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• Dame Elizabeth Taylor - A Musical Celebration | DVD | (21/06/2004) from £17.25   |  Saving you £-4.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Like all the best celebrity tributes, Dame Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration (2001) combines the essence of its subject--in this case, charity work for HIV and AIDS research and a legendary career in movies, both meriting every ounce of recognition--with the fascination of a spectacular car smash. The highlights are the screenings of trailers for some of her best films, including Giant and Butterfield 8 (she won an Oscar but derided the picture) and an archive interview in which she memorably describes a tiresome gossip columnist as "a frustrated old biddy". The live entertainment is far shakier than the event's inspiration, though. Presented by David Frost and Stephen Fry--an uneasy, fawning partnership-- there is some real quality: Andrea Bocelli (sending the guest of honour into transports of delight), John Barry conducting a couple of his most symphonic Bond themes and Reba McEntire, the powerhouse country and western diva-turned-Broadway actress. On the down side, Marti Pellow's self-congratulatory posing would make Robbie Williams seem a model of modesty, Jay Kay's attempts to jazz up a standard are woeful and Ute Lemper is at her most pretentious for a cacophonic "Mack the Knife". Michael Jackson's mute presence at Taylor's side emphasises the hypnotic strangeness of the whole affair, though the Dame herself takes the entire marvellously lurid spectacle in her stride. On the DVD: Dame Elizabeth Taylor: A Musical Celebration comes to DVD with no extra features. A Taylor filmography would have been useful. Otherwise, the 4:3 video aspect ratio reproduces the television gala feel and for sound quality, you can choose between LPCM stereo, Dolby Digital 5.2 and DTS surround sound (best for that authentic, muddy Royal Albert Hall acoustic).--Piers Ford

• WWE: Iron Will - The Elimination Chamber Anthology | DVD | (18/08/2014) from £12.65   |  Saving you £2.34 (18.50%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Since its introduction at Survivor Series 2002 the Elimination Chamber has hosted some of the most brutal matches in WWE history. Six Superstars are trapped within the barbaric structure. Carnage ensues until only one man remains. Now for the first time ever fans can watch every Elimination Chamber match contested to date in Iron Will: The Anthology of the Elimination Chamber. This 3-DVD set includes 11 complete matches featuring WWE Superstars Triple H John Cena Undertaker Shawn Michaels Chris Jericho Edge Kane Randy Orton Rey Mysterio Batista and more. Matches Include: Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho vs. Booker T vs. Kane vs. Rob Van Damat Survivor Series 2002 Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship John Cena vs. Carlito vs. Chris Masters vs. Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Kaneat New Year's Revolution 2006 Raw Elimination Chamber Match - Winner Faces WWE Champion at WrestleMania XXIV Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Chris Jericho vs. Umaga vs. JBLat No Way Out 2008 Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE Championship Edge vs. Triple H vs. Undertaker vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov vs. Big Showat No Way Out 2009

• McCallum | DVD | (04/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  A doctor to die for... Set in the East End of London this series stars John Hannah in the title role of Dr Iain McCallum a motorcycling forensic pathologist like no other! Features all eight episodes from both series and the pilot. The Key To My Heart: When the body of a Vietnamese banker washes up near London's Isle of Dogs McCallum's disturbing forensic findings rattle him and fuel his determination to find the truth. But solving the case becomes more complicated w

• The Wilde Alliance - The Complete Series | DVD | (03/08/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The Wilde Alliance: The Complete Series

• The Great McGonagall | DVD | (09/02/2004) from £7.12   |  Saving you £5.87 (82.44%)   |  RRP £12.99

  William Topaz McGonagall (Milligan) is an unemployed Scottish weaver who decides to devote his life to poetry. Falling in love with Queen Victoria (here played by Peter Sellers) he donates his major poetic works to her and despite many rejections dreams of one day becoming Poet Laureate...

