Congregation at Hanley Old Church (c.1901)

Church school pupils set off for a trip to the famous Birmingham entertainment hall.

A damp and murky day greets the annual Whitsuntide Catholic procession in Edwardian Manchester.

May Queens and drag queens, cadets and clowns: thousands turn out for an Edwardian fundraiser in the Merseyside town.

An Edwardian congregation emerges after Sunday service in Accrington, Lancashire.

Colourful carnival floats in the Lancashire seaside resort of Southport.

Residents of Manchester's own 'Little Italy' put on a display of religious pomp during the city's annual Whit Walk.

Have you ever wondered how dad's distinctive cardigan was made? This colourful industrial film shows how the Co-op's Nelson Mills in Staffordshire does it.

In 1910 six Potteries towns came together to form the city of Stoke on Trent. Fifty years later we find their individuality and old rivalries still alive and well.

From the pot bank to the pit head things are changing in Stoke on Trent. Can the chapels and pubs cope with the competition from the glitzy new night-clubs and bingo halls?

Discover why Luke Bean of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.

Samantha Arnold of Northumbria University offers fresh insight into why Wings of Desire remains essential viewing.

The acclaimed director discusses his landmark film in this interview from 2005.

Directors Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor dig deep into their thrilling biopic Baltimore, in discussion with Nadia M Oliva.

Actor Herbert Norville discusses working with the pioneering filmmaker on his groundbreaking 1975 drama, Pressure.

An impassioned discussion on the life, work and legacy of the eminent filmmaker Horace Ové, chaired by Samira Ahmed.