Look at Life (film series)


Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which over 500 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.

Presentation

Produced on 35mm film and in Eastmancolor, these ten-minute 'featurettes' melded a light-hearted magazine format with a more in depth documentary approach and depicted aspects of life, mainly in Britain, but sometimes further afield. The films often depicted elements of the 'push button' or 'jet age', demonstrating advances in technology and a reflection on the changing tastes, fashions and trends representative of the so-called 'swinging sixties' era, which were often portrayed in a glossy, vibrant and optimistic way. The films also reported on topical issues that were affecting modern day society such as road safety, civil defence and pollution, and often sought to explain the rapid changes that were taking place in the country in an entertaining and informative narrative. Look at Life also took its cameras abroad to focus on events and affairs within the Commonwealth and British colonies including Aden, Gibraltar and the ever diminishing British controlled areas of Africa. Look at Life cameras were also offered exclusive access behind the Iron Curtain to present life in the Eastern Bloc, particularly in East Berlin and the Soviet Union.
The films were generally narrated in the style typical of newsreel films with a principal voice-over while letting the images tell the story. The narration was generally spoken over the natural sounds of the subject being discussed such as motor traffic or the activities within a workplace and with musical accompaniment. People who were featured in the programmes were seldom heard to speak unless as background sound, their activities and interactions with others generally being commented upon by the narrator. Otherwise the subject of the film or clip would address the camera directly or perform in a given situation, both in a staged and a scripted manner whereby the narrator could often add a humorous or ironic comment in the context of the subject. On occasions an expert or professional in the field of the subject could be seen to present the film directly to camera and provide voiceovers. However, in the most part, the narration of the films was provided by well known celebrities and presenters of the time including Raymond Baxter, Eamonn Andrews, Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, and Sid James, but the majority of the films were narrated by actor Tim Turner. At the end of each film the caption "Take a Look at Life Again Soon" would appear on screen.

Reception

When the first issue of Look at Life, "Marrakesh" was released in March 1959, it was hailed in the trade journals as an "exciting venture in film journalism" and Rank announced this innovation would have "a more lasting impact than the present ephemeral newsreel content". Look at Life was a popular formula but did become rather frozen in time with its light-hearted presentation and jaunty theme tune and despite subtle changes to the opening titles, their graphics and the introduction of the Rank 'gong' logo at the beginning of later films. Television led audiences into a documentary world that had more grit and less glamour than the relative escapism of the cinema and by 1969 Rank could no longer ensure the survival of the series and the concept waned just as other newsreels and magazine films also available at that time, such as the Pathé Pictorial which was shown on the rival ABC cinema circuit, and as cinema audience continued to decline rapidly on the verge of the 1970s.

Legacy

Over 500 episodes were produced altogether. Digitally restored from the original film elements, the Look at Life series is now licensed by ITV Studios Global Entertainment, previously known on screen as Granada Ventures and distributed by the Network imprint. Many of the films have not been seen in full since their original screenings in the cinemas, although a number of films have been previously released on Super 8 and on DVD in themed categories. These include Look at Life – Swingin' London, which explores elements of contemporary London life, work and traditions and Look at Life – On the Railways, which represented the great changes that were taking place to Britain's railways in the wake of the modernisation programme and the decline of steam. However Network has gradually released box-sets of the films in volumes.
Volume 1 – "Transport" is a four disc compilation released in 2010 and contains 54 films on the theme of transport. Look at Life Volume 2 – "Military" was released in June 2011, while Volume 3 – "Science" was released in September 2011.
Two further volumes, Volume 4 – "Sport" and Volume 5 – "Cultural Heritage", were for release in August and November 2012 respectively. Volume 6 – "World Affairs" was released on 1 February 2013. On 10 August 2015, a seventh volume "Business and Industry" was released.
In November 2012, the series Britain on Film commissioned by BBC Scotland for broadcast on BBC Four began a twenty-part series providing an insight into life in Britain in the 1960s exclusively featuring footage from the Look at Life series. Distributed by ITN Source, a partly owned subsidiary of ITV Plc, each episode features a different aspect of British life and culture during the decade, including the changing role of women and how leisure time was spent including the rising popularity of overseas travel. It is presented with original commentary from the series with captions to provide the contemporary viewer with explanation.

