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British Transport Films Collection: A Future on Rail
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Following the nationalisation of transport in 1948, the British Transport Commission set up its own in-house film production unit. Launched on 1 May 1949, and led for 25 years by Edgar Anstey - a founding father of the British documentary movement - it became one of the largest industrial film units in Britain.
The first in a series of 6-disc box sets contains such classics as Terminus, Blue Pullman and John Betjeman Goes by Train, as well as lesser-known gems, including Under the River, Cyclists Special and E for Experimental.
This digitally remastered collection is a must for the transport enthusiast and the documentary aficionado alike. It includes a fully illustrated booklet with extensive film notes by BFI curators, and full credits.
Extras / Episode List:
- 32 short films over six DVDs
Cast and Crew:
Starring John Betjeman
- BFI
- 747 mins approx.
- E
- John Betjeman
- English
- 6
- British Transport Films
- Free
- BFI
British Transport Films Collection: A Future on Rail
RRP: £29.99
£24.99
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Following the nationalisation of transport in 1948, the British Transport Commission set up its own in-house film production unit. Launched on 1 May 1949, and led for 25 years by Edgar Anstey - a founding father of the British documentary movement - it became one of the largest industrial film units in Britain.
The first in a series of 6-disc box sets contains such classics as Terminus, Blue Pullman and John Betjeman Goes by Train, as well as lesser-known gems, including Under the River, Cyclists Special and E for Experimental.
This digitally remastered collection is a must for the transport enthusiast and the documentary aficionado alike. It includes a fully illustrated booklet with extensive film notes by BFI curators, and full credits.
Extras / Episode List:
- 32 short films over six DVDs
Cast and Crew:
Starring John Betjeman
- BFI
- 747 mins approx.
- E
- John Betjeman
- English
- 6
- British Transport Films
- Free
- BFI
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