This fascinating look at the changing role of physical strength in Britain during a time of rapid mechanisation. As machines take over many manual jobs, is there still a place for muscle and brawn?

Many traditional professions like blacksmithing have faded away while new technologies transform these industries. This Look at Life reveals areas where physical strength remains essential, from the demanding work of the British Army to the competitive worlds of wrestling and weightlifting.

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This film was first broadcast: 1959

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