A look at Morocco’s historical third city.
Travelling with a Britannia Airline from London via Bombay to Tokyo to discover Japan and back via Hong Kong.
Celebrating British Railways' change of technology with the phasing-out of coal-powered steam and their replacement with oil-powered and electrified trains and signalling to bring in the modern age of travel.
The traffic crisis and a look at tomorrow's roads in the making including the London to Yorkshire motorway, Preston By-pass, Runcorn Bridge and works around London, including the gyratory system at Marble Arch, underpass at Hyde Park Corner, road widening at Elephant and Castle and the new Chiswick Flyover.
The Chief Test Pilot of East Cowes-based Saunders Roe tells the story of a hovercraft from the moment it was invented, with the inventor Christopher Cockerell and the recording of the first cross Channel crossing on 25 July 1959.
Life from the back of a coach with a tour of Blackpool and Italy with young Eric.
A glimpse of the hazards faced by Swiss glacier pilots.
Just what it takes to replenish the Queen Elizabeth, the 83,000-ton liner before her next voyage. Food shopping and catering on a mammoth scale!
The grace and freedom of gliding and an interview with Britain's leading woman glider pilot, Ann Welch. Don't forget your sandwiches!
Driving school tuition, including the innovative mock-up car with moving lights, cars for disabled people, the junior driver course at Grammar schools and the training of police drivers and London Bus drivers. Watch out for green Ford Cortinas!
There are many who follow the stars. Some believe they can indicate the future, while astronomers spend their nights observing the heavens through the great telescopes at Jodrell Bank.
How a marriage between steel and plastic is successfully forged at British steelworks.
A look at the two very different faces of Berlin.
The building of Africa’s Kariba dam created a vast lake, meaning death for the animals marooned on higher ground; this film shows the work done to save them.
Watching the winner of the 1959 Grand National.
Going to the races on Derby Day at Epsom Downs.
British racing drivers have always been at the forefront of this exciting sport. This film examines what has helped to put them in this winning position.
Following the thrills of shark fishing, and the Hampton Court Regatta.
The story of a pony from the time it is rounded up in the forest until, with its young rider astride, it enters the Pony Club Championships - encompassing pony sales, training, and life at the riding school or with a single owner.
A film looking at London from a dog's point of view.
A leisurely journey though London along the Thames.
A film that examines the cult world of the coffee bar and its habits.
A film for everyone who loves a garden, for everyone who loves a gadet, and for those who have never had the chance to see the Chelsa Flower Show in all its glory.
A look at typical London family on thier annual hop-picking holiday.
Sid James narrates a film looking at street markets at a time when they are increasingly forced to compete with modern supermarkets.
A survey of the success of the British car, this film considers the various stages of design, production and testing to build up a fascinating profile of the industry
A look at the magic of the beauty business
A film investigating the complex world of money.
A look at the newest developments in farming of every kind.
Look at Life tells the fascinating story of why we throw away 200 million bottles every year!
Present day methods to prevent crime often employ mechanical means to give warning.
Taking a look at the big new liners being built including the Canberra and how their shape is changing plus a review of the slump affecting cargo shipping and the exciting future of air freight.
Following the perceived glamorous life of 24-year-old airline hostess Pat Rossiter on her working day on an 11-hour flight to Rome and Benghazi
Looking at the organisation behind London's taxis, their maintenance, regulation of meters, training for "The Knowledge" to picking up passengers and driver welfare.
Out on the trunk roads with the "artic" night lorries. It's a tough life for these "trunkers"
Painting the Forth Bridge and a look at modern bridge-building including temporary bridges, taking place all over Britain today; but why are they so unattractive? There is competition on cost but why not design? Reflecting on past bridge successes and future methods of construction.
Experts prove that safety on a motorcycle stems from control of the machines. The Royal Corp Signals demonstrate this. Following The AA and RAC in their training programmes supported by ROSPA, and over to the Isle of Man TT to see this year's winner John Surtees.
As we see, the sentries at Buckingham Palace are still highly efficient soldiers.
The deadly cargo of the Vulcan Bomber is a crucial part of Britain's deterrent force.
The aircraft carrier is now the nerve centre of any large naval operation.
The acrobatic team who performed daring manoeuvres in jets capable of more than 700 mph.
A visit to the trial tunnel and a look at all the scientific research necessary.
The onward march of surgery – and the dedicated research behind the scenes of medicine.
A film about all the different things that need to be tested in Britain today.
A film looking at various aspects of food, visiting research laboratories as well as taking a look at food from the turn of the century.
A soldier's life at the HQ of the Third Royal Tank Regiment in Detmold, West Germany.
Life at the rocket range in Woomera, Australia, through the eyes of a young REME corporal and his wife.
A film about the parachutists of the Parachute Regiment.
A study of the new West German army.
A glimpse of life and work in a submarine.
A look at the opening of the Saint Lawrence seaway.
A visit to the village of Mittenwald in the Bavarian Alps, where for 300 years violin-making has been a traditional craft.
Gibraltar has been a British outpost since 1704. This film visits the island as it prepares to become a holiday destination.
A look at developments and achievements in Africa during the 1950s and 1960s.
A further look at Africa – in particular its increasing capacity to harness its waters.
Following the British Olympic bobsleigh team as they practise at St Moritz.
A look at ten-pin bowling in Britain today, and also old-style skittle alleys.
A glimpse into the exciting world of stock-car racing.
A look at the fascinationg water events that take place on a Solent Saturday.
A look at the phenomenon of Saturday football through the eyes of fans watching Tottenham Hotspur. The film looks at the men who are the chief actors in the Saturday football drama, both off duty and in training.
