Welcome to our section looking at public information films beginning with the letter C
Public information films were short features teaching the public at large about issues such as health matters, public safety or to give information about upcoming events such as elections or censuses. Many were produced by the now defunct Central Office of Information (COI), a government agency which was set up to produce public communications.
CONTENT WARNING
It should be remembered while viewing this section that the public information films are historical examples. The advice given in these films may no longer be appropriate and in some instances the advice may now be deemed dangerous.
This section contains two public information films featuring Jimmy Saville
It was revealed after his death, that Saville was a prolific sex offender, whose many victims included children
CHARLEY SAYS – FALLING IN THE WATER (1973)
CHARLEY SAYS – IN THE KITCHEN (1973)
CHARLEY SAYS – MATCHES (1973)
CHARLEY SAYS – MUMMY SHOULD KNOW (1973)
CHARLEY SAYS – STRANGERS (1973)
CHARLEY SAYS – TEAPOTS (1973)
CHECK FOUR FOR SAFETY – MOTOR CYCLES (1960s)
CHECK FOUR FOR SAFETY – MOTORISTS (1960s)
CHILDREN AND DISUSED FRIDGES (1971)
CHILDREN AND STRANGERS – ED STEWART (1976)
CHILDREN OVERTAKE (1981)
CHILDREN WATCH US CROSS (1972)
CHILDREN’S HEROES – ALVIN STARDUST (1976)
CHILDREN’S HEROES – JOE BUGNER (1976)
CHILDREN’S HEROES – KEVIN KEEGAN (1976)
CHILDREN’S HEROES – MUD (1976)
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY – AUNTS AND UNCLES (1960s)
CLOTHES FIRE PRESENTER – WILLIAM WOOLARD (1978)
CLUNK CLICK – LOOSE OBJECTS (1972)
CLUNK CLICK – SHOPPING (1972)
COASTGUARD JOBS (1970)
COLLEGES OF FURTHER EDUCATION (1970s)
CROSSING THE ROAD – EXPLORERS
CROSSING THE ROAD – KEEP DEATH OFF THE ROADS
CYCLING PROFICIENCY TEST (1958)
