
Fred
The Definitive Biography of Fred Dibnah
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Narrated by:
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Clive Mantle
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By:
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David Hall
About this listen
Fred Dibnah's World celebrates the life and work of Britain's best known steeplejack and national treasure, Fred Dibnah. Before his death in 2004, Fred presented many popular series, including Magnificent Monuments, The Age of Steam and Made in Britain, all of which attracted viewers in their millions.
Fred is the companion to the 12-part BBC2 series celebrating the life of this great man, which combines highlights from some of Dibnah's classic programmes with previously unseen footage. The book can of course go much further than the series, including an extraordinarily account of Fred's childhood which evokes a lost England and our great industrial heritage. Fred's passion for the glories of the Victorian age and his fascination with the landscape he grew up in, plus his admiration for the craftsmen and labourers who made it all possible, captivate us on every page. Fred is the personification of everything that made England great in the first place. And this is a glorious tribute to a man whom millions came to love.
©2006 David Hall (P)2011 Random House AUDIO GOCaptivating
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An amazing story of a man that’s a true legend what a real treat this audio book was. DO YOU LIKE THAT ? Yes I did in deed
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The reason I have the book 4 stars instead of 5 is that I thought it was all too short , not a negative really as I just didn't want it to end. Great story of a wonderful gentleman Fred Dibnah.
Superb
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Clive's delivery of the story of Fred, is truly compelling listening. The more you hear, the more you want to hear.
Having grown up fascinated by his numerous television appearances, avidly following them, you might think there is nothing more to learn, not so. Fred's biography summarises his life, filling in the gaps you didn't realise were there.
But be warned, the end of the book is very sad, documenting his final months with great compassion. year inducing indeed...
Earthy, compelling and sad.
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great book love it
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legend
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Great audio book
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If you’re not familiar with Fred’s story from later on in his life you’ll be will he won’t he finish his traction engine all the way through willing home to finish it. 27 years and 2 divorces
Here’s to you Fred. I’ll raise a Guinness in your honour!
One of my childhood Hero’s
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a bloody good read
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A real man
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