"Actor: UB40"

• UB40 - The Collection | DVD | (28/10/2002) from £5.89   |  Saving you £12.10 (67.30%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Over the course of more than two decades, Birmingham's UB40 have become global ambassadors for reggae, a journey captured perfectly on The Collection. This programme is split into two main sections: a 26-track video collection and a documentary detailing their 20th anniversary concert in September 2001. Forgoing chronology in favour of a more random approach, the video selection is slightly disjointed on a visual level, leaping from decade to decade within the space of a couple of tracks. While they have never made a truly great video (most feature the band lip-synching in various places around the world) UB40 have certainly been prolific over the years. "One In Ten" and "Food for Thought", their earliest work, represented the sound of young, multicultural Britain just as well as the more lauded Specials. And while there have perhaps been a few too many covers in recent times, it is hard to deny the effectiveness of "Red, Red Wine" and "Kingston Town". Much of the success of the documentary depends on how interesting you find infinite shots of pony-tailed men wheeling flight cases, but it does provide an insight into the background to such an event (which took place two days after the World Trade Centre attacks), if not the band themselves. There is also some excellent live footage, featuring guests such as Chrissie Hynde, Freddie McGregor and Sly & Robbie--proof that, despite the critical sneers, UB40 have taken their place amongst the reggae greats. On the DVD: UB40: The Collection has excellent digital sound, while the picture is unsurprisingly far better on the later tracks. The documentary and concert footage, too, are excellent, the latter benefiting from a multi-camera approach. Seemingly designed primarily for DVD rather than simply a VHS upgrade, this impressive package is polished and viewer friendly. There are several interactive elements, including a year-by-year look at the band's history. --Phil Udell

• The Story of Lovers Rock | DVD | (13/02/2012) from £7.15   |  Saving you £8.84 (123.64%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Story Of Lover's Rock is a feature length documentary that tells the story of a genre of reggae that was created in the UK. It was influential and very successful in the 70s and 80s and still lives on today. Along with the music came the dancing and fashion that created a unique brand of lifestyle. Inspired by female artists Lovers Rock was the first 'girl power' music in the UK at a time of heightened political tension and racial unrest.Menelik Shabazz, (director of Burning An Illusion) charts the rise of Lover's Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae'. Through live performances from the leading exponents of the genre along with humorous reflections and interviews the film brings back to life the era when the music was at a highpoint. Lovers Rock gave a voice to many first generation black British young people but not exclusively. Along with the music came a unique fashion style and 'scrubbing' an intimate dance between male and female that defined the Lovers Rock brand. The film consists of memorable live performances, interviews and light-hearted comedic memories that provides an untold portrait of the post Windrush generation. Artists include: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, UB40, Jean Adebambo, Maxi Priest, Michael Gordon, Sandra Cross. Also featured are comedians; Angie Le Mar, Eddie Nestor, Robbie Gee, Wayne Rollins & Glenda Jaxson.

• UB40 - The UB40 Story Of Reggae | DVD | (01/09/2001) from £17.87   |  Saving you £-4.88 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  After forming in Birmingham England in the 1970's UB40 became one of the world's most influential reggae bands spreading the word of this uniquely Jamaican music to an eager international audience. Through fascinating interviews which display the band's infectious enthusiasm and disarming modesty this film tells the UB40 story from their formation in Birmingham to recording at their own studios with some of the artists who inspired them to play reggae music. Artists such as Wins

• UB40 - Food For Thought | DVD | (02/11/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  UB40: Food For Thought

• UB40 - Homegrown In Holland Live | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-2.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Filmed at the legendary Ahoy Arena UB40 performed more than 20 songs spanning their multi-million selling career for the captivated 10 000 strong audience. Tracklisting: Present Arms / One In Ten / Keep On Moving / Maybe Tomorrow / So Destructive / Young Guns / Please Don't Make Me Cry / Someone Like Me / Groovin' / Rudie / Freestyler / Love It When You Smile / I Knew You / Here I Am (Come & Take Me) / Rat In My Kitchen / Wear You To The Ball / Red Red Wine / Can't Help Falling In L

• UB40 - Live In Concert | DVD | (22/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  UB40 recorded live in Cologne in July 1981 and at the Loreley in August 1982. Tracklist includes: Food for Thought Present Arms Signing Off One in Ten.