Documentary

• British Aviation History British Air Disasters - 1920 - 1973 | DVD | (29/07/2013) from £8.99   |  Saving you £-5.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  61 disasters featured include :- The great Air Mail Crash, Hendon, 1920. The R101 Airship disaster of 1929. The RAF Crash in Edmonton in 1938, destroying 3 homes and killing 11 civilians. Wartime British Air Defence successes in shooting down Luftwaffe planes. The 1947 Tudor 2 crash that killed Lancaster designer Roy Chadwick. The 1950 Tudor 5 airline crash killing 80 at Sigginstone, near Cardiff. The 1952 Farnborough Air Show DH.110 tragedy, killing 28 spectators. The Comet disasters of the ...

• National Geographic - Bloody Tales from the Tower | DVD | (15/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The terrible cries of tortured traitors have given the Tower of London a particularly grisly place in the history of the capital of England.Brave a trip to the Tower with investigator Joe Crowley and Tudor historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, in the Bloody Tales Of The Tower.

• Margaret Thatcher - The Iron Lady | DVD | (09/01/2012) from £6.98   |  Saving you £10.00 (200.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  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.

• The Napoleonic Wars | DVD | (07/02/2005) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A powerful story of an era dominated by one remarkable man the Emperor Napoleon a man who has attracted more debate than almost any figure in history.

• Out Of Town - Vol. 7 | DVD | (09/01/2006) from £13.24   |  Saving you £-0.25 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  For lovers of rural England countryman Jack Hargreaves embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. With the countryside once again back in the news the series demonstrates country life and the importance of rural economies trades and habitats. Age old skills such as apple grafting and sheep shearing are covered alongside familiar pursuits like point - to - point racing and angling.

• Blood on the Sun | DVD | (30/03/2009) from £7.98   |  Saving you £-3.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  James Cagney and Sylvia Sidney take on the menacing government of Tokyo in the fast-paced 1945 action thriller packed with intrigue and romance. Nick Condon (James Cagney) is the brash managing editor of Tokyo's English language newspaper when it breaks the startling news that Japan is planning to conquer China. After the double-murder of his ace reporter (Wallace Ford) and the reporter's wife (Rosemary De Camp) Condon realizes his own life is in danger. When the Japanese try to stop him from revealing an even deadlier plot he enlists the help of a beautiful secret agent (Sylvia Sidney) before the country's Premier and secret police can stop him... permanently.

• The Shard: The Tallest Tower | DVD | (15/07/2013) from £9.32   |  Saving you £5.67 (60.84%)   |  RRP £14.99

  THE TALLEST TOWER: BUILDING THE SHARD This is the story of The Shard - the colossal glass skyscraper that has transformed Londons skyline... Built against a backdrop of massive public opposition and one of the worst recessions in history, this feat of architectural engineering in the heart of the capital stands at over 1000 feet and is the tallest tower in Western Europe. The Shard is one of Londons most dominant landmarks and this lifts the lid on the challenges and achievements of an enormous engineering project in a densely populated area of London. The demanding construction schedule required builders to add a new floor every seven days, and has used 100,000 tonnes of concrete, 11,468 glass panels, a spire made of 500 tonnes of steel and the UKs tallest crane. Its construction is the dream of property developer Irvine Sellar, a former fashion-store owner who appointed world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, who s previous work includes the world famous Paris Pompidou Centre and the New York Times Building. Filmed over four years, The Tallest Tower: Building the Shard provides exclusive behind-the-scenes access to this architectural journey, and the story of one man s desire to leave a lasting mark on the capital.

• Hollywood Song And Dance - The Musical Years | DVD | (26/01/2004) from £7.74   |  Saving you £5.25 (67.83%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Sit back and enjoy the pageant of Hollywood's golden age of song and dance. In this nostalgic documentary we highlight some of the most exciting sequences ever filmed from the early years of the great musical era. Packed with rare footage including AL Jolson Fred Astaire James Cagney Bob Hope Barbara Stanwyck Laurel & Hardy Busby Berkeley Fats Waller Betty Grable and many more!

• Dog The Bounty Hunter - The Best Of Series 3 | DVD | (04/08/2008) from £9.43   |  Saving you £10.56 (111.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  With over 6 000 Herculean captures under his belt and counting Duane Dog Chapman is a hard-boiled ex-con turned bounty hunter who plays a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek - and always wins. Dog The Bounty Hunter: The Best Of Series 3 features Dog's personally selected favourite ten episodes from the fast and furious highly rated third season of the hit real-life A&E series. Follow Dog and his band of rugged crime-busting accomplices - which includes his own flesh and blood - as they scourge the land of bail jumpers escaped criminals and vagabond outlaws. As usual misleading informants impossible stakeouts and near-escapes are all in a day's work for the toughest law enforcer on television.

• Royal Navy At War - Fleet Air Arm | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This unique title offers a diverse insight into the Fleet Air Arm operations and its carriers and aircraft. Features seven previously unseen films including battlefleets of Britain carrier flying catapult ships and Fleet Fighter. The DVD also includes a bonus film Keep Them Flying

• Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould | Blu Ray | (28/03/2011) from £7.98   |  Saving you £14.00 (233.72%)   |  RRP £19.99

  An enigmatic musical poet and world renowned pianist Glenn Gould continues to captivate twenty-seven years after his untimely death. His inimitable music and writing reveal an insightful worldview that we're still unraveling His use of complex recording technologies including manipulating recordings over dubbing was unprecedented. Though there have been many documentaries about Gould most are distracted by his eccentricities focusing on the pills gloves and scarves while missing the man and message behind the music.