Fair Isle, famous for its distinctive woollens, faces a problem: more than two thirds of its inhabitants are men. But the island is still a very happy place to live.
A look at a new generation in the City of London, from the crane drivers helping rebuild it to the flat-dwellers overlooking this throbbing heart of commerce.
A film that documents the first steps in the rebuilding of Coventry after the devastation of the Second World War.
A film showing London's main markets at their busiest time and capturing all the energy and bustle of the three old markets, the market men and their generations-old traditions.
A look at some of the 'New Towns' being built around the country.
A look at the world of auctions, from the often characteristic auctioneers selling every kind of commodity, to the many different people who come to their sale-rooms.
For many people in Britain, Christmas provides an all-year-round job, with crackers, cards, decorations and the growing of trees offering constant employment.
Long before the era of the Italian coffee bar came the ice cream man, the organ grinder and the cafe owner; before them, the innovative invaders of 2,000 years ago...
Shooting is big business in Britain today, and this film looks at that business - from the production and testing of guns to their use on moors and ranges.
A study of the exciting world of stock exchanges and how a deal is done between a broker and a jobber.
This unusual film examines the world of shellfish - from the delicate-tasting oyster to the humbler mussel, and the sudden popularity of scampi.
A light-hearted survey of the pet world in general and the budgerigar part of it in particular. A film that every pet owner will love.
A day in the life of a 'dusty' and an insight at the particular problems of refuse disposal (1959). Narrated by Sidney James.
The collection of refuse and its disposal.
A survey of all that dancing involves from teenage rock 'n roll sessions to exhibition ballroom dancing.
Prolonged drought means many emergency measures and temporary expedients to ensure that at the turn of a tap, water is still available.
A look at various model villages, including Bekonscot.
A young nurse on night duty reviews her training in various departments, as well as the pleasant social life accompanying it, and considers pay, conditions and opportunities open to her.
A film on tropical fish, both as a hobby and as ornaments.
Britain leads the world in safety at sea. Nevertheless work is going on all the time to ensure greater safety in the years to come.
A film about women who earn their living as fashion models and those who are interested in entering the field of fashion modelling. (NFA Catalogue) This film is about the thousands of girls who earn their living as fashion models, and the thousands more who would like to.
A look at some protesters in Britain, including the Aldermaston marchers, Speaker's Corner and people demonstrating against aircraft noise.
How the schools and colleges of today are measuring up to the demands of the world of tomorrow.
A look at bicycling.
A look at NATO's international squadrons, with footage of the F104 Starfighter.
Every day is another step into the press-button age; this film shows how our lives are increasingly regulated by automation.
How the ceaseless battle with the sea is being fought with the aid of the Flood Warning System.
A film providing insight into the machinery of patenting.
From the River Axe in Devon, scientists catch every young salmon that swims downstream in an effort to map this species’ incredible voyage.
Refuelling both in the air and at sea.
Looking to the future with the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers.
Formed in wartime, the Women's Royal Naval Service is still going strong.
A look at survival techniques with Peter Whittingham and RAF expert Jock Wishart.
A fast-moving film with enough vigour to prove that muscle and brawn still count!
The tough training of the Royal Marine Commandos - some of Britain's finest fighting men.
The work of the NAAFI - from Kuwait to Gibraltar, Germany to Cyprus.
Six hundred miles inside Brazil stands the new capital Brasilia, one of the 20th century’s most imaginative projects.
A look at the development of Japan, and especially Tokyo.
A look at the impact of the south-east Asia treaty organisation (SEATO) in Thailand.
A film that takes another look at the crisis-torn city of Berlin.
A film looking at the different aspects of angling - and the tragedy of our polluted in land waterways.
The Look at Life cameras get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the world of car rallies.
The British Sub-Aqua Club holds courses in swimming pools and lakes thoughout the country. Observing training both above and below the surface, this film offers a fascinating glimpse of a mysterious, little-seen world.
A look at the British skiers are doing, both at Glencoe in th Scottish Highlands and at Murren, where the british Championships provide almost as many thrills - if not such high speeds - as international events.
A film that looks at contemporary fairs, and explores their popularity.
From small hand-bells to the great bell of Westminster, this is a film full of music, bringing into focus the fascination of an ancient craft.
A look at the changes being made at Hyde Park Corner, in particular the Underpass.
This film puts the spotlight on the human and mechanical components that make up the brass band - from a flourishing junior band in Wiltshire to the world-famous Black Dyke Mills band in Yorkshire.
Author and broadcaster Stephen Potter shows why no man should ever underestimate the spending power - and influence - of women in modern Britain.
A look at the contemporary British art world, and the increasing interest in all its aspects.
The manufacture and multifarious uses of an abundantly available substance: ice!
A look at the manufacture of one of modern life's most important purchases, the mattress.
An interesting look into the developing hotel industry and the problems it has to face.
The Story of Spalding, told on the most significant day in the town's calendar: that of the annual Flower Parade, when over 8,000,000 tulip heads show visitors the glory of the tulip industry.
How Helen Shapiro's 1961 hit "Walkin' Back To Happiness" was recorded; pressed and distributed.
Think your job is too boring? See what these men do for a living.
England's national emblem for centuries, the rose is our most fragrant export. This sparding film looks at the enduringly popular perennial gracing millions of gardens.
Shows the different ways in which people in Britain strive for physical fitness
An item covering how the inhabitants of the Cotswold town Moreton-in-Marsh decided to save on the rates when the town, in the middle of a beauty spot, needed doing up, and do the repairs and redecorating themselves
A film taking a look at students and the types of summer jobs they get to earn money during the summer vacation.
