Castles (Flint, Denbigh, Hawarden) and Garden (Bodnant)

Festivities in the North Wales town

It’s a bright, blustery day in north-east Wales as the people of Flint crown their annual Rose Queen.

Once upon a time there were artificial silk factories in Flint employing thousands of the local people, hundreds of whom are seen here leaving work, on foot, by bike or by bus.

There is a big turn out for the carnival, the queen its highlight. Those present would be able to view themselves later, in this very film, on the big screen at the local cinema.

Tall and imposing army officer, with name to match, opens the British Legion club in Flint, after inspecting veterans and laying a wreath on the local war memorial.

Gentlemen associated with St John’s English Congregational Church, Flint, grasp the mallet to secure the foundations of their new church, replacing one built in 1880.

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.