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200460 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dig with Dibnah

200460 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 100-foot deep shaft is constructed in a back garden as Fred Dibnah attempts to recreate a coalmine, complete with a steam-powered winding engine.

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A 100-foot deep shaft is constructed in a back garden as Fred Dibnah attempts to recreate a coalmine, complete with a steam-powered winding engine.

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Fred Dibnah stands in his back garden, surrounded by tools and machinery, as he embarks on an ambitious project to reconstruct a coalmine. The former steeplejack aims to dig a 100-foot deep shaft, complete with pithead gear and a steam-powered winding engine. Set against the backdrop of Britain's industrial heritage, Dibnah's passion for the past drives him to bring this piece of history to life. The 60-minute documentary captures his determination and the challenges he faces along the way.

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