Swan Upping on the Thames

Morale-boosting exploits intended to inspire war-weary citizens.

Mr Butterbun presides over a tribunal dealing with cases of men presenting excuses to avoid the First World War draft.

Who wears the trousers while the men are at war? The women of Britain, who pick up a surprisingly wide range of jobs

Growing potatoes in Green Park plus some handy uses for your old tin cans – it’s all part of the war effort on the home front.

Dramatic footage of Italian and British troops on the front line and airborne.

Guests find things that go bump in the night.

Join Jim Greenyer on a cabin cruiser trip along the Hampton Court section of the River Thames - past islands, bridges, weirs and locks as well as a capsized canoeist

Focusing on each town’s university colleges, main streets, gardens, statues and memorials with a narration of the history of the buildings, notable scholars, and traditions.

Join the happy crew of the Sea Ray as they meander their way along the River Thames in this colourful film from 1951

Film about the design and building of offshore forts on the Thames Estuary during the second world war.

The majestic ‘Royal Eagle’ Paddle Steamer transports eager day-trippers from ‘the smoke’ for some fresh air and fun on Southend Pier

Chubb Horlock, the grand old man of the Thames sailing barge, tells of the tough life of the Essex bargemen in this 1975 documentary.

Daniel Kokotajlo talks to Nia Childs about Starve Acre, his folk horror about a couple digging deep into grief in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Sky Peals director Moin Hussain and lead actor Faraz Ayub talk to Tomisin Adepeju about their magic realist drama.

Documentary exploring the BFI National Archive’s role in rediscovering and remastering the early films of Michael Powell.

Bryony Dixon, curator of silent film at the BFI national archive, explores the origins of a series of comic travelogues, and Michael Powell's involvement in making them.

Discover why Dan George of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Trixie Parkin-Christie of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.