Documentary

• Walter Cronkite - World War 2 - The War In The Pacific | DVD | (08/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  World War II was the largest and most destructive war ever waged on earth engulfing every corner of the globe. Walter Cronkite who first distinguished himself as a war correspondent on the front lines of this conflict presents a stunning collection which chronicles WWII in the Pacific. Filled with gripping combat footage this collection takes you from the rise of militarism in Japan to the delirious celebrations on VJ day. From the trenches to the skies here is the story of the campaigns and the commanders the horror and the heroism of World War II in the Pacific. This three DVD box set has been reproduced from the original 22 hour CBS News production of World War II with Walter Cronkite copyrighted in 1982. Disc 1: The Seeds Of War - Walter Cronkite surveys the people places and events that set the stage for the coming war. In the Far East Japan's plans for regional domination lead to a brutal invasion of China. In America President Roosevelt tries to prepare the country for the coming storm. The Pacific: War Begins - The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor paved the way for rapid Japenese victories across the Far East. Walter Cronkite recounts those dark days including the destruction of United States airpower in Asia at Clark Field the fall of Singapore and the defeats at Bataan and Corregidor. Also covered is the daring Doolittle raid the first strike of the war against the Japanese homeland. Extra Feature: The Life And Death Of The USS Hornet Disc 2: The War Against Japan - Witness historic military exploits from the Himalayas to the islands of the Central Pacific. Go along with the daring airmen that fly the Hump over the Himalayan Mountains bringing vital supplies to a desperate China. Follow along with the Marines on the invasion of Tarawa one of the bloodiest and brutal invasions of the war where America learned the lessons of amphibious warfare the hard way. Walter Cronkite takes you along on the invasion of Okinawa as U.S. forces battle the raging typhoon and the Divine Wind of the kamikaze suicide pilots. Finally take a unique look at the Enola Gay that ushered in the atomic age and helped end World War II. The Pacific Campaign - This volume documents the long and bloody campaign that took America from Midway to the blood-soaked beaches of Tarawa Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Climb aboard a B-29 and see how U.S. bombers took the war to Japan's homeland. Extra Feature: Action At Angaur Disc 3: The Pacific Perimeter - This volume is a chronicle of war waged on the fringes of the Pacific Theater. Walter Cronkite examines the war from the steamy jungles of New Guinea to the frozen Aleutian Islands. Also examined are U.S. coastal defenses the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and the internment of Japanese-American citizens a troubling chapter of the war on the home front. Homefront And Victory - Concluding this epic account of World War II in the Pacific Walter Cronkite focuses on the final months of the conflict with Japan. Experience what life in America was like during wartime. See how America responded during the challenging chaotic days from Pearl Harbor to VJ day. Come aboard the USS Missouri in Toyko Bay as Japan surrenders and witness the events that set the stage for the end of the war in the Pacific. Extra Feature: Two Down And One To Go.

• Spot's Magical Christmas Triple Set | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It's Christmas and Spot is getting excited by the festivities! During all the chaos disaster strikes and Santa's sleigh goes missing ...who better to help him find it than everyone's favourite puppy Spot! 'Spot's Magical Christmas' is a fully animated enchanting film with all the fun and warmth of a traditional Christmas story. This wonderful set features Three individual DVD's a total of Twenty Six Spot episodes packed with merriment and surprises all supported by Stacks of entertaining and early learning DVD extras!

• Get Fit Quick With Jennifer James | DVD | (23/12/2002) from £9.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  A workout programme with Jennifer James.

• Vietnam - The Chopper War | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  As US-backed South Vietnamese troops began to wane in their struggle against the Communist VietCong forces the American military sought a solution that would turn the initiative back in their favour. The answer was to improve air mobility with the introduction of the US Army helicopter in vast numbers and multiple guises. Amongst others the now legendary Bell UH-1 (affectionately known as the Huey) became a familiar sight in the Vietnamese skies carrying out various roles from escort gunship to air ambulance or 'Medevac' transport. The versatility of these aircraft was recognised as being a major asset one which has been adapted through the decades to the needs of modern warfare.

