Documentary

• Instruments Of Death | DVD | (10/02/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £33.99

  In days gone by death came at close quarters. This was a time when warriors stood toe-to-toe with their enemy; when battlefields were confused hell holes where men hacked desperately at each other; where no mercy was expected and none was given. This series explores the realities of taking a crushing blow from a battle axe or being hit by a deadly arrow from a longbow. The experience of facing mortar and artillery fire; or of attacking into a hail of bullets from muskets or machine guns. Instruments of Death place some of history's deadliest weapons in your hands. Through a series of innovative tests and modern experiments you'll see at first hand the effects of the blade and the bullet on a human being. You'll find out how just effective shields armour and helmets actually were. And how the wounds suffered by ordinary soldiers were treated on the battlefield. This is a fascinating and immersive look at the stark truth of yesterday's wars - a world far away from statistics and numbers and co-ordinates - and demonstrates the dangers faced by those who were sent into battle to do or die. Episodes Comprise: The Battle of Naseby 1645 The Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Towton 1461 The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings 1066 Queen Boudicca’s Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street AD61 The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815 The Great War: The Battle of the Somme 1916

• Facing Ali | DVD | (18/07/2016) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  He rocked the sport, shook the world, and changed their lives. Now, several decades after they met in the ring, ten of the sport's finest fighters tell what it was like to battle Muhammad Ali, the man many consider the greatest of all time. This brutally honest documentary recounts Ali's incomparable journey as seen through the eyes of those who stepped through the ropes and into history. Join these respected fighters as they weigh in on The Greatest and pay tribute to a legend in this powerful and unforgettable film.

• Marvin Gaye - What's Going On - The Life And Death Of Marvin Gaye | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  What's Going On is the story of Marvin Gaye's extraordinary life and tragic death. Produced by the same team responsible for the acclaimed Classic Albums series the tale unfolds through archive footage of interviews and performances with Marvin and brand new interview footage with his friends and family. The documentary delves into the abrasive relationship between Gaye and his father his marriages his drug abuse and his relationship with Berry Gordy and

• World in Action - Volume 3 | DVD | (01/07/2013) from £11.60   |  Saving you £13.39 (115.43%)   |  RRP £24.99

  World in Action was, undoubtedly, ITV's flagship current affairs show. Over four decades (from the '60s to the '90s) this multiple BAFTA winner was fearless, hard-hitting and trailblazing, choosing subjects that other programmes would not dare touch, getting into trouble with ITV regulators and - at times - the Government. A cornerstone of the British viewing schedule, the WIA team investigated stories at no small personal risk to themselves and often courted controversy whilst reporting on organisations such as the National Front. This report is included here, along with editions that cover everything from euthanasia to Scientology, from the Miners' Strike to extended coverage of the underhanded practices of the CIA in the 1970s.

• Safari/Rainforest/Turtle - the Incredible Journey | Blu Ray | (26/11/2012) from £24.28   |  Saving you £10.71 (30.60%)   |  RRP £34.99

• Digging For Britain | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A small island with a big history - everywhere you stand there are worlds beneath your feet and archaeologists make it their life's work to uncover the clues that tell our story unravelling who lived here when and how. Join Dr. Alice Roberts as she visits some of Britain's most exciting archaeological digs in search of the small finds that point towards the bigger picture. Over four episodes and four time periods: Pre-History the Romans the Anglo-Saxons and the Tudors we discover a Norfolk beach which hints at a world of pine forests hyenas mammoths... and early man; the secret of the 97 buried infants near a Roman fort; the enormous Frome Hoard of buried coins; deep insights from shallow graves; lost palaces found theatres and so much more. Skeletons swords temples coins wood pottery and cobble stone. So many secrets so many clues so much history that lies just beneath your feet.

• Apocalypse | Blu Ray | (22/11/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Documentary series about World War Two. The footage has been taken from over 60 different archives around the world and details the experiences of the war's heroes and victims.

• The Waterloo Collection DVD Part 4 | DVD | (14/11/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The climax of the battle is covered in the fourth and final disc in the series, with programmes on the final attack and defeat of the Imperial Guard and the Pursuit by the Prussians in the immediate aftermath of the battle to Genappe. The final programme in the collection covers the last battle of the Napoleonic era fought at Wavre, the day after Waterloo and the Allied pursuit to Paris. This disc also contains programmes that detail the clothing and equipment of a Highlander and a soldier of the 95th Rifles.

• Monty Halls Beachcomber Cottage | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  In his first BBC series, marine biologist and professional diver, Monty Halls, turns his back on city life to become a 21st century beachcomber on the West Coast of Scotland. Inspired by his childhood love of otters, Monty and his dog Reuben move into a run-down cattle shed overlooking an isolated beach. And it couldn't start any better. Unbroken sunshine allows him to explore the highlands and islands, looking for basking sharks, dolphins, seals, red deer, and of course otters. The sea shimmers in the sunlight, the sky is cornflower blue, and he experiences the west coast of Scotland at its most glorious. Monty fishes for mackerel as well as raising pigs, sheep, hens and growing his own vegetables. But he also throws himself enthusiastically into community life, taking part in the Applecross games, running the annual Glamaig Hill Race and throwing an impromptu beach party.

