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BFI National Archive

The BFI cares for the world's richest and most significant collection of film and TV.

Alice in Wonderland 1903 restorationAlice in Wonderland restoration

The BFI National Archive proudly unveils its lovingly restored release of Alice in Wonderland (1903), Cecil Hepworth's magical first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll's tale.

The Digital Archive

ScreenonlineScreenonline

The definitive guide to UK film & TV history explores the alarming world of Public Information Fillers, with Tufty, Charley and friends.

YouTubeBFI on YouTube

Charles Hawtrey gamely promotes the postwar prefab in Ten Year Plan (1945), the latest addition to our 200+ strong YouTube channel.
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MediathequesBFI Mediatheques

Explore highlights from the BFI National Archive for free at BFI Southbank, Derby's QUAD and Central Library, Cambridge.

InViewInView

An indispensable resource for academics and FE/HE students of 20th century British history.

Accessing the collections

Whether you're a researcher, a broadcaster looking for footage, arranging a public screening or just passionate about film, find out how to get the best from the BFI National Archive.

The Work of the ArchiveThe Work of the Archive

A history of the Archive, plus explanatory background on preservation and some major Archive projects.

Portrait of the CollectionPortrait of the Collection

Our extensive collections of fiction, non-fiction, television and artists' moving image, plus one of the world's most comprehensive collections of film and television images.

Archive Information and Enquiries

We welcome enquiries from anyone wanting to find out more about the collections of films and TV programmes held at the BFI National Archive.

Sight & Sound

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Last Updated: 01 Mar 2010