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The 1900 House is an eight part documentary following a 20th century family for three months as they are transported back from 1999 to the Victorian era. In The 1940's House The Hymer family are taken back to 1939 to experience life a it was at Britain's wartime Home Front. Nineteen Volunteers from the modern world find out that life of a grand country house in the early 20th Centrury is plagued by all to familiar themes: money power and position in The Edwardian House
Containing three festive features The Little Polar Bear Robbie the Reindeer and The Tale of Jack Frost this box set makes an extra special Christmas gift. The Little Polar Bear: Adapted from short stories by Hans de Beer this heart-warming animation follows the adventures of Lars the little polar bear. Narrated by Sue Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert the DVD is full of fun and discovery - perfect for pre-schoolers. DVD extra's include a bonus episode and an interactive quiz ga
Born to a weak but loving mother soon after his father dies David Copperfield is nine years old when his mother Clara marries Mr Murdstone. A cruel man who believes in extreme discipline he has no hesitation in sending David away to school. Shortly after he is sent away Clara dies and Murdstone seizes the opportunity to send him away for good this time into menial labour at a London wine merchants. It is here that David meets the genial Micawber family and his aunt Betsey arra
School's out for the summer and the Littles are spending their vacation at a beautiful lakeside cabin. Leading the way is Stuart, who can't wait to become a Scout and spend his entire vacation canoeing, hiking and being the outdoorsy little guy he claims to be. But there is something lurking in the forest which could spoil the fun!
The X-Men led by Professor Xavier once again return to save the world from a group of mutant creatures... In the White House, a would-be assassin, an acrobatic, teleporting blue mutant Nightcrawler menaces the president. Meanwhile in the Canadian Rockies, Wolverine searches for answers to his mysterious past at the top-secret facility where he received his metallic skeleton and claws.Back at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Jean Grey and Storm instruct students Rogue, Iceman and Pyro, while Professor Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart) and Cyclops pay a visit to the imprisoned Magneto (played by Ian McKellen). Soon these enemies will unite to defeat the hate-filled military scientist William Stryker (played by Brian Cox), who wants to rid the world of mutants.
Includes the following 8 great films: Lethal Weapon Lethal Weapon 2 Mad Max Maverick Payback Tequila Sunrise What Women Want Conspiracy Theory
An unusual adult Western for its time Vengeance Valley (1951) gave Burt Lancaster his first Western role. His athletic prowess made him perfect for the genre and he'd go on to make Gunfight At O.K. Corral Apache and The Unforgiven among others. Vengeance Valley emphasises character development and the solid cast meets the challenge. Robert Walker plays Burt's foster brother. Joanne Dru John Ireland Ted de Corsia Hugh O'Brien and Glenn Strange lend support. One of the real s
Set in present day Memphis and Mississippi alien Blackie returns to earth after 42 years to complete his original mission to kill 12 chosen victims (lowlife scum such as hillbillies hippies chartered accountants etc...). He soon hooks up with his old friend - Mike who has been locked in a Memphis time warp asylum for the last 42 years and the memorable Kerine - a young lady straight out of the big house with a penchant for black leather 45 magnums AMC Pacers and killing hippies. On a visit to her folks Kerine blows away her mother and father - unfortunately these kills exceed the quota of 12 stranding Blackie and Mike on Earth. The they have to drag Kerine's dead mother around with them until they figure out how to re-animate her and replace her with a victim of the supreme elders choosing. The replacement victim turns out to be the delectable D'Lana who unfortunately has mistakenly been captured by the FBI from outer space and sentenced to death for the murders committed by the gang. She can only die by Blackie's hand in order that they can return home winners and not get stuck on earth as sore losers!
It's got a round table, some knights, and a noble warrior who rises to become King Arthur, but everything else about this revisionist legend is pure Hollywood. That's not such a bad thing if you enjoyed Rob Roy, Braveheart, Gladiator and Troy, and there's some intriguing potential in presenting the "real" Arthur (played by Clive Owen) as a 5th-century soldier of Rome, assigned to defend Roman-imperial England against a hoard of invading Saxons (led by Stellan Skarsgard in hairy villain mode). As revamped history and "archaeological findings" would have us believe, Guinevere (Keira Knightley) is a warrior babe in face-paint and Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd) is a nonentity who fades into the woodwork. Never mind. Best to enjoy the harsh, gloomy atmosphere of Irish locations, the ruggedness of Owen and his hearty supporting cast, and the entertaining nonsense of a Jerry Bruckheimer production that strips battle-ready Guinevere down to leather-strap S&M gear while all the men sport full-body armor. Hail to the queen, indeed! --Jeff Shannon
An extraordinary look inside the normally closely guarded and secret world of the Freemasons. The largest charitable organisation on Earth the Freemasons have thousands of members in Britain and around the world. The Freemasons are a source of fascination to millions and viewers will be captivated by this rare chance to go behind the scenes of the secret society. This DVD delves into the age old allegory infamous rituals and secret associations to explore this society and answer the questions many are afraid to ask. This title includes exclusive and revealing interviews with current and former Freemasons offering unprecedented access to the usually well guarded secrets.
