This insightful film looks into the life and music of Billy Fury once labelled Britain's Elvis Presley. Featuring archive material interviews with those who knew Billy and expert analysis this is a film not to be missed by fans of the Fury!
This DVD features rare and unseen ITN archive footage of Churchill as he made history. Wherever he went ITN followed allowing a fascinating insight into his amazing life and leadership. Featuring archive footage much of it previously unseen Churchill's War brings together the story of our greatest leader and accounts of our inspirational victories. This new DVD documents Churchill's war as it unravels year by year at home and abroad. Sourced from ITN archives and featuring a wealth of previously unseen footage Churchill's War combines archive pictures and music from one of the most important moments in British history. Featuring newsreels speeches and content from the war archives this programme is a vivid reminder of a man who helped shaped Britain's destiny. This is Churchill's war - as it actually happened.
Join one of the most creative and daring Grand Masters on the current international chess tournament scene as he reveals the secrets of the initiative in chess! Tiger Hillarp Persson has many victories to his name and has been consistently rated over 2600 ELO but he has the gift of explaining complex themes in a simple way. In his first chess instructional programme Tiger has decided to dispense with sitting behind a computer and going through variations. Instead he has invited you to sit down with him at the chessboard and explore the themes and ideas behind the initiative why it is important what to do with it and how not to get carried away! During the four hours of tuition Tiger's patient explanations and elegant style make this a must buy programme for all levels of chess ability who want to understand the Grandmaster Secret of the chess initiative!
Billy Fury became an overnight music sensation in the late 1950’s when his moody brand of rock & roll earned him the nickname of ‘Britain’s Elvis’. The Sound of Fury album was a landmark in British Rock & Roll history and this new programme highlights the importance of Billy Fury’s contribution to British popular music. Fury was Britain’s original teen idol and had more Top 40 hits than the Beatles during the 1960’s. Featuring interviews with Lord Puttnam Amanda Barrie Vince Eager Len Goodman Clem Cattini and Billy’s mum Jean Wycherley.
The forthcoming major film The Iron Lady features a critically acclaimed performance by Meryl Streep as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - The Iron Lady of the Western World. From her humble beginnings as a Grocer's daughter from Grantham, Margaret Thatcher fought her way through the murky world of politics, the sexist prejudices of the Conservative Party elite and the scepticism of the British electorate to become the greatest British Prime Minister since Winston Churchill.Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady is the first major documentary to look back on the development and impact of this remarkable woman, whom commentators of both the political left and right agree changed the face of 20th Century politics forever. Featuring many excerpts from her powerful speeches and insightful contributions from her political supporters and detractors, a portrait emerges of a woman whose strength of conviction eventually became her weakness.This programme includes intimate footage of the Thatchers at home in Number 10, and unseen footage from her emotional and first major interview after her resignation as Prime Minister with Michael Brunson in 1992.
From Victor Hugo's classic French novel of the nineteenth century to Tom Hooper's award winning blockbuster this year, Les Misrables has undergone one of the most successful transitions from book to stage to screen. When Cameron Mackintosh decided to make a musical of a French man’s search for redemption against the backdrop of the French Revolution, theatre critics slated its first London performance in 1985. But nearly thirty years later over 60 million people have seen the stage play and many more will watch the movie. In this new documentary, the scintillating journey of Hugo's universal story is traced from book to stage to screen with contributions from many who have starred in or helped to create this entertainment phenomenon. Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Alfie Boe, Hugh Jackman, Tom Hooper, Frances Ruffelle, Amanda Seyfried and Anne Hathaway recount the amazing story of why Les Misrables has captured a place in everyone's hearts through all it’s mediums. Also included is an intimate interview with a young Cameron Mackintosh in which he describes his passion for the theatre, his abject failures and his eventual triumph over adversity with Les Misrables.
From the moment of her engagement to Prince Charles in 1981 until her untimely death in a car accident in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, was arguably the most famous woman in the world. Diana was an enigma: the most pre-eminent female celebrity of her generation, a fashion icon, an image of feminine beauty, but also a high-profile campaigner on AIDS issues and a committed opponent of landmines. During her lifetime, she was the most photographed person in the world, quickly becoming an iconic presence on the world stage.But although Diana, Princess of Wales, was noted for her pioneering charity work, her endeavours were sometimes overshadowed by her tempestuous and controversial marriage to Prince Charles. Her death in Paris on August 31st 1997 was one of the most shocking events of the 20th Century. To her admirers, the Princess of Wales was a role model; and after her death some called for her to be nominated for sainthood. But her detractors saw her short life in the goldfish bowl of the world's media as a cautionary tale of how an obsession with publicity can ultimately destroy an individual. On the fifteenth anniversary of her death, this new feature programme celebrates the life of Diana, Princess of Wales and draws uponpreviously unseen archive and new insights since her death to piece together a portrait of the most iconic woman of the twentieth century. With personal and insightful contributions from royal biographers and correspondents, Princess Diana: A Celebration is a timely retrospective of a unique woman and her impact on the world.
Sex Drugs Clothes and Rock 'n' Roll. Along with a strong dash of political dissent every ingredient was present in the Molotov cocktail that was Punk in '76. Following its UK cinema release this brand new documentary is now released on DVD and starts the punk journey at 430 Kings Road London the Sex shop of punk's 'enfant terrible' pair of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Sex was the melting pot that brought London's fashionistas rebels musos kinksters and petty criminals together spawning the punk movement and its cultural vanguard - The Sex Pistols. Featuring major contributions from Tony James Gene October Jon Savage Glen Matlock Jah Wobble Caroline Coon Steve Severin Charlie Harper plus archive performances from some of Punk's early London bands this is one of the great stories of British musical in the 20th Century.
