COI Movie Trailers
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Royal Children Trailer (1961)
02 January 1961
Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience.
Child Cycling Proficiency / Cyclists Turning Right Trailer (1950)
31 December 1950
Cycling proficiency for children and the dangers of cyclists turning right are communicated by means of simple 2D cel animation, a necessarily cost effective technique given that production budgets for television 'fillers' were always on the modest side.
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.
Absent Parents Trailer (1982)
01 January 1982
UK public information film advising parents to watch small children when near open stretches of water.
Portrait of a People: Impressions of Britain Trailer (1970)
02 January 1970
A poetic evocation of the history and character of Britian accompanied by spoken words based on the thoughts of many Britons, among them Sir Winston Churchill, John Keats, William Shakespeare, George Orwell and William Wordsworth.
Your Turn Trailer (1975)
02 January 1975
This PIF cleverly uses the threat of a knock from the Old Bill to deter would-be vandals. However, if we recall the urban landscape of 1970s Britain - smashed up phone boxes, broken windows, vandalised bus shelters, and so on - perhaps it may not have been an altogether effective deterrent.
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.
20 Times More Likely Trailer (1978)
02 January 1978
Teenagers Sandy and Alan are keen motorcyclists, but while Sandy insists on getting proper training, Alan refuses, even though this makes him twenty times more likely to have an accident.
Here Is the Gold Coast Trailer (1947)
04 September 1947
A Central Office of Information film outlining the planned development of the Gold Coast over the next ten years.
Return to Action Trailer (1947)
01 January 1947
Bricklayers, lawyers, teachers – disabled men and women are encouraged to retrain for new jobs
After Dark Trailer (1979)
19 October 1979
Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.
Life of a Queen Trailer (1960)
02 January 1960
This film is a compilation of footage shot by Associated British Pathe, which covered royal events for its newsreels, and the company would have been ideally placed to use their footage to make short films for the COI.
Looking at Britain: Industrial Town Trailer (1962)
02 January 1962
Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."
Riding on Air Trailer (1959)
02 January 1959
This charming assessment of Britain's bicycle industry illustrates the popularity of cycling both as transport (for business or pleasure) and for sport in the 1950s.
Drive Carefully, Darling Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
An exhortation to drivers to pay attention to road safety. In just 15 minutes, John Krish manages to give this road safety film something new and different by presenting events not from the point of view of the driver, but of his brain, memory and ego, who operate from a rather camp technology-driven command centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Never Go with Strangers Trailer (1971)
01 January 1971
Never Go With Strangers was intended for children aged between seven and ten and its purpose was ‘to warn them of the dangers of accepting lifts or presents from strangers’.
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"
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.
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.
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.
The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen Trailer (1950)
01 June 1950
Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.
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.
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.
Terence Conran Trailer (1981)
01 January 1981
Documentary about Sir Terence Conran, an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.
Searching Trailer (1974)
05 January 1974
A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.
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.
Peach and Hammer – Carol Hill Trailer (1973)
02 January 1973
Part of BFI collection "Worth the Risk?"
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.
Magpies Trailer (1984)
02 January 1984
Public information film warning of the dangers of burglary, using magpies instead of human thieves.