The Charge of the Light Brigade

Directed by Tony Richardson, UK, 1968

Still: Charge of the Light Brigade

This film is no longer available to purchase from the bfi. However copies are available to purchase from Amazon.co.uk

DVD extras

  • Interview with Richard Williams
  • original trailer
  • director's biography
  • animator's biography and silent version of the story made in 1912, from the studio of Thomas Edison (from the National Archive)

Teaching notes by Alf Wilkinson

  • Introduction
  • The Charge of the Light Brigade at Key Stage 3
  • Studying The Charge of the Light Brigade at A2 level

About the author

Alf Wilkinson taught history for many years in a comprehensive school in Bedford. He devised and ran the Historical Association NOF training before setting up his own website www.burntcakes.com He now works part time for the Historical Association as their Professional Development Manager, and is currently writing a series of Key Stage 3 textbooks. He is also involved in E-HELP, a trans-Europe project looking at how ICT can effectively help teaching and learning in history.