This collector's edition of three DVDs covering the origin of the Pistols, the rise and fall of Sid Vicious and The Sex Pistols on the airwaves gives a unique overview of the punk movement and its greatest heroes. This collection contains: Sid! By Those Who Really Knew Him The shocking inside story of Sid Vicious - as told by those who knew him best: Jah Wobble, Steve Severin, Vivien Westwood, Malcolm McClaren, Dave Vanian, Caroline Coon, Rat Scabies, Marco Pironi and Viv Albertine. Punk 76 A brand new documentary tracing punk from the SEX shop of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood. Featuring contributions from Tony James, Gene October, Jon Savage, Glen Matlock, Jah Wobble, Steve Severin and archive performances. The Sex Pistols in the News This TV history of the Sex Pistols follows their truly outrageous exploits from 1976 to their much publicised reformation
Princes of the Palace charts the lives of the princes within the House of Windsor. Profi ling Princes Phillip, Charles, William, Harry and the new arrival Prince George, this HD programme features exclusive interviews with royal biographers, correspondents and exclusive access to those who have worked with the royal family to give an inside view of how the royal Princes will shape the British monarchy, Contributors include Penny Junor, Nicholas Owen, Robert Lacy, Jenny Bond, Gyles Brandreth, Tim Heald, Arthur Edwards, Ingrid Seward and many more.
Anunzio Mantovani was the most successful orchestra leader ever selling 70 million records from the 1950's to the 1970's. Known for his unmistakable cascading strings and recordings such as Charmaine Mantovani enthralled the world with his sublime arrangements. This documentary is the story of the man and his music.
Alma Cogan was one of the brightest stars of music and television during the 1950's. Her glamour and dresses were legendary and she was the most successful female recording star of the decade. Her life story and great television performances are captured on this special double disc set! In addition to the previously released Alma Cogan - On TV there is also the documentary that charts the story of her life career famous parties and romances - Alma Cogan's Fabulous Story!
Matt Monro was Britain's greatest singer. He was the singing London bus driver whose magnificent voice and ballads brought success all over the world. A Portrait Of tells the full story of Matt's amazing rise to fame with exclusive unseen performances from Matt's career. With personal contributions from Sir George Martin Don Black Tony Christie Bruce Forsyth Sir Cliff Richard the Monro family; along with a DVD of some of Matt's greatest performances on TV introduced by Matt Monro Jnr this is a unique insight into what made millions of fans and singers admire both the voice and the man who was Matt Monro.
For sixty years Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over Great Britain and the Commonwealth. To commemorate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, this major new 90 minute documentary has been filmed in HD for international television broadcast. Much of the Queen’s film archive of her days as a young Princess, her coronation, and her early days as Queen have been scanned into High Definition for the first ever time by Pinewood Studios allowing Queen Elizabeth II – The Diamond Celebration to be released on both Blu-ray and DVD with exclusive and previously unseen footage of the young Queen. As one the two young Princesses, Elizabeth captured the hearts of the nation and although her reign has seen major social, political and cultural changes, she has remained a traditionalist. Whilst governments have come and gone, the Queen has remained, never losing her sense of duty. Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration tells the fascinating story of the Queen who has served her nation throughout good and bad: from the Second World War; her marriage to Prince Philip; the death of her father King George VI; her Coronation and sixty year reign, Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration is the definitive story of how the young Princess became a regal Queen. Bonus features: Contributions from Robert Lacy, Nicholas Owen, Dame Helen Mirren, Gyles Brandreth, Tim Heald, Hugo Vickers, Camilla Tominey and Ingrid Seward From the makers of Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady
Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration This unrivalled, feature length retrospective of the Queen's reign is packed with rare and beautiful footage all especially scanned into Hi-Definition, as well as expert commentary and great bonus features. Princes of the Palace Charts the lives of the princes within the House of Windsor. Profiling Princes Phillip, Charles, William, Harry and the new arrival Prince George, this HD programme features exclusive interviews with royal biographers, correspondents and exclusive access to those who have worked with the royal family to give an inside view of how the royal Princes will shape the British monarchy. Diana Princess of Wales - A Celebration of a Life On The Edge This new feature programme celebrates the life of Diana, Princess of Wales and draws upon previously unseen archive and new insights since her death to piece together a portrait of the most iconic woman of the 20th century.
For sixty years Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over Great Britain and the Commonwealth. To commemorate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, this major new 90 minute documentary has been filmed in HD for international television broadcast. Much of the Queen’s film archive of her days as a young Princess, her coronation, and her early days as Queen have been scanned into High Definition for the first ever time by Pinewood Studios allowing Queen Elizabeth II – The Diamond Celebration to be released on both Blu-ray and DVD with exclusive and previously unseen footage of the young Queen. As one the two young Princesses, Elizabeth captured the hearts of the nation and although her reign has seen major social, political and cultural changes, she has remained a traditionalist. Whilst governments have come and gone, the Queen has remained, never losing her sense of duty. Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration tells the fascinating story of the Queen who has served her nation throughout good and bad: from the Second World War; her marriage to Prince Philip; the death of her father King George VI; her Coronation and sixty year reign, Queen Elizabeth II - The Diamond Celebration is the definitive story of how the young Princess became a regal Queen. Bonus features: Contributions from Robert Lacy, Nicholas Owen, Dame Helen Mirren, Gyles Brandreth, Tim Heald, Hugo Vickers, Camilla Tominey and Ingrid Seward HD scanning and post production by Pinewood Studios From the makers of Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady 30 minute feature remastered in HD of The Queen and Prince Phillip's 1963 Royal Tour of New Zealand
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