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...

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....

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

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.

No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.

Designed to promote the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme: an N.C.P.S. student competes with another boy in a private cycling competition,...

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

While a mother busies herself with sewing, a clock counts down the last minute of her daughter’s life as we hear a chilling voiceover reminding us...

Filmed partly in Urdu, Insaaf (Injustice) is a public information film aimed at Britain’s South Asian communities. Produced through the Central...

Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."

Produced by British Movietone for “Her Majesty’s Central Office of Information”, Royal Destiny traces Queen Elizabeth II’s young life up to...

Documentary about Sir Terence Conran, an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.

A large family in London's East End is celebrating a birthday party. Children and grandchildren from this extensive family have come to the party...

Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."

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

A short film to warn children of sexual predators.

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

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

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

National insurance made amusing by the eccentric Richard Massingham.