Films produced by The British Council

Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack...

Remarkable amateur footage of Mahatma Gandhi shot by his great nephew in 1947.

King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, 'Papworth Village Settlement' is an account of the varied medical and social...

A look at the work of the Scottish artists John Maxwell, Joan Eardley and Robin Philipson.

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

Julian Henriques' urban musical showcases the style, vernacular and vibrancy of British Caribbean Dancehall culture. Filled with undeniable style,...

A Technicolor film on the principles and practicalities of crop rotation, illustrated with diagrams and models.

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.