Fred Dibnah has died
06 November 2004, 04:51 PM
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Fred Dibnah has died
Heard it on the news earlier.
Died of cancer, shame loved his programmes and he seemed like a real decent bloke.
My thoughts go out to his family.
Died of cancer, shame loved his programmes and he seemed like a real decent bloke.
My thoughts go out to his family.
06 November 2004, 04:52 PM
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Heard it on the news earlier.
Died of cancer, shame loved his programmes and he seemed like a real decent bloke.
My thoughts go out to his family.
Died of cancer, shame loved his programmes and he seemed like a real decent bloke.
My thoughts go out to his family.
Sincere condolences.
06 November 2004, 05:11 PM
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I'm originally from Bolton. Saw him thr first time when I was about 8 demolish a chimney not far from our house. No explosives just dug out a whole load of bricks at the base and then made a huge bonfire that made it colapse. Sat on the step of our little terraced house and watched it go down like all the others did around Bolton.
I also met him a couple of times. A nicer more down to earth bloke you couldn't wish to meet. He got chatting to my mum on a train once upon a time. She didn't have a clue who he was. He carried her bags off the train all the way to the exit. Wouldn't take no for an answer. I took the bags of him and he told me off (not in a serious way) for not meeting her on the platform. I was about 14. Met him again a couple or so years later at a country fair and he remembered me! "Alreet hows your Mam" I laughed. Again, he seemed a lovely man.
I'm sorry he's gone. Hope it went easy for him.
RIP Fred.
I also met him a couple of times. A nicer more down to earth bloke you couldn't wish to meet. He got chatting to my mum on a train once upon a time. She didn't have a clue who he was. He carried her bags off the train all the way to the exit. Wouldn't take no for an answer. I took the bags of him and he told me off (not in a serious way) for not meeting her on the platform. I was about 14. Met him again a couple or so years later at a country fair and he remembered me! "Alreet hows your Mam" I laughed. Again, he seemed a lovely man.
I'm sorry he's gone. Hope it went easy for him.
RIP Fred.
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06 November 2004, 06:43 PM
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FD was a definate one off, brilliant bloke.
they are a dying breed unfortunateley, genuine people that is.
so what got him? - all the "parkies"? I feel sorry he is gone, but he enjoyed his time I would say, and he did what he wanted in life. I enjoyed his programmes anyway.
FD-
they are a dying breed unfortunateley, genuine people that is.
so what got him? - all the "parkies"? I feel sorry he is gone, but he enjoyed his time I would say, and he did what he wanted in life. I enjoyed his programmes anyway.
FD-
06 November 2004, 09:08 PM
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Another great broadcasting personality down. I loved Fred's programmes. Got most of them in VCD format. 'Dig With Dibnar' was a particular classic - the last programme he made it seems. He always seemed so spritely too. Will be sorely missed.
UB
btw - there are a couple of tibute programmes for John Peel on tonight starting at 10:00
I loved Fred's programmes. Got most of them in VCD format. 'Dig With Dibnar' was a particular classic - the last programme he made it seems. He always seemed so spritely too. Will be sorely missed.UB
btw - there are a couple of tibute programmes for John Peel on tonight starting at 10:00
06 November 2004, 09:34 PM
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Shame they stopped him digging his coal shaft. They should turn his house into a museum, it would be great to preserve all his beloved machinery in one place.
Hopefully we'll see a boxed set of his programmes. They've given me many hours of enjoyment.
RIP Fred.
Hopefully we'll see a boxed set of his programmes. They've given me many hours of enjoyment.
RIP Fred.
06 November 2004, 10:01 PM
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Damn, that's terrible news. I wasn;t even aware he was ill.
What a great character though! He built a huge chimney in his garden for a stationary steam engine to work the miners lift - class!
"Ay, scamper oop t'chimney like!"
What a great character though! He built a huge chimney in his garden for a stationary steam engine to work the miners lift - class!
"Ay, scamper oop t'chimney like!"
06 November 2004, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by class_A
Shame they stopped him digging his coal shaft. They should turn his house into a museum, it would be great to preserve all his beloved machinery in one place.
Hopefully we'll see a boxed set of his programmes. They've given me many hours of enjoyment.
RIP Fred.
Hopefully we'll see a boxed set of his programmes. They've given me many hours of enjoyment.
RIP Fred.
I'm sure they contributed to his demise. UB
). A very rare character in this day and age
07 November 2004, 01:54 AM
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A bloody nice bloke....(said in a broad lancashire acent)
I could watch him on any subject and be interested.
His house was a kid in a sweetshop type of place.
Sadly missed, theres not another like you Fred.
I could watch him on any subject and be interested.
His house was a kid in a sweetshop type of place.
Sadly missed, theres not another like you Fred.
07 November 2004, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ajm
Damn, that's terrible news. I wasn;t even aware he was ill.
What a great character though! He built a huge chimney in his garden for a stationary steam engine to work the miners lift - class!
"Ay, scamper oop t'chimney like!"
What a great character though! He built a huge chimney in his garden for a stationary steam engine to work the miners lift - class!
"Ay, scamper oop t'chimney like!"
He had been suffering from cancer for a couple of years...
RIP fred
07 November 2004, 01:44 PM
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Fred Dibnah was a real character with an interest in all things engineering and a wealth of practical skills. May he rest in peace in the great fettling shop in the sky!
07 November 2004, 01:58 PM
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I am also extremely sorry to hear that he has died, I knew he was ill but was hoping he would recover.
Great character and I will miss his outstandingly interesting programmes in the future.
Les
Great character and I will miss his outstandingly interesting programmes in the future.
Les
07 November 2004, 02:12 PM
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It seems that he has made a new 12 part series where he tours the country on a traction engine.
Apparently he preferred to do this rather than submit to hospital treatment. Fair play to him, and I look forward to watching the programmes when they are aired next spring.
UB
Apparently he preferred to do this rather than submit to hospital treatment. Fair play to him, and I look forward to watching the programmes when they are aired next spring.UB
