Hooray For Pinewood
Hooray For Pinewood is a podcast dedicated to the history of British cinema. In each episode, hosts Mike and Matthew trace film in Britain from its pioneering beginnings to the present day. They discuss familiar figures and franchises such as Alfred Hitchcock, Ealing Comedies and the Carry On films, as well as lesser-remembered landmarks from Britain's cinematic past.
Episodes
The Great Charles Dickens Films
The Death Of Poor Joe (1901): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqufG89JlycGreat Expectations (1946): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/great-expectations-(5)Nicholas Nickleby (1947): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-life-and-adventures-of-nicholas-nicklebyOliver Twist (1948): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/oliver-twist-british-classics-(hmv-exclusive)Scrooge (1951): https://www.amazon
Ealing Studios Part 3: The Comedies
Links to where you can buy the films mentioned in this episode are below. But a good place to start is Frank Muir’s brilliant 1970 BBC documentary about Ealing Comedy, made when a lot of the people involved, Michael Balcon included, were still alive. You can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOOeNOGnlh8&t=12sPassport To Pimlico (1949): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/passport
Ealing Studios Part 2: The Dramas
Dead of Night (1945): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/dead-of-nightIt Always Rains On Sunday (1947): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/it-always-rains-on-sundayThe Blue Lamp (1950): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-blue-lampThe Black And Blue Lamp (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLt_TmSZhX0&t=3328sThe Overlanders (1946): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/overlandersBitter
Ealing Studios Part 1: The Story
Only one link is really necessary for this episode. Here is the YouTube playlist from the BFI that includes documentary shorts, interviews and reviews of all things Ealing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJNMhV__50s&list=PLXvkgGofjDziQk2HHV8sEnH0WTHY0aF_n&index=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anna Neagle: Britain's Biggest Ever Film Star
Anna Neagle FilmsVictoria The Great (1937): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ray/victoria-the-great?Sixty Glorious Years (1938): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/sixty-glorious-years?Nurse Edith Cavell (1939): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/nurse-edith-cavell?I Live In Grosvenor Square (1945): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/i-live-in-grosvenor-squarePiccadilly Incident (1946): https:
Terrible War. But What Comes Next?
This Happy Breed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Happy-Breed-Robert-Newton/dp/B01I08B7KATime Flies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zM2RarDx40They Came To A City: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ray/they-came-to-a-cityHenry V: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Henry-V/8634695The Way To The Stars: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/way-to-the-starshoorayforpinewoodpodcast@gmail.com@hoorayforpin
All The News That's Fit To Project! - The Newsreels Go To War.
Pathe News Archive (Includes material from Gaumont and Fox Movietone): https://www.britishpathe.com/BBC Documentary about Pathe News Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNZeeIr-l-oPart 2:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jzruf4O-4wPart 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxIf4L69gAPart 4:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDRQaeDPwUg@hoorayforpinewood.bsky.socialhoorayforpinewood@gmail.com H
Noel Coward Goes To War!
The Scoundrel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPz0mcxI7ts&t=352sIn Which We Serve: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/in-which-we-serve-(special-edition)The Way Ahead: https://www.zavvi.com/dvd/the-way-ahead/58449.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq0ISmzrVonP3hud4ZSM3aCdCpU1ZKv_bjR8fVKpQz1vL8INlj5Kill Or be Killed: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060016338 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com
Powell and Pressburger Part 2
Most of these titles are available on streaming services. We have given streaming links where no commercial copies are available.Black Narcissus: https://www.criterion.com/films/632-black-narcissus?srsltid=AfmBOopuRz2u7AyyPztOvUCikmvux_rejGKFNkjJKpYR3uENJwbXnOyIThe Red Shoes: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-red-shoes-special-editionThe Small Back Room: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd
Powell and Pressburger Part 1
Most Powell and Pressburger films are available on free streaming service. But you can also buy DVD or Blu Ray copies using the following links:The Powell and Pressburger Collection: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-powell-and-pressburger-collection49th Parallel: https://www.criterion.com/films/520-49th-parallel?srsltid=AfmBOopu4V3v0JGFCC_qu53O44MvCM9WtrnOuG8TY_66kg-vneSsk4k2One Of Our
But What If The Germans Invade?