An account of the work and organisation of W.V.S. in Britain.
Sidney James commentating on fleas and elephants in the circus.
Shows the organisation, training methods and work done by the Fire Brigade in London.
Tension created by pressure of modern life. Methods of relieving these tensions, pep pills. The work of the Institute of Directors and a castle in N. Wales where executives can relax. Also includes the special needs of mothers with young children.
Models made from match sticks.
A look at various ways of slimming.
Light-hearted miscellany covering the problems of parking cars in London, the eight-storey mechanical park in the City car-breaking and compulsory testing, etc.
Inside the control tower of London Airport, and shows the talk-down procedure for an incoming comet arriving in a fog.
Deals with the men's fashion industry.
A look at traffic controls in West Germany and their autobahns and how Britain can learn as they build miles of new motorway including the new Hammersmith Flyover.
Amidst the jams, In ten years, the number of scooters on British Roads has increased from 4,250 to over 470,000, and the convenience of "Corgi" style bikes. Remember your headscarf when you learn how to ride one!
Featuring tugboats, without which any big port would come to a standstill.
Today all kinds of things are using hover power. For passenger services, Trucks, barrows and even stretchers and how the declining ship yards of Clydeside are adapting to this new technology. Featuring the SR.N2.
The arguments for and against building by-passes, featuring Transport Minister Ernest Marples, how these can be built through many urban areas, how objections to new routes can be overcome and what effect they are having on previously swamped towns and villages.
A look at the RAF Lightning, supersonic watchdog of Britain's skies.
A film exploring the research being done on rockets, for both peaceful purposes and defence.
A study of what is being done in medical research.
The dumping of oil waste in the sea has created a new menace along Britain’s shoreline.
This film turns the spotlight on the people who prepare salvaged steel for re-use, and on the steel foundries which melt it down again.
A look at the work of a bomb disposal squad.
The life and death of HMS Vanguard, and the uses to which her steel will be put.
A look at the DUKW and other amphibious military craft.
The world of the helicopter in 1962; from the Belvedere to the experimental Rotodyne VTOL craft.
A film showing the importance of surveying the world's seas and oceans.
A look at various aircraft, including the Blackburn monoplane, the Sopwith Pup and the Hart.
The Queen Mother visits the Black Watch on the banks of the Tay.
A film examining the ways in which Pakistan is tackling its immense refugee problem.
Nest Berchtesgaden, in the Bavarian Alps, attracts visitors from all over the world; many come to see Hitler's ‘Eagle’s Nest’, a feat of construction that survived World War II.
A film showing the emigration to Canada of a typical English family.
A look at illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin addiction.
A visit to a native Canadian family, and a look at the construction of a new bridge across the Niagara river.
A mixture of the old and the new: a look at G.H.Q. middle east at Aden.
A visit to Hadrian's wall in Northumberland, and a more detailed examination of the Berlin wall.
A look at immigration from the West Indies into Britain.
An assessment of the progress of the Common Market during a period in which its member countries have begun to remove trade barriers.
A film looking at the changing face of the River Rhine.
Following the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II, this film looks at India’s development in terms of farming and industry.
A look at wildlife protection in North and South Rhodesia, and the development of national parks.
League football is a notoriously competitive profession; of thousands of playerd given trials every year by the top clubs, only a handful will reach the top. This film shows what it takes to get there, and why soccer remains Britain's most popular sport.
A fascinating look at the sport of rowing.
A look at Scotland's burgeoning winter sports business.
Speedway racing is one of the many expressions of the modern thirst for speed. This film examines the sport, and also shows how cross-country riding introduced a new spectacular hazzard of man-made obstacles.
A behind-the-scenes look at the 1962 Commonwealth Games, held in Perth, Western Australia.
An account of the ten-yearly census - the first record in colour of the entire operation.
A look at various sights, including the Manchester Whitweek walks, liners, pet-shop windows, and holes!
An exploration of English folk dancing, including the Hobby Horse Dance and the Furry Dance.
August Bank Holiday is traditionally the date around which most britons fix their holidays, but those who think they will get away from it all are almost in for a shock...
The story of the Ordance Survey and the maps it has been producing for over two centries, told in fascinating detail.
Everything stops when the kettle boils! This is the story of what happens to our national beverage fom the time it is landed at the London docks until it reaches our teapots.
The subject of modern lighting is explored and a colourful and intriuing survey given of the people who make, experiment with, and use light.
A look at the tough and exacting work of the deep-sea trawlermen. Science might aid them in their work, but in the end it's courage, rescourcefulness and determination that really count.
David Nixon takes us for a peek into the world of ladies' hats
A look at rope, how it's made and what it's used for
A look at the distribution of images that are increasingly used in newspapers and magazines.
A look at modern high rise life, particulary the development of smoother, automatic lifts, as well as considering escalators on the London Underground and the moving pavement at London's Bank Station.
A light-hearted look at different ways people relax.
A look at the world of gems, including shots of the Crown Jewels, and how gems are formed geologically.
A look at the various uses of the horse and dogs - animals who earn their keep.
A look at the work of removal men.
The rising attendance at cinemas in Great Britain.
How police horses and their riders are trained and how they do their job.
The problem of air pollution from chimneys and how they are cleaned, with Lilian Voss a chimney sweep.
The importance of good industrial and commercial design and the work of the Design Centre in London.
The construction and testing of the 'Blue Streak' rocket.
A look at window cleaning.
Discovering the origins and evolution of man-powered flight focusing on the John Wimpenny is the first man to pedal himself through the air for more than half a mile on the Puffin, designed and built by instructors and students of the de Havilland Aeronautical Technical School.
