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Driving Test poster

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January 1, 1960

A practical guide to passing the driving test first time.

Under The Rocket poster

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January 8, 1960

The rocket launch site at Woomera, Australia.

Healing Hands poster

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January 15, 1960

Deals with the advances made in surgery and anaesthetics and the activities of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Shape Of A Ship poster

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January 22, 1960

The construction of the liner Canberra.

Running Dry poster

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January 29, 1960

Prolonged drought means many emergency measures and temporary expedients to ensure that at the turn of a tap, water is …

Model World poster

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February 5, 1960

A look at various model villages, including Bekonscot.

Air Hostess poster

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February 12, 1960

Gibraltar’s New Day poster

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February 19, 1960

A tour of Gibraltar.

Student Nurse poster

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February 26, 1960

A young nurse on night duty reviews her training in various departments, as well as the pleasant social life accompanyi…

Bottle Party poster

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March 4, 1960

The manufacture, uses and disposal of bottles.

In The Swim poster

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March 11, 1960

A film on tropical fish, both as a hobby and as ornaments.

Taxi! Taxi! poster

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March 18, 1960

The development of the London taxi cab.

Thunder In Waiting poster

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March 25, 1960

Visit to a RAF base in East Anglia; shows Thor rockets and Vulcan bombers.

The Wind Of Change poster

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April 1, 1960

Deals with the rapid and ceaseless changes in the social and political life of Africa.

Four Men Down poster

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April 8, 1960

Deals with the thrills and dangers of bobsleighing on the Cresta Run.

Breaking Cover poster

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April 15, 1960

The pros and cons of fox-hunting.

All Through The Night poster

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April 22, 1960

Factual picture of the lives of Britain’s truckers, that is, lorry drivers.

Over And Under poster

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April 29, 1960

A look at bridges and bridge building in Britain.

Under The Hammer poster

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May 6, 1960

A look at various auctions and the job of the auctioneer.

Safe In The Boat poster

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May 13, 1960

Britain leads the world in safety at sea. Nevertheless work is going on all the time to ensure greater safety in the ye…

Ten Pins Down poster

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May 20, 1960

A look at the sport of ten-pin bowling.

Glamour Girls poster

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May 27, 1960

This film is about the thousands of girls who earn their living as fashion models, and the thousands more who would lik…

A Piece Of Cake poster

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June 3, 1960

The sport of parachuting.

Top People poster

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June 10, 1960

The high-rise construction building in London including the Barbican centre.

A Year For A Day poster

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June 17, 1960

The commercial and economic organisation for Christmas.

I Protest poster

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June 24, 1960

A look at some protesters in Britain, including the Aldermaston marchers, Speaker’s Corner and people demonstrating aga…

Return To Arms poster

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July 1, 1960

The new German army as developed under the auspices of NATO.

Smashing Through poster

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July 8, 1960

The sport of stock car racing.

Submarine poster

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July 15, 1960

A look at the submarine HMS Narwhal and its preparations for sea.

Testing Time poster

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July 22, 1960

The work of the British Standards Institution.

Horse Power Riders poster

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July 29, 1960

Experts prove that safety on a motorcycle stems from control of the machine. It also describes the many aspects of moto…

Rebirth Of A City poster

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August 5, 1960

The reconstruction of Coventry.

Brains Unlimited poster

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August 12, 1960

How the schools and colleges of today are measuring up to the demands of the world of tomorrow.

Power For Africa poster

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August 19, 1960

The opening of the Kariba Dam.

Shopping By The Ton poster

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August 26, 1960

A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.

Wheel Power poster

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September 2, 1960

A look at bicycling.

Towns By Design poster

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September 9, 1960

Fairs Please poster

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September 16, 1960

A look at fairs in Britain and Ireland.

Rocket-Age Lancers poster

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September 23, 1960

Shows the cavalry regiment of the 9th Queen’s Royal Lancers at work and recreation.

Keeping Fit poster

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September 30, 1960

Shows the different ways in which people in Britain strive for physical fitness.

Solent Saturday poster

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October 7, 1960

Yacht racing in and around Southampton Water.

Ringing The Changes poster

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October 14, 1960

A look at the traditions of bell-ringing and bell-making in England, including the history of the latter and the proces…

Saturday Fever poster

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October 21, 1960

The film takes a look at the phenomenon of Saturday football fever. It captures the atmosphere which unites multitudes …

Out For A Catch poster

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October 28, 1960

Takes a look at angling - both coarse and fly fishing - and also at some of the problems facing fish in rivers from mod…

Air Umbrella poster

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November 4, 1960

Work and organisation of NATO’s Second Allied tactical Air Force which forms part of a vigilant air umbrella over Europ…

All Their Own Work poster

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November 11, 1960

An item covering how the inhabitants of the Cotswold town Moreton-in-Marsh decided to save on the rates when the town, …

Holiday - With Pay poster

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November 18, 1960

A film taking a look at students and the types of summer jobs they get to earn money during the summer vacation. It beg…

Women In Green poster

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November 25, 1960

An account of the work and organisation of WVS in Britain.

Roman Invasion poster

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December 2, 1960

Long before the era of the Italian coffee bar there was the ice-cream man, the organ grinder, and the cafe owner. Befor…

Making A Meal Of It poster

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December 9, 1960

Timed to appear on the 150th anniversary of the birth of the canning industry, deals with the modern methods for the pr…