• The Founding of America (6 DVD Box Set) | DVD | (31/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Review for Founding Brothers:The political wrangles of a fledgling country may sound dull compared to the drama of a war, but the early history of the United States only gets more fascinating as the Revolutionary War is left behind. Founding Brothers, a documentary from the History Channel, examines the struggle to not only establish democracy, but to give it the economic strength and governmental structure that will allow it to survive and thrive. George Washington grappled not only with politics, but with questions of style and propriety--how should a president, as opposed to a king, behave? Understanding the conflicts between Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson will illuminate ideas that have shaped the government of the U.S. ever since. Founding Brothers provides a wealth of portraits and illustrations from the time, as well as discreet dramatizations, that bring the rise of party politics to life, humanizing these historical figures with tales of the scandals and squabbles they faced as well as their political achievements. An excellent introduction to the roots of the American experiment, and a bracing illustration of what Jefferson meant when he said of the presidency, "No man will bring out of that office the reputation which carried him into it." --Bret Fetzer

• Comandante | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £6.17   |  Saving you £13.82 (223.99%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Oliver Stone's fascinating documentary on his meeting with Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro. From three days filming in Cuba Stone edited down more than 30 hours of interviews and conversations to provide a candid and direct portrait of the leader. Fidel Castro touches on issues such as his rise to power the present state of the country the Cuban missile crisis the Bay of Pigs the US embargo the equally iconic Che Guevara Chaplin and Brigitte Bardot. Stone co participant

• Ice Age/Ice Age 2 - The Meltdown | Blu Ray | (03/11/2008) from £9.88   |  Saving you £25.11 (254.15%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Ice Age (Dirs.Chris Wedge & Carlos Saldanha 2002): A star-studded cast provides the voices for the prehistoric creatures in this computer-animated feature set 20 000 years ago as the Ice Age approaches. Seemingly anti-social Manny a woolly mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano) acts as if he just wants to be left alone. When he meets Sid (voiced by John Leguizamo) a sloth the two become unlikely traveling companions. The plot thickens when the duo finds a human infant and decides to try to return the child to its herd. Manny slowly but surely reveals his heart of gold while Sid continues to provide comic relief. Diego (voiced by Denis Leary) a saber-tooth tiger with ulterior motives soon joins them in their search for the humans. Ultimately this group of misfits becomes its own herd learning about friendship and loyalty as they brave snow ice freezing temperatures predators hail and even boiling lava pits. All the while a saber-tooth squirrel Scrat provides comic relief as he valiantly struggles with an acorn. A well-written humorous script and endearing characters mesh well with the state-of-the-art technology and effects. Other stars lending their voices to the feature include Goran Visnjic Jack Black and Jane Krakowski. Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (Dir. Carlos Saldanha 2006: Manny the woolly mammoth Sid the sloth Diego the saber-toothed tiger and the hapless prehistoric squirrel/rat known as Scrat: those sub-zero heroes are back! Manny may be ready to start a family but nobody has seen another mammoth for a long time; in fact Manny thinks he may be the last one. That is until he miraculously finds Ellie (voiced by Queen Latifah) the only female mammoth left in the world. Their only problem: they can't stand each other. Oh and Ellie somehow thinks she's a possum! Ellie comes with some excess baggage in the form of her two possum brothers Crash and Eddie (voiced by Seann William Scott and Josh Peck) a couple of daredevil pranksters and cocky loud-mouthed troublemakers. Manny Sid and Diego quickly learn that the warming climate has one major drawback: a huge glacial dam holding off oceans of water is about to break threatening the entire valley. The only chance of survival lies at the other end of the valley. So our three heroes along with Ellie Crash and Eddie form the most unlikely family as they embark on a mission across an ever-changing increasingly dangerous landscape...

• The Christmas Mouse/the Curious Case of Santa Clause | DVD | (27/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Magical Christmas Stories;*The Christmas Mouse:A beautiful production of the enchanting story of the Christmas Carol SILENT NIGHT. Set in a picturesque Austrian village 'The Christmas Mouse' is a magical tale of mice who mend church organs and a small boy whose wish is to create a very special tune for Christmas Day is granted with the assistance of his tiny friend A. Nonny Mouse.'A very memorable children's tale' - The Guardian'The acting is delightful and the photography gives all the scenes the ambience of an antique Christmas Card' - The Seattle Times*The Curious Case of Santa Claus:Santa Claus is having an identity crisis. Everywhere he goes he sees look-a-likes. He seeks help from a New York psychiatrist and together they trace the legend of St. Nicholas through the ages and across foreign lands (including Turkey Italy Holland Siberia Israel Britain and America). How he first worked miracles why he started giving gifts and how he managed to fly with his reindeers through the night skies and come down chimneys.This blend of seasonal comedy drama and facts has guaranteed this film its place as a perennial TV Christmas favourite all over the world - great entertainment for all the family!

