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The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.

A soon-to-be born baby learns about the kinds of schools he will attending in the years following his birth.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the region in February 1966, as documented in this film. The destinations on this...

Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) provides trained agents, arms and other assistance to the European resistance groups fighting against...

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...

This cartoon propaganda short by Halas & Batchelor sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow.

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

A tribute to William Shakespeare devised by Geoffrey Buckland-Smith and made in connection with the quatro-centenary celebrations. Spoken extracts...

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

Warning children not to play near 'dark and lonely' water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers.

The story of Jimmy, who conscientiously takes the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme test, and Leslie, who suffers a series of mishaps through his...

Highlights of Prince Philip's visit to Antarctica, Falkland Island Dependencies, the Falkland Islands themselves, Gough Island, Tristan da Cunha, St....

Teenagers Sandy and Alan are keen motorcyclists, but while Sandy insists on getting proper training, Alan refuses, even though this makes him twenty...

As part of a wider anti-litter message, this film addresses the problems of rubbish left on beaches.

Meet Charley, your jovial cartoon guide to Britain’s changing towns and cities.

Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.

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

A film made for the Central Office of Information concerning Britain's coastline, with music by Michael Nyman.

National insurance made amusing by the eccentric Richard Massingham.

Michael Palin guides us on suicide in this humorous public information film on motorway safety.