To Build an Island's Future

A film maker's attempt to record the last steam-hauled passenger and freight trains running along the West of England mainline from Waterloo

Testing times as we make a journey on board British Rail's High Speed Track Recording Coach.

Farewell to the faithful steam war-horse as modernisation brings diesel power to the railways of Britain.

Not-so-special special effects add the magic touch to this kitsch British Rail commercial.

A new luxury express is put through its paces. This film looks over the shoulders of the select band of craftsmen, engineers and operators, whose combined skills try to ensure that a train journey is a delightful experience.

A 1957 film examining the future for British Railways, and some of the opportunities provided by a new modernisation plan.

A last gasp for the British Army's cavalry: the skilled horsemen of the Leicestershire Yeomanry perform for a local audience.

A well-staged exit of workers from a Leicestershire manufacturer for the transport industry.

Victorian women workers (and a few men) hasten through the gates of the hosiery works after their shift.

Adam Smith of Northumbria University explains why Andrea Arnold's coming-of-age story, about a girl who uses dance to escape, is his favourite film on BFI Player.

Noah Ball of Northumbria University explains why you should seize the chance to watch Nicolas Winding Refn's debut.

Kyle MacLachlan talks to BFI CEO Ben Roberts about working with David Lynch on the legendary series Twin Peaks.

Writer-director Laura Carreira talks to Nia Childs about her debut feature, On Falling.

Writer, director and performer Amrou Al-Kadhi talks to Rico Johnson-Sinclair about their debut feature.

Payal Kapadia discusses her Cannes prize-winning and Bafta-nominated drama with Ashanti Omkar.