With over 6,300 articles, this fourth edition of The encyclopedia of British film is a fully updated, invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry through to the present day, and includes highly detailed entries on the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century of great British cinema. All of these biographical entries have been updated where necessary in order to give an up to date career overview, and to include information which has come to light since the last edition. The contributors have also provided thematic entries on various subjects such as adaptations, film studios and genres. New entries for this edition include representations of housing, work and working lives in British film.Brian McFarlane and Anthony Slide's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for enthusiasts of British film. This fourth edition, with a preface by Ralph Fiennes, will be an essential work of reference for anyone interested in the history of British cinema.