• Paul McCartney Animation Collection | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Paul McCartney proudly presents a collection of award-winning animated films and soundtracks including Tropic Island Hum, Tuesday, and Rupert And The Frog Song. Featuring the Frog Chorus...The ideas that turned me on as a kid are the same ones that fascinate me today. I don't know that we ever outgrow our passion for adventure, humor, or romance. There's a childlike quality to the art of animation and married with a bit of music, it seemed the perfect way to bring these magical stories to life. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as I enjoyed making them. -- Paul McCartney

• The Exiles | DVD | (15/02/2010) from £18.75   |  Saving you £1.24 (6.61%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Kent Mackenzie's 1961 documentary study of one night in the lives of three young American Indians who have left reservations to live in metropolitan Los Angeles.

• Big Easy Express | Blu Ray | (23/07/2012) from £11.36   |  Saving you £6.63 (58.36%)   |  RRP £17.99

  3 bands, 6 cities, 1 train and thousands of miles of track...... The BIG EASY EXPRESS documents a cinematic musical journey. Directed by renowned filmmaker (THE WHITE STRIPES UNDER GREAT WHITE NORTHERN LIGHTS), this incredible new film captures nothing less than history in the making. Indie folk heroes Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Tennessee's Old Crow Medicine Show, and Britain's acclaimed Mumford & Sons, climbed aboard a beautiful vintage train in California, setting out for New Orlea...

• Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 1974 | DVD | (11/04/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In 1974 award winning film maker Tony Palmer followed Rory Gallagher and his band on their tour of Ireland. The subsequent movie was released in cinemas to great critical acclaim and has gone on to be accepted as one of the great rock films. Now for the first time the film has been lovingly restored and remastered from the original footage and is being reissued on DVD and released for the first time on Blu-ray. There is a massive improvement in both sound and picture quality over the original DVD release and finally Gallagher fans can get to see the film as it was meant to be capturing Rory his music the period and the place to perfection. Tracklist: 1) Walk On Hot Coals 2) Tattoo'd Lady 3) Who's That Coming 4) A Million Miles Away 5) Going To My Home Town 6) Cradle Rock 7) As The Crow Flies 8) Hands Up 9) Bullfrog Blues

• African Cats | Blu Ray | (03/09/2012) from £14.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (33.36%)   |  RRP £19.99

  An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, African Cats captures the real-life love, humour and determination of the majestic kings of the savannah. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion and his sons. An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild. Experience the savannah in glorious high-definition on Disney Blu-ray. Special Features: Disney and Nature Save the Savannah Music Video: Jordin Sparks - The World I Knew

• Dolly Parton: Song By Song | DVD | (26/05/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Dolly Parton: Song by Song, a 6 part series, each episode exploring the stories around a particular hit song including inspiration for writing and recording it, the immediate impact it had and the legacy and accolades it has received. Each song story will provide a calibrated insight into the unparalleled drama of a life fully lived and a career fully exploited depicting her unique character full of resilience, fortitude, intellect, insight and compassion. With 650 songs written by her regis.

• The Isle Of Wight And The Solent From The Air | DVD | (16/09/2002) from £8.05   |  Saving you £11.94 (148.32%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This release features a breathtaking aerial journey around one of the most beautiful areas of Britain combining stunning footage with entertaining and informative commentary about this beautiful collection of islands. Filmed from a low-flying helicopter using the latest camera techniques the programme provides a unique and enlightening perspective for the viewer.

