Main content

Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain Episodes

  1. Next Wednesday 19:00
    BBC Four

    Mighty Cathedrals

    1/6 Fred looks at the 11th-century building programme of the Normans. (R)

  2. Next Thursday 01:45
    BBC Four

    Mighty Cathedrals

    1/6 Fred looks at the 11th-century building programme of the Normans. (R)

  3. Next Thursday 19:00
    BBC Four

    The Art of Castle Building

    2/6 Fred examines the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. (R)

  4. Next Friday 02:45
    BBC Four

    The Art of Castle Building

    2/6 Fred examines the construction of the great chain of castles on the coast of north Wales. (R)

  5. Wed 9 Sep 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    The Age of the Carpenter

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

  6. Thu 10 Sep 2026 01:40
    BBC Four

    The Age of the Carpenter

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

  7. Thu 10 Sep 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Scottish Style

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