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Unique tradition of Ottery St Mary’s flaming tar barrels rolls on

Meet the president leading the haggis hurling revival and learn how delivering lunch became a sport for kilted gentlemen.

A piano player, a magician or sandwiches, which would motivate you to smoke the longest?

Human Cannonball Mary Connors has the guts and determination of any Olympian, proving she really is a she performing at Knebworth House, 1975.

Injuries abound as the annual cheese rolling at Cooper's Hill near Brockworth claims its usual victims.

Their training regime includes lifting a lump of concrete into a tree - meet the Leicester tug-of-war team preparing to take on the world.

The wheels on the bus go round and round, bringing toys and joys to pre-schoolers in West Yorkshire.

A once common object in many households becomes transformed into a quirky dancing troupe in this simple homespun animation.

The clinking of the milkman doing his daily rounds turns into a moving tale of romance between the contrasting beverages of day and night.

A cautionary tale of what happens when a husband is left by his wife to fend for himself; forgetting to put tea in the tea pot for one thing.

A nightmare scenario of a pauper’s funeral, as well as being buried alive, brought to life in this whimsical tale of a man laid low with flu.

John Betjeman whimsically appreciates Wakefield and its people - who "are like their houses, unpretentious and a bit grim on the outside".

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.