Cricket Bats

Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney.

Interview with International and Somerset cricketers Ian Botham and Viv Richards

Rain may stop play, but never the British sense of humour.

Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club hosts a women's cricket match between the Kent XI and the touring Australian team.

Cricketing legend Mike Atherton joins BFI senior curator Steve Bryant on a tour through a century of cricket on film.

First-class big-hitters from the county team, including Rupert Webb, take on Horley in this exciting colour film from 1960’s Sussex

Spontaneous celebrations on the streets of Worcester as the end of the Second World War is declared.

Wonderfully candid vignettes of Edward Elgar in this amateur film from George Bernard Shaw's collection

Cricket in the sunshine as Worcestershire take on Yorkshire at New Road.

A big day at New Road as the 1957 West Indies cricket team prepare to play home side Worcester.

Worcester, riding high as England's cricket county champions, prepare to face the 'unfashionable' Kiwis.

Scenic route through the Vale of Evesham, Worcester and Great Malvern, with a detour to a lost masterpiece of outsider art.

Arkita believes herself to be be modern, liberal and independent. An unprecedented encounter with a transgender sex worker questions her beliefs.

Martin Gorham presents a video update to his staff, outlining some of his department's past achievements and upcoming challenges.

In a madcap musical, a 'cat'-stronaut travels the galaxy looking for the meaning of life and encounters a space pup eager to help.

A longer version of the famously icky anti-smoking promo in which cigarettes ooze fat.

“If you care, show it” - is the message to encourage voting in the Scottish elections, long before the galvanising independence referendum of 2014.

A South Asian gaze on representation, inequality and discrimination in UK film and TV, set against the backdrop of the casting room.