Charley Says: The Best Public Information Films in the World

Synopsis

More than 150 public information films made between the 1950s and 1980s by the Central Office Of Information. They were shown in the breaks between television programmes and warned the public about a range of issues such as the dangers of fridges, road safety, what not to do with a rabid dog and how not to fall into a frozen pond. Divided into 2 sections (available separately on 2 videos).

1) CHARLEY SAYS
Over 70 animated information films featuring classic characters including Charley the safety-conscious ginger moggy, Jo and Petunia the environmentally unfriendly picnicers and, of course, Tufty with the answer to the question ''Why did the squirrel cross the road?''. Also includes two films that were never transmitted about what to do in the event of a nuclear war (ACTION AFTER WARNINGS and CASUALTIES) which formed part of the government’s ‘Protect and Survive’ programme.

2) CHARLEY LIVE
Over seventy of the most memorable live action public information films. These classic mini-dramas and comedies feature stars of the time including Alvin Stardust, Jimmy Hill, Joe Bugner, the entire Walmington-on-Sea platoon, Kevin Keegan, Basil Brush, Jimmy Saville and Rolf Harris, all placed in a 1970s suburb of London in mortal danger from careless drivers, Foot and Mouth disease and exploding chip pans.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2001

Year of production

1970-1980

Subjects

History; Media studies

Keywords

government information films; television studies

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

150 minutes

Year

2002

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£10.99 each

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

2 x 70 minutes

Year

2002

Sections

Title

Charley says

Duration

70 mins

Title

Charley live

Duration

70 mins

Sponsor

Name

Central Office of Information

Distributor

Name

Network

Email

shop@networkonair.com

Web

http://networkonair.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01992 657707

Address

19-20 Blythe Road
Berghem Mews
Hammersmith
London
W14 0HN

Notes

Founded in 1997, Network specialises in distributing niche television programmes, predominantly licensed from Granada Ventures and Fremantle. They have recently branched into feature film distribution. Sale via retail outlets or direct via Network’s website, which has some’web exclusive’ offers.

 

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