A look at archaeology and ways to preserve history.

Exploring the world of lighting, including a glimpse of the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

A visit to the Isle of Man to discover why it wants greater independence.

A glimpse at Britain's colourful confectionery industry.

Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.

A look into the complex organisation of exhibition display, which draw hundreds of thousands of people to every show.

A look at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, and a more detailed examination of the Berlin Wall in Germany.

Study of the present state of bookmakers in England, their possible future, and competition represented by the tote.

A look at the origins of man-powered flight, focusing on John Wimpenny, the first man to pedal himself through the air for more than half a mile.

A look at the vehicle designed to assist war-time invasion called DUKWS or duck and other amphibious military craft.