COI Movie Trailers
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Welephant Trailer (1986)
02 January 1986
Welephant, a character that is still handing out fire safety advice to children today, here appeals to kids not to play with matches.
North East Corner Trailer (1944)
08 April 1944
An old fisherman compares his life with that of a modern fisherman and farmer. Film shows North East Scotland's industries, its scenery and its history.
Sierra Leone Greets the Queen Trailer (1962)
01 January 1962
Watching Sierra Leone Greets the Queen gives one a flavour of the hectic nature of royal tours; in just one week (from the 25th November to the 1st December 1961) the Queen and Prince Philip covered an exhausting array of sights, zooming around the country to take in the capital city Freetown, Bo, the Guma Dam, digging for diamonds (Sierra Leone’s biggest export), Hangha and observing the iron ore works at Marampa.
Joe and Petunia: Coastguard Trailer (2006)
19 May 2006
The message of this coastguard film was to raise awareness that HM Coastguard had become a ‘999’ service enabling the public to raise the alarm as it does for other emergency services.
Widdicombe Faire Trailer (1947)
01 January 1947
A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘Widdicombe Fair’, accompanied by drawings.
Britain Welcomes the President of Pakistan Trailer (1966)
17 November 1966
The President had been due to visit twice before, but on both occasions the trip had to be cancelled.
Dateline Britain: Look at London Trailer (1958)
02 January 1958
Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."
Sewing Machine Trailer (1973)
14 January 1973
While a mother busies herself with sewing, a clock counts down the last minute of her daughter’s life as we hear a chilling voiceover reminding us to keep watch over our children when they're near traffic.
Looking at Britain: National Parks Trailer (1961)
02 January 1961
Documentary short directed by Gerald Cockson.
Granny Gets the Point Trailer (1971)
02 January 1971
A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.
The Cumberland Story Trailer (1948)
16 February 1948
A documentary by Humphrey Jennings about the modernization of coal mines in Cumberland.
Fire Doors Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Ada the office Tea Lady wiggles herself and her clanking trolley backwards pushing open a fire door with her Behind.
Leeds Castle Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
Filmed at Leeds Castle in Kent, this short documentary on Scottish cloth manufacturer Reid & Taylor's biennial fashion show extravaganza was produced for the Central Office of Information’s cinemagazine series This Week in Britain, which exported a positive image of Britain to the world – including Reid & Taylor’s target market of Australia.
Charley Junior's Schooldays Trailer (1949)
02 January 1949
A soon-to-be born baby learns about the kinds of schools he will attending in the years following his birth.
The People at No. 19 Trailer (1949)
15 November 1949
Reported cases of sexually transmitted disease took a sharp rise during and after World War II, but as this film testifies, sexual license amongst soldiers on the frontline wasn't the sole cause.
Drink Drive Office Party Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
The Xmas office party was as boozy in 1964 as any today, but it was another three years before drink drive laws were introduced.
Every Five Minutes Trailer (1951)
01 January 1951
Four examples of the kind of carelessness that leads to fires in this country frequently.
British Sporting Personalities Trailer (1959)
31 December 1959
A docu-almanac about British sports personalities.
Protect and Survive Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Protect and Survive was a public information series on civil defence produced by the British government during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Seawards the Great Ships Trailer (1960)
04 March 1960
Documentary about shipbuilding on the Clyde. In 1960, Glasgow and other towns and ports on the River Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland, were still one of the world's great centres of shipbuilding.
The Sea in Their Blood Trailer (1983)
05 October 1983
A film made for the Central Office of Information concerning Britain's coastline, with music by Michael Nyman.
School for Danger Trailer (1947)
02 June 1947
Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) provides trained agents, arms and other assistance to the European resistance groups fighting against Hitler.
Royal Destiny Trailer (1953)
02 January 1953
Produced by British Movietone for “Her Majesty’s Central Office of Information”, Royal Destiny traces Queen Elizabeth II’s young life up to her ascension to the throne.
