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Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain Episodes

  1. Wednesday 19:00
    BBC Four

    The Age of the Carpenter

    3/6 Fred looks at how carpenters transformed British buildings from castles to homes. (R)

  2. Next Thursday 01:40
    BBC Four

    The Age of the Carpenter

    3/6 Fred looks at how carpenters transformed British buildings from castles to homes. (R)

  3. Next Thursday 19:00
    BBC Four

    Scottish Style

    4/6 Fred demonstrates the engineering and design skills that shaped Scottish baronial style. (R)

  4. Tue 15 Sep 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Building the Canals

    5/6 Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network. (R)

  5. Wed 16 Sep 2026 01:20
    BBC Four

    Building the Canals

    5/6 Fred Dibnah looks at the construction of the canal network. (R)

  6. Wed 16 Sep 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Victorian Splendour

    6/6 Fred looks at how steam-powered machinery facilitated the construction of Eastnor Castle. (R)

  7. Thu 17 Sep 2026 00:35
    BBC Four

    Victorian Splendour

    6/6 Fred looks at how steam-powered machinery facilitated the construction of Eastnor Castle. (R)