Coi Movies

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

2-6 March 1961 saw the Queen and Prince Philip make their first and only state visit to Iran. Their host was Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (1919-80), the...

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

The President had been due to visit twice before, but on both occasions the trip had to be cancelled. The first time was in 1963, the same year as...

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

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves."

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

A short film to warn children of sexual predators.

Meet Charley, your jovial cartoon guide to Britain’s changing towns and cities.

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

Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration...

Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.

The story of Jimmy, who conscientiously takes the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme test, and Leslie, who suffers a series of mishaps through his...

Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."

The message of this coastguard film was to raise awareness that HM Coastguard had become a ‘999’ service enabling the public to raise the...

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

Part of BFI collection "Worth the Risk?"

Central Office of Information profile of actress, Glenda Jackson discussing her roles in Sunday, Bloody Sunday and Women in Love, as well as views on...

The people, the scenery and the industrial traditions of the Stroud valley and the growth of the woollen industry.

A mysterious stranger foreshadows Death, but is good enough to give a handy driving safety tip along the way.