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1943
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The Royal Mile: Edinburgh
The Royal Mile: Edinburgh1 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 Justice1 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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1946
Movies
Triumph Over Deafness
Triumph Over Deafness1 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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1943
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Health of a Nation
Health of a Nation1 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 I1 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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2008
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Media & Diversity
Media & Diversity1 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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1943
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The Life History of the Onion
The Life History of the Onion1 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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2021
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Falhan's Love
Falhan's Love1 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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1945
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey1 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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1945
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Cambridge
Cambridge1 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 Safe1 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
Movies
Coventry Cathedral
Coventry Cathedral1 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 Ahead1 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
Movies
General Election
General Election1 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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1945
Movies
Let's See
Let's See1 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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1944
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The Man on the Beat
The Man on the Beat1 1944 HD
Training and duties of a British policeman.
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1947
Movies
The Lincolnshire Poacher
The Lincolnshire Poacher1 1947 HD
A rendition of the traditional English folksong 'The Lincolnshire Poacher', accompanied by animated drawings.
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1941
Movies
Ulster
Ulster1 1941 HD
British documentary on how the community of Ulster got converted to war times.
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1940
Movies
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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1943
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The Second Freedom
The Second Freedom1 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.