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Published — 28 August 2026 ⏭ British Pathé

Harald V's Wedding That Changed Norway (1968) | R.I.P. | Archive Highlights

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R.I.P. Harald V of Norway. Here is the 1968 marriage of Harald as crown prince marrying Sonja Haraldsen. Their wedding was highly controversial due to Sonja's 'commoner' background.

Original newsreel:
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/89022/
Film ID 2071.13

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Published — 23 June 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 13 May 2026 ⏭ British Pathé

A Year To Remember - 1966 (Full Documentary Episode)

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The classic series that recalls the definitive events of the 20th century, year by year, as they were reported at the time.

In this episode: - India: Gandhi chosen for president- Vietnam War- England wins World Cup- Ronald Reagan's presidential race- The Swinging Sixties- Britain's first nuclear-powered Polaris submarine
Published — 30 March 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 11 March 2026 ⏭ British Pathé

What Was Happening 100 Years Ago? | 1926 on Film

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California - Stunt Gone Wrong (0:00 - 00:21)
(Film ID 658.20)

Peking - Men at Work (00:21 - 00:41)
(Film ID 888.06)

Italy - Public Fountains Run with Wine (00:41 - 00:58)
(Film ID 650.09)

Cornwall - Telegram Cable Comes Ashore (0:58 - 1:17)
(Film ID 498.27)

France - Launch of SS Île de France (1:17 - 1:41)
(Film ID 484.03)

Florida - John D. Rockefeller at Home (1:41 - 2:00)
(Film ID 642.04)

Egypt - Great Sphinx of Giza Restored (2:00 - 2:13)
(Film ID 444.15)

India - Pilgrims Bathe in Ganges (2:13 - 2:24)
(Film ID 486.02)

Italy - Vesuvius Grumbles (2:24 - 2:34)
(Film ID 664.06)

Paris - Children's Race (2:34 - 2:49)
(Film ID 640.28)

Mexico - Religious Crisis (2:49 - 3:02)
(Film ID 544.12)

Turkey - Ancient Ban on Statues Ended (3:02 - 3:14)
(Film ID 648.14)

Norway - Amundsen's Polar Airship (3:14 - 3:36)
(Film ID 444.19)

Britain - Striking Miners Find Coal (3:36 - 4:09)
(Film ID 502.27)

Sweden - Astrid of Sweden and Leopold III Engaged (4:09 - 4:30)
(Film ID 638.03)

USA - Romanian Queen in Rockies (4:30 - 4:51)
(Film ID 656.20)

Canada - Gold Rush Hopefuls (4:51 - 5:10)
(Film ID 484.15)

France - Suzanne Lenglen (5:10 - 5:25)
(Film ID 502.04)

San Francisco - Plane Catapult (5:25 - 5:42)
(Film ID 450.23)

Paris - 70 Year Old Tightrope Walker (5:42 - 5:56)
(Film ID 542.24)

Bahamas - Hurricane Devastation (5:56 - 6:11)
(Film ID 544.07)

Geneva - League of Nations Meeting (6:11 - 6:35)
(Film ID 2384.20)

Warsaw - Poland's Coup Victor (6:35 - 6:46)
(Film ID 500.10)

Miami - Hurricane Damage (6:46 - 7:16)
(Film ID 638.18)

Dresden - German Troops March (7:16 - 7:31)
(Film ID 660.20)

California - Huge Oil Fire (7:31 - 7:49)
(Film ID 488.23)

Corsica - Infamous Bandit Romanetti (7:49 - 8:01)
(Film ID)

Switzerland - Traditional Pageant (8:01 - 8:11)
(Film ID 490.14)

Indochina - Flood on the Tracks (8:11 - 8:34)
(Film ID 664.02)

Japan - Mount Tokachi Erupts (8:34 - 8:45)
(Film ID 542.04)

USA - Cavalry Training in Snow (8:45 - 9:00)
(Film ID 484.02)

Trinidad - Hindu Carnival (9:00 - 9:19)
(Film ID 658.09)

Indochina - French Colonial Arrives (9:19 - 9:35)
(Film ID 456.21)

Latvia - Horse Stunts for President (9:35 - 9:47)
(Film ID 664.01)

France - Prisoners Board Ship for Devil's Island (9:47 - 9:56)
(Film ID 486.04)

USA - Swedish Prince in Wild West (9:56 - 10:12)
(Film ID 540.14)

UK - Viceroy Returns from India (10:12 - 10:25)
Film ID 488.22)

