Animation Goes to Work

No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics

… as brought to you by Rolex, with the help of incredible model animation.

Modern advice and old-fashioned values combine in this postwar animated health guide from the makers of Animal Farm

Killjoy, or conscience of a generation? Charley cat scuppers a playdate, but earns a fishy picnic through doing the right thing

The lure of a toy shop proves almost too much for Tufty the squirrel

Hitler as a snake and Mussolini as a toad feature in this British propaganda cartoon made for distribution in the Middle East

Nuclear nightmares realised in cartoon form by a Yorkshire women’s collective that advocates protest over pointless preparation

Fun-filled singalong savings ad with a dangerously catchy theme tune.

A talking cabbage plant will win you over in this Second World War cartoon trailer, which has a surprising charm.

Cartoon propaganda short sweetens the pill of post-war coal prices by promising jam tomorrow

The drama and spectacle of steelmaking at Ebbw Vale.

An illustrated history of the thousand years of local government in Norwich

Stylish – and unusual – animated short

Santa's on strike! This charming animation for the GPO advises early posting to keep Father Christmas onside.

Delayed trains, crowded carriages, and standing room only: Blitz spirit makes a parent's nightmare commute a walk in the park

Charley says (no, not that one) that Britain’s new towns are great

A highly animated answer to the question of rising living standards.

An animated tale with a Lutheran message that's equal parts Christmas spirit and good old-fashioned guilt

Married to your television? This cartoon gives you an opportunity to re-evaluate your relationship with the gogglebox

"Dad... I want a bike!” Fun animated campaign aimed at 50s parents and their over-eager offspring.

Official government permission to stagger into work late. Hurrah!

Aardman turn the cinema screen into a mirror and offer this delightful portrait of the typical film festival audience

Quirky photo-montage film warning of the perils of drink driving.

Cartoon modernism meets modern banking in this innovative cinema ad for Barclays Bank

Pythons join Frank Muir, Connie Booth and Willie Rushton celebrating the Guinness Book of Records.

A chorus of coal fires sing for their cut-price supper in this short animated ad for the National Coal Board.

From rhymes to riches – Parnassus Needy finds success thanks to his Barclays bank manager

Yo-yo, Pogo and Splat (guess which one's the lemon head?) feature in this innovative stop-motion railway safety film

It’s the 60s – what better way to sell wool than animating a spurious fable about a mile-high naked princess?

An animated call to arms against factory closures on Merseyside, mixing Terry Gilliam-style stomping feet with agitprop angst.

Zippy public information animation on how to keep up with the Joneses - by getting a rebate on rates.

Cartoon calamities are in store for the proper Charlie in this rail worker safety message, but there's serious advice too

Miracle urban renewal and redevelopment in Victorian Newtown, Exeter.

Kitsch public information filler inspired by the classic arcade game

Bill Blinky, a mansize Belisha Beacon, teaches daydreamer Little Johnny head-in-air the Green Cross Code - a song with a road safety message.

Public information film about the dangers of old fridges which lays its 'safety first' message on with a spade

Miners' safety training - marked by stylish animation and gallows humour.

Home safety is child's play if you have the feline guardian angel of the 70s on hand

No time to veg out – there's a war on. Get your vegetables out!

If you can't stand the heat, Charley, get out of the kitchen and spread your message

An immensely charming toy story in which a distracted pupil becomes an attentive teacher and explains road safety to dolls

White elephant Willie becomes a volunteer collector for the National Savings scheme in this Technicolor animation

Would you like some Muir? Expect many similar puns in this light-hearted but fact-filled cartoon on kitchen planning

A Peter Strausfeld animation, encouraging the public to use the telephone more sparingly in wartime.

Tufty and friends - a road safety classic remastered!

Charley's cat-astrophic teatime hijinks leave him with a burning message to share

Kenneth Williams as the voice of methane? It’s a gas! This British Gas sponsored short is the origin of cult kids TV classic Willo the Wisp

Wrestling as a metaphor for race relations in this short aimed at Britain's South-Asian community

Dusty the kangaroo catches a shadowy figure in the act of dumping an old mattress in this campaigning cartoon

Dusty the kangaroo patrols a train in this campaigning cartoon - until she comes upon a litter strewn carriage...

Nothing beats a relaxing picnic on the beach – but beware Dusty the kangaroo

Grease is the word in this comic sponsored short for lubricant products that is literally filled with monkey business

Kids don't always listen to their parents. But in the 70s they certainly listened to a giant ginger tabby cat...

A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short

Fans of Mr Benn will recognise the style of this effective and moving campaign film for Save the Children

See how Willie the white elephant is brought to life in an animation studio for a National Savings ad

A woman under sedation for a lung operation sinks inside her own unconscious. Music video for Andreya Triana commissioned for the Body of Songs project.