Spelga Dam (1960)
Director John Laing Film Unit
A concrete reason to give a dam about water supplies in Northern Ireland, in the heart of the picturesque Mourne Mountains.
It’s No Joke Living in Barnsley (1976)
Director Peter Jones
Barnsley-born actor Brian Glover returns to his Yorkshire hometown in this RTS-winning portrait of 1970s working-class northern life.
Credo (1978)
Director Bob Bee
Blood on the Streets. Bengali youth fight back against racism and the National Front after the death of Altab Ali.
H Block Hunger Strike (1980)
Director Chris Reeves
An unflinching look at the experience of the 1980 H Block hunger strikers and the potentially stark consequences of their actions.
Jamaica Street Glasgow (1901)
Directors Mitchell and Kenyon
A flood of pedestrians and horse-drawn traffic in Edwardian Glasgow.
Connah’s Quay Carnival and Fete 1965 (1965)
Director unknown
The Connah’s Quay Old People’s Association demonstrates that it’s not just the young that are imbued with carnival spirit.
Brian Cox — The Cut (2018)
Director Chris Gaunt
Leading physicist Brian Cox talks about the films that matter to him and how they’ve shaped his view of the world. Brian unveils his thoughts on a range of topics from music to philosophy to the universe via film, while perusing the library and archives at the Royal Society in London, where he holds a Fellowship.
Focus on Hoddesdon (1976)
Director Ray Young
Ray Young is your guide in this candid film about Hoddesdon – showing shopping precincts, historic buildings, garden centres, outdoor markets and flared trousers.
Witham to Maldon East (1957)
Director Edward ‘Chib’ Thorp
Dusty the dog enjoys scenic views of the Essex countryside from the carriage of a passenger train, journeying with amateur filmmaker Chib Thorp.
Shouts for City! (1975)
Director Sue Jay
From ‘Red and White’ Rosemary to ‘Zigger Zagger’ and veteran Fred Trimble, who has been watching the Potters since 1913: Stoke City’s fans are a devoted bunch.
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News, features and opinion on the world of film.
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A season of side-splitting film and TV, at BFI Southbank, on BFI Player and at venues across the UK. October 2018 — January 2019.
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