Black-and-white photo of two young men in suits, one resting chin on hand, with a chalkboard covered in drawings behind them.

BFI National Archive Presents: Living for Kicks

18 (CTBA)

Film

Wed 16 Sept 10:30

Details: 65 mins

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Step into the burgeoning British youth culture of the 1950s and 60s with this selection of excerpts from the BFI National Archive’s Associated-Rediffusion collection.

Launched in 1955 as part of the fledgling ITV. Associated-Rediffusion was one of the very first independent television companies that, among other achievements, shook up the world of documentary TV.

In this vibrant compilation you’ll discover the rise of the teenager, the teddy boy and the coffee bar. Find out about the importance of pop music to the post-war generation and the newfound freedoms that have come to define these landmark years in British cultural history.

Programmes courtesy of Archbuild Limited.

Introduced by Claire Simmons, Freelance Youth and Heritage Engagement Producer.

Ticket holders are invited to join us afterwards in the Café & Bar to chat about the films with free tea and coffee.

Wheelchair User Spaces

Event types:

Intro: Introductory Talk

Wed 16 Sept

10:30 (ends 11:45)Intro

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