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- Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
- Stephen H. Bogart narrates the rise to fame of his father, Humphrey Bogart through the use film clips, written material and interviews of friends and co-workers, emphasizing how he got to know him better.
- Footage from Leni Riefenstahl's Nazi propaganda documentary, Triumph of the Will, is juxtaposed with a popular British dance tune to make fun of Hitler, in this playful short subject.
- Documentary that explores Bava's film career.
- Barbara Castle, the first woman to hold major cabinet positions in the male-dominated world of politics, talks candidly about her life.
- An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963.
- From the beginning of the First World War to the end of World War II, scientists and engineers worked tirelessly to produce the ultimate weapons of attack and counter attack that the military craved. Great Britain produced, amongst others, Radar, Hobart's funnies and the Bouncing Bomb. Germany, with the rocket genius Von Braun on her side, created the V1 flying bomb and the V2 missile, which lit the dawn of the space race. America created the ultimate weapon of war, the Atomic Bomb, produced to a punishing schedule and used to stop the war in its tracks. "Weapons Of War" combines rare archival footage and the outstanding commentary of Raymond Baxter, himself a former Spitfire pilot, to look back at the armaments that helped to win, and lose, two world wars.
- Our Queen at War reveals Princess Elizabeth's extraordinary teenage life; from broadcasting to the children of the Empire, to putting on pantomimes for the war effort.
- On May 17th. 1943 the Royal Air Force carried out one of the most remarkable bombing raids ever undertaken by a handful of skilled aircrew prepared to risk their lives attacking a seemingly impossible target.
- Sid's journey from prolific character actor in dramatic roles, via Hancock's Half-Hour, to icon status in the Carry-On franchise.
- Australia clinched the Test cricket series against India 3-2 on Friday (3 February) after a tense finish to the Fifth Test at the Adelaide Oval. Fittingly, it was the Australian captain Bob Simpson, back from a 10-year break and celebrating his 42nd birthday, who took the final wicket to wrap it up and give Australia the match by 47 runs. Simpson trapped Bhagwat Chandrasekhar leg before wicket to finish the Indian innings. Here is a report on the final day's play from the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
- The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the West Indies in February 1966, as documented in this film.
- Documents the visit to Britain of the President of Pakistan, General Ayub Khan, on 17th November 1966 that lasted for 12 days.
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) wins a cricket match over South Australia by 105 runs
- The death of Joseph Stalin leaves the Soviet Union without a leader. Who will take control and seize power?
- Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh begin the first full day of their visit of Canada, with engagements in Charlottetown, on Prince Edward Island.
- On the 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill's death, Jeremy Paxman tells the story of his state funeral and examines whether Churchill's immense legacy still has resonance today.
- Record of the royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Sierra Leone 25th November to 1st December 1961.