Miss Grant Goes To The Door (1940): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6EqlAJUcgUCottage To Let (1941): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/cottage-to-letPimpernel Smith (1941): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pimpernel-Smith-Adventure-Drama-ThrillerThe Next Of Kin (1942): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN1yJIUv5pkWent The Day Well (1942): https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/went-the-day-wellBluesky: @
The Gainsborough Melodrama
Gainsborough FilmsThe Man In Grey (1943): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ATlLyU1SUFanny By Gaslight (1944): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoOxDbeKgMMMadonna Of The Seven Moons (1945): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MFSaO59T-MThe Wicked Lady (1945): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0sdNuzsaDU&t=296sMillions Like Us (1943): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqhDOd41ZIUTwo Thousand Wom
Digging For Victory
Calling All WorkersA Job To Be Done (1940): https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-a-job-to-be-done-1940-onlineYesterday Is Over My Shoulder (1940): https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-yesterday-is-over-your-shoulder-1940-onlineHer Father’s Daughter (1941): https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-her-fathers-daughter-1941-onlineFood And RationingAnother Little Drop (1942): https:/
Laughing At Hitler
Many of the films mentioned in this episode are only available on free streaming service. Where they are available on DVD or Blu-ray I have linked to online retailers.Old Mother RileyOld Mother Riley Joins Up (1940): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uId5wa3Xk4&t=480sOld Mother Riley’s Ghosts (1941): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJRGSEW9fjcOn Your Way Riley (1985 Play about Lucan and M
British Film During the Phoney War
Welcome to Season 3 of Hooray For Pinewood – The History of British Cinema!In this episode we look at cinema during the Phoney War, the period between the start of World War Two and the Dunkirk evacuation. How did the UK film industry adapt to the very new world of total war?The Little Princess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCtbEKOI1kIAsk A Policeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jum4u
A Night At The Pictures
Hackney CinemasAll these links are at Cinema Treasures.https://cinematreasures.orgThe Stamford Hill Odeonhttps://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14468/photosThe Stamford Hill Super Cinemahttps://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14470/photosThe Kenning Hallhttps://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14524/photosThe Clapton Ritz/ABChttps://cinematreasures.org/theaters/14525The Clapton Rink Cinemahttps://cin
British Hollywood
David Copperfield (1935) available to rent on:https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/David_Copperfield?id=JqY8WrlngMA&hl=enCaptain Blood, Robin Hood, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (Errol Flynn)https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-errol-flynn-collectionGoodbye Mister Chips (1939)https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/goodbye%2c-mr-chips-(1)The Man Who Broke the Bank of Monte
The Documentary Movement
Many of the films mentioned in this episode are freely available. Here are some links. Emily Davison Trampled at the Derby (Pathe News 1913)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVrlLKAR1S0Nanook of the North (Robert Flaherty 1922)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkW14Lu1IBo&t=364sMoana (Robert Flaherty 1926)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neEtcJ2ck8Drifters (John Grierson 1929)https://www.yout
J Arthur Rank - The Accidental Film Mogul
The Rank Gong through the ages.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iTTAFoICawBBC Documentary about Pinewoodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKn8HI9UI1sJ Arthur Rank speaks!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXvkhapD1XU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winter Is Coming
Most of the films mentioned in this podcast are regularly shown on subscription and cable channels, and are also available on services such as Amazon Prime. They can also regularly be found on free streaming services. However if you wish to own them on DVD or Blu Ray here are some links for where to buy them.The Private Life of Henry VIIIhttps://picclick.co.uk/The-Private-Life-Of-Henry-Viii-
The Quota Quickie
Tod SlaughterTod Slaughter at Home – A Pathé Featurette! 1936https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_dCeS_Qa-UTod Slaughter Box Sethttps://hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ray/the-criminal-acts-of-tod-slaughter-eight-blood-andLondon After Dark featuring Tod Slaughter’s Elephant Theatre company live on stage. 1926https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi2tTPPUNL0Quota QuickiesLend Me Your Husband 1935https://www.youtu
Alexander Korda - The Master Showman
The Epic That Never Was - The BBC Documentary about Korda's attempt to film I Claudius 1965 (Watch it!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPf4kbZFT10The Private Life of Henry VIIIhttps://tripdiscs.com/products/private-life-of-henry-viii-caseThe Scarlet Pimpernelhttps://www.zavvi.com/dvd/the-scarlet-pimpernel/11302378.html?srsltid=AfmBOorO8LMfnMTRZUMllfdb24teebxivkcQB79pV_PjpHlFXVDa9I7GThings to Comeh
Alfred Hitchcock Part Four
All the films discussed in this episode are available on DVD and Blu-Ray. In addition, The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes regularly turn up on TV and on-demand services. They can also be found on free streaming services with a quick search.The 39 Stepshttps://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/the-39-steps-(1)The Secret Agenthttps://mr.shopping/store/uk/compare/5037115051332/?source=pdpSabotagehttps:
Turned Out Nice Again
