Look at Life

Taking a look at how everything is being reduced in size in the new compact age.

More and more engineers are needed to keep pace with developing industry; this film offers a glimpse of the wide range of jobs they undertake.

Few realise how far the art of imitation has developed. Synthetic furs and jewellery, artificial flowers and copies of great paintings, ‘marble’ made of laminated plastic, and that most quotidian of imitations – artificial teeth.

A look at the medical and social services available for both hospital and home births.

Stretching across Western Europe is a network of electric power stations, linked by the transmission lines that span a continent. This is the story of an ever-present problem: Europe’s increasing need for electricity.

A trip to the North Sea to follow the search for oil.

A look at what is happening in the baking industry as scientists try to find out why bread doesn’t keep fresh longer and to solve the problem of staleness.

A look at what is happening to the old trains and buses that are being replaced.

A look at the many aspects of London Airport with a focus on BOAC and BEA airlines.

A reflection on the nearly two million motorcyclists in Britain.

The world's first underwater sightseeing bus.

Analysis of what is being done to cope with the increasing number of cars on our roads.

The increasing number of private planes and helicopters in Britain's airspace.

The infantryman is the indispensable soldier of the British Army.

A look at a flying doctor service based near Kuala Lumpur.

A film showing Britain's trouble-shooters, the Royal Marines, in Sarawak.

The story of how three fighting services were united under one command - the MOD.

An insight into the lives of some of the holders of the Victoria Cross.

We see the impact of the United States Third Air Force, stationed in Britain.

A look at the little-known Junior Guardsmen's Company.

A trip to Australia to see how the country is coping with its large intake of immigrants.

Few migrants have ever found a more spectacular role than the men working together on Australia’s vast project to harness the waters of the Snowy River.

A look at a modern, forward-looking Singapore.

Australia has 15 times more sheep than people, with wool providing nearly half of the country’s export earnings. But how does Australia envision its future?

A film looking at the volcanic zone of New Zealand, and the hot water it produces.

This film looks at the economic and social impact of foreign industrialists in the Irish republic.

With the demise of the great naval dockyard, Malta has sought new ways to generate income...

The film that captures the thrills and excitement of miniature motor racing, or karting, in Britain.

This film looks at the self-defence training given to women police officers, and also coves three traditional Japanese martial arts: judo, aikido and kendo.

A look at the popularity of ten-pin bowling, particularly amoung women.

Look at Life goes behind the scenes to take a closer look at how the Jockey Club works.

Beneath your feet is a little-seen world; this film reveals the labyrinth of London sewers, an Alladins cave of silver, and the G.P.O's unique Tube Railway.

A film capturing the 800 years of pageantry and ceremonial that attends the induction of a new Lord Mayor of London.

A fascinating look at the lighthouses and light ships around Britains coast.