Desde Rank Organisation Special Features Division Studios

The film Fire Over London is about the operation of the London Fire Brigade. In an office's switchboard room we see one of the hideous T&N green and...

A look at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in the Bavarian Alps; a construction which survived World War II, that has now become a popular tourist attraction.

Demonstrating the police's communications systems.

A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.

A look at the River Thames, its past and present, from source to the sea. An examination of what has been done and is being done to modernize port...

A light-hearted look at the different ways people kept themselves fit in the early 1960s.

An account of the ten-yearly census in the UK - the first record in colour of the entire operation.

A look at the "private clubs" of London. From the famous political clubs of the 18th century to the gambling clubs and the bohemian night clubs of...

A look at the day-to-day running of the historic Tower of London and coping with up to 16,000 visitors each day. A stunning display of the Crown...

An overview of high-rise construction activity in London. From the crane operators who build the new sky-scrapers to the tenants who live in the...

A look at what is being done to ensure that Britain doesn't face a water shortage.

An in-depth look at the changing face of the River Rhine.

Join the cool kids on the Kings Road and Carnaby Street as youth fashion brings a welcome splash of colour to Britain. “Don't take it too...

A study of the 800 years of pageantry and ceremony that surrounds the induction of a new Lord Mayor of London.

A look cinema and its evolution regarding comfort and the different types of films that drew audiences in during the 1950's.

A fascinating look at 1963 mod-looking corporate office technology. Punched card data processing centers. The complex infrastructure that supports...

The story of computers: from electronic tape and punched cards, to austere-looking robots.

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

A visit to the Isle of Wight, with glimpses of the stunning coast, picturesque towns, and magnificent countryside.

A look at a typical day in a policeman's life, which uncovers more than expected from the role.