Oh, good stuff. It appears that the British National Archives has made its public service films available online. I've linked to the page listing the films from 1945-1951, a time ripe for modern thinking - well, modern for the time. These are the sorts of films that reminded people how their taxes were being spent, told folks not to put that handkerchief with a sneeze in it into the family laundry so as not to spread germs. Some of them are color cartoons, some are black and white PSAs with quaint Brits discussing the importance of supporting the government and paying taxes. Generally interesting stuff - some of it hilarious. Each film also comes with a short explanation of the climate of the film or reasons why the film was needed.I especially recommend the Modern Guide to Health.
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