MAY I publicly thank our own 'Fred Dibnah' for a thoroughly enjoyable 60 minutes' viewing on BBC2 on Thursday, January 7.

You would not think that this special man could improve on his chimney exploits.

Rolled into one hour we had, in abundance, education, humour, warmth and colour.

I think his children would agree that their father is the real 'Pop Idol' on TV.

George Whitlow

Solent Drive

Bolton