The railways are changing, with coal-powered steam being phased out and replaced by diesel engines by 1972. Crowds pay their respects to the Flying Scotsman's last departure from Kings Cross as it is replaced by a 33-horsepower diesel. The network is being modernised by new signalling, longer continuous track on concrete sleepers and flyovers, and controversial closures of lines.
Natural boundaries no longer limit the range of motoring as cars are carried through tunnels, on ferries, over the new Forth Road Bridge, by train, air ferry and possibly by hovercraft in the future.
Meeting the veteran car enthusiast and looking at the restoration of vintage vehicles with a visit to National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Montagu Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest, the high-speed trials at Silverstone and the famous London to Brighton run
The story of Britain's pilotage services.
A look at canals today and how they have been rediscovered by holidaymakers.
Closer co-ordination between our roads, railways and coastal shipping.
The story of the oil tankers and the crews that sail in them.
Following the River Thames from its source in Gloucestershire to the Port of London, which is modernising services and keep traffic moving.
An urgent look at Britain's links with the Continent.
At Boscombe Down, on the edge of Salisbury Plain, every part of a new plane is tested, and it is then flown to its operational limit. Not only are the aircraft tested, but also the men who fly them.
Aerobatics, born of necessity in World War I, now form part of the RAF's training.
Every year, Britain gets caught in the cold; cities crawl to a standstill, and road and rail traffic is disrupted. Why does this happen in an age of scientific miracles?
The story of computers: from electronic tape and punched cards, to austere-looking robots.
An interesting look at the new mechanised way of cleaning.
Pests come in all shapes and sizes, from the woodworm and grain weevil to the homely city pigeon. This film shows the research which goes on to control them.
A close look at the operation of the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station.
This moving film shows an achievement in which science and humanity have combined to offer the 100,000 people in Britain who have lost a limb a chance to live happy and useful lives.
A look at the educational centres where training in technical subjects is aiming to keep pace with the demands of this scientific age.
‘Look at Life’ went to see what the six months’ compulsory quarantine means to the 3,000 dogs and 500 cats brought into Britain each year.
This exciting film shows the work of the men who build tunnels below water level, and the scientific and medical care that ensures they suffer no ill-effects from their unusual occupation.
The girls behind the men who fly: members of the WRAF.
A look at the emerging independent countries of Africa, featuring images of life in both the village and the city.
For centuries the men of Berchtesgaden have earned their living from the trees that surround them; now mechanisation is eroding their traditional skills.
The story of Ulster began when James I obtained money from the city of London to colonise the north of Ireland. This film looks at Ulster’s role in Britain’s productivity.
A look at wine producing in France and Germany.
How does a homing pigeon 'home'? This film traces the development of the birds, from fledglings to long-distance champions.
A look at the rise of swimming as a sport, with civil engineer Frank Rudge, coach Jose Juba, swimmer Anne Cotterill and driver Margaret Austen.
A fast-moving film that not only captures the thrill and elegance of the show-jumping ring but also goes behind the scenes to see how jumpers, and their riders, are made.
Why do people gamble? To rich? Or to escape from everyday worries for a few hours? From horse-racing to football pools, this film examines what has become a very big business indeed.
Once considered a rich man's pursuit, golf is now highly popular in Britain. In this film, both famous and unknown players share the magic of a game that unites all sections of the community.
over ten years, Lancashire saw a new industrial revolution; from 1950, more than 55 cotton mills were converted for light industries. This film examines the process of change for Lancashire's wokers.
A film capturing the appeal of the four hundred castles, halls and mansions in Britain that are now open to the public.
Behind every full state ceremonial is the Earl Marshal of England. And behind the Earl Marshal is the Collge of Arms. This film documents its facinating, little-known work.
A look at the work of the forrestry commission.
A look at the office of mayor in Britain, and the Lord Mayor's Show in London.
The humble suggestion box seen on many factory walls is only one of the many ways to ste up Britain's output and hold her place in world markets.
A comprehensive look at hair - from the training of hairdressers and the creation of new hairstyles, to the making of wigs.
Look at Life visits a unqiue office block on the South Bank: a 26-storey city of commerce boasting shops, restaurants, a recreation centre, a hair salon and even a swimming pool.
A trip to the north-east of England and a look at its precarious position in modern industry
A cross-sectional view of the British fashion industry, ranging from top designers' exclusive creations to the mass-produced garments of Britain's largest chain store.
Look at Life visits the rich salt beds beneath Cheshire, where Britain's only active salt mine is located.
A different look at silver, and the surprising jobs it is used for today.
Some of the ways in which money is collected for charity.
Gold: stores in vaults of the Bank of England, worked by craftsmen and turned by the Royal Mint into sovereigns for export.
Caravanning in Britain today. Holiday sites and permanent sites. The export of caravans from Britain: now the world's biggest exporter.
Archaelogical activities in Britain.
Taking a look at how everything is being reduced in size in the new compact age.
More and more engineers are needed to keep pace with developing industry; this film offers a glimpse of the wide range of jobs they undertake.
Few realise how far the art of imitation has developed. Synthetic furs and jewellery, artificial flowers and copies of great paintings, ‘marble’ made of laminated plastic, and that most quotidian of imitations – artificial teeth.
A look at the medical and social services available for both hospital and home births.
Stretching across Western Europe is a network of electric power stations, linked by the transmission lines that span a continent. This is the story of an ever-present problem: Europe’s increasing need for electricity.
A trip to the North Sea to follow the search for oil.
A look at what is happening in the baking industry as scientists try to find out why bread doesn’t keep fresh longer and to solve the problem of staleness.
A look at what is happening to the old trains and buses that are being replaced.