Currently Available on DVD

Volume 1: Transport

Disc One (1959–1960)

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
April 1959Ticket to TokyoE.V.H. EmmettTravelling with a Britannia Airline from London via Bombay to Tokyo to discover Japan and back via Hong Kong.
May 1959Letting off SteamTim TurnerCelebrating 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.
May 1959New Roads for OldTim TurnerThe 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.
August 1959Flight on a CushionPeter Lamb, Christopher Cockerell, Tim TurnerThe 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.
August 1959Talking of CoachesTim TurnerLife from the back of a coach with a tour of Blackpool and Italy with young Eric.
October 1959Alpine RescueTim TurnerA glimpse of the hazards faced by Swiss glacier pilots.
October 1959Shopping for a 'Queen'Tim TurnerJust 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!
November 1959Sailing the SkyTim TurnerThe grace and freedom of gliding and an interview with Britain's leading woman glider pilot, Ann Welch. Don't forget your sandwiches!
December 1959Driving TestTim TurnerDriving 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!
January 1960Shape of a ShipTim TurnerTaking 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.
February 1960Air HostessTim TurnerFollowing 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
March 1960Taxi! Taxi!!Tim TurnerLooking at the organisation behind London's taxis, their maintenance, regulation of meters, training for "The Knowledge" to picking up passengers and driver welfare.
April 1960All Through the NightTim TurnerOut on the trunk roads with the "artic" night lorries. It's a tough life for these "trunkers"

Disc Two (1960–1963)

Disc Three (1963–1965)

Disc Four (1965–1969)

Volume 2: Military

Disc One (1960–1961)

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
1960The Black ArrowsTim TurnerThe acrobatic team "Treble-One" Squadron who performed daring manoeuvres in jets capable of more than 700 mph.
1960Ceremonial SoldierAs we see, the sentries at Buckingham Palace are still highly efficient soldiers.
1960Soldier AbroadTim TurnerA soldier's life at the HQ of the Third Royal Tank Regiment in Detmold, West Germany.
1960Under the RocketTim TurnerLife at the rocket range in Woomera, South Australia, through the eyes of a young REME corporal and his wife.
1960Thunder in WaitingTim TurnerThe deadly cargo of the Vulcan Bomber is a crucial part of Britain's deterrent force.
1960'A Piece of Cake'Tim TurnerA film about the parachutists of the Parachute Regiment.
1960Return to ArmsTim TurnerA study of the new West German army.
1960SubmarineTim TurnerA glimpse of life and work in a submarine.
1961The Rocket-Age LancersTim TurnerLooking to the future with the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers.
1961Air UmbrellaA look at NATO's international squadrons, with footage of the F104 Starfighter.
1960Flight DeckTim TurnerThe aircraft carrier is now the nerve centre of any large naval operation.
1961PipelineTim TurnerRefuelling both in the air and at sea.
1961Girls Ahoy!John WittyFormed in wartime, the Women's Royal Naval Service is still going strong.
1961SurvivalTim TurnerA look at survival techniques with Peter Whittingham and RAF expert Jock Wishart.
1961Muscle MenTim TurnerA fast-moving film with enough vigour to prove that muscle and brawn still count!

Disc Two (1961–1964)

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
1961Action This DayThe tough training of the Royal Marine Commandos – some of Britain's finest fighting men.
1961Char and WadThe work of the NAAFI – from Kuwait to Gibraltar, Germany to Cyprus.
1962Test PilotA look at the RAF Lightning, supersonic watchdog of Britain's skies.
1962Rendered SafeA look at the work of a bomb disposal squad.
1962The Last BattleshipThe life and death of HMS Vanguard, and the uses to which her steel will be put.
1962AmphibianA look at the DUKW and other amphibious military craft.
1962Turning BladesThe world of the helicopter in 1962; from the Belvedere to the experimental Rotodyne VTOL craft.
1962Plumbing the DepthsA film showing the importance of surveying the world's seas and oceans.
1962Golden WingsA look at various aircraft, including the Blackburn monoplane, the Sopwith Pup and the Hart.
1962The Black WatchThe Queen Mother visits the Black Watch on the banks of the Tay.
1963Girls of the AirThe girls behind the men who fly: members of the WRAF.
1963The Sky's the LimitAerobatics, born of necessity in World War I, now form part of the RAF's training.
1964Forward, March!The infantryman is the indispensable soldier of the British Army.
1964Doctor on CallA look at a flying doctor service based near Kuala Lumpur.
1964Trouble-ShootersA film showing Britain's trouble-shooters, the Royal Marines, in Sarawak.

