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    The Royal Mile: Edinburgh

    The Royal Mile: Edinburgh

    1 1943 HD

    Three overseas servicemen take a tour of the Royal Mile - visiting the sights between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and learning about the...

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  • 1946
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    English Criminal Justice

    English Criminal Justice

    1 1946 HD

    Dramatically told, English Criminal Justice takes us on a journey through the principles and procedures of the various courts of law in Britain.

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    Triumph Over Deafness

    Triumph Over Deafness

    1 1946 HD

    Instead of learning sign-language, deaf children are taught to speak and lip-read so that they might interact with others as easily as possible. This...

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    Health of a Nation

    Health of a Nation

    1 1943 HD

    An overview of the free healthcare available for children, and the environmental improvements that led to increased public well-being in Britain.

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  • 1945
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    Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I

    Famous Scenes from Shakespeare No. 2: Macbeth Act II, Scene 2 and Act V, Scene I

    1 1945 HD

    This short film features two atmospheric scenes from Shakespeare's famous tragedy: Act II Scene 2, the murder scene, and Act V Scene 1, with Lady...

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    Media & Diversity

    Media & Diversity

    1 2008 HD

    British Council's public campaign, consisting of 5 TV clips with brief and vivid messages on inclusion issues related to race, physical disability,...

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    The Life History of the Onion

    The Life History of the Onion

    1 1943 HD

    The film shows speeded-up germination of the seed to form roots and shoot, at whose base the leaves later form a bulb. The flower produces pollen...

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    Falhan's Love

    Falhan's Love

    1 2021 HD

    Untung and Nesti really love their 6 year old son who has autism. Their daily life becomes more challenging because both of their parents are...

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    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

    1 1945 HD

    The history of Westminster Abbey and a tour of the monuments within it; accompanied by choral music and including footage of the coronation of King...

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    Cambridge

    Cambridge

    1 1945 HD

    An introduction to the famous and historic university town, showing the colleges, as well as the place itself.

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  • 1939
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    These Children Are Safe

    These Children Are Safe

    1 1939 HD

    A Record of the Great Social Experiment of "Evacuation". During the first three days of war one million children were moved to places of safety in...

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  • 1958
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    Coventry Cathedral

    Coventry Cathedral

    1 1958 HD

    A documentary feature with Basil Spence explaining, with the aid of a model, the concepts behind the design of the new Coventry Cathedral to replace...

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  • 2018
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    Think About the Beautiful Future Ahead

    Think About the Beautiful Future Ahead

    1 2018 HD

    Historically, the queer community has not been portrayed in mainstream culture as being capable of protecting children and young people. Yet my uncle...

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  • 1946
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    General Election

    General Election

    1 1946 HD

    In the run up to the 1945 general election, the film focuses on the electoral race of one of the 640 local constituencies in Britain, that of...

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    Let's See

    Let's See

    1 1945 HD

    A look at the manufacture of optical lenses, and their many uses throughout the different industries; from microscopes to spectacles to full use in...

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    The Man on the Beat

    The Man on the Beat

    1 1944 HD

    Training and duties of a British policeman.

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    The Lincolnshire Poacher

    The Lincolnshire Poacher

    1 1947 HD

    A rendition of the traditional English folksong 'The Lincolnshire Poacher', accompanied by animated drawings.

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  • 1941
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    Ulster

    Ulster

    1 1941 HD

    British documentary on how the community of Ulster got converted to war times.

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  • 1940
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    S.O.S.

    S.O.S.

    1 1940 HD

    A documentary about the Penlee Lifeboat and her crew, based around the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole.

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    The Second Freedom

    The Second Freedom

    1 1943 HD

    'The Second Freedom' follows Jack Brown as he goes through life, and explores the various benefits he may receive as a result of National Insurance.

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