A look at the many aspects of London Airport with a focus on BOAC and BEA airlines.
A reflection on the nearly two million motorcyclists in Britain.
The world's first underwater sightseeing bus.
Analysis of what is being done to cope with the increasing number of cars on our roads.
The increasing number of private planes and helicopters in Britain's airspace.
The infantryman is the indispensable soldier of the British Army.
A look at a flying doctor service based near Kuala Lumpur.
A film showing Britain's trouble-shooters, the Royal Marines, in Sarawak.
The story of how three fighting services were united under one command - the MOD.
An insight into the lives of some of the holders of the Victoria Cross.
We see the impact of the United States Third Air Force, stationed in Britain.
A look at the little-known Junior Guardsmen's Company.
A trip to Australia to see how the country is coping with its large intake of immigrants.
Few migrants have ever found a more spectacular role than the men working together on Australia’s vast project to harness the waters of the Snowy River.
A look at a modern, forward-looking Singapore.
Australia has 15 times more sheep than people, with wool providing nearly half of the country’s export earnings. But how does Australia envision its future?
A film looking at the volcanic zone of New Zealand, and the hot water it produces.
This film looks at the economic and social impact of foreign industrialists in the Irish republic.
With the demise of the great naval dockyard, Malta has sought new ways to generate income...
The film that captures the thrills and excitement of miniature motor racing, or karting, in Britain.
This film looks at the self-defence training given to women police officers, and also coves three traditional Japanese martial arts: judo, aikido and kendo.
A look at the popularity of ten-pin bowling, particularly amoung women.
Look at Life goes behind the scenes to take a closer look at how the Jockey Club works.
Beneath your feet is a little-seen world; this film reveals the labyrinth of London sewers, an Alladins cave of silver, and the G.P.O's unique Tube Railway.
A film capturing the 800 years of pageantry and ceremonial that attends the induction of a new Lord Mayor of London.
A fascinating look at the lighthouses and light ships around Britains coast.
A look at the cities that are constructed for the world of cinema, featuring trips to Pinewood and Sheperton.
A look at 7 new universities at the time of the biggest expansion in the history of university training in Britain.
Look at Life explores the world of students' rags in Manchester, Hull, Sheffield and Leeds.
A film exploring the buried wealth beneath the soil of Cornwall. From its famous tin mines to the flourishing industries built on Granite, Stone and China Clay.
Promotion and marketing are the crafts behind all our trades; between them, they drive the wheels of business. Here is a fascinating survey of the advertising industry.
Welcome to a new Stone Age! This film explores the revival of interest in British stone, and meets the people using it for decoration, building and renovation work.
A look at a range of demolition jobs, from felling industrial chimneys to removing whole blocks of condemned property, pulling up railway lines and blowing up old bridges.
Looking at the potato market and how research is still going on to find the perfect specimen.
A film looking at the decline in the numbers of street salesmen, and the growth of the vending machine industry.
This Look at Life explores some of the many industrial applications for film, and the many ways in which it is used as a tool in man's search for knowledge.
A visit to the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville showing what happens after patients become paralysed and how they learn a new way of life.
The story of mud in our lives, from the motorcyclist and sports car enthusiasts contending with it to the men who dig out fuller's earth for industry.
This shows how the conveyer belt idea is being applied to building houses and flats in Britain today, with the result that a multi-storey block of flats can now be completed in less than six months.
The trend is to do it yourself; here are some of the less usual do-it-yourself jobs: a Sussex school teacher who built an 11ft. sailing boat in his kitchen and started a small industry; a radio telescope; a driving school - for driving coaches and carriages run by one family, and a garage.
A look at the statues of the past and the statuary of today - some of which is not only completely unorthodox but actually moves by electricity ad magnetism.
Donkeys are becoming increasingly popular in Britain today; a donkey auction; a donkey out shopping; and a donkey race meeting.
New roofs are being made of new materials to put to various uses from sun bathing and car parking to helicopter landing stages, but traditional roofing crafts still continue.
A survey of the growth in musical interest in Britain, with a look at a music school and the plight of modern classical composers.
Aids for the blind range from simple mechanical devices to complicated electroni cones. How the newly blind learn to use them to overcome their disability.
Study of the aspirants to crossing the Channel by swimming, and the fate of those who've made the attempt in the past 40 years.
How does Jersey manage to pay its way with the lowest taxes in the British Isles Survey of life in Jersey
Looks at the problem of drink-driving and the number of road accidents caused by this.
A feature looking at the traditions of public school education at Eton, Winchester and Gordonstoun.
A feature about the Salvation Army today, looking at the lives and training of officers and members
The revolutionary vertical take-off capacity of the RAF Kestrel.
Machines are playing an increasing part not only in the treatment of disease, but also in helping to find out the causes of illness.
Large numbers of pills are consumed every year; this film takes a look at the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
A look at what is being done to reduce noise levels.
Much of Britain faces a water shortage every year. This film reveals the complex business of ensuring that the taps don’t run dry.
The story of the Surrey motor racing circuit.
How special ships maintain a constant watch on the weather, whatever the conditions.
A look at what is being done to make cars and roads safer.
How the problem of dumped cars is being addressed.
The thrill of sailing catamarans.
A look at helicopter training within the British Army.
Following the 11th Hussars from Hanover to Coburg.
A look at the various seafaring jobs for women – from work on the great passenger liners, to merchant navies.
A look at post-independence Jamaica, and the country’s hope to gain a firm footing in the modern world.
Part of the contribution made by Britain to assist newly independent countries in increasing their skills and knowledge
For centuries the Dutch have fought against the sea: this film looks at the delta plan – a spectacular sea-defence scheme.