Disc Three (1964–1969)

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
1964Under One UmbrellaThe story of how three fighting services were united under one command – the MOD.
1964The Price of ValourAn insight into the lives of some of the holders of the Victoria Cross.
1964The Jet FolkWe see the impact of the United States Third Air Force, stationed in Britain.
1964Drummers of the QueenA look at the little-known Junior Guardsmen's Company.
1965The Flying SoldierA look at helicopter training within the British Army.
1965The Cherry-PickersFollowing the 11th Hussars from Hanover to Coburg.
1965Jumping JetsThe revolutionary vertical take-off capacity of the RAF Kestrel.
1966Air LiftHow transport command of the RAF keeps Zambia's economy alive.
1966Down to EarthFollowing WRAF girls as they trek into the jungle.
1966East of SuezMore than 50,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen police the rivers and jungles of Borneo.
1966School for SkymenA glimpse into the world of the RAF College at Cranwell.
1967Moving DayHow the headquarters of NATO was moved from France to Belgium.
1967Free FallThe story of the Falcons – free-fall professionals.
1968Jumping For JoyThe story of the Royal Green Jackets Skydiving Team.
1969Underwater MenaceDealing with the hazardous legacy of World War II.

Volume 3: Science

Disc One (1959–1963)

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
1959Follow the StarsE.V.H. EmmettThere 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.
?A Marriage is ArrangedE.V.H. EmmettHow a marriage between steel and plastic is successfully forged at British steelworks.
1960Channel TunnelTim TurnerA visit to the trial tunnel and a look at all the scientific research necessary.
1960Healing HandsThe onward march of surgery – and the dedicated research behind the scenes of medicine.
1960Testing TimeTim TurnerA film about all the different things that need to be tested in Britain today.
1960Making a Meal Out of ItTim TurnerA film looking at various aspects of food, visiting research laboratories as well as taking a look at food from the turn of the century.
1961Press-Button AgeTim TurnerEvery day is another step into the press-button age; this film shows how our lives are increasingly regulated by automation.
1961Flood TideHow the ceaseless battle with the sea is being fought with the aid of the Flood Warning System.
1961Men With IdeasA film providing insight into the machinery of patenting.
1961Mystery of a FishFrom the River Axe in Devon, scientists catch every young salmon that swims downstream in an effort to map this species' incredible voyage.
1962Rockets Away!A film exploring the research being done on rockets, for both peaceful purposes and defence.
1962The Little MenaceA study of what is being done in medical research.
1962Trouble on Oily WatersThe dumping of oil waste in the sea has created a new menace along Britain's shoreline.
1962Any Old Iron?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.
1963Caught in the ColdEvery 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?

Disc Two (1963–1964)

Date of FeatureTitleSynopsis
1963Figure it OutThe story of computers: from electronic tape and punched cards, to austere-looking robots.
1963Keeping CleanAn interesting look at the new mechanised way of cleaning.
1963The DestroyersPests 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.
1963Back-Room of the SkyAt 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.
1963People of PowerA close look at the operation of the Berkeley Nuclear Power Station.
1963Second ChanceThis 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.
1963Key of the DoorA look at the educational centres where training in technical subjects is aiming to keep pace with the demands of this scientific age.
1963You Can't Catch Much from a Fish'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.
1963Men Under PressureThis 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.
1964Fings are Getting SmallerTaking a look at how everything is being reduced in size in the new compact age.
1964Salute the EngineerMore and more engineers are needed to keep pace with developing industry; this film offers a glimpse of the wide range of jobs they undertake.
1964So Much Flattery!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.
1964Having a BabyA look at the medical and social services available for both hospital and home births.
1964Power Needs No PassportStretching 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.
1964Wealth Under the SeaA trip to the North Sea to follow the search for oil.

