Robin Crichton (Director)

Janez Puhar's Missing Formula

The documentary entitled 'Janez Puhar's Lost Formula' introduces the Slovenian inventor of glass-plate photography from the point of view of a foreign observer, that of Scotsman Robin Crichton, who wonders how and why we honour him, since he is virtually unknown in the Western world. Robin decides to single-handedly look into these Slovenian beliefs. Puhar claims that for the light-sensitive matter he used mercury, sulfur, iodine and possibly varnish, which he applied in the end to protect the emulsion. But his real formula has never been brought to light anywhere. Indeed, the whole world knows that no one has used Puhar's ingredients to make photographs, because the said three elements are not sensitive to light - neither separately nor together as a compound. Robin therefore arrives at the key question: are the four Puhar originals, which currently exist around the world, real or are they just a mistake made by Slovenian historians and museum specialists?

Release Date2000-01-01

Charactersd Himself - The Host

Moonacre

Moonacre is a 1994 British miniseries loosely based on Elizabeth Goudge's 1946 children's fantasy novel The Little White Horse. Produced and directed by Robin Crichton, and dramatised by William Corlett, the six-part serial stars Camilla Power, Jean Anderson, and Noah Huntley. When Maria Merryweather is orphaned, she must move to Moonacre Manor with her ever-faithful governess, Miss Heliotrope, and her Spaniel, Wiggins. Maria isn't at the Manor long before she discovers that her new home has a tragic past, which she becomes determined to correct.

Release Date1994-04-06

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Enamel and Concrete Pipe Coatings by Bredero Price

Promotional film about pipe coatings in the fuel industry.

Release Date1981-01-01

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JobDirector

The Borders: Where Scotland and England Meet

A look at the traditional industries of the areas surrounding the Scotland/England border.

Release Date1970-01-01

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The Great Mill Race

A dramatised account of the manufacture of a woollen garment.

Release Date1975-01-01

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Top Country

A look at the economy of the Scottish Highlands.

Release Date1972-01-01

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JobDirector

Cumbernauld, Town For Tomorrow

The story of how Cumbernauld started as part of the solution to Glasgow's housing problem, how it was planned and developed, how it had yet to develop and, above all, how well it works as a place to live in and what it will be like for future generations

Release Date1970-01-01

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JobDirector

Beecham Chemical Factory - Irvine

Testing and experimenting in the laboratories of a Scottish chemical company.

Release Date1978-01-01

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Cummins Engineering, Shotts

Machinery at work in a Scottish factory.

Release Date1978-01-01

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JobDirector

A Different Valley

The creation of the Megget Valley reservoir and dam.

Release Date1983-01-01

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JobDirector

Building Construction - Cummins Engineering

The building of a factory in Shotts, Scotland.

Release Date1978-01-01

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JobDirector

The Curious Case Of Santa Claus

On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus visits a psychiatrist to find out who he is and why there are so many of him ringing bells on street corners.

Release Date1982-01-01

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Vote Count1

Silent Mouse

On Christmas Eve, 1818, in Austria the Oberndorf organ broke down. The assistant priest writes a carol to be accompanied by guitar. The carol was "Silent Night".

Release Date1988-12-25

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Vote Count2

Caltrex Calendering Line

The manufacturing of PVC in Edinburgh and Manchester.

Release Date1978-01-01

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Scotland - A Market Base in Europe

A group of industry figures discuss the advantages of investing in Scotland.

Release Date1979-01-01

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JobDirector