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'Why save energy?' - through the medium of public information films over the years - 
only in this thread. Hope to do other countries, and commercials, some other time. In the meantime, enjoy - and please send me any films you come across (respond to the thread or DM me).
only in this thread. Hope to do other countries, and commercials, some other time. In the meantime, enjoy - and please send me any films you come across (respond to the thread or DM me).
Why save energy in 1942?
Because WAR - just 5 inches of bathwater will do!
Because WAR - just 5 inches of bathwater will do!
Why save energy in 1944?
Because WAR - energy profligacy is defeat!
Because WAR - energy profligacy is defeat!
Why save energy in 1945?
Because SAVE COAL â there might not be enough!
Because SAVE COAL â there might not be enough!
Why save energy in 1947?
Because RATIONING â âWatch your meters!â
Because RATIONING â âWatch your meters!â
Why save energy in 1973?
Because INDUSTRIAL ACTION - 'Switch off some power. Now!'
Because INDUSTRIAL ACTION - 'Switch off some power. Now!'
Why save energy in 1973?
Because MINERS - 'Switch off some power. Others really need it!'
Because MINERS - 'Switch off some power. Others really need it!'
Why save energy in the 1980s?
Because COMMON SENSE â Delia Smith cooks an insane amount of food in one go http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26tdzp
Because COMMON SENSE â Delia Smith cooks an insane amount of food in one go http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26tdzp
Why save energy in the 1980s?
Because MORE COMMON SENSE â Barry Bucknell is dull but trustworthy http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26tdvc
Because MORE COMMON SENSE â Barry Bucknell is dull but trustworthy http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26tdvc
Why save energy in 1986?
Because THATCHER - 'Monergy'. [Set of 3 films]
Because THATCHER - 'Monergy'. [Set of 3 films]
Why save energy in 1995?
Because CLAYMATION â proto energy company obligations
Because CLAYMATION â proto energy company obligations
Why save energy in 2008?
2008: because MONEY & ENERGY & CARBON â âAct on CO2â
2008: because MONEY & ENERGY & CARBON â âAct on CO2â
Why save energy in 2011?
Because LISTEN TO THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST â they know everything!
Because LISTEN TO THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST â they know everything!
That's it for now - can't find anything for the UK in the 1950s and 60s, but there must be something somewhere. Let me know if you know.
