Strangers Who needs to talk to strangers when you're the only one who can understand the garbled mewling of your best buddy cat, Charley? Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Giro - Fast and Loose Don’t listen to Slacky the Sloucher or Giro the Germ will stage a jailbreak – public health cartoon by the Health & Cleanliness Council Animation & Artists Moving Image 1935 9 mins Pan-tele-tron Ye Gods! It’s the future of telecommunications – as seen through a cartoon modern lens from the 1950s Animation & Artists Moving Image Promotional 1957 10 mins John the Bull Bloody foreign cows coming over here and becoming our dinners Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1930 5 mins The Dream of Arthur Sleap Dangerously addicted to boring old movies? This is a case for Dr BFI, as demonstrated in this 1970s animated promo Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1972 1 mins "T" For Teacher Do you know the golden rules of tea making? The Tea Bureau set out to put your cuppa straight in this progressively designed post-war cartoon Animation & Artists Moving Image Sponsored film 1947 5 mins Robinson Charley No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics Animation & Artists Moving Image 1948 10 mins The Story of Time … as brought to you by Rolex, with the help of incredible model animation. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1950 10 mins A Modern Guide to Health Modern advice and old-fashioned values combine in this postwar animated health guide from the makers of Animal Farm Animation & Artists Moving Image 1946 9 mins Mummy Should Know Killjoy, or conscience of a generation? Charley cat scuppers a playdate, but earns a fishy picnic through doing the right thing Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Tufty - Shopping The lure of a toy shop proves almost too much for Tufty the squirrel Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Abu and the Poisoned Well Hitler as a snake and Mussolini as a toad feature in this British propaganda cartoon made for distribution in the Middle East Animation & Artists Moving Image Government sponsored film 1943 8 mins Pretend You'll Survive Nuclear nightmares realised in cartoon form by a Yorkshire women’s collective that advocates protest over pointless preparation Animation & Artists Moving Image 1981 9 mins Bob in the Pound Fun-filled singalong savings ad with a dangerously catchy theme tune. Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1943 2 mins Compost Heap A talking cabbage plant will win you over in this Second World War cartoon trailer, which has a surprising charm. Animation & Artists Moving Image Government sponsored film 1942 2 mins Charley's Black Magic Cartoon propaganda short sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1949 9 mins Pattern for Progress The drama and spectacle of steelmaking at Ebbw Vale. Animation & Artists Moving Image Industry sponsored film 1948 42 mins Local Government: A History in Pictures An illustrated history of the thousand years of local government in Norwich Animation & Artists Moving Image Documentary 1949 11 mins Balance 1950 Stylish – and unusual – animated short Animation & Artists Moving Image Sponsored film 1951 8 mins Christmas Is Coming Santa's on strike! This charming animation for the GPO advises early posting to keep Father Christmas onside. Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1951 1 mins Summer Travelling Delayed trains, crowded carriages, and standing room only: Blitz spirit makes a parent's nightmare commute a walk in the park Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1945 1 mins Charley in New Town Charley says (no, not that one) that Britain’s new towns are great Animation & Artists Moving Image 1948 8 mins Think of the Future A highly animated answer to the question of rising living standards. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1956 8 mins The Candlemaker An animated tale with a Lutheran message that's equal parts Christmas spirit and good old-fashioned guilt Animation & Artists Moving Image 1957 13 mins For Better, For Worse Married to your television? This cartoon gives you an opportunity to re-evaluate your relationship with the gogglebox Animation & Artists Moving Image 1961 11 mins Cycling Proficiency Scheme: Father and Son "Dad... I want a bike!” Fun animated campaign aimed at 50s parents and their over-eager offspring. Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1959 1 mins Stagger Working Hours: Cattle Official government permission to stagger into work late. Hurrah! Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1959 0 mins LFF Trailer 1995 Aardman turn the cinema screen into a mirror and offer this delightful portrait of the typical film festival audience Animation & Artists Moving Image Documentary 1995 1 mins Drink Drive Office Party Cartoon Quirky photo-montage film warning of the perils of drink driving. Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1964 1 mins Man of No Account Cartoon modernism meets modern banking in this innovative cinema ad for Barclays Bank Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1961 1 mins Is This a Record? Pythons join Frank Muir, Connie Booth and Willie Rushton celebrating the Guinness Book of Records. Animation & Artists Moving Image Comedy 1973 22 mins Solid Fuel A chorus of coal fires sing for their cut-price supper in this short animated ad for the National Coal Board. Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1965 0 mins The Rise of Parnassus Needy From rhymes to riches – Parnassus Needy finds success thanks to his Barclays bank manager Animation & Artists Moving Image Sponsored film 1966 14 mins A Mug's Game, Or, How to Squash a Lemon Head Yo-yo, Pogo and Splat (guess which one's the lemon head?) feature in this innovative stop-motion railway safety film Animation & Artists Moving Image 1967 4 mins The Princess and the Wonderful Weaver It’s the 60s – what better way to sell wool than animating a spurious fable about a mile-high naked princess? Animation & Artists Moving Image Sponsored film 1968 12 mins G.E.C. 1 An animated call to arms against factory closures on Merseyside, mixing Terry Gilliam-style stomping feet with agitprop angst. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1969 6 mins Rate Rebates 1969 Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates. Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1969 1 mins Careful Charlie Cartoon calamities are in store for the proper Charlie in this rail worker safety message, but there's serious advice too Animation & Artists Moving Image Instructional film/TV programme 1970 3 mins Streets Ahead Miracle urban renewal and redevelopment in Victorian Newtown, Exeter. Animation & Artists Moving Image Instructional film/TV programme 1970 20 mins Space Invader Kitsch public information filler inspired by the classic arcade game Animation & Artists Moving Image Government sponsored film 1982 1 mins Little Johnny Head-in-Air Bill Blinky, a mansize Belisha Beacon, teaches daydreamer Little Johnny head-in-air the Green Cross Code - a song with a road safety message. Animation & Artists Moving Image School programme and Educational film 1971 7 mins Children and Disused Refrigerators Public information film about the dangers of old fridges which lays its 'safety first' message on with a spade Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1971 1 mins Thud and Blunder in Knock off Time Miners' safety training - marked by stylish animation and gallows humour. Animation & Artists Moving Image Industry sponsored film 1964 2 mins Matches Home safety is child's play if you have the feline guardian angel of the 70s on hand Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Filling the Gap No time to veg out – there's a war on. Get your vegetables out! Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1942 5 mins In the Kitchen If you can't stand the heat, Charley, get out of the kitchen and spread your message Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Trouble in Toytown An immensely charming toy story in which a distracted pupil becomes an attentive teacher and explains road safety to dolls Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1946 14 mins Willie Does His Stuff White elephant Willie becomes a volunteer collector for the National Savings scheme in this Technicolor animation Advert Animation & Artists Moving Image 1948 4 mins Frank Muir Falls into a Kitchen Think Would you like some Muir? Expect many similar puns in this light-hearted but fact-filled cartoon on kitchen planning Animation & Artists Moving Image 1974 10 mins Tim Marches Back A Peter Strausfeld animation, encouraging the public to use the telephone more sparingly in wartime. Animation & Artists Moving Image Government sponsored film 1944 2 mins Tufty - Playing Near the Road Tufty and friends - a road safety classic remastered! Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Teapot Charley's cat-astrophic teatime hijinks leave him with a burning message to share Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Super Natural Gas Kenneth Williams as the voice of methane? It’s a gas! This British Gas sponsored short is the origin of cult kids TV classic Willo the Wisp Animation & Artists Moving Image Documentary 1975 10 mins The Referee Wrestling as a metaphor for race relations in this short aimed at Britain's South-Asian community Animation & Artists Moving Image 1976 4 mins Dusty No. 6 : Dusty Says Keep Britain Tidy Dusty the kangaroo catches a shadowy figure in the act of dumping an old mattress in this campaigning cartoon Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1978 0 mins Dusty No. 12: Dusty Says Keep Britain Tidy Dusty the kangaroo patrols a train in this campaigning cartoon - until she comes upon a litter strewn carriage... Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1978 0 mins Dusty No. 16 : Dusty Says Keep Britain Tidy Nothing beats a relaxing picnic on the beach – but beware Dusty the kangaroo Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1978 0 mins The History of Grease Grease is the word in this comic sponsored short for lubricant products that is literally filled with monkey business Animation & Artists Moving Image Promotional 1982 6 mins Falling in the Water Kids don't always listen to their parents. But in the 70s they certainly listened to a giant ginger tabby cat... Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1973 1 mins Cold Comfort A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short Animation & Artists Moving Image Public Information Filler 1944 1 mins The Great Gordino Fans of Mr Benn will recognise the style of this effective and moving campaign film for Save the Children Animation & Artists Moving Image Charity appeal 1978 15 mins Willie Comes to Life See how Willie the white elephant is brought to life in an animation studio for a National Savings ad Animation & Artists Moving Image 1948 3 mins Branches of Life A woman under sedation for a lung operation sinks inside her own unconscious. Music video for Andreya Triana commissioned for the Body of Songs project. Animation & Artists Moving Image 2016 4 mins