A look at our amateur athletics, and also the need for better faclilities and coaching.
A look at the future of Britain's bookmakers.
How research into the golfer's swing is progressing.
A look at skiing in Norway - part of the Norwegian way of life.
From the village green to Lord's, this film enters the world of cricket to look at the problems it faces.
Taking a look at the British country market, and the problems it is facing.
Schoolchildren in Britain learn by going to see things for themselves, not simply by classroom instruction. Foreign trips, geography from the air and visits to historical sites all play their part.
The Look at Life cameras visit the outdoor festival at Cleethorpes to see 12 top jazz bands.
The island Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast is one of Britain's many wildlife havens. This film details the work of warder Daivd Saunders and his family.
The holiday camp is a social phenomenon that has spread far beyond the British Isles. Look at Life explores the rang of amenities on offer.
Against the background of the Swinging Blue Jeans, this film looks at how the Merseybeat groups revolutionised pop music in Britain and beyond.
A report on the National Trust an what it is doing to save our national heritage.
A film detailing the change-over fom the Imperial to the Metric system of weights and measures.
Over centuries dining has become an art and this film shows how modern design is challenging the look of the table today, with new shapes in pottery, glass and cutlery.
A trip down to the farm to look at the new machinery that is being used.
Taking a look at new designs for shopping centres and the ways in which they differ from our old shopping streets.
Survey of the work in amateur theatricals and examples of leading amateur companies.
Study of the training of police dogs, their handlers, and their contribution to police work.
A look at cats of all breeds, including the fashionable Siamese, which alone is not on the decrease as a household pet in Britain.
A feature on the life and work of Dave Stuart, a London policeman, based at a new police station in Albany Street, whose patch fringes on the Regent's Park area.
Study of the contribution of inspectors to daily life of weights and measures, food and drink, children and animals.
The wide ranging activities of H.M. Customs and Excise include checking ships, planes and freight entering Britain, collecting duty on beers and spirits, registering seamen, disposing of wrecks and taking into custody any washed up whales, sturgeons and porpoises.
A glimpse into the world of the RAF College at Cranwell.
Following the ships that come from the Sahara Desert bringing methane gas.
The teaching machine – the educational box of tricks – is being used increasingly today in schools, universities and industry.
Britain’s National Blood Transfusion Service came of age in 1966. It was the first of its kind in the world; Britain was and is today the best organised and equipped.
Looking at the icebreakers which keep shipping routes open.
Revisiting the Hovercraft and how it has been evolving.
Assessing what is happening to Britain's aircraft industry in the face of competition.
How transport command of the RAF keeps Zambia's economy alive.
Following WRAF girls as they trek into the jungle.
More than 50,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen police the rivers and jungles of Borneo.
A look at the frontiers between Eastern and Western Europe.
A look at the changing way of life in Lapland – the vast tract of forest land that stretches across the north of Norway, Sweden and Finland, and into Russian.
Look at life goes to Sweden to examine the country’s pioneering way of life – and potential influence on Britain.
A visit behind the iron curtain to Hungary to see how it has changed.
The world’s most famous beach is the Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. But overlooking it are the shacks of the world’s poorest people.
A tale of two cities looking at the ways in which Paris and London have set about cleaning up their appearance.
The majority of the Bolivian population is Indian, with traditions dating back to the Incas. But the problem of uniting the Bolivians of Indian and Spanish descent remains.
A look at Luxembourg, a country of 1,000 square miles and, in the early 1960s, a population of 50,000.
Sardinia was once considered a depressed area; this film looks at the changes resulting from a major development plan.
A visit to São Paulo in Brazil, a city which is growing continually each year.
A close look at the European Community, showing some of the problems that the common market has had to solve.
A film examining one of the most exciting aspects of the common market: the free movement of migrant workers.
A look at how Kuwait is coping with its newly acquired wealth, and the provisions being made for the future.
This film reveals both the excitement and the danger of mountaineering. Showing a climbing school in action in the Alps, it looks at how for some, mountain-climbing is not simply a pastime, but a lifetime's endeavour.
Cycle speedway was a game born on improvised tracks amid the rubble of the air raids. More than 20 years later, those tracks had become permanent - often built in public parks - and the pastime had become a thriving amateur sport.
For the irst time in the history of international football, the final rounds of the World Cup series were scheduled in Britain in 1966. This film shows the organisation behind the spectacle, and its lasting benefit.
A thrilling picture of steepiechasing in Britain - including an effortless performace by Arkle, the greatest chaser of them all.
The world's toughest power-boat race takes place each year off Britain's south coast. It's an endurance test and a spectacle but, more importantly, it's also a testing ground for the development of ever more powerful craft.
A look at the world of one of our most venerable institutions: the seaside landlady.
A film that tells the story of Britain's nursery schools.
A look at a typical Sunday in England - and the changes that are taking place.
An intriguing ook at the many and varied types of British exports.
Boys' clubs have served Britain for more than a hundred yars. Rich men helped establish them; today they are state-aided. This film looks at thier history and speculates on their furture.
A visit to London's Clubland - from the smoky rooms of Soho, to the traditional clubs in St James's.
Portsmouth is no longer the sea-faring city it once was; this film looks at its chnging face.
Just how safe are Britain's beaches? From the swimmer's - and non-swimmer's - angle, not safe enough; nor are the inland waterwys, in which so many tragedies occur.
Fresh-water fish, especially trout, have been successfully farmed for nearly 2,000 years. Now the fishing idnustry is extending the same idea to salt water fish.
A look at what is being done to increase beef production, and other changes being made in the farming world.
