A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘The Lincolnshire Poacher&’, accompanied by animated drawings.

Chronicling London during the midst of World War II, ‘London 1942&’ illustrates the changes in daily life brought about by the pressures of war.

Football as a true British institution; ‘The Great Game&’ starts with schoolboys being taught by famous footballers, followed by extended footage of the Football League War Cup Finals from 1945.

Part of the Junior Biology series, this study of maize is aided by diagrammatic, time-lapse, and microscopic footage.

A look at the traditional craft of wooden boatbuilding, and the important roles those little ships play.

Shots of Canterbury Cathedral and the surrounding countryside are accompanied by choral songs and a sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr William Temple, on the history and significance of the cathedral.

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, ‘Papworth Village Settlement&’ is an account of the varied medical and social services available to sufferers of tuberculosis at Papworth.

A look at the facilities and character of Oxford University, and the varied experiences that are associated with studying there.

‘Queen Cotton&’ is a Technicolor introduction to the manufacture and design of both woven and printed cotton fabrics, the products of which are presented in a stunning fashion show.

An informative account of the history, manufacture, and scientific principles behind a steam turbine.

A miner with an injured spine is treated in a hospital before being sent to a rehabilitation centre to make a full recovery.

An overview of the industrial landscape of Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on the impact of and contribution to the Allied war effort.

A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘Widdicombe Fair&’, accompanied by animated drawings.

Exploring the daily life of a large family in Yorkshire, ‘We of the West Riding&’ shows both their work at the textile mills and their varied leisure pursuits.

Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street, Leicester Square, and Soho during wartime.

A dramatic account of the lifeboatmen of Mousehole in Cornwall, and their efforts to rescue the crew of a foundering ship.

A snapshot of life in the Outer Hebrides, ‘The Western Isles&’ shows the traditional manufacture of Harris Tweed and the dramatic homecoming of shipwrecked sailors.

An amusing look at the production of a picture magazine, following the journalist ‘Jim’ as he investigates a town planning story in the north of England.

‘The Second Freedom&’ follows Jack Brown as he goes through life, and explores the various benefits he may receive as a result of National Insurance.

A description of Lloyd’s services to world shipping and the story of a voyage from Valparaiso to Hull. The S.S. Armadillo, ‘100 A 1’ at Lloyd’s sets out with a valuable cargo on her adventurous voyage; she is reported missing; her safe arrival is announced by the ringing of the famous Lutine Bell at Lloyd’s.