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VIDEO ARCHIVE

DATE TITLE BRIEF SYNOPSIS

2008 When This man Dies Edmund Briggs is a man down on his luck until a letter arrives offering him easy money.

2008 Encounters with
John Wesley
A dramatised illustration of events from the life of the legendary 18th century Methodist preacher, John Wesley.

2006 Clarkson Set in Bristol in 1787. The story of an unsung hero, Thomas Clarkson in the fight to abolish slave trading.

2005 The University of Bristol Botanic Garden at Bracken Hill A comprehensive tour of the garden prior to its relocation to Stoke Bishop.

2004 Bristol Video Diary - 2004 A video to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of our society.

2004 Festival of Remembrance The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in the Colston Hall, Bristol.

2003 The Other Side of the Sky Science fiction goings-on between another planet (Astrilon) and Earth..

2003 The Other Side of the Play Behind the scenes look at the making of 'The Other Side of the Sky'.

2003 The New Room The worlds' oldest Methodist chapel in the centre of the City of Bristol.

2003 Vernon's Permutation Did you know Shakespeare was a woman?

2002 Images in Time How the city of Bristol has changed
1935-2000

2001 Anne Teaks A 'fly on the wall' look at the 'Antiques Sideshow'

2001 Mr Davidson's Autumn A mans nostalgic return visit to out-of-season Clevedon

1999 Planets How big is the Solar System: An enthusiastc professor give the answer

1999 Sonny's Song A mother remembers

1999 Stretching with Shakespeare An actor presents a theatrical exercise video

1998 Choir Practice Ghostly goings on in church

1997 The Same Time Next Week A man talks about killing his wife

1997 Songs of Praise The record of a special service at
Dundry Parish Church


1997 Air Training Corps ProMo A five minute, all-action video made for the ATC CLICK
to see it.

1996 The Pendant A man has a supernatural encounter

1996 Fire and Water Behind the scenes of 'Cabot'

1996 Cabot The epic story of John Cabot and his voyage

1995 Pill '95 A day at Pill Regatta

1995 I Wouldn't Do That If I Were You Snail spotters tell their story

1993 Monique A young french girl gets her wish

1992 The Making of Skodaman 'Skodaman' behind the scenes ..
.. and special effects


1992 Flash Bang Wollop

FILM ARCHIVE
Titles that have been copied to video are indicated thus:

1992 Skodaman An unlikely hero and his car outwit criminals
1990 The Pink Ballerina Affair Private detectives, drugs and a small dog
CLICK to see a 3 minute trailer.
1990 The Big Bang Explosive terrorism in the city and Docklands

1990 De ja vue Is a murderer on the loose ?
1989 Time & Tide The city docks area during 1988
1988 The Last Year The club's final year at Charlotte Street
1987 Terminal Moves Computer fraud with a twist

1987 Medford A stressed man finds a peaceful place
1985 Devil's Bridge Supernatural goings-on at a beauty spot
1985 Dr Goldraker An adventure with master spy 003.5

1985 Scrapbook '84 A record of events in that year

1984 Rattle Snake A club exercise in drama
1983 Foolproof Two inept ex-cons hunt for buried treasure
1980 The Siege of Charlotte Street A clubnight filming exercise
1980 The Making of The Nautical Novice Gaffs and Outakes
1980 The Nautical Novice A comedy afloat at Saltford
1978 The Odd Job A comedy involving two dummies and some girls
1977 Bristol Celebrations The Queen's Silver Jubilee is celebrated in the city

1976 Yoga with Joy Find your way to inner peace - with legs crossed
1974 Mother's Day A tramp remembers his mother

1973 Bristol 24416 Venereal Disease and how it is treated
1973 Bristol 600 Bristol's Charter Year celebrations
1972 Water Festival All action in the City Docks
1972 Theme in Movement Ladies keep fit - before aerobics
1971 Kennet and Avon Canal It's decline and restoration
1969 Picnic Town and Country are contrasted
1969 A Future for Amanda The work of a training centre for people with disabilities
1967 Feet First The Bristol Chiropody Service
1966 The Comfort Bringers Mobile physiotherapy in Bristol
1965 El Driver A comedy on learning to drive in mid-sixties Bristol
1965 Late Hornblower A musician is late for a gig

1965 Festival of Flowers A record of the event held in Bristol Cathedral
1964 Mrs Grundy Attitudes to drink, nudity and Sunday observance
1964 The Enemy Travels to work by bus and car

1964 Cowboys and Indians Scout film with a message
1963 The Beavers Break Through Scout film shot in the Mendip hills
1963 Our Darling Daughter A rather odd drama on how not to bring up a child
1963 Scrapbook '63 Events in and around the city during 1963

1962 Back to Claremont ... Return visit to the training centre

1962 Endsville Story of a young couple
1962 Twelve Noon Drama set in Bristol
1962 Joanna An unfinished domestic story

1961 Venture '61 A summer camp for Senior Scouts
1961 The Last Bus Comic daydreams
1961 Look at the Lady ... behind the scenes of 'The Lady Beautiful'

1961 The Guy A child falls in love with a 5th November Guy

1960 A Helping Hand Schools for children with physical and learning difficulties
1960 The Lady Beautiful A rather daring (for its time) supernatural story ...

1959 Six Days Shalt Thou Labour A comedy of mishaps

1959 Claremont The story of a local school for children with disabilities
1958 Marlborough House An occupation centre for people with disabilities
1958 Early One Morning ... scouts track down a poacher
1957 To Have and To Hold The light-hearted story of a male agony aunt
1956 Just the Job ... another scouting story ...
1956 Clifton Suspension Bridge The famous bridge and its history
1956 Western Gateway Bristol and its history
1956 The Red Scarf A drama set in Bristol and the coast
1955 The Bird Book ... another Scout film ...
1954 Our Good Neighbours Civil Defence in Bristol
1954 You Call Yourselves Scouts Scouts catch a thief ...
1951 Impromptu A gloomy drama involving a pianist
1950 Let's Go to the Movies

1949 Albert's Treasure Box A story set in the Bristol City Docks area
1946 A visit to Wookey An early club visit to Wookey Hole Caves
1936 Long Ashton Research and Cider Institute A look at the work of this centre - now closed
1936 Friese-Greene Plaque The Lord Mayor of Bristol unveils a memorial blue plaque to William Friese-Greene.
1935 Bristol Celebrations A look at the city during the silver jubilee year of King George V
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