A fascinating look at the facts behind the confectionary industry.
A government campaign discourages smoking,yet cigarette sales are a huge source of revenue. A study of this controversial industry throws up many interesting and often illogical fatcs.
A look at dining high with panoramic views.
A look at the London fire services.
Survey of the unofficial routine of the modern debutante and the spots where they are required by fashion to be seen such as Eton, Ascot, Henley etc.
The work of the Forestry Commissioner stalkers who control and maintain the protected species of wild deer to see that quality is maintained.
Survey of the facilities and special subjects provided for secondary school children in comprehensive schools.
Survey of the work of Britain's 3,000 policewomen and their specialised work.
Survey of the work of trained dogs and their schooling from RAF guard dogs to canine circus acts, models for advertisements and greyhound racing.
A survey of the variety of employment now available to prisoners in place of traditional punishment work.
A feature about the work of dredgers in keeping the rivers and estuaries clear from silting in order to make them deep enough for shipping to use.
A feature on the Battle of Hastings and the influence of the Normans still to be found, in buildings, legislation and traditions.
A feature on children's adventure playgrounds, largely in London, but also including some in Birmingham.
Lions in zoos and roaming free in Longleat Park. (Synopsis) A look at some of the lions kept in zoos and safari parks in Britain today.
Survey of large transporters on the roads, and their cargoes, which vary from a power station transformer to a rocket part too large or wide for the railway.
Some of the most interesting pieces of sculpture in the Battersea Park exhibition and students at the Slade School of Art.
The use and development of working models, in laboratories to simulate planes and hovercraft, and radio controlled models made by amateurs.
Laying foundation stones for new buildings and the contrasting ways in which the ceremony of topping out is done in Britain and on the Continent.
Some unlikely buildings which have been turned into homes.
A cowboy club in the New Forest all over Europe today, Cowboy clubs are springing up, giving people in everyday jobs the chance to experience for themselves the thrills of countless western films.
The important part that colours play in our lives today.
Some leading hairdressers and their clientele, and a survey of the growing use of fashionable wigs.
Aspects of the social services in Germany and how they are now being harmonised between the six member nations of the European Community
Documentary depicting London as the centre of the world's antique market
Taking a look at the new inventions that are being made in Britain today.
A look at the dry-cleaning business and the work of the chemists behind it.
A revolution is taking place down on the farm – the machines are taking over, so that the modern farmer can operate his farm almost single-handed.
A look at Britain’s first spacecraft, UK3, and how it was created, tested and launched.
Going up in a hot air balloon.
The shocking statistic that twenty people are killed on the roads daily.
The motor sport which is attracting thousands of followers.
A closer look at the 750 ships that pass through the five mile wide shipping channel every day.
The problems of where to keep pleasure boats as more are built.
The impact of the bicycle on the world today.
How despite moves to diesel and electric traction thousands of people are still running steam locomotives on unprofitable branch lines.
How the headquarters of NATO was moved from France to Belgium.
The story of the Falcons - free-fall professionals.
A look at the lives of Britain’s Polish community.
A trip to Denmark to look at the Danish way of life.
Ascension Island is home to many families, who sometimes work there for up to two years.
A look at the world of the Chinese who have made Britain their home.
A film providing a background to the achievements of the Russian people – expressed in great housing schemes, giant dams and, of course, the conquest of space.
A look at the role of women in the soviet union – from helping to build new flats to running factories, driving buses to presiding over divorce courts.
A film that traces the story of Russian children, through kindergarten, school and university.
Although Siberia conjures up a picture of exile and slave labour, the new Siberia has modern cities with young populations. This film explores life east of the Urals.
A look at individuals who have made racing cars. brian Hampshire built his Formula IV car in his mother's bedroom; a four-man syndicate built the Piper racing car in a Kent garage; the Lotus was the brainchild of one man - Colin Chapman.
In the Middle Ages, merchants and caftsmen of the City of London formed guilds and companies, many of which stil exist. But what role do they play in the modern world?
To millions of people the Isle of Wight is a hoiday destination with a famous yachting event - but it is an island full of surprises...
A look at the crisis facing Britains cathedrals, with massive repairs demanding the investment of vast sums of money.
A fascinating look at the network of Post Office towers in some of Britains major cities.
A look at the recording on tape of Welsh and Irish folk songs and stories.
One of the most remarkable developments in the history of publishing has been the rise of the paperback - but is mass production killing the ancient craft of fine printing and binding?
Producing an evening paper is one of the world's fastest moving jobs. Here we see how scince continues to cut production time and costs.
It is difficult to get away from music today; this film shows the way it is produced and networked to stations and hotels, shops and restaurants, pubs and factories.
Huge-scale hosuing estates are changing the face of Britain, with homes incorporating all kinds of modern ideas and built-in equipment. How do they compare with those in Sweden - so often cited as a model?
A fascinating look at Eel Pie Island.
The business of comedians and of writing humorous material for them.
Visits to three nature cure hydros in Britain where diet, exercise and rest are provided at from £20 to £90 a week.
Some of the basic problems which students have to face and how they are being helped.
A look at the large amount of livestock traffic that goes through London's Heathrow airport, from elephants to tropical fish.
Short on the growth of the greeting card industry, with a look at some of the people who design greetings cards, write the verse and make novelties attached to them and some other ways of sending good wishes.
The world of puppets, from Punch and Judy to the people who bring them to life.
The work of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad.
Central heating and how houses can be insulated so as to prevent the loss of heat.
The brain drain, mainly in young scientists and engineers, has risen to a rate of 6,000 men a year. Why do they go?
A film providing the background to the tapping of the vast supply of natural energy that Britain has discovered on her doorstep.
