Discover BFI Replay, the online platform that lets you take a deep dive into digitised film, TV and video from the British Film Institute National Archive and regional film archives.
Previously only available in public libraries, a wide range of new content can now be enjoyed from your home.
130 years of screen stories, digitised and preserved for you
From Victorian trailblazers to viral sensations, there are thousands of titles for you to discover, completely free.
Digitised collections bring old film, TV and video to life again and protect fragile footage for future generations.
Whether you're researching, teaching, studying, or a film fan, you can watch rare and local footage that you won’t find on mainstream streaming services.
BFI Replay is curated from the BFI National Archive and partnerships with regional archives, with support from the National Lottery.
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There's even more in your local library
Thousands of videos on BFI Replay are available exclusively in libraries. These are marked on the website with a library icon.
You can access and enjoy the full BFI Replay collection free of charge at any Cambridgeshire Library.
How to access BFI Replay in your library
- If you are using a Cambridgeshire Library PC, simply click on the BFI Replay icon, or go to https://replay.bfi.org.uk/ .
- If you are using your own device in the library, make sure you are using library WiFi before going to the BFI Replay website .
- For the best experience, please use headphones.
- If you need help, please ask a member of staff.
Disclaimer – quality and content
BFI Replay features thousands of videos and programmes from the 1960s to the 2010s.
The quality of video varies. Some videos may have incomplete or imperfect sound and image, or other flaws not normally experienced with professional film and video today.
The BFI and partners have taken steps to exclude unacceptable material and to identify and label sensitive material with content and/or trigger warnings.
But due to the high number of videos involved, the BFI and partners have not been able to view everything. They cannot guarantee that all sensitive content has been identified.
Some videos may include language and attitudes which were common or widely tolerated at the time, but are unacceptable today.
Other videos may include content (for example, images of medical procedures) which some viewers may find upsetting or triggering.
Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children’s use of BFI Replay.
Please report any inappropriate content using the REPORT THIS CONTENT link available on each video.
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