UK - Gertrude Ederle Conquers Channel (10:25 - 10:43)
(Film ID 542.18)

Egypt - New Dam Opening (10:43 - 10:55)
(Film ID 454.17)

France - Cross Country Cycling (10:55 - 11:06)
(Film ID 662.12)

South Africa - Diamond Rush (11:06 - 11:19)
(Film ID 636.11)

UK - Women's Golf Championship (11:19 - 11:32)
(Film ID 636.03)

Greece - Dictatorship Overthrown (11:32 - 12:04)
(Film ID 644.06)

Morocco - Ceremonies for the Sultan (12:04 - 12:22)
(Film ID 646.15)

Illinois - Beardstown Underwater (12:22 - 12:43)
(Film ID 646.09)

California - Motorcycle Hill Climb (12:43 - 13:12)
(Film ID 646.01)

New York - Death of Rudolph Valentino (13:12 - 13:38)
(Film ID 634.15)

Dublin - Crowds on the Liffey (13:38 - 14:10)
(Film ID 632.08)

Los Angeles - Air Stunt (14:10 - 14:48)
(Film ID 450.23)

Cuba - Hurricane Disaster (14:48 - 15:05)
(Film ID 650.12)

USA - Army Demos Phosphorus (15:05 - 15:21)
(Film ID 648.10)

New York - NYPD Armoured Motorbikes (15:21 - 15:38)
(Film ID 664.04)

France - 'Crashless' Car (15:38 - 15:55)
(Film ID 640.24)

New York - Street Scenes in Winter (15:55 - 16:09)
(Film ID 662.10)

Italy - Mussolini Greets Crowd (16:09 - 16:24)
(Film ID 648.13)

UK - Ocean Liner Gym (16:24 - 16:33)
(Film ID 484.03)

Paris - Sultan of Morocco Opens Mosque (16:33 - 16:53)
(Film ID 538.21)

USA - Hair-Raising Stunt (16:53 - 17:34)
(Film ID 834.20)

UK - Charleston on Stilts (17:34 - 17:49)
(Film ID 876.12)

Unknown - Torpedo Tractor (17:49 - 18:16)
(Film ID 884.17)

Minnesota - Conveyor Belt Diner (18:16 - 18:45)
(Film ID 1004.08)

Paris - The Buffer Belt (18:45 - 19:02)
(Film ID 1010.14)

Paris - Lunar Park (19:02 - 19:25)
(Film ID 2524.32)

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Published — 3 March 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 27 January 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 22 January 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 19 January 2026 ⏭ British Pathé

One Giant Leap (Full 1969 Space Race Documentary)

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A 1969 documentary telling the story of space travel up to the 1969 moon landing.
*Opening credits soundtrack has been replaced for copyright reasons.

Original Film IDs 1351.03, 1351.04, 1351.05

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Published — 13 January 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 5 January 2026 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 28 December 2025 ⏭ British Pathé

Brigitte Bardot in 5 Minutes | 20th Century Hall of Fame

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20th Century Hall of Fame - Brigitte Bardot

This series, produced in association with the BBC, chronicles the lives of the most important and well-known figures of the 20th century, whether they be politicians, musicians, or sports stars.
Published — 23 December 2025 ⏭ British Pathé
Published — 17 December 2025 ⏭ British Pathé

10 Vintage Hangouts We Wish Were Still Around

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Original newsreels used in this compilation:

1. 1955 Coffee House (1955) (00:00 - 02:43)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/44251/
Film ID 25.21

2. Skiffle Barber Shop (1957) (02:43 - 04:44)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/36062/
Film ID 63.17

3. French Nightclub in Soho (1954) (04:44 - 06:01)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/189013
Film ID 1603.27

4. Art Studio Restaurant (1959) (06:01 - 07:37)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/36211/
Film ID 91.03

5. Two Tempo Restaurant (1965) (07:37 - 10:40)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/37896/
Film ID 333.03

6. Jazz Club (1955) (10:40 - 14:18)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/78932/
Film ID 1279.08

7. Curiosity Pub (1959) (14:18 - 16:00)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/36178
Film ID 89.12

8. Pub on Stilts (1938) (16:00 - 16:20)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/80264/
Film ID 1262.16

9. Victorian-Themed Fish Bar (1962) (16:20 - 18:25)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/37198/
Film ID 191.03

10. Medieval Restaurant (1970) (18:25- 20:09)
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/89931/
Film ID 2241.31

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