Canteen Discussion

As the general election is held in the UK, it's polling day for the Clangers on a small blue planet far away.

It's the 1935 general election and Stanley Holloway recites a comic monologue promoting the policies of the National Government.

The Labour Party takes a heartfelt look at Bristol council’s social(ist) housing and education agenda, spinning a 'new story from an old city'.

Slough gets a resounding thumbs-up from a reluctant ratepayer in a surprising 1950s government film.

Party-political hyperbole meets Wacky Races in this spirited cartoon produced for the Conservative Party.

Some remarkably well informed (well, for the most part) children interviewed prior to the 1964 General Election.

Experience the spectacle of landscape gardening on a grand scale in Gateshead.

Witness a world record-beating race on home ground by Gateshead’s local sporting hero, Brendan Foster.

Interview with the blacklisted American entertainer and activist Eartha Kitt who purred her way to success.

The toe-dipping delights and tranquillity of the Northumbrian Riviera and beyond.

A double, double take on the art of making amateur movies in a 50th anniversary celebration for the Newcastle and District ACA.

The fast track to an ambitious new Metro system that ends commuter misery on Tyneside in the 80s.

Afrika Bambaataa and DJ, musician and filmmaker Don Letts discuss the development of Afrofuturism and its key artists.

Over 30 years and 150 projects, the composer shares, with humour and passion, the intricacies of making film music.

Neil selected soundtracks for 127 Hours, Shame, Kick Ass, Control and many more. He discusses the job and its complexities, referencing his own work.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's adapter reveals his quest for "the poem of the book" and the importance of simplicity: 'Drain the pond to find the fish'.

Composer of The Lives of Others, The English Patient and Betty Blue on intimacy and experimentation.

Lincoln, Braveheart and Magnolia make-up artist Lois Burwell explains how she created some of her most iconic looks, as part of a BAFTA Masterclass.