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Rent Daniel Farson's Guide to Britain: Vol.2 (1960)

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Synopsis:
Brash, bohemian and boozy, bon-vivant Daniel Farson became a larger-than-life fixture of Soho in the 1950s, socialising with the likes of artist Francis Bacon and photographer John Deakin. But he was also a ground-breaking investigative journalist, reshaping approaches to screen reportage with the many direct, dynamic independent television films he presented for Associated-Rediffusion in the late 1950s and early 1960s, finding widespread fame and acclaim.
This three disc dual format set, running to over three hours - the second of two releases showcasing his most innovative, important, eccentric, odd and outstanding work - reframes a carefully-curated chunk of Farson's now little-seen output. His eclectic talent is reflected in an abundant array of hugely enjoyable, fascinating films on all manner of matters topical to a post-war Britain undergoing complex, seismic social change. Join this vanguard intrepid investigator - paving the way for later programme-makers of the Louis Theroux school - as he twinkles a curious eye and lends a wry tongue to a glorious gamut of then-contemporary hot-potatoes.

The Films:
- Out of Step: Tune in to Nature's Radio (1957, 14 mins)
- Out of Step: Nudism (1957, 14 mins)
- Out of Step: One Man Against the World (1957, 15 mins)
- Out of Step: The Seventh Day (1957, 14 mins)
- Keeping in Step: Children's Parties (1958, 14 mins)
- Keeping in Step: This England (1958, 14 mins)
- This Week: Teenage Girls (1958, 4-minute extract)
- People in Trouble: Unmarried Mothers (1958, 14 mins)
- People in Trouble: Sex Education (1958, 14 mins)
- Success Story: The Craddocks (1959, 13 mins)
- Success Story: Lady Lewisham (1959, 14 mins)
- Success Story: Harry Edwards (1959, 14 mins)
- Pursuit of Happiness: Rags to Glamour (14 mins)
- Something to Say: Shirley Bassey (28 mins)
- Living For Kicks (1960, 38 mins)
Actors:
, , , , June Morrow,
Directors:
Studio:
BFI Video
Genres:
Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
BBFC:
Release Date:
07/09/2026
Run Time:
224 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
English Audio Description, English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Various
Colour:
Colour and B & W
Bonus:
  • Audio commentaries on Out of Step: Nudism and Out of Step: Tune in to Nature's Radio by Mark Pilkington
  • Audio commentaries on Out of Step: One Man Against the World by William Fowler and on Keeping in Step: This England and Living For Kicks by William Fowler and Vic Pratt
  • Audio commentary on Keeping in Step: Children's Parties by Dr Elinor Groom
  • Audio commentaries on People in Trouble: Unmarried Mothers and People in Trouble: Sex Education by Chantelle Boyea and Milo Holmes
  • Audio commentary by Jenny Hammerton and Lisa Kerrigan on Success Story: The Cradocks
  • Audio commentary by Dr Josephine Botting on Pursuit of Happiness: Rags to Glamour
BBFC:
Release Date:
07/09/2026
Run Time:
224 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
English Audio Description, English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Various
Colour:
Colour and B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio commentaries on selected programmes (titles tbc)

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