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BFI Replay is a free streaming service for public libraries with thousands of digitised videos and television programmes from the collections of the BFI National Archive and UK regions and nations film archives, alongside contributions from other significant archives such as BBC and ITV.
The videos span six decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s, offering a glimpse into Britain’s past, its people and places; recording and revealing an era of rapid social, industrial, political and technological change.
BFI Replay is only available in the libraries via the public computers or by connecting to the WiFi

How does it work?

Visit your local library and use your library card number and PIN to log onto the library computers.

  • If you are using a Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire Library computer, go to our E-Resources page and log in with your library card number and PIN
  • If you are using your own device, go to the BFI Replay website (this link will only work while you are in the library).
  • For the best experience, please use headphones.

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.

    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.


For details of computer use at Bedfordshire libraries please see IT in Libraries

Page last updated: Page last updated: 17th July 2025