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The message of this coastguard film was to raise awareness that HM Coastguard had become a ‘999’ service enabling the public to raise the...

An extended humorous public information film (lasting around fifteen minutes) narrated by Richard Wattis.

This charming assessment of Britain's bicycle industry illustrates the popularity of cycling both as transport (for business or pleasure) and for...

Four examples of the kind of carelessness that leads to fires in this country frequently.

The people, the scenery and the industrial traditions of the Stroud valley and the growth of the woollen industry.

Central Office of Information profile of actress, Glenda Jackson discussing her roles in Sunday, Bloody Sunday and Women in Love, as well as views on...

A shadowy man in black warns viewers of the perils of forgetting to follow the simple two second rule - that is, keeping a sufficient distance from...

Queen Elizabeth's younger and only sibling, Princess Margaret, went on a 5-week tour of Mauritius and East Africa in September-October 1956.

First Line of Defence is a short cartoon recruitment film for the RAF created in 1949 by animation duo Halas and Batchelor. The story follows a...

Ada the office Tea Lady wiggles herself and her clanking trolley backwards pushing open a fire door with her Behind. A critical smoking office worker...

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

A poetic evocation of the history and character of Britian accompanied by spoken words based on the thoughts of many Britons, among them Sir Winston...

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves."

Road safety film about how 'accidents always happen to other people'. A series of scenes illustrate careless behavior that could lead to road...

Arthur Mullard and Kenneth Williams supply the voices of two gnomes locked in a car boot in this crime prevention short; another impressive example...

Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."

Intended for school leavers, the promotional film shows the vast range and variety of jobs available within the British Civil Service, highlighting...

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

Feature on the modern airplanes in the year 1951.

A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘Widdicombe Fair’, accompanied by drawings.