Gaumont Graphic No. 406

Dramatic reconstruction of the Somme

The stirring story of poet Ellis Evans-Hedd Wyn, the Welsh poet posthumously awarded the Eisteddfod chair at Birkenhead in 1917 after failing to return from 1st World War trenches.

Colonial recruits from Trinidad meet the Lord Mayor of London during WWI

Follow the lightning-quick hand of the artist behind a series of comic cartoon sketches poking fun at the enemy during WWI.

The moving true story of wartime heroine Nurse Edith Cavell, recreated in the aftermath of her execution.

The intrepid Lieutenant Pimple thwarts foreign enemies in an action-packed wartime spy spoof.

Queen Victoria arrives for a garden party at Buckingham Palace following her Diamond Jubilee

A typical tourist day out in London to see the changing of the guards which ends with feeding polar bears and triumphant elephant rides.

Subverted and amusing piece about the history of kebabs, infused with a punk flavour.

Four films capturing a family summer in 1956, with highlights coming from London Zoo, where a very different attitude to animal care is on display.

"Three cheers to our gallant soldiers", proclaim suffragette marchers as they rally to show their willingness to help the war effort.

The campaign for women's suffrage steps up as Emmeline Pankhurst is arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace.

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.