Lord Roberts Leaving for South Africa

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces recognises war heroes old and new in front of crowds on a wet day in Edwardian Liverpool.

Troops play up for the camera in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

A surprisingly languid scene shot far from the Boer War battlefields.

A mighty naval cruiser returns home to Britain, covered in glory - and Nelson's ship is there to welcome it

Panorama of two wooden battleships, both by this time used as training ships for naval cadets

This close view of departing troops gets up close and personal with soldiers off to the Boer War.

Enjoy this kaleidoscope of images taken aboard the MS Vistafjord - for an exclusive holiday cruise setting sail from Southampton

Volunteers prepare for the long journey to South Africa

City Imperial Volunteers head for the Boer War battleground

Back in Blighty - after fighting in the Boer War, these volunteer soldiers are heading home to London and Middlesex

This close view of departing troops gets up close and personal with soldiers off to the Boer War.

The 2nd Battalion West Yorkshires head off to join the Boer War

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.