Public Information Films S-Z
Safe Crossing1984 COI / BFI "Give way and let them cross in safety."
Animated PIF based on a live-action PIF called 'Give Pedestrians Right of Way' featuring Richard O'Sullivan.
Safe Parking1980 COI / BFI "Park safe."
In this clip we are informed of how accidents could occur due to careless parking.
Say No to Strangers1981 COI / BFI "Say NO! to Strangers."
A man (Duncan Preston) tries to entice a young girl into his car. This is the short version of a feature-length PIF made for schools in the early 1980s.
Narrated by Keith Chegwin.
School Entrance Markings1976 COI / BFI "St. John's School: 306 pupils. Valley Road: 250 pupils. Help keep it that way."
Set to the tune of 'Ten Green Bottles' this PIF instructs drivers not to park on yellow road markings outside schools.
Voiced by Michael Jayston.
Separation Distance Motorways1978 COI / BFI "Only a fool breaks the two second rule."
On motorways, keeping a safe distance from the car in front could save your life.
Short Fires1982 COI / BFI "Smoke kills."
Keep matches and lighted cigarettes away from upholstered furniture.
Smoke Alarm: Dolls House1990 COI / BFI "Wake up. Get a smoke alarm."
Highlighting the need for smoke alarms in homes.
Smoking in Bed1978 COI / BFI "Don't smoke in bed."
Keith Barron explains how smoking in bed is like lighting a slow fuse.
Snatch of the Day1975 COI / BFI "Beware of Pickpockets."
A humourous PIF illustrating just how easy it is to be the victim of a Pickpocket.
Stay Low: Wine1985 COI / BFI "Stay low."
If you're driving this Christmas, watch what your drinking or you might live to regret it.
Strange Caller1983 COI / BFI "Don't let strangers in."
A woman is wary of the man who appears on her doorstep.
Robert Lang narrates.
Supervise Your Child1980 COI / BFI "Don't let them out of sight."
Even the quietest roads can kill, because small children can't understand the dangers.
Voiced by Edward Judd.
Suspicious Callers1983 COI / BFI "If in doubt - Check up!"
Don't let anyone into your home that you're not sure about.
Take Care With Cigarettes1982 COI / BFI "She'll never draw those curtains again..."
The danger of discarded cigarettes and how they can easily cause a house fire.
Teenagers Learn to Swim1972 COI / BFI "Keep in the swim."
Animated PIF. A Fairy Godmother grants a girl the man of her dreams - or is he?
Think Before You Drink: Party1980 COI / BFI "Think before you drink before you drive."
Drink and drive and you could lose a lot more than your license.
Tidy Britain Year: Motorist1990 COI / BFI "Everyone's got an excuse. What's yours?"
Voiced by Hywel Bennett.
Water Rescue1977 COI / BFI "You can save a life without risking your own."
This is a shortened version of the 'Reach, Throw, Wade, Row' PIF.
Wet: Motorbikes1979 COI / BFI "Give them room."
To manoeuvre safely on a wet road, a bike needs room.
Worn Tyres1985 COI / BFI "Will your tyres pass the 10p test?"
Always check that the tread on your tyres is at least 1mm deep.
Yellow Box Junctions1979 COI / BFI "Ooh, I've been pinched!"
Block a yellow box junction by stopping or parking within it, and you will be subject to a heavy fine.
Patrick Allen narrates.
Youngsters Learn to Swim1973 COI / BFI "Teach them to swim."
Rolf Harris encourages parents to have their chlidren taught to swim.