• Sunshine | DVD | (10/04/2013) from £19.39   |  Saving you £0.60 (3.09%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This sprawling family saga follows a Hungarian-Jewish family across three generations, and stars Ralph Fiennes as the father, the son, and the grandson in three distinctly different roles. As a Europudding vehicle for Fiennes and a top-drawer cast (including Jennifer Ehle, Rachel Weisz, Deborah Unger, Miriam Margolyes and William Hurt), Sunshine delivers on all fronts: there's glossy melodrama, high-moral seriousness as history wears the family down like the wind, and leitmotifs--the family elixir called "Sunshine" that founds their fortune, semi-incestuous adulterous liaisons, photographs and faces--that thread the epic three-hour narrative together. Fiennes begins as a stiff Budapest lawyer-cum-officer and judge during the First World War, torn when anti-Semitism raises its head. His son is a champion fencer who denounces the family faith to attain advancement but ends up in the Nazi-run labour camps all the same. The last in the line, a policeman this time, must navigate the Stalinist forces of repression and endures through the 1956 uprising to take back the family name and faith. And yet as a film by director István Szabó (Colonel Redl, Mephisto), it's a bit of a soggy disappointment lacking the bile and spit and visual inventiveness that makes the best of his other works so outstanding. Perhaps the fact that Szabó is directing an all-English speaking cast is the problem, leaving the film feeling strangely old-fashioned and paradoxically lacking a sense of place (despite much of it being filmed in Hungary itself). Although there are some charged emotional beats throughout, pretty costumes, and lots of entertainingly tasteful bonking sequences, the fencing sequences in particular become tooth-pullingly tedious and the whole thing seems to drag, especially as it takes itself so seriously. --Leslie Felperin

• Betjeman - The Collection | DVD | (16/10/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A champion of British heritage, Betjeman worked closely with the BBC to produce many critically acclaimed documentaries. Known for unhesitantly voicing his wry and honest opinions, he travelled to places of great architectural and historical importance and eloquently explained their significance to viewers. He helped to open our eyes to the true value of the buildings and places around us.. To celebrate his legacy, extraordinary work and undeniable passion towards British heritage, this collection brings together three of Betjeman's celebrated BBC documentaries. Each programme displays Betjeman's infectious enthusiasm for architecture, and showcases his enduring appeal. John Betjeman's A Passion for Churches John Betjeman travels around the Diocese of Norwich to visit its various churches of great significance, and offers an honest and affectionate look at the buildings, clergy and parishioners in this eye-opening documentary. It exposes the often-overlooked details within some of our common traditions; from the quirks of great architecture to the allure of bell-ringing and jumble sales. This four-part series includes footage from some of Britain's most stunning and historically fascinating churches, and follows his journey to modern day Jerusalem where he attends Christmas services at the Monastery of St. George. John Betjeman's A Bird's Eye View A three-part series commentated by John Betjeman giving a bird's eye view of various impressive locations important to English history and heritage, filmed entirely from a helicopter. Betjeman's informative travelogues give us a fascinating and revealing look at how Britain has changed over time, from an entirely new top-down perspective. Betjeman gives his wry and honest opinion on places of great importance, giving us a glimpse into the country's deep history in the process. From exploring extraordinary British mansions, gardens and castles, to teaching us the origins of the British seaside holiday. Four with Betjeman - Victorian Architects and Architecture In the 1850s, English architects tried to find a style that would go with steam, glass and cast iron; they chose Gothic. In this four-part series John Betjeman, a founding member of The Victorian Society, celebrates the famous architects associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival and some of their famous constructions; including the Houses of Parliament, All Saints Church, St Pancras railway station, the Natural History Museum, the Albert Memorial, Westminster Abbey, and a variety of country houses.

• All The Rivers Run | DVD | (22/06/2009) from £12.59   |  Saving you £12.40 (98.49%)   |  RRP £24.99

  All The Rivers Run (3 Discs)

• Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Triple Play (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy | Blu Ray | (28/11/2011) from £4.74   |  Saving you £23.25 (490.51%)   |  RRP £27.99

  A mysterious event from Earth's past threatens to ignite a war so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the Autobots must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the Decepticons all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.

