Ocean Terminal

Ocean Terminal

Southampton, a deep-water port with four tides a day, is an ocean terminal for the world's largest liners. Their coming and going, and the people...

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The People at No. 19

The People at No. 19

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

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Probation Officer

Probation Officer

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves." Follows the work of a probation officer and the people he tries to help.

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Coastal Command

Coastal Command

Documentary style presentation of the work of RAF Coastal Command. Shows their work in protecting convoys and attacking enemy aircraft, ships and...

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Merchant Seamen

Merchant Seamen

A story acted and narrated by men of the Merchant Navy illustrates the way their war is fought: a merchant ship in convoy is sunk by a torpedo; the...

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This Is York

This Is York

A look at the 1953 transport infrastructure of York.

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Swift Water

Swift Water

Terry from London, on holiday in Devonshire, is introduced to sailing and bird watching on the River Dart.

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And Gladly He Would Learn

And Gladly He Would Learn

A BAFTA award nominated documentary exploring the life of British teachers and their families in the developing countries of the Commonwealth and...

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Ordinary People

Ordinary People

Documentary about an average day during the Blitz.

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Children's Charter

Children's Charter

A documentary about how a bill for education (also known as the children's charter) passed by the British government in the 1940's will help all...

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Berth 24

Berth 24

In the Hull Docks, the steamer S.S. Bravo arrives from Gothenburg with cargo.

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The Way to the Sea

The Way to the Sea

A 1936 documentary film about the London to Portsmouth railway. A lesser known contemporary of Night Mail, also featuring the music of Benjamin...

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The Cathode Ray Oscillograph

The Cathode Ray Oscillograph

The history, development and uses of the oscillograph.

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This Year – London

This Year – London

A group of workers from a Leicester shoe-making company travel down south for a day in the Smoke.

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The True Story of Lili Marlene

The True Story of Lili Marlene

The Eighth Army famously adopted a German song in the Western Desert. The Crown Film Unit traces the journey of Lili Marlene from its composition...

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