The Losers

David Prowse (the frame of Darth Vader) appears as the iconic Green Cross Code Man, heaping praise on a young GXC expert.

One of Richard Massingham’s most famous public information films, which lead to the ubiquitous mantra: "Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases".

A heartfelt cry on behalf of the world's litter-baskets.

Cartoon propaganda short sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow

Terrifying public information film presenting the horrific consequences of playing in or near rivers, ponds and other water hazards.

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party

Broken clocks, basket-weaving and compulsory cheeriness – a glimpse into how disabled servicemen were prepared for civilian life in the 1950s

Craven Cottage, March 1926: Fulham host Manchester United in the 6th round of the FA Cup.

British "girl athletes" prove themselves in competition with women from around the world at Stamford Bridge.

Iconic images by photo-pioneer Eadweard Muybridge come to life in this striking video collage.

Fascinating tour of London’s schools for the deaf, showing teaching methods and meeting deaf children, including several from Africa and the West Indies.

The director of a documentary about British funk pioneers Cymande joins the band at BFI Southbank to talk about the film.

Plotting world domination, Devil Doctor Fu-Manchu steals plans for a new aero-torpedo in this earliest surviving thrill-a-minute serial instalment.

Filmmakers Jane Giles and Ali Catterall discuss their documentary Scala!!!, revisiting the legendary and inspirational cinema venue and some of the most notorious films that screened there.

Long thought lost, this Powell-directed promotional short for a veteran’s charity was only rediscovered in 2003.

A poignant, stirring letter from a recently deceased pilot to his mother is read by John Gielgud.

Former Bristol Poet Laureate, Miles Chambers reads a poem specially commissioned for the 75th anniversary of the NHS.