Public information film compilation.

UK : Central Office of Information, 1948-2003.

1 videocassette (VHS) (80 min.) : sound, black and white & color
1 DVD (80 min.) : sound, black and white & colour

These viewing copies are made from material preserved by the BFI National Archive.

Produced by the Central Office of Information and various other government ministries.

1 Don't Spread Germs (1949), sd., b&w., 2 mins. An amusing public infomercial devised and starring Richard Massingham. How to use a handkerchief explained in three stages in order to prevent the spread of germs.

2 Charley Your Very Good Health (1948), sd., col., 9 mins. A cartoon made by Halas & Batchelor Cartoon Films featuring the character Charley. Charley has the workings of the National Health Service explained to him.

3 The Centre (1948), sd., b&w., 23 mins. The story of the Pioneer Health Centre in Peckham; we meet the Jones family and through their experiences learn of the aims and achievements of the Centre.

4 Clean Food (1957), sd., b&w., 16 mins. This films offers constructive advice about hygiene and cleanliness applicable to shop, restaurant, factory and the home.

5 Mary Lewis - Student Nurse (1961), sd., col., 19 min. The story of a young girl's three years' training to become a State Registered Nurse in London.

6 Dying for a Smoke (1967), sd., col., 10 mins. An animated film aimed at young people about the dangers of smoking.

7 Contact Your Own Doctor, sd., col. A short advertisement.

8 Blood Donors (1980), sd., col. Glenda Jackson and Ernie Wise give blood.

9 Heroin Screws You Up (1985), sd., col., 3 min. An advertisement about the dangers of heroin.

10 AIDS Iceberg (1987), sd., col., 1 min. AIDS campaign advertisement.

11 Geronimo Condom (1990s), sd., col., 1 min. An elderly man talks about his re-usable condom.

12 Sun Safe (2000?), sd., col. An advertisement about wearing suncream and protecting your family against UV rays.

13 5A Day (2003?), sd., col. An advertisement telling children to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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