• Bomber Harris | DVD | (04/11/2002) from £17.99   |  Saving you £-5.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  John Thaw stars in this critically acclaimed BBC drama based on the wartime career of Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris the Commander in chief of Bomber Command from 1942-1945.

• Dukes Of Hazzard - Vol. 2 | DVD | (18/08/2003) from £11.65   |  Saving you £2.34 (16.70%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Based around a battle between good old-fashioned family values and comically corrupt authority and always finding time for an action-packed car chase or two, The Dukes of Hazzard was perfect fun-filled family entertainment for its teatime viewing audience. Light on plotting, each episode featured the ongoing feud between the Duke family--lovable rogues Bo and Luke, their sexy cousin Daisy and Uncle Jesse--and the weasly duo of Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane. But the plot was arbitrary really; what audiences really waited for were the scenes involving General Lee--a souped-up Dodge Charger--racing, jumping, skidding and even flying around in hot pursuit of the baddies. That and Daisy Duke's fetching collection of hot pants. The Dukes' theme tune, performed by country music star Waylon Jennings, became another series hallmark. Jennings also provided the cheesy voice-over narration. Taking the same premise for most episodes, this wasn't groundbreaking television but comfortable viewing that gratified its viewers with harmless action, humour and an idyllic view of life in the southern US of A. --Laura Bushell

• Ravenous | DVD | (22/10/2001) from £10.29   |  Saving you £2.70 (26.24%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In 1847, the United States was a land of pioneers, of gold-starved Americans making their way west.

• City of Fear (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (26/06/2023) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Vince Edwards (Murder by Contract) and John Archer (Decision at Sundown) face off in the explosive City of Fear, a violent and shocking film noir classic.When drug dealer Vince busts out of San Quentin, he takes a canister he believes to contain heroin... but it actually contains a payload of deadly radioactive Cobalt, enough to vaporise most of Los Angeles, if the police can't track him down.Directed by Irving Lerner (Murder by Contract), and shot by the great Lucien Ballard (Buchanan Rides Alone), City of Fear is a tense film noir which, as with Robert Aldrich's Kiss Me Deadly, taps into the anxieties of the nuclear age.Product FeaturesHigh Definition remasterOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with film critic and writer Adrian Martin (2021)Pulp Paranoia (2010, 7 mins): filmmaker Christopher Nolan discusses the influence of film noirThe Autobiography of a Jeep (1943, 10 mins): light-hearted documentary produced and directed by Irving Lerner about the then-new, all-purpose vehicleThe Autobiography of a Jeep audio commentary with film historian Jeremy Arnold (2021)Hymn of the Nations (1944, 29 mins): documentary produced and edited by Lerner, and directed by Alexander Hammid, featuring famed conductor Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra performing the music of Giuseppe Verdi, presented in its complete, uncut versionThe Cummington Story (1945, 20 mins): documentary short, written and directed by Helen Grayson and Larry Madison, produced by Lerner, and featuring the music of Aaron Copland, re-enacting the stories of a group of refugees who relocated to a small American town during World War IIOil's Well That Ends Well (1958, 17 mins): the Three Stooges are convinced they can make money from uraniumOriginal theatrical trailerImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialsNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• School For Scoundrels / The Green Man | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  In School for Scoundrels wimpy Ian Carmichael wants to impress girls and get one over on all-round show-off and cad Terry Thomas (playing gloriously to type). Discovering Alastair Simms' unorthodox school Carmichael happily enrols and learns the quaint tricks of the day for securing the admiration of a fair lady. Ultimately as a star pupil he teaches the Master a thing or two about true love when everything turns out just fine in the end. Appealing to all male sensibilities is the idea of a magical set of simple rules for winning someone's affections. Set in the tweed-rich environment of an English boarding school makes this an even quainter notion. To watch this classic comedy is to cock one's snoot at womanisers everywhere while unavoidably making a mental list of anything that might actually work! The three central performances are brilliantly realised, particularly the role reversal between Carmichael and Thomas. Try playing a tennis match after a viewing without calling "hard cheese". -Paul Tonks