• Made In Chelsea | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £4.29   |  Saving you £15.70 (365.97%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Made In Chelsea is the hot new reality drama following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings, who live in an affluent pocket of South West London and party in the most elite social circles.They're immaculately dressed, fiercely ambitious and party hard, but it's not all champagne and canapes. Behind the glamorous veneer of SW1 lies an incestuous social scene plagued by lust, heartbreak and betrayal.Littered with love-triangles, this series sees playboy Spencer stuck in a serious romantic dilemma. Caught between his true love Caggie and live-in girlfriend Funda, he is forced to make a decision that is inevitably going to leave someone hurt. Meanwhile, best friends Frederik and Francis fight to win the affections of luscious Lithuanian Agne - but who will she chose? Friendship is also tested when party girl Millie and ice queen Rosie both take a liking to Chelsea Lothario Hugo - but whose seduction will he fall for? And finally, meet flamboyant Ollie and his single BBFs Binky and Cheska who love to party along with Ollie's songstress girlfriend Gabriella. But does she know the real Ollie?This and more in the decedent borough of Chelsea, where both hairstyles and emotions run high. Let's just hope you're on the guest list...

• Dog Racing | DVD | (18/12/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  'Dog Racing' is a thrilling DVD. With hundreds of different races per DVD it's a winner for you and your family to enjoy. Invest your virtual one hundred pounds wisely and you'll make thousands! Will you take a risk on the outsider or follow the favourites?

• The Cold War | DVD | (24/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Titles Comprise: Spy Planes: As the U.S.S.R. and the U.S. engaged in the dangerous battle for hearts minds and power engineers pilots and military personnel were developing the most advanced planes ever seen. Yanks For Stalin reveals the extent to which American labour and expertise contributed to Stalin's efforts to implement his five year plan and looks at how history has manipulated the facts. Duck & Cover: The Cold War explores life as part of the Boomer Generation the first people who lived with the real threat of mutually assured destruction. The Rise and Fall of the Wall Declassified information from both sides of the Iron Curtain sheds new light on the enduring icon of the Cold War. Bay Of Pigs Declassified: top secret documents declassified after 40 years offer a fascinating look inside one of the most infamous fiascoes of the Cold War. Heroes Under Fire: Shadow Warriors: From Delta Force Operators to CIA Field Officers SWAT teams to Navy SEALs these are the stories of those who distinguish themselves above all others in perilous situations of combat rescue missions covert assignments drug wars and hostile intelligence operations.

• It Might Get Loud | Blu Ray | (18/01/2010) from £20.00   |  Saving you £4.99 (24.95%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Three generations of rock guitarists come together for It Might Get Loud, a 2009 documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth). These are not just your garden-variety guitar gods: Jimmy Page, in his mid-'60s at the time of the film, founded Led Zeppelin, who dominated the 1970s following the breakup of the Beatles. As a member of U2, 48-year-old David Evans, better known as the Edge, created one of the most distinctive and influential sounds of the past quarter century. And 34-year-old Jack White (of the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, and the Dead Weather) was described by one music publication as "the most significant rock 'n' roll figure of the past ten years." Guggenheim, who followed the three around for the better part of a year, takes us into their individual lives, past and present. There are shots of Page as a young London session musician, with the Yardbirds and Zeppelin, at Headley Grange (the estate where much of the fourth Zep album was made), and at home with his record collection. The Edge takes us to the Dublin classroom where U2 first rehearsed, as well as to the practice room he uses now (never a virtuoso soloist, he developed a style based on texture and a mind-boggling array of effects); and White, whose insistence on authenticity is admirable but perhaps a tad self-conscious, constructs a "guitar" from a plank of wood, a piece of wire, and a Coke bottle (he also plays a recording by the primitive bluesman Son House, featuring just voice and handclaps, that White says is still his biggest inspiration). The three also converge on a Hollywood sound stage, where they chat and a do a little jamming on Zep's "In My Time of Dying" (with all three playing slide guitar) and the Band's "The Weight." It's hard to say if the film's appeal will extend beyond guitar freaks and fans of these particular bands, but at the very least, It Might Get Loud offers some interesting insight into the soul and inspiration behind some of pop's best and most popular music. --Sam Graham

