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Construction of the new road bridge connecting North and South Queensferry over the River Forth in Scotland.

Tom and Sukie arrive in Malta to spend the holidays with their father, an archaeologist digging for a legendary golden statue of Calypso on the island of Gozo. He fails to meet the children who make friends with Jiminy, a Maltese boy, and go to the villa where they overhear two crooks threatening their father. The crooks fool the police to whom the children have gone. They escape and make their way finally to Gozo to see their father's colleague where they all captured. Just before the statue is handed over Jiminy arrives with an army of children who rout the crooks and drive them into the arms of the police.

A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at the basic features of detergency using animated diagrams and live action photography.

Escape into the kaleidoscopic world of 1960s fashion, where poodles and their glamorous owners sport matching hand-knitted outfits.

When three year old Willy wanders away from home he falls among thieves. They are forced to kidnap him. The police ask Dickie, his elder brother and his friend, Johnny to help in the search. Johnny's friends all join in and meet with varied adventures. The children find Willy in a disused warehouse but cannot rescue him. Three more are caught by the gang who lock them in with the now unconscious gang leader and escape with the jewels. The police, alerted by the children, capture the gang, recover the jewels and finally rescue the children, including Willy

Tonight has chartered the St. Ebba, a nineteen-ton yacht, and sent Fyfe Robertson off to report from the beautiful, remote, and almost deserted islands beyond the West coast of Scotland. He voyages to Staffa, Islay, Barra, Eriskay, Vatersay.

"From the 1969 exhibition, Bride in the Bath is shown in its sculptural form – a life cast of a model's body lying back in a bath and draped in black silk coated in resin. The footage is cut with film I shot of a model lying back in a bath in which black, then white ink is poured. The final images are shot in color from the position of looking down on oneself in the bath and reflected back in a mirror. All are part of my exploration of the female body in water, the body in the bath." - Penny Slinger

Children's film serial in 6 parts. Jane witnesses a bullion robbery but does not realise at first that one of the robbers is an old friend of hers whom she likes and trusts. 1. Highway robbery. 2. Mystery at the forge. 3. Night prowler. 4. Mysterious stranger. 5. All at sea. 6. Catch as catch can.

Musical and variety show.

The flora and fauna of the Scottish highlands, including footage of ospreys, and stags in Argyle.

The 175th issue of the long running industry cinemagazine. Includes the articles: 'Weatherwise', 'Firedamp' and 'Whitehaven Whippets'.

Wildlife adventure in an African game reserve.

Dr Beeching, Chairman of the British Transport Commission, sits at a desk addressing workers. Intended to be shown before a programme of other British Transport films.

An examination of the relationship between humans and animals, both domestic and wild.

The gang build a raft to ferry them across a canal, with just one problem; getting the raft to the canal.

Pathé visits the hairdressers in Wokingham, Berkshire an establishment owned by Alec Pountney

Find bric-a-brac and trinkets galore in this vividly colourful snapshot of Portobello Road Market.

A BAFTA award nominated documentary investigating how bad behaviour affects colleagues and the public and the correct way to act towards others.

A look at fifteen new towns being built in Britain to house seven million people.

Mr. Rowe, headmaster of David Lister High School, Hull, outlines the benefits of the comprehensive schools system. Produced for the Labour Party.

A look at individuals who have made racing cars.

A look at the Customs and Excise service in Britain.

Art for art's sake.

Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

Operation Third Form, features a fresh-faced John Moulder-Brown (Deep End) in a sparkling performance as the schoolboy out to foil a pair of north London crooks, is a pacey boy's own adventure complete with a groovy 1960s soundtrack.

Tom and Sukie arrive in Malta to spend the holidays with their father, an archaeologist digging for a legendary golden statue of Calypso on the island of Gozo. He fails to meet the children who make friends with Jiminy, a Maltese boy, and go to the villa where they overhear two crooks threatening their father. The crooks fool the police to whom the children have gone. They escape and make their way finally to Gozo to see their father's colleague where they are all captured. Just before the statue is handed over Jiminy arrives with an army of children who rout the crooks and drive them into the arms of the police. Based on the novel 'By Jiminy' by David Scott Daniel.