Design for Today Trailer (1965)
02 January 1965
A musical celebration of British innovations within a typical home. Part of BFI collection "Design for Today.
Election in Britain Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
The working of the British electoral and party system as illustrated in the course of a General Election.
Say No to Strangers Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
A short film to warn children of sexual predators.
Basil Brush and the Airbed Trailer (1976)
01 February 1976
Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.
The People People Trailer (1970)
01 January 1970
Intended for school leavers, the promotional film shows the vast range and variety of jobs available within the British Civil Service, highlighting the ways in which civil servants help individuals, the community in general and Parliament.
Princess Margaret in Mauritius and East Africa Trailer (1957)
02 January 1957
Queen Elizabeth's younger and only sibling, Princess Margaret, went on a 5-week tour of Mauritius and East Africa in September-October 1956.
Comprehensive School Trailer (1962)
13 March 1962
The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.
Alice in Label Land Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.
No Short Cut Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
The story of Jimmy, who conscientiously takes the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme test, and Leslie, who suffers a series of mishaps through his own negligence.
Children's Heroes - Kevin Keegan Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
British Public Information Film about the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street.
The World Is Rich Trailer (1946)
03 October 1946
The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems.
Broken Bottle Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
Showing a boy running on the sand, and abruptly ending before he steps on a broken glass bottle, the film urges people to use a bin or take their litter home .
Broken Glass Trailer (1973)
10 May 1973
As part of a wider anti-litter message, this film addresses the problems of rubbish left on beaches.
Sixty Years of Fashion Trailer (1960)
01 January 1960
The history of British fashion from the late-1890s to 1960. Part of BFI collection "Design for Today"
Don't Fool Around with Fireworks Trailer (1973)
01 January 1973
A 1973 Public Information Film on the dangers of fooling around with fireworks in the run up to Noveh
Country Policeman Trailer (1946)
01 January 1946
A look at the work of a policeman in rural Scotland.
Britain on Film: Black Britain Trailer (2017)
01 April 2017
Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK.
Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
A mysterious stranger foreshadows Death, but is good enough to give a handy driving safety tip along the way.
Morecambe and Wise: Be Wise Don't Drink and Drive Trailer (1963)
24 December 1963
Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.
Smoking Machine Trailer (1964)
01 January 1964
An anti-smoking public information film in which children investigate adult smoking habits, framing addiction as learned behavior rather than maturity.
Look Out for Trouble Trailer (1980)
01 January 1980
An animated UK public information film which explains what to do if you see somebody in trouble on a visit to coastal areas.
The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen Trailer (1950)
01 June 1950
Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.
Terence Conran Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
Documentary about Sir Terence Conran, an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.
Peach and Hammer – Carol Hill Trailer (1973)
02 January 1973
Part of BFI collection "Worth the Risk?"
Peach and Hammer - Old Man Trailer (1976)
01 January 1976
Eyes and ears. It's your lookout. An exercise in how to cross the road when there are no marked road crossings.
Searching Trailer (1974)
05 January 1974
A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.
Firework: Eyes Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
Stark 70s firework safety film which mixes the everyday and the uncanny.
Britain Beware! Trailer (2012)
06 May 2012
Britain Beware is a documentary about the history of COI's infamous British public information film hosted by Adrian Edmondson.
Think Bike - Edward Judd Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
This punchy warning to motorists is a memorable example of the simple, take-no-prisoners school of public information warnings.
Shown by Request Trailer (1947)
02 January 1947
Let’s get this show on the road. The Ministry of the Information, and its peacetime successor the Central Office of Information, weren’t the first to take film out of the cinema and onto the doorsteps of Brits nationwide, but they certainly raised the bar on how it should be done.
Look Back Trailer (1960)
02 January 1960
Man on the move, look back, all clear, OK, you're away - music and mantra for a time when the freedom of the road was unsullied and adventurous.
Magpies Trailer (1984)
02 January 1984
Public information film warning of the dangers of burglary, using magpies instead of human thieves.