Harry TateBilliards 1934https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeg3vbSYWAMixed Ginx 1934https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS_3rN9Xycg&t=230sGeorge FormbyThe George Formby Collectionhttps://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/george-formby-collectionKeep Your Seats Pleasehttps://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/keep-your-seats-pleaseWill HayThe Will Hay Collectionhttps://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/will-hay-collectionAld
Alfred Hitchcock Part Three
So where can you watch Hitchcock’s early talking pictures? They are mostly available on free streaming sites and, as of November 2024, you can watch Rich and Strange, and Juno and the Paycock for free on Roku TV.If you want the full Blu-Ray experience then Studio Canal are releasing a box set containing all his late silent and early talking pictures complete with documentaries, extras, and t
Over My Shoulder
Some Links to British MusicalsMany of these are available free on streaming services.George FormbyBoots! Boots! 1934 (Not available for sale): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl-3tBjRbks&t=723sThe George Formby Collection: https://www.zavvi.com/dvd/the-george-formby-film-collection/10282552.htmlNo Limit: https://hmv.com/store/film-tv/dvd/no-limit-british-classics-(hmv-exclusive)Gracie FieldsTh
A Cottage On Dartmoor
Anthony Asquith FilmsShooting Stars (1928): https://shop.bfi.org.uk/shooting-stars-dual-format-edition.htmlShooting Stars Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmTt6XxxvNUUnderground (1928): https://shop.bfi.org.uk/underground-dual-format-edition.htmlUnderground Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kEHCM55ja4A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929): https://shop.bfi.org.uk/a-cottage-on-dartmoor.htmlA Cottag
Alfred Hitchcock Part Two
The Alfred Hitchcock’s Silent FilmsThe Pleasure Garden (1925): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i94JofNU3Y&t=6sThe Lodger (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkkWQzfRaREThe Ring (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mUsjXDajPY&t=2518sDownhill (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpOyvJ-hyCQThe Farmer’s Wife (1928): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q0XOLQqihwEasy Virtue (1928): ht
Alfred Hitchcock Part One
In Episode 7 we trace the early career of Alfred Hitchcock from his humble beginnings in Leytonstone to his first box-office hit as a director.The Alfred Hitchcock’s Silent FilmsThe Pleasure Garden (1925): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i94JofNU3Y&t=6sThe Lodger (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkkWQzfRaREThe Ring (1927): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mUsjXDajPY&t=2518sDownhill
Drugs, Holmes and Fu Manchu
The Death of Billie CarletonThe full shocking story: https://flashbak.com/disgraceful-orgies-unholy-rites-and-the-death-of-billie-carleton-100-years-ago-408525/Cecil HepworthMost of the existing full-length Hepworth films still await home availability on either streaming or disc, but clips are available online.Tansy (1921): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuyM9bM1UTgComin’ Thru The Rye (1923): htt
Tilly The Tomboy meets Hamlet
Cecil HepworthTilly The Tomboy Visits The Poor (1910): https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-tilly-the-tomboy-visits-the-poor-1910-onlineTilly’s Party (1910): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdZXmll6Yio&list=PLIyQwzwNXGHU6qt7Gjj8nq_U6EtNnM51i&index=8&t=126sHamlet (1913): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KcrHbbiiM8&t=11sNewsreel FootageThe Epsom Derby (1913): https://www.youtube
Mitchell and Kenyon: Local Films for Local People!
Mitchell and Kenyon DramasKidnapping by Indians 1899: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh-9GuQFBF0Diving Lucy 1903: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V05KBTvq4MLocal Films For Local PeopleRobert Baden-Powell Opens The Accrington Ambulance Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaXKbbnFopgMiners Leaving Pendlebury Colliery 1901: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwBuJTMrUNoParkgate Iron and Steel Works,
Rescued By Rover
F Martin DuncanCheese Mites 1903: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR2DystgByQ&t=80sKinemacolourThe Harvest 1908: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JQsU7fZyYDelhi Durbar 1911: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VCpkplKUf8George C HaleA short film about Hale’s Tours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dICeIuJEJDUWilliam HaggarThe Life of Charles Peace 1905: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K46agM-ZMnY
Mister Acres, Mister Paul, and the Brighton School
Thomas EdisonThe Blacksmiths 1893: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnZT7oHGmtsThe Execution of Mary Stewart 1895: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpNQJV8KblQRobert Paul and Birt Acres 1895Incident at Clovely Cottage March 1895 (surviving frames): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra_0lVGaqxoArrest of a Pickpocket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrMuNbd5QYRough Seas at Dover: https://www.youtube.co
The Imaginatively Titled Episode One
All the films in today's episode can be watched on YouTubePersistence of VisionExplained in a 1936 film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_W-kokpCkgThe ZoetropeMilton Bradley Zoetrope 1866 (Containing images acceptable to many people back then): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG6ywByMAyEModern Zoetrope using 3D Printer (Contains strobe sequence): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-5AP5R6gpAMake yo
Introducing Hooray For Pinewood
At last! The History of British Cinema now has a dedicated podcast. In each episode Mike and Matthew, two film fanatics, will trace the history of film in Britain from its pioneering beginnings to the present day. Along the way we'll go into detail about the work of familiar figures and franchises like Alfred Hitchcock, Ealing Comedies and The Carry-On films. But we'll also dwell on less well reme
