UDMES Annual Dinner 1993, Guest Speaker Fred Dibnah

[@strakermidwich9679]

I've never wished a character to still be here more than Fred. Much loved character!

[@robertusa1234]

If he was still with us. People world have cancelled him for his toxic masculinity

[@garymeacham7353]

same here

[@redmanchester2659]

My god Fred, people like you are missed.

[@Mark-ww1ii]

Having a pint of Guinness while listening to Fred tell stories. Just seems fitting. RIP Fred

[@RTGrain]

Fantastic that some of his stories were captured on film One of the best story tellers and as others have said, sorely missed.

[@StabMcShag]

Just watched the whole series again since last year. Keeps on drawing you back in.....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🇬🇧

[@DavidPT40]

Fred Dibnah, steeple-jack, mechanical genius, courageous, and a great public speaker!

[@rickynewlands9903]

WHAT A DELIGHTFULLY ENGAGING MAN...R.I.P. FRED YOU ARE SORELY MISSED...

[@checktheplaylist101]

What Eng and the USA is today, a total disaster is due to the lack of folks like him.

[@gcfcos]

I could spend All day listening to Fred

[@dogandcrow8479]

British-mechanic very few people can hold a room

[@philmayson7979]

I'll second that.

[@englishmaninengland1451]

Me too. I remember watching him on tv in the early 80's as a young boy. Very down to earth man. Wish he was still with us.

[@Htiler]

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.

[@kubabooba548]

How?! Whats the deal with this guy and why has he been recommended to me by KZbin?

[@DizGuys]

A national treasure was Fred. Top bloke. Proud he was one of ours.

[@deeppurple883]

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 ❤️

[@J316djt45]

He would have been a great teacher... his knowledge and the ability to share that knowledge and experience is incredible...

[@michaelwray1034]

Bob you are so right. Imagine being a teenager and having fred teach you.. Brilliant.

[@CiscoWes]

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.

[@thelaughingprophet2275]

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.

[@stephenrice4554]

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

[@adeh503]

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

[@vincentwithers3617]

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.

[@monster750neil]

@@vincentwithers3617 Imagine those pair on the lash ha ha

[@vincentwithers3617]

That'd be worth my lugs!

[@mervynsands3501]

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

[@mervynsands3501]

@@monster750neil most certainly, would be laugh a minute !!!

[@daftapeth1]

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

[@marclaw4511]

Fred could talk for England.Great chap with a great work ethic.

[@stephenwilkinson7633]

I love Fred ! What a great guy . To say they don't make hem like that anymore is an understatement .

[@billyreid3751]

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

[@kildare160]

Fred was a legend...nerves of steel and sadly missed..R.I.P fred

[@mcmondo]

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.

[@Metalarc-jw7ph]

Brilliant stories, miss fred loads, we need more great characters like him

[@MarkJones-kq1oo]

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.

[@stephenrice4554]

Cock on mate

[@neiledwards8931]

Fred Dibnah old school brilliant person and extremely brave man GOD BLESS

[@tiarnan76]

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 :)

[@cavendish009]

Love this man - he is such a character and SO English !

[@hancecrawford]

Fred was one of those people you could listen to him time after time and not get bored he made people happy may he rest in piece

[@metclapton]

Amazing guy to listen to very much missed

[@loadzofhobbies4219]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing this. enjoyed every minute.

[@CarlSmith-bs4qx]

Fred was a great speaker, if there were more people like this the world would not be in the state it is today

[@groovejet33]

What a mind that man has. And speaks so well., with confidence. Great man

[@chrisheyes5531]

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.

[@malcolmclements9254]

No end to Fred's talents, and all that without a script.

[@gordonpeden6234]

One of the Great after dinner speaker. God bless, Frederick The Great.

[@martynlewis5901]

Brilliant listening to Fred’s stories, RIP sir. Even stayed for the raffle just in case!

[@josephlandrut4154]

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.

[@AdrianMulligan]

Guinness was his poison, I think Guinness should do their old style adverts again with Fred as the man carrying the horse!

[@paddyoshea7749]

Joseph Landrut www.plumbingproducts.ie/time-clocks-ireland/3306-flash-31031-large-time-clock.html

[@paddypup1836]

union310 a soldier? Or a soldier who saw combat? Big difference! Huge difference and it’s too easy to have them all under the same umbrella.

[@antonclark3420]

A pint?! I reckon he’d need more than one pint, I imagine he could put a few away in a session down the pub :)

[@rileybenstead3574]

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.

[@jackhewitt7902]

Riley Benstead brilliant poem!

[@captnodge]

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

[@stephenrice4554]

Nice one

[@Drewg351]

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, KZbin, 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".

[@nonamebrother8163]

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.

[@giles8373]

Thankyou for posting a great film.

[@arjovenzia]

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.

[@fauntleeeeroy]

Brilliant depiction of northern life, the raffle bit at the end is great

[@paradox7358]

Cant believe it's s been 30 years since this was film. Fred really was a man of a bygone age.

[@barrykochverts4149]

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".

[@P61guy61]

Thank you very much for posting this.

[@nilskipp4735]

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

[@Boatlane22]

What a legend an nobody put a thumbs down just shows what a remarkable man he was

[@jfro5867]

What a story teller, what a character 👍

[@RWBHere]

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.

[@measth]

Love it. All the blokes listening, all the women sleeping

[@eternalsunshine1651]

finally a moment of peace eh

[@xdarrenzb7274]

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

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

Fred Dibnah, was a legend. What a life!

[@JM-cw1er]

Is*

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

J M I hate to break this to you mate, but Fred’s no longer with us...

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

Pete Bailey An absolute legend.