Disc Three (1964–1969)

Date of FeatureTitleSynopsis
1964By Bread AloneA 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.
1965Frontiers of MedicineMachines are playing an increasing part not only in the treatment of disease, but also in helping to find out the causes of illness.
1965Sugaring the PillLarge numbers of pills are consumed every year; this film takes a look at the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
1965Beating the RacketA look at what is being done to reduce noise levels.
1965Will Taps Run Dry?Much of Britain faces a water shortage every year. This film reveals the complex business of ensuring that the taps don't run dry.
1966Treading on the GasFollowing the ships that come from the Sahara Desert bringing methane gas.
1966Boxes of TricksThe teaching machine – the educational box of tricks – is being used increasingly today in schools, universities and industry.
1966The GiversBritain's National Blood Transfusion Service came of age in 1967. It was the first of its kind in the world; Britain was and is today the best organised and equipped.
1967What Price Ideas?Taking a look at the new inventions that are being made in Britain today.
1967Cleaning PeopleA look at the dry-cleaning business and the work of the chemists behind it.
1967Press-Button FarmsA 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.
1967Keeping Tabs on SpaceA look at Britain's first spacecraft, UK3, and how it was created, tested and launched.
1968Brain DrainThe brain drain, mainly in young scientists and engineers, has risen to a rate of 6,000 men a year. Why do they go?
1968North Sea CommutersA film providing the background to the tapping of the vast supply of natural energy that Britain has discovered on her doorstep.
1969Their Lifeline – The NileA film about the colossal Aswan High Dam – Egypt's greatest hope for the future.

Volume 4: Sport

Volume 5: Cultural History

Disc One

TitleSynopsis
A Dog's LifeLooking at London from a dog's point of view
Down London RiverA leisurely journey through London along the river Thames
Coffee BarA look at the cult of the coffee bar and its habits
Garden of TomorrowExploring British gardens, including the Chelsea Flower Show and all the latest garden gadgets
Harvest of HopsFollowing a London family on their annual hop-picking holiday in Kent
Island of MenA visit to the Fair Isle and population issues
Top PeopleLooking at new high rise living in the City of London
Shopping by the TonA look at London's main markets and the energy and bustle of three old markets and their traditions