Members of a school expedition in Tunisia become accidentally involved in industrial espionage.

A behind the scenes look at the record industry, with glimpses of the finished disc and how they are produced, with a focus on Helen Shapiro's 'Walkin' Back to Happiness' single.

Memories of a long-ago summer, London 1968; morning tea and departures.

Part of BFI collection "London on the Move."

A BAFTA award winning film providing an analysis of a new method of mathematics teaching, through the use of practical apparatus, for primary school-children in England.

A look at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall in Germany.

A look at the Scottish woollen industry.

Until it was conquered by the British in 1897, the city of Benin, in what is now Nigeria, was the centre of a powerful kingdom. Its rulers, the Obas of Benin, were mysterious, secluded figures who spent much of their time in the performance of rituals designed to enhance their power and to ensure the prosperity of their subjects. Many of the art objects for which Benin is famous were used in these rituals, some of which are still performed. This film shows some of the most significant moments in the rituals that take place around the beginning of the new year, including the greatest event of the ritual year, the Igwe Festival, in which the Obas divine powers are strengthened and renewed. The object of worship is the head of the living Oba, the seat of his ritual energy, on which the well-being of the nation is believed to depend on.

A woman and her injured son are detained by one crook, whilst the other takes the safe keys to rob a factory. They fall out, and the boy is rescued while they fight.

Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly intended as a hymn to royal life, with a panting narration describing the bliss Charles, Anne and Andrew are experiencing (the film was made three years before the birth of Edward), the images tell a different story - only a couple of shots feature the children smiling, while the first glimpse of Andrew as a baby, a spotlight shining on his face as photographers snap away, is a faintly sinister symbol of the royals’ lack of privacy from birth. The knowledge that a future of divorce and tabloid scandal would tarnish these children's adult lives adds irony to this snapshot of supposed utopia.

Six episodes relating to a thriller of a hunt after archaeological treasure in Malta, and the thwarting of crooks.

A study of the 800 years of pageantry and ceremony that surrounds the induction of a new Lord Mayor of London.

The second of two programmes on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil War. Five years ago he was an illiterate, penniless labourer called Manuel Benitez. Today he is 'El Cordobes', a millionaire matador who earns more than the Beatles. This documentary film looks at the daily life of this remarkable man who has become the idol of modern Spain.

A year in the life of Youth Hostel workers and patrons in Scotland.

Behind Britain's railway modernisation lies research, design and development. Research ensures in various ways that passengers travel fast, safely and in comfort. Design and development yield new vehicles, equipment and methods; from motor-car conveyors to micro-wave communications. The electrification of the busiest mainline in the world also depends on research, design and development.

The tedium of modern life illustrated in the setting of a self-service laundry.

Co-directed by innovative British filmmakers David Gladwell and Derrick Knight, The Great Steam Fair is a beautifully crafted documentary filmed at Shottesbrooke Park, Berkshire in 1964 at a nostalgic event which brought together many traditional fairground rides and steam engines. The film skilfully combines the techniques of traditional sponsored documentary with the new approaches of the direct cinema movement.

A look at UK drought of 1959 and the question as to whether Britain's water supplies are organised efficiently.

Cartoon set to songs from The Moody Blues' titular album.

A look into the world of car rallies, getting a behind the scenes glimpse of RAC events.

Fantasy about a sailor and a mermaid using an animated paper sculpture.

Vomit-filled short film by British filmmaker Nicholas Gosling.

Tony Palmer's documentary about the staging of Britten's choral work.

The work of a team of men who tackle a special British Road Services job in the treacherous terrain of the Scottish Highlands.

Slapstick comedy of mayhem between two sweeps and two comic burglars.

A look into the science of removals, following a family's move from Suffolk to Edinburgh.

A look into the depths of Britain's only salt mine, in Cheshire.

A look at the police procedures when they see a driver under the influence.

See how Sally Jenkins and her driver, Thomas, run Hertfordshire's mobile library service with military precision.

A fascinating look at 1963 mod-looking corporate office technology. Punched card data processing centers. The complex infrastructure that supports London's biggest office that attracts visitors from all over the world, not just to see the view, but to study a mid-20th century development.