BFI National Archive

Explore the archive

Discover how you can see what’s in the archive and what we do to make it possible.

Watch archive collections

Stream free film and TV from the BFI National Archive, or come and visit us to view archive footage at one of our venues.

Look behind the scenes

Discover how we bring the archive to life by collecting, preserving and restoring film.

Thousands of beautifully preserved films, capturing 120 years of Britain on film.

You can use the archive for business, research or licensing opportunities.

Research the archive

Start your archive research here.

Book films to screen

Book archive film and tv to show at your own film club, school or cinema.

License archive material to use

License footage and stills from the archive.