• Ark Royal - The Complete History | DVD | (19/06/2006) from £4.91   |  Saving you £8.08 (164.56%)   |  RRP £12.99

  From the first Ark Royal commissioned by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 16th Century to the present day aircraft carrier Ark Royal has played a major part in the defence of Britain. This DVD traces the history of this famous series of fighting ships. Rare film shows the second Ark Royal in action in the First World War with the first Short seaplanes being lowered into the sea for take-off. The Second World War saw experiments with catapult-launched aircraft such as the Walrus and Hurrican

• Paul Smith: Gentleman Designer | DVD | (03/12/2012) from £7.94   |  Saving you £7.05 (47.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An intimate and provoking portrait of Lord Paul Smith, quirky designer and formidable businessman, through exclusive access to a poet of British fashion. Paul Smith has 400 shops and outlets in 35 countries, 12 clothing lines, 400 million Euros in yearly revenues, sales topping Chanel's, partnerships with Evian, Apple, and Austin, and prestigious bicycle and race car brands. The secret of his success? Who is Paul Smith? How has he managed to get millions of men interested in fashion? How did a modest man from Nottingham become synonymous with elegance in men's fashion?

• A Queen is Crowned | Blu Ray | (28/05/2012) from £7.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (150.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  To celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubillee, Network is proud to present a brand new HD restoration of the only feature-length Technicolor record of the Coronation itself.When Queen Elizabeth the Second was crowned on June 2nd, 1953, many of Britain's leading cinematic artists were commissioned to create this wonderful record of the event. Narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier, it conveys the sights and sounds, the pomp and pageantry, the very spirit of that unforgettable day. Oscar-nominee and BAFTA-winner, A Queen is Crowned is one of the greatest films of an historical event ever made.Also included in this commemorative set is Palaces of a Queen - a 1966 documentary touring the six royal palaces: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace and Holyrood House. Narrated by Micihael Redgrave and with a resounding score by Malcolm Sargent, this documentary is a worthy companion piece to A Queen is Crowned.

• Classic Steam Train Collection - Clan Line | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £5.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (150.25%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Way back in the 1960s when steam was on the way out a group of kids decided they simply weren't prepared to let the Merchant Navy class die so they bought Bullied Merchant Navy Pacific 35028 'Clan Line'. She wasn't their first choice but has since proved a brilliant flagship of the surviving Southerns. This is the most vivid account of 'Clan Line' ever made as we follow her progress for a year including detailed coverage of a day out in the Garden of Eden.

• The Russian Revolution In Colour | DVD | (28/04/2008) from £16.95   |  Saving you £-10.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The remarkable story of the revolution that changed the world forever! Cold hungry and disillusioned the Russian factory workers of Petrograd staged a demonstration about a lack of bread during the winter of 1917. Incredibly this protest for bread proved the catalyst for revolution and brought about the subsequent abdication of Tsar Nicholas II ending years of imperial rule. A charismatic revolutionary by the name of Vladimir Lenin was keen to make the revolution his own. With the help of the sailors of Kronstadt a mighty force at the time Lenin swept aside the Provisional Government in a second revolution that gave power to his Bolshevik party. Once he had secured control Lenin closed the democratic assembly and created a police state... and that was just the beginning!

• Vampire Knight - Complete Series | DVD | (04/04/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  At prestigious Cross Academy, there are two sessions of classes, the Day Class and the Night Class. As the school's Disciplinary Committee, Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu keep watch over the Day Class students, who are all infatuated with the beautiful, elite Night Class students. As Guardians, Yuki and Zero must also protect the secret of the Night Class--they are all vampires!

• The Universe | Blu Ray | (09/09/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £48.99

  Explore the universe from a new perspective. Viewers are invited to take one giant leap into the world of wonder that lies beyond Planet Earth. Through stunning CGI we visit the rings of Saturn dive into the Great Red Spot of Jupiter explore the surface of the Sun and fly through the Asteroid Belt taking an unforgettable tour through the seven wonders of the solar system. Then as we travel to the extreme edges of our solar system we find chaos and catastrophe bring epic drama to the planets. Witness the birth pangs of the solar system shocked into existence by a nearby supernova and enduring over 700 million years of brutal bombardment by deadly asteroids. And travel to the system's very fringes to explore the possibility that the Sun has an evil twin a monstrous star known as Nemesis suspected of causing every mass-extinction in Earth's history. Includes: The Universe: 7 Wonders of the Solar System Catastrophes That Changed the Planets Nemesis: The Sun's Evil Twin How the Solar System Was Made

• James Ellroy's Hollywood Confidential Tripal Pack | DVD | (16/09/2012) from £9.43   |  Saving you £20.56 (68.60%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Iconic and bestselling author James Ellroy “the demon dog of American literature” who penned “The Black Dahila” and “LA Confidential” takes a fresh look at some of Hollywood’s most notorious stories from the past to the present.James Ellroy’s Hollywood Confidential showcases Ellroy’s larger than-life personality and his unforgettable verbal style as he exposes the dirt behind the silverscreen. These are the tales of Hollywood’s power players – stars on the big screen, but criminals behind closed doors. Ellroy brings these stories to life as only he can, conducting in-depth interviews with witnesses, prosecutors, investigators and jurors. Disc 1: Dead Women Owe Me The Scandal Rags Disc 2: Serial Killers Dames and Delinquents Disc 3: The Dark Side of Hollywood Hot Spot Homicide

• Harder They Come | DVD | (12/08/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A poor Jamaican tries to make it big in the music industry. Featuring an outstanding reggae soundtrack, it caused unprecedented scenes on its first night in Kingston, when 40,000 people turned out for the premiere. It is now an acknowledged cult classic and Yardie movie.