Ministry of Food Studio Details

Herrings 1940

1

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

Mrs. T. and Her Cabbage Patch 1941

1

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

National Milk Cocoa 1944

1

Drinking chocolate flashes before your eyes and makes an offer you can't refuse.

The Good Housewife in Her Kitchen 1950

6.00

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage.

Ministry of Food Cookery Hints No. 1: Oatmeal Porridge 1940

7.00

How to make porridge using a haybox.

ABCD of Health 1942

1

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.

Bampton Shows the Way 1941

1

Part of BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.