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A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.

A short film about a planet whose inhabitants chew on poisonous blue sticks.

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

A provoking film on the place of women.

Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.

A man extols the enjoyment that can still be had in a bath restricted to the wartime allowance of five inches of hot water.

Coast Guard film about the importance of life jackets. Stresses safety in boating and shows how boating accidents can happen.

Educational film for civil defense personnel on requirements for a fallout shelter. Explains types of shelters and degrees of protection.

Intercuts scenes from Jack London's To build a fire with modern urban and rural winter scenes to point out the dangers of winter storms and low temperatures. Designed to stimulate discussion on civil preparedness for winter storms.

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

A surrealistic look at the future if man does not learn to control pollution.

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

The film highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of staying hydrated and cool. It portrays a conversation between two friends, one of whom insists on playing basketball despite the oppressive heat. The narrative emphasizes that heat-related illnesses can be avoided by recognizing the body's signals and taking necessary precautions, such as drinking water and staying indoors. The film concludes with a report of record-breaking temperatures, underscoring the seriousness of heat exposure.

This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting, filtered smoke and gloomy aesthetics clearly inspired by the works of Ridley Scott (although it’s directed by his contemporary, Barry Myers). It imagines a genetically advanced future humanoid who’s evolved to be a ‘natural born smoker’ – complete with enlarged nostrils and tapping finger - before reminding us that no such creature yet exists. While we expect smoking adverts to be disturbing, the titular character is disquieting in a refreshingly unusual sense.

Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

Basil Brush comes to the rescue of potential careless bathers.

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.