• Crimes That Shook Britain | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Crimes That Shook Britain (2 Discs)

• Tornado A1 Pacific Steam Engine: BBC Absolutely Chuffed - The Men Who Built a Train | DVD | (28/12/2009) from £13.31   |  Saving you £-3.32 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In 1990 a group of dedicated people came together with a vision of what seemed an unachievable task. They were united by an extraordinary ambition - to construct a brand new steam engine and to bring back to life the Peppercorn class A1 Pacific. After 18 years of incredible effort and teamwork their dream became a reality when locomotive No. 60163 Tornado moved under its own power for the first time. This BBC programme tells the story of an amazing tale of cooperation skill and sheer hard graft by men who defied the critics who had said it could never be done. Such an achievement did not go unnoticed and Tornado soon became a celebrity in its own right. Wherever it has ventured it has attracted crowds of people. Thousands turn out to wave and cheer. Children are hoisted aloft. Men hang from bridges and stand on car roofs. Enthusiasts wait hours in muddy fields for a fleeting view. At King's Cross throngs blocked the platforms and when it blew a cloud of steam over the Duchess of Cornwall in York the Prince of Wales burst out laughing. Indeed in its short life Tornado has been a film star splashed across newspaper pages and filmed in action by the many loyal enthusiasts who waited years to see their train on Britain's main lines again. It was the star of an episode of 'Top Gear' in a classic challenge race from London to Edinburgh with Jeremy Clarkson on the shovel. Beautifully shot and produced by the BBC this DVD takes the story on with new extra footage never before seen on TV. A delight not only for fans of steam trains but for anyone who admires a skill and determination that is steeped in the great British tradition.

• The Art Of Piano - Great Pianists Of The 20th Century | DVD | (01/08/2000) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  This is a feature-length, 106-minute documentary which presents in refreshingly straightforward fashion a portrait of 20th-century piano playing. The format is simple: short chapters on virtually all of the great pianists who have ever been captured on film, augmented by extracts from interviews, sometimes with the pianists themselves, or with later conductors and musicians of international stature, including specially filmed contributions from Daniel Barenboim, Sir Colin Davis, Egveny Kissin, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, Tamás Vásáry. The narration by John Tusa offers an overview of piano music through the century, though the heart of the film is the great quantity of rare archive historic footage, with extracts from performances by Gould, Horowitz, Paderwski, Rachmaninov, Richter, Rubinstein and many others. The interviews are short, but offer considerable insight, while the film of so many revered pianists brought together is a literal eye-opener, especially for those who have previously only known these masters from LP and CD. This is, like the companion programme The Art of Singing, as close to definitive as can a single film can get, even going so far as to include footage from the "silent" era with sound from corresponding recordings.On the DVD: There are no special features, though the booklet provides a useful, very detailed chapter breakdown, an overview of the film, photographs and short biographies of many of the pianists. Because all the archive footage was shot that way, the film is presented in 4:3 television ratio. The archive material varies considerably in picture and sound quality, ranging as it does from early black and white to colour television video footage, all in mono. The new interviews are letterboxed within the 4:3 frame and are in colour and stereo. --Gary S. Dalkin

• London's Pride - Hidden Archive Of London Transport | DVD | (28/07/2008) from £7.26   |  Saving you £7.73 (106.47%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Revisit the London Transport of yesteryear with these five nostalgia-filled documentaries from the unrivalled British Transport Films archive. All That Mighty Heart - Edgar Anstey's poetic look at a day in the life of London's transport network in the early 1960s. London On The Move - a fascinating 'behind the scenes' look at London Transport in the early 1970s. The Nine Road - an extraordinary celebration of London's Number 9 bus route. Moving London - a look at changes to the capital's underground and bus networks since the 1930's and London Ride - a gloriously nostalgic coach trip around the city.

• Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over | DVD | (07/11/2022) from £6.55   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A