Film Director Ken Russell

A far reaching interview with multifaceted artist Derek Jarman, conducted in 1987 by producer and critic Simon Field as part of the ICA Guardian Conversations series.

Pith and politics from the brilliant, unpredictable comedian who declares proudly, "I find myself unable to learn anything."

A laudatory item on the mid-1930s British film industry makes this issue of the cinemagazine fascinating for film fans.

Charlie Chaplin relaxes on the tennis court in this potted history of Hollywood, which looks back fondly to the early days of film, in a world on the brink of war.

Hollywood has more than just celebrated stars: its industry is respectable and prosperous, says Leslie Howard.

The champion of BFI's Shakespeare on Film season introduces Akira Kurosawa's great Macbeth adaptation.

The charming entertainer explains his love of the frock.

Police Constable learns to read differently.

Young tennis hopeful Jo Louis is at a coaching session in Torquay

Sue Barker returns to home turf with a very special fan

A young pretender takes on the Wimbledon Champion

Two of the Best of British compete against each other in Torquay

Gerald Haycock embarks on a torture and pleasure weekend and goes from reward-based hard exercise to eating and drinking.

Estate once owned by the father of King Harold, Godwin has never been bought or sold.

Women are put through their deportment paces and all in the name of etiquette.

Andy Price checks out how to make your own surfboard.

The sun shines on the school sports, ensuring good trade for the ice-cream vendor; in winter it makes the snow that halts train and car sparkle.

RAF 22 Squadron provides air-sea rescue for the South West with new HAR 10 Whirlwind helicopters.