About this programme

12/12. Fred goes to Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE. Before his royal appointment, he makes a detour to the Crossness Pumping Station where volunteers have spent 18 years restoring four great beam engines, which are possibly the world's largest.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter: Fred Dibnah

Crew

Director: Jon Doyle
Director: David Hall
Producer: Jon Doyle
Producer: David Hall

Categories: Documentary

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