Videoteca

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen 1950
Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

The World Is Rich 1947
The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

National Milk Cocoa 1944
Drinking chocolate flashes before your eyes and makes an offer you can't refuse.

ABCD of Health 1942
Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch 1941
Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

Bampton Shows the Way 1941
Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

Herrings 1940
This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

Cookery Hints: Oatmeal Porridge 1940
How to make porridge using a haybox.