Britain on Film

Britain on Film (2012-2013)

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In 1959 Britain's biggest cinema company, the Rank Organisation, decided to replace its newsreels with a series of short, quirky, topical documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain. For the next ten years, Look at Life chronicled - on high-grade 35mm colour film - the changing face of British society, industry and culture. Britain on Film draws upon the 500 films in this unique archive to offer illuminating and often surprising insights into what became a pivotal decade in modern British history.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E10The Spirit of the SixtiesOct 8, 2013
S02E09This Sporting LifeOct 1, 2013
S02E08Worlds ApartSep 24, 2013
S02E07The Home FrontSep 17, 2013
S02E06Messing About in BoatsSep 10, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Britain on Film premiere?

Britain on Film premiered on May 17, 2012.

Who narrated Britain on Film?

Sir Patrick Stewart narrated Britain on Film.

What was the genre of Britain on Film?

Britain on Film is a documentary series.

How many episodes were in the first season of Britain on Film?

The first season of Britain on Film consists of 3 episodes.

What was the focus of the first episode of Britain on Film?

The first episode of Britain on Film focused on the history of London.

In which episode of Britain on Film did they explore the seaside resorts?

In the second episode, Britain on Film explored the seaside resorts.

In Britain on Film, which episode focused on the 1960s?

The third episode of Britain on Film focused on the 1960s.

What was the format of the Britain on Film episodes?

Each episode of Britain on Film presents a collection of archive footage showcasing different aspects of British life.

Who were the producers of Britain on Film?

Britain on Film was produced by Mosaic Films.

In what ways did Britain on Film use archive footage?

Britain on Film uses archive footage to explore Britain's social and cultural history.

What was the critical reception for Britain on Film?

Britain on Film received positive reviews for its use of archive footage to explore British culture and history.

In which year was Britain on Film released?

Britain on Film was released in 2012.

What was the budget for Britain on Film?

There is no official budget information available for Britain on Film.

Was Britain on Film filmed in color or black and white?

Britain on Film uses archive footage, which includes both color and black-and-white footage.

Who had access to the archive footage used in Britain on Film?

The archive footage used in Britain on Film was made available by the British Film Institute.

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