Volume 6: World Affairs

Date of FeatureTitleNarratorSynopsis
1959MarrakeshE.V.H. EmmettA look at Morocco's historical third city.
1959The Divided CityTim TurnerA look at the two very different faces of Berlin.
1959Operation Noah's ArkGeorge CansdaleThe 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.
1960SeawayA look at the opening of the Saint Lawrence seaway.
1960Village of ViolinsA visit to the village of Mittenwald in the Bavarian Alps, where for 300 years violin-making has been a traditional craft.
1960Gibraltar's New DayTim TurnerGibraltar has been a British outpost since 1704. This film visits the island as it prepares to become a holiday destination.
1960The Wind of ChangeA look at developments and achievements in Africa during the 1950s and 1960s.
1960Power for AfricaA further look at Africa – in particular its increasing capacity to harness its waters.
1961Rolling out from RioSix hundred miles inside Brazil stands the new capital Brasilia, one of the 20th century's most imaginative projects.
1961Lady of JapanA look at the development of Japan, and especially Tokyo.
1961Flags over the TemplesA look at the impact of the south-east Asia treaty organisation in Thailand.
1961City of CrisisA film that takes another look at the crisis-torn city of Berlin.
1962A Problem of PeopleA film examining the ways in which Pakistan is tackling its immense refugee problem.
1962Eagle's NestBerchtesgaden, 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.
1962The Maple has New LeavesA film showing the emigration to Canada of a typical English family.
1962Chasing the DragonA look at illegal drug trafficking in Hong Kong and the problems of heroin addiction.
1962The Trail leads UpwardsA visit to a native Canadian family, and a look at the construction of a new bridge across the Niagara river.
1962G.H.Q. Middle EastA mixture of the old and the new: a look at G.H.Q. middle east at Aden.
1962The WallA visit to Hadrian's wall in Northumberland, and a more detailed examination of the Berlin wall.
1962Out of the SunA look at immigration from the West Indies into Britain.
1962?Common MarketAn assessment of the progress of the Common Market during a period in which its member countries have begun to remove trade barriers.
1962The Changing RiverA film looking at the changing face of the River Rhine.
1962Millions on the MarchFollowing the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II, this film looks at India's development in terms of farming and industry.
1962Call from the WildA look at wildlife protection in North and South Rhodesia, and the development of national parks.
1963Out of the BushA look at the emerging independent countries of Africa, featuring images of life in both the village and the city.
1963Men of the WoodsFor centuries the men of Berchtesgaden have earned their living from the trees that surround them; now mechanisation is eroding their traditional skills.
1963Forging New LinksThe 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.
1963Gypsy HolidayEach year, Europe's gypsies make a pilgrimage to the Camargue – the wild corner of France where the Rhône meets the Mediterranean.
1963Pick of the BunchA look at wine producing in France and Germany.
1964The New AustraliansA trip to Australia to see how the country is coping with its large intake of immigrants.
1964Men of the SnowyFew 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.
1964Singapore is YouthA look at a modern, forward-looking Singapore.
1964Off the Sheep's BackAustralia 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?
1964Constant Hot WaterA film looking at the volcanic zone of New Zealand, and the hot water it produces.
1964Tide on the TurnThis film looks at the economic and social impact of foreign industrialists in the Irish republic.
1964Malta MilestoneWith the demise of the great naval dockyard, Malta has sought new ways to generate income...
1965Women at SeaA look at the various seafaring jobs for women – from work on the great passenger liners, to merchant navies.
1965James Bond's IslandA look at post-independence Jamaica, and the country's hope to gain a firm footing in the modern world.
1965Volunteers for ServicePart of the contribution made by Britain to assist newly independent countries in increasing their skills and knowledge.
1965Men Against the SeaFor centuries the Dutch have fought against the sea: this film looks at the delta plan – a spectacular sea-defence scheme.
1966The Curtain ChangesA look at the frontiers between Eastern and Western Europe.
1966On Top of the WorldA 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.
1966Swedish PatternLook at life goes to Sweden to examine the country's pioneering way of life – and potential influence on Britain.
1966Market by the DanubeA visit behind the iron curtain to Hungary to see how it has changed.
1966The BeachThe world's most famous beach is the Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro. But overlooking it are the shacks of the world's poorest people.
1966Face LiftA tale of two cities looking at the ways in which Paris and London have set about cleaning up their appearance.
1966Incas in bowler hatsThe 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.
1966One in SixA look at Luxembourg, a country of 1,000 square miles and, in the early 1960s, a population of 50,000.
1966An Island AwakesSardinia was once considered a depressed area; this film looks at the changes resulting from a major development plan.
1966City of All NationsA visit to São Paulo in Brazil, a city which is growing continually each year.
1966The Six Come CloserA close look at the European Community, showing some of the problems that the common market has had to solve.
1966Jobs Where You LikeA film examining one of the most exciting aspects of the common market: the free movement of migrant workers.
1966Pipeline to PlentyA look at how Kuwait is coping with its newly acquired wealth, and the provisions being made for the future.
1967End of a Polish MarchA look at the lives of Britain's Polish community.
1967Once Upon a Time...A trip to Denmark to look at the Danish way of life.
1967Living on a VolcanoAscension Island is home to many families, who sometimes work there for up to two years.
1967ChinatownA look at the world of the Chinese who have made Britain their home.
1967Inside Russia 1: Fifty!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.
1967Inside Russia 2: The HeiressesA 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.
1967Inside Russia 3: ChildhoodA film that traces the story of Russian children, through kindergarten, school and university.
1967Inside Russia 4: The Woken LandAlthough 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.
1968Winter BlossomsA look at the rapid changes taking place in the Algarve, with the planning of luxury development schemes along the coastline.
1968Man of the DesertA look at changes taking place in Tunisia, ten years after it gained independence.
1968Something New Under EverestNepal, 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.
1968A New Shade of RedA look at the changing pattern of Czech life during the upheaval of 1968.
1968Coming of AgeA film about India; what has been achieved, and what still remains to be done in the sub-continent where problems are never small ones.
1968Home is TibetA film looking at Tibetan refugees, and the way in which their Dalai Lama has kept the scattered community intact.
1968The Sinking CityA look at the efforts being made to prevent Venice from sinking.
1968Escape into RichesA look at the spiritual wealth of India – as expressed in her art and design, her music and dance, and her sculpture and architecture.
1969In the Shadow of the WallBehind 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.
1969After the Queen's VisitIn 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.
1969Look at ManLook at life visits the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.

Volume 7: Business and Industry

Contents (3 discs)