you can't get full records Em, unless you pay for a subscription. If you want to see the actual records you need to pay.
Sorry, Stewey, I can't help you cos I have a full subscription - there are cheaper ones that are on a PAYG basis.
The other place to look is FindmyPast.co.uk. I've got some amazing details off there.
Best thing to do it to go for a short term PAYG type sub and download all the records you want. Unless you are a nutter like me and spend a significant amount of time researching stuff, anything else won't be cost effective.
If you want to post your friend's grandfather's details, I'll have a looksee on ancestry and FMP for you. (I understand if you don't want to post personal details though).