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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.

Genre: Drama

Cast: Donald Pleasence

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....

Genre: Drama

Cast: Louise O'Hara

Britain and Turkey had not always enjoyed the ‘special’ friendship referred to in the commentary. Their armies were on opposing sides in...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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

Genre: Animation

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A short film to warn children of sexual predators.

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Duncan Preston

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...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Nigel Rhodes

Reported cases of sexually transmitted disease took a sharp rise during and after World War II, but as this film testifies, sexual license amongst...

Genre: Drama

Cast: Desmond Carrington

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Peggy Moffitt

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...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: E.R. Chadwick

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

Genre: Drama

Cast: Doris Hare

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

Genre: Family

Cast: Jon Pertwee

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bruce Boa

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

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Michael Palin

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Eric Morecambe

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

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

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

Genre: Documentary

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

Genre: Documentary

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Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."

Genre:

Cast: Joy Shelton

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

Genre: Documentary

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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...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Gary Watson