Protect and Survive

Synopsis

In the 1970s the British government secretly prepared a series of information films to tell the public how to prepare for nuclear war. They would be shown on television if a nuclear exchange seemed unavoidable, but were never broadcast and were recently declassified. The video comprises three films: 1) PROTECT AND SURVIVE (COI, 1976, 52 min): an animated film advising citizens how to protect themselves and their families during and after a nuclear attack; 2) THE WAKING POINT (Crown Film Unit, 1951, 20 min): the story of one individual gives a broad picture of civil defence training, with the aim of encouraging people to volunteer; 3) SOUND AN ALARM (COI, 1971, 21 min): shows the nuclear warning systems, the use of bomb shelters, and the aftermath of an attack.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 93 min.

Year of production

1976

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

History; Politics & government

Keywords

archive films; government information films; nuclear warfare

Production Company

Name

Crown Film Unit

Sponsor

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone

020 7928 2345

Fax

020 7928 5037

Address

Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU

Notes

Contact: Vince Sannessee

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Simply Media

Contact

Laura Smith

Email

info@simplymedia.tv

Web

http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0203 542 3722

Address

Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ

Notes

Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE