales. This was a great clip of Fred really drawing people into his world for an hour. Pity the poe faced woman behind him struggled to raise a smile most of the time and found her watch more interesting. I think she perhaps some of Fred's dialogue was lost on her! R.I.P Fred and thanks for sharing your fantastic memories.
Talk about diversity, wouldn’t have thought that there could possibly be 37 people in the whole wide world that could give the thumbs down to this video. Oh dear, isn’t it windy no it’s Wednesday now shut gob and put the kettle on. God bless Fred R.I.P
Fred only one makes you I want to watch that again for millionth time looking like cheese butty again Donald endlessly on in morning uktv in 90s before school still watch it
Just love the Cat story. Glad it survived it's adventure up the chimney and hopefully it still had another 8 lives left. Fabulous !!! Fred could certainly tell a story. Great after-dinner speaker. God Bless him.
How wonderful to see and hear this ..Fred was a true legend and is sadly missed ..lovely to see people enjoying the company of each other ....this way off life is sadly dying fast in this country.
