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Daniel Farson's Guide to Britain: Vol.2
Region B

$25.99

Region B - Not Compatible with NA Players

Estimated Street Date: Monday, September 7 2026

Specifications

Format Blu-ray
Condition New
Label BFI
Region code Region B

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) 

Extras:

  • Audio commentaries on selected programmes (titles tbc) 
  • Includes newly created optional English descriptive subtitles 
  • Illustrated booklet featuring new writing on all the programmes included  

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