• Star Trek Next Generation Series 6 | DVD | (22/05/2006) from £17.98   |  Saving you £19.00 (118.82%)   |  RRP £34.99

  ""Space... The final frontier... These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds... To seek out new life; new civilisations... To boldly go where no one has gone before!"" - Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) The complete sixth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation one of the finest sci-fi shows of all-time. Episodes Comprise: 1. Time's Arrow (Part 2) 2. Realm Of Fear 3. Man of the People 4. Relics 5.

• The Fog | Blu Ray | (04/08/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A thick fog rolls into the sleepy town of Antonio Bay concealing the ghosts of murdered sailors desperate to seek revenge on the descendants of their killers. In one night the inhabitants of this town will pay the ultimate price for their forefathers' murderous greed...

• Mad Dog Morgan (UK Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (21/03/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on the true story of Dan Morgan the infamous Australian outlaw once described as ˜the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush' Mad Dog Morgan provides the perfect showcase for the unique star quality of Dennis Hopper (Night Tide, The Last Movie). After witnessing a bloody massacre of Chinese workers on Australia's goldfields, Morgan turns to a life of crime, becoming a bushranger and the scourge of the vicious authorities and, ultimately, a local legend leaving a bloody legacy in his wake. Nominated for two Australian Film Institute Awards, including one for director Philippe Mora (The Beast Within), Mad Dog Morgan is a brutal and uncompromising slice of Ozploitation. Extras New restoration from a 4K scan of the interpositive by Powerhouse Films Two presentations of the film: Mad Dog Morgan, the 103-minute director's cut; and Mad Dog, the 95-minute UK theatrical version Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer-director Philippe Mora and film critic Jake Wilson (2019) Audio commentary with writer-director Philippe Mora (2009) To Shoot a Mad Dog (1976): behind-the-scenes documentary, produced and directed by David Elfick, and featuring extensive interview footage with actor Dennis Hopper Hopping Mad (2019): Mora reflects on the making of Mad Dog Morgan That's Our Mad Dog: A Conversation with Dennis Hopper (2009): retrospective interview with the legendary actor, conducted by Mora ˜Not Quite Hollywood' Interview Excerpts (2008): over an hour of outtakes from Mark Hartley's acclaimed documentary on Australia cinema, featuring Mora, producer Jeremy Thomas, camera operator John Seale, and actors Jack Thompson, Roger Ward and Graeme Blundell Mad Country: Shooting Locations Revisited (2019) with optional audio commentary by Mora Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Tara Judah, Philippe Mora's pre-production notes on Mad Dog Morgan, archival interview with Mora and producer Jeremy Thomas, Mora on the making of the film, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits Limited edition exclusive poster UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 2,000 copies for the UK All extras subject to change

• Exodus: Gods and Kings | Blu Ray | (27/04/2015) from £8.82   |  Saving you £21.17 (240.02%)   |  RRP £29.99

  From acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Gladiator Prometheus) comes the epic adventure EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS the story of one man’s daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton) setting 400 000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

• A Challenge For Robin Hood | DVD | (18/01/2010) from £9.64   |  Saving you £6.35 (65.87%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A Challenge For Robin Hood (Hammer)

• Educating Marmalade - The Complete Series | DVD | (19/08/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Meet Marmalade Atkins: The Naughtiest Girl in the World! Her wild behaviour has seen her expelled from virtually every school she's attended, and this fondly remembered kid's sitcom sees her causing further mayhem at a range of educational and correctional establishments. From Eton to the Convent of the Blessed Limit to Dartmoor, Marmalade remains impervious to discipline - to the constant despair of her parents, hapless social worker Mrs Allgood, and child psychologist Dr Glenfiddick... Sta...