[@gray8046]

Still is a legend, even though he is not here doesn't mean he has stopped being a legend!

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

@@gray8046 As much as I love him, most people don’t know who Fred Dibnah is anymore. Especially young people.

[@michaelcaldwell3709]

They got their money’s worth- 50 mins of greasy greatness. Nice one Fred!

[@bid84]

Sounds like my love life

[@Sol-Cutta]

It didn't feel like fifty mins did it..was over quick..I really thought 20mins maybe..that's how engaging it was ..brilliant.

[@hovermotion]

Priceless footage....I have the audio of this from a magazine years ago but never seen this video...grrat upload....

[@Sol-Cutta]

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.

[@robindeans6989]

fred was priceless money couldnt buy that character

[@robr1656]

This is priceless! Im so very glad this was captured on video.

[@dannywhittle4245]

What a Legend!! Just dont see characters like that nowadays RIP Fred

[@sr633]

Fred Dibnah God bless him. RIP

[@mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075]

Fantastic! Could watch it all day!

[@Justin_Webb]

Marvellous video. Thank you for uploading. Made my day watching that. R.I.P. Fred.

[@leefinney592]

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.

[@davecooke914]

Great video great man could listen to him all day story's

[@gregerlach]

The epitome of an Englishman lies between Fred and Stephen Fry. What a bloke. A true English hero.

[@sqwidink1]

Real Life SUPERMAN!!! Salt of the earth. RIP

[@poolie6662]

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

[@elkiemart4132]

That was brilliant thanks for uploading, wish he would of told the story about how he dropped the wrong chimney!

[@joeloxig6872]

Went and checked and those stone polo mints are still dotted around the last drop village lol … good old Fred

[@mickmackem1479]

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

[@amwartwork]

im from bolton n moved to bristol in 2016 and its always refreshing to hear a bolton accent. nowt lark lisnin ter fred!!!!

[@J316djt45]

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

[@niceboy761]

The thing on his finger is for broken fingers normal white but what Fred did most probably turned it black

[@genehunt990]

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.

[@bugmanuk]

Fred. We love you.

[@Catteries]

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.

[@johncliff5417]

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.

[@SCOUSEOBIE]

RIP fred dibnah absolute legend 🙏

[@nickworley1000]

A wonderful speaker

[@iandance8591]

Absolute legend .RIP Fred.

[@leehambleton9919]

Fred was totally fearless I really enjoy watching the videos of Fred at work rip Fred what a man you were

[@chrishorrocks4882]

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.

[@ER-gw2xz]

Chris Horrocks not a Wednesday morning?

[@fireblademan494]

I'm watching this in Australia 27/02/2021 So funny made a few cough with laughing. I remember Fred was on TV when I lived in U.K.

[@michellemcalpine4443]

Wow. ❤ what a random delightful find 🇬🇧 October 2023

[@whitevanman-999]

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.

[@TheALan556]

What a lovely man Fred was so full of enthusiasm and clever too he dint just talk the job he accomplished many many task most would shy away from loved this man so greatly missed.

[@neiledwards8931]

Yes that would be a heavenly great thing for all fellow followers of the late great Fred, he has the same name has my late father Frederick so that's why I also feel a nice bonding, and Happy New YEAR to each and all Cheers 🥂🍻🍾👍

[@adriangeraghty6626]

I just love this man. Rip fread from a through Irishman.

[@spex357]

Excellent video

[@funghoul9124]

the best.....love him.....miss em

[@wasntme3269]

Thank you fred 🌻

[@MattMcKimmie]

I'm very glad my city and hometown give him his first honour

[@iansmith8263]

Miami?

[@paulduckworth316]

Paris,France?

[@simonwolfendale1988]

Before he put his cap on he looked like Captain Mainwaring.

[@obviouslytwo4u]

Do you mean captain espionage

[@Deliquescentinsight]

A dead spit for Mainwaring for sure

[@EgoShredder]

@@obviouslytwo4u Yes...........stupid boy! ;-)

[@obviouslytwo4u]

@@EgoShredder and do you normally hand out pathetic insults like it's your birthday?.

[@EgoShredder]

@@obviouslytwo4u That was not an insult at all, I was just having a laugh with you, not at you. It's a famous quote from Dad's Army.

[@markjackson623]

Top bloke and honest as the days bloody long 👊❤️👍

[@theculturedthug6609]

Uncanny when Fred puts his Cap on you recognise him straight off the bat without it he just blends in to the crowed.

[@spazspazo3232]

brilliant man miss him xx

[@harrybradley1196]

One in a million RIP Fred

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Rip Fred. What an incredible man.

[@englishmaninengland1451]

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.

[@RICSYLBETJAM]

What a miserable cow!

[@82lostsoul]

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!

[@Andrew___]

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.

[@dougie1943]

To be honest most of the women seem a bit sour faced, probably missing the night's edition of Coronation Street.

[@sr633]

Glad she wasn't facing Fred. What a downer.

[@tomstech4390]

Fred: They dont make 'em like they used to. Us: You dont say Fred, you dont say.

[@albertross-ndt]

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

[@mcmondo]

37 illiterate morons.

[@christopherjohnmatthews]

I still watch Fred!! Rip

[@BristolVRchap]

Guess these people have all been smoking Capstan Full Strength by the way they are coughing and spluttering! Love listening to Fred's tall tales.

[@christanya0113]

Don’t make them like him anymore, what a guy 👍🏼

[@robertbrown5645]

you can't get the wood you know Jim

[@MDMowers]

Guy Martin comes close there is still good people

[@laffin04]

absolutely brilliant...... much missed guy

[@jamessones4044]

Who would thumbs down this? Someone Fred overtook in his engine!!! I hope 😂😂😂😂