They are all gone now and there is nothing more the sea can do to me Riders to the Sea is Vaughan Williams' most successful operatic achievement. It is short but the music is written on a grand scale and it is emotionally powerful. He based his opera on J.M. Synge's great tragic one-act play about Aran fisherfolk. The Irish dramatist spent several summers on the stormy West Coast of Ireland and the primitive life of the islanders whose existence depended almost entirely on the sea provided him with the material for his play. Vaughan Williams was inspired by the theme of human endurance in the face of the natural elements and his opera is absolutely faithful to Synge's original play almost word for word. The tautly structured music is integrated perfectly with Synge's dialogue and at the end it opens out into a great dignified lament sometimes compared to the lament from Dido and Aeneas. This film made in the studio in 1988 by the Irish broadcaster Radio Telefis ''‰ireann is unique because it is the only audio-visual representation of any of Vaughan Williams' operatic and stage works currently available. The opera stars Sarah Walker in the central role of the mother Maurya who has already lost six men in her family to the sea and fears for the safety of her two remaining sons. Her daughters Cathleen and Nora are played by Yvonne Brennan and Kathleen Tynan and her son Bartley is sung by Hugh Mackey. Martin Murphy portrays J.M. Synge. The Radio Telefis ''‰ireann Chamber Choir and Concert Orchestra is conducted by Bryden Thomson. It is produced and directed by Louis Lentin. A new production of Riders to the Sea is being staged at English National Opera this November to mark the 50th anniversary of Vaughan Williams' death.
Gunpowder Treason & Plot: Award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern explores the lives of Mary Queen of Scots and her son James I in this new BBC drama. Robert Carlyle leads a prestigious cast in this lavish production. Peoples with infamous characters driven by compelling drama and life with love lust politics and prejudice we are offered a gripping ride through a fascinating period of history. Set against the brutal landscape of rebellion against religious repression Gunpowder Treason and Plot dramalises the short reign of Mary Queen of Scots and the extraordinary battle of her son James I with the Catholic conspiracy against him. Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot became one of the most scandalous events in English history and remains so to this day. Tipping The Velvet: An erotically charged exploration of lesbian life in Victorian London; the most sexually explicit drama the BBC has ever broadcast! Episode 1: The glamorous world of the 19th -century music hall provides the backdrop for Nan's first love affair with Kitty Butler a popular male impersonator. When Kitty is offered the chance to perform in London a delighted Nan accompanies her as a dresser but true success doesn't happen until Nan becomes part of the act. Episode 2: Alone and devastated by her betrayal Nan cannot return to her family in Whitstable so takes to the streets to survive. In her guise as a male impersonator she finds a niche in the Victorian sexual underworld and is also drawn into the web of a rich Sapphic society widow who offers sex excitement and luxury but at a perilous price. Episode 3: Diana throws out Nan and Blake and Blake disappears with all of the money leaving a totally destitute Nan. The only person she can think to turn to ends up unwelcoming to her. So begins a very different phase for Nan which leads ultimately to her making the most important decision of her life... Frankenstein: A fresh and new interpretation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel a chilling tale of one man's soulless desire to surpass the boundaries of mortal humankind. The crew of a weather-beaten ship stranded in the icy North Sea rescue a man close to death: Victor Frankenstein. He recounts his own story of a young scientist possessed of an obsessive thirst for knowledge who has challenged the very foundations of nature by creating a sentient creature pieced together with body parts stolen from a morgue. Rejected by its creator the monstrous being craves acceptance but is forced to flee into the night; abhorred and vulnerable the creature nevertheless is still at the mercy of the most base and deadly of human emotions - revenge. The fledgeling born of dark intention will stop at nothing short of complete retribution...
12 Action DVD MoviesThe Lawnmower Man:Stephen King's virtual reality thriller stars Pierce Brosnan as a scientist with a dangerous vision.Grand Theft Auto:Ron Howard's directorial debut sees teenage carnappers go wild in the funniest car movie ever!Who Dares Wins:Lewis Collins stars as an undercover SAS officer infiltrating a deadly terrorist organisation.Year Of The Gun:Sharon Stone plays a photographer caught up in the violent turmoil of terrorist-threatened Rome.Fire On The Amazon:Sandra Bullock is an activist helping a photojournalist investigate the assassination of an environmentalist.Kickboxer:One of Jean-Claude Van Damme's signature roles as a vengeance-crazed martial arts champion.The Jigsaw Man:Michael Caine as a spy given plastic surgery and sent back to Britain by the KGB.Train To Hell:Hugh Grant and Malcolm McDowell as mysterious passengers on board the Orient Express.Revelation:Is the new supreme leader of Earth the true messiah or The Antichrist?Total Reality:A deadly mission to travel back in time and prevent the destruction of the Earth!The Last Patrol:Dolph Lundgren stars as a soldier determined to restore order in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.I'm Still Waiting For You:A psychiatrist has spent 13 years keeping a killer behind bars but now he's escaped!
The escapades of Peter Rabbit and Mrs. Tittlemouse and other favourite characters come to life on screen in these stunning animated stories. Stories comprise: 1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny 2. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and Mrs. Tittlemouse 3. The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
Although claimed to be an 'Iron-age hill fort', Cambridgeshire's most prominent and important sacred site, the Wandlebury complex has all the traits of a major megalithic monument. Going south from the site it has a 21 mile 'Loxodrome' alignment that stretches to Hatfield Forest, marked by ancient megaliths, earth mounds and circular earthworks, that has been dated to 3,500BC. The famous 'Mary' earth energy current also goes through the site and over the Gogmagog hills and through fields wher...
Hugh Grant stars as an '80s pop star who gets a second chance in this new romcom.
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