Documentary

• Taggart - Taste of Money | DVD | (25/10/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Caustic restaurant critic Barry Secord is found murdered in his kitchen. It seems a burglar spotted fleeing from the writer's apartment with a flat-screen TV has been disturbed and has panicked. But as the team uncover the journalist's last big story an expos'' of hellish kitchens and vaporising investment funds his death begins to look like part of a conspiracy that reaches beyond the world of petty thieves and fine dining. It seems there is no shortage of candidates who would be delighted to see the demise of a troublesome food critic and when Secord is revealed to have a double life the list of suspects lengthens. When the robber is caught it quickly becomes difficult to believe that he is capable of such a killing. A local chef and ex-con becomes a suspect but when another chef Rob Cade is reported missing having beaten up his wife suspicions fall on him. Before he ran off he left a damning review of his establishment by Barry Secord pinned to the office wall with a lethal looking knife. However the team are thrown when Cade turns up dead in a cottage out of town. He appears to have been murdered by the same killer. Eventually inquiries lead the team to a corrupt investment finance house in Edinburgh. Secord's big story was to expose the company for preying on talented success stories like chefs footballers and local celebs and unburdening them of their new found wealth. The company is about to secure a contract to front a bid from a huge American gambling concern to build a mega casino next to the Clyde. It turns out they have taken drastic steps to silence anyone who might make trouble for them.

• Sweetgrass | DVD | (06/06/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An unsentimental elegy to the American West Sweetgrass follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into Montana's breathtaking and often dangerous Absaroka-Beartooth mountains for summer pasture. This astonishingly beautiful yet unsparing film reveals a world in which nature and culture animals and humans vulnerability and violence are all intimately meshed.

• Scottish Clans - An Exciting Insight To The Origins Of The Names Behind The Most Famous Clans | DVD | (02/05/2005) from £4.38   |  Saving you £10.61 (242.24%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An exciting insight into the origins of the names behind the most famous clans. This DVD contains an enthralling programme which delves into the origins and backgrounds of key Scottish clan names which have formed an integral part of the country's modern day heritage.

• Lost Kingdoms of Africa | DVD | (06/02/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This extraordinary and eye-opening, four-part series reaches back in time to explore realms that rivaled Egypt, buildings as inspiring as medieval cathedrals, and art that speaks to us across the centuries. Lost Kingdoms of Africa casts new light on a long-neglected area of the world’s cultural heritage. Nubia Starting in the desert north of Khartoum, we journey to the ancient sites of Kerma Jebel Barkal, and Mero to explore a long-lost kingdom that may have fallen victim to climate change. Great Zimbabwe Shrouded in mystery, the ruins of Great Zimbabwe rise from an unlikely spot in Africa’s interior. We trace an ancient gold-trading route inland from the eastern coast and explore the city that served as its source. Ethiopia Did the emperors of Ethiopia really descend from the Biblical King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba? We survey Judeo-Christian influences in the land’s art, language, and change architecture which date back centuries. West Africa The magnificent Benin bronzes in the British Museum inspire a quest for their origin. The search takes us to modern-day Nigeria and Mali, where the art of fine metalworking has thrived for generations.

• Bertie and Elizabeth | DVD | (18/04/2011) from £4.47   |  Saving you £3.52 (78.75%)   |  RRP £7.99

  This is the true story of Bertie and Elizabeth, the King and Queen who won the hearts of a nation thanks to their love for each other,and for the country and people they served with a tremendous sense of duty and commitment. This DVD follows King GeorgeVI and Queen Elizabeth through the difficult abdication crisis of 1936 through to the Second World War and beyond.The story of King George VI has recently been made into the movie The King’s Speech, which saw Colin Firth excel in the role ofBertie, instantly becoming one of the biggest British movies of all time. The film became a worldwide box office success, picking upseven Baftas before cleaning up at the Oscars, securing the awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best OriginalScreenplay.

• Titanic: Deluxe Centenary Edition - 100 Years Below | DVD | (22/10/2012) from £58.03   |  Saving you £-9.04 (-18.50%)   |  RRP £48.99

  When RMS Titanic set sail for New York from Southampton on 10th April 1912, she was one of the great modern feats of engineering. Designed by a team of skilled engineers and boasting some of the most advanced technologies and safety features of time, she was hailed as unsinkable . Then just four days into her maiden voyage she struck an iceberg and sank, instantly becoming the most infamous maritime disaster in history. Of the 2,223 passengers on board, 1,523 died at sea. One hundred years on from that tragic day, we have bought together six programmes that examine the Titanic and the tragedy in detail, compiled a wonderfully illustrated book on the ship s history and reproduced an array of memorabilia from The National Archives. Also, in tribute to one of the most enduring stories that came from the sinking of the Titanic, a CD featuring 25 tracks from the era called The Band Played On is included in this definitive set.

• Brainiac - The Best Of Series 1 | DVD | (19/09/2005) from £9.75   |  Saving you £3.24 (33.23%)   |  RRP £12.99

  All your favourite experiments and explosions from the first series of Brainiac. Including: Can Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle walk on custard? Is it possible to blow up a caravan using static electricity? Can you lose weight by having a dump? How many people does it take start a mexican wave? Is it better to be tired or wired?

• Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World - The Romans In Europe And Palestine | DVD | (12/08/2003) from £10.96   |  Saving you £-0.97 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The unique 'Lost Treasures' series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before...magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated vista. Our camera teams have travelled the world to gather spectacular new footage of ancient history's greatest monuments and