Preston Monday Market (1906)

A rare glimpse of early Edwardian Manchester when the horse-drawn tram still reigned supreme.

The aftermath of an accident on the streets of Edwardian Sheffield.

Lively scenes in Edwardian Cumbria.

A striking panorama of the Peak District town and its magnificent Georgian Crescent.

A melee of traffic, carts, trams, bicycles and people of all ages squeeze past the camera in Victorian Hull.

A street scene in Edwardian Hull is dominated by advertising for an event to celebrate returning soldiers from the Boer War.

Relentless pressure from the Lilywhites leads to some cracking action but no goal for the camera

Christmas planning on a grand scale in a Lancashire workplace.

Winston Churchill visits Lancashire, in the closing days of his premiership and the last months of the Second World War.

Any old iron? The people of the North West contribute to the nationwide collection of scrap metal.

Playing the beautiful game - the ladies from Lancashire demonstrate their skills.

Red letter day in Preston

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'.

L.A. Confidential's screenwriter explains why he thinks writer's block is a myth, and reveals Clint Eastwood's unique powers of persuasion.

Irma Vep writer/director Assayas moved from film journalism to filmmaking – a fascinating journey told with disarming honesty to Jonathan Romney.

Jack Nicholson, Boris Karloff, Francis Coppola and making movies in five days – prepare yourself for Corman wisdom.