• Spitfire - Frontline Fighter | DVD | (23/05/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

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• Crime Inc. - The True Story Of The Mafia (2 Disc Set) | DVD | (21/10/2002) from £18.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (31.60%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Crime Inc. is a documentary series about the Mafia, produced in the mid-1980s by Thames Television. It's fascinating to observe how the intervening years have led the issuing company of this complete release of all seven episodes down the road of the cheapest and nastiest sensationalism: "MEET THE REAL GOODFELLAS" yells the front cover of the two-disc set at its presumably dumbed-down target market, while the back cover shows a string of silly press quotes. The irony is that, for anyone interested in the history of organised crime or in any aspect of the dark undercurrents which pervade American and European society, such lowbrow tactics are completely unnecessary. For Crime Inc. is a good, solid, properly budgeted and carefully researched series, dating from when such things were what viewers could expect as a matter of course. Much of the fascination of the series stems from the fact that the producers have used as much primary source material as possible, including original archive footage and interviews (many presumably conducted in jail) with defectors from the cause. The most startling revelation, oddly enough, has nothing to do with the secrecy, extortion and torture employed by the organisation--after all, there are plenty of legitimised governments throughout the world who routinely use the same tactics--rather, it's the statement, made very early on, that until informants started going public US police forces would simply deny the fact that the Mafia even existed. Remarkable stuff. On the DVD: Crime Inc. has no extra features, but with six hours of running time this is hardly cause for complaint. It is presented in standard 4:3 ratio. --Roger Thomas

• Carl Palmer Drum Solos | DVD | (13/06/2011) from £15.69   |  Saving you £0.30 (1.90%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Superstar drummer Carl Palmer finally releases his first DVD. This title features Palmer performing his most legendary drum solos including the immortal spinning California Jam performance from 1974. From his early years in The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster through his legendary association with platinum superstar bands Emerson Lake & Palmer and ASIA and behind the drumkit of his own popular solo band Carl Palmer remains one of the greatest rock drummers of all time. Video clips of Carl's drum solos are included on this DVD at 50% 75% and 100% speed so you can clearly see and hear every note played.

• Tickle Me | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

• Sex - The Annabel Chong Story | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  On January 15th 1995 Annabel Chong a twenty two year old undergraduate embarked on a marathon crusade to secure fame fortune and notoriety. Her quest: to have sex with as many men as possible in one day. She went on to have sex with 251 men in one ten hour session setting a world record and becoming known around the globe as the girl who engaged in the world's largest gang bang. Explicit candid and provocative 'Sex' combines graphic footage of the feat and behind the scenes insights into Annabel her family and her motives.

• Innocence of Memories | DVD | (25/04/2016) from £14.69   |  Saving you £3.30 (22.46%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Writing, memory and architecture flow together in this sensual nocturnal wandering through the streets of Istanbul, which becomes a vibrant archive of life lived. Orhan Pamuk Turkey's Nobel laureate for Literature opens a museum in Istanbul. A museum that's a fiction: its objects trace a tale of doomed love in 1970's Istanbul, brought to life in his international best-selling novel The Museum of Innocence. In Innocence of Memories acclaimed documentary filmmaker Grant Gee (Meeting People is Easy, Patience: After Sebald) takes a tour of the museum as the starting point for a trip through love stories, landscapes and the chemistry of the city.

• Joss Naylor - Iron Man | DVD | (23/09/2009) from £6.44   |  Saving you £8.55 (132.76%)   |  RRP £14.99

  JOSS NAYLOR - IRON MAN 35 MILES, 20 LAKELAND PEAKS, 18,000 FEET OF ASCENT IN UNDER 15 HOURS AND ALL AT THE AGE OF 73 A film of a unique physical challenge. Legendary athlete JOSS NAYLOR retired shepherd from Wasdale, wanted to celebrate his fifty years of fell running. So on the longest day of the year he set off from Mungrisdale in the northern fells of the LAKE DISTRICT to run home to Greendale in the Wasdale valley Three films crews, each of them giving him about 30 years, struggled to keep up with him. Friends and family, fell runners he's competed with over the years and commentators like Richard Askwith, author of Feet in the Clouds, ran with him for part of the way, helped him through the pain barrier. The result is an uplifting and challenging celebration of the achievements of a truly world class athlete. A pefect gift. Secure your purchase by clicking the shopping basket button at the top right of the screen now Also available NAYLOR'S RUN DVD- see separate listing.