Thames Scenes Procession in East End Tower Bridge

Swans, boats and bridges are celebrated by lyrical commentary and fine images in this delightful tour of the Thames from “trivial” beginnings to torrential end.

A mermaid, a fat man in a barrel and water-bound jockeys all appear in this brilliant short showing Londoners taking part in the Molesey Regatta.

A ceremonial swan census takes place on the river Thames.

A nostalgic pre-war voyage down the mighty Thames, shot by Technicolor maestro Jack Cardiff.

Don your straw boater and join Victorians at play as you potter down the river at Henley-on-Thames

A rare glimpse of 1930s London in colour: the Thames has never looked lovelier.

Take to the streets for a trade union march on the Victoria Embankment and joyous carnival scenes in Bethnal Green.

Discover the history of the Thames River Police with a rather different tour of London's iconic river.

Set sail with the Cambridge Camera Club as they take to the Thames for a post-war day out at Margate.

From the Tower of London to Hyde Park Corner, this is a wonderful short sharp tour of several London landmarks.

Fascinating, technical military film made during the Blitz showing how to deal with unexploded bombs in London.

A newsreel announcer is unimpressed with London’s striking dockers in this short film from 1945.

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.