A response to the Buchanan Report with a focus on Bath and Norwich as to how British cities face the danger of the impact of traffic on the environment.
Dealing with the hazardous legacy of World War II.
A look at the rapid changes taking place in the Algarve, with the planning of luxury development schemes along the coastline.
A look at changes taking place in Tunisia, ten years after it gained independence.
Nepal, once a forbidden country, is opening up; this film offers a picture of life in one of the world’s most picturesque countries, as old customs give way to new ideas.
A look at the changing pattern of Czech life during the upheaval of 1968.
A film about India; what has been achieved, and what still remains to be done in the sub-continent where problems are never small ones.
A film looking at Tibetan refugees, and the way in which their Dalai Lama has kept the scattered community intact.
A look at the efforts being made to prevent Venice from sinking.
A look at the spiritual wealth of India – as expressed in her art and design, her music and dance, and her sculpture and architecture.
A film showing spectacular scenes at Marlow, the British Canoe Union's training centre on the Thames, where white-water enthusiasts learn to negotiate a slalom course.
Westminster Abbey is not only a treasure house and tourist attraction - it's also a business run by a community who, like the monks of old spend their lives in its precincts.
A look at the Ministry of Public Building and Works and its statues as one of the biggest patrons of the arts in Britain.
From one of England's greatest stately homes to a grave in a little Oxfordshire churchyard, this film makes a journey that has become known as the Churchill Pilgrimage.
This film shows what is happening in the Cinque Ports. Only one of the seven - Dover - remains a port; shingle brought in by the tides has silted up the coastline of the other six towns.
A look at high fashion in Sixties Britain, exploring the exuberant styles on offer in the boutiques of our cities, and their colourful clientele.
Although wooden barrels which were used 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, are vanishing from the brewing industry, the craft of barrel-making is by nio means dead.
Banking, insurance, brokeridge and foregin investments add up to millions of pounds each year, yet few realise the part that invisible exports play in bridging the trade gap.
Look at Life goes behind the scenes to show the big business that the exhibition-display building has become.
In a world of intense competition, no big firm can afford to put on the market merchandise that hasn't been thoroughly tested. This film takes a mildly humorous look at asubject that industry takes very seriously.
A look at the world of flags, and the flag makers - including some who were in the business long before Nelson flew his famous signal at Trafalgar.
A look at parking meters and traffic wardens.
The changes in modern gardening techniques when plants are available fully grown and the necessity of waiting years to establish a garden has gone.
A comparison between the children's homes of the twenties and thirties and those of the present day.
Changes taking place in the pubs of Britain.
The training and work of gun dogs in Britain and America.
A project given to students at Hornsey College to design a flat that would appeal to fashion conscious young, and to create everything in it from furniture to crockery
A look at Britain's stamps from the time they are first designed on the drawing board till they roll the presses in their millions
Brussels and Toronto are taken as examples to show how British Weeks are planned and carried out.
Looks at the problems of housing and growing population in Britain, and the styles of building being adopted to help the situation in the future, namely by high rise blocks of flats.
Looking at different types of rubbish generated by society, and the problems of quantity and how to dispose of it, including recycling.
An examination of the relationship between humans and animals particularly wild animals in captivity
A light-hearted look at some legal pitfalls.
Some of the amenities available for dogs in cities.
How far does painting in Britain today truly reflect the life of our time?
A survey of the creeds of India
The work of children at a junior school in Hertfordshire where a wide range of audio-visual aids are in use.
The work of the Press Association which feeds not only the newspapers, but also radio and television with their basic news service.
Some of the reasons why we seem to have fewer butterflies nowadays.
The work of Britain's Coastguard Service.
A film about the colossal Aswan High Dam – Egypt’s greatest hope for the future.
People who travel the world by air as part of their everyday jobs.
Following intercontinental deliveries by lorries that travel through Britain's ferry ports.
Behind the Berlin wall is a death-strip with electrified fences and watchtowers; this film also looks at the rebuilding of West Berlin, and the hope of reunification.
In 1968, the Queen paid a state visit to Chile – the first British reigning monarch to do so. This film considers what the future holds for this country.
Look at life visits the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.
Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Alec Rose have shown what it means to sail around the world single-handed - and ten men set out to prove it can be done without any stop at all.
For some anglers. betting is now a regular feature in competitions. For others, such commercialism is unthinkable. This film considers the problems of ensuring that angling continues as a form of sport and relaxation.
An intriguing look at the three-fold job of the British Museum, which also probes the reasons why so many of its treasures remain hidden.
A film about Piccadilly, made as the area is about to be dramatically redeveloped to make way for modern precincts and a trafic underpass.
A behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes on in the Tower of London.
As the numbers of visitors to Britain's countryside increase, so too do the threats to the very things they have come to enjoy.
A trip to Kew Gardens and also to Syon Park, on the opposite side of the river.
A look at the peerages, knighthoods and memberships of the various gardes of the Orders of Chivalry rewarded to men and women who have deserved well of their country.
A fascinating film looking at the popularity of perfume and its many newer uses: from scented wrappings as an aid to sales, to scented fur coats and men's suits.
A look at the increasing mechanisation of hop picking.
A day in the life of Eugene Kaufeler, head chef at London's Dorchester Hotel
A look at literacy in modern Britain
The development of industry which is taking place in the south of Italy
The life of a fashion model in London.
Scampi and the reason for their popularity in Britain today.
The use of radio by the police.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
The work of the Children's Film Foundation.
Narrated by Rob Curling, this film shows six of the Look at Life episodes linked by a narrative depicting Civil Aviation in the 1960s.
