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A 1973 documentary film from the Central Office of Information about the Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary.

On an English farm, six reckless children play at being a fierce band of Apache warriors, unaware of the many dangers to which they are exposed....

Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

An African tribe in the Eastern Nigerian village of Umana work to build a maternity hospital, with the aid of government officials, and against the...

Modern advice and old-fashioned values combine in this postwar animated health guide from the makers of Animal Farm.

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...

In the middle of a six-week tour of the Indian sub-continent between January and March 1961, the Queen and Prince Philip visited Pakistan and East...

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

A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.

A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.

Impressions of contemporary British arts and fashion. Summary of art through the ages taking in every thing from Mary Quant to the Marat/Sade...

This film tells the story of Ronald, an intelligent boy who wants to become an architect or surveyor. His cousins Paul and Jane cannot believe that...

One of a series of newsreels made about mining

Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly...

An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963. In London he accompanied the Queen on...

Never Go With Strangers was intended for children aged between seven and ten and its purpose was ‘to warn them of the dangers of accepting...

Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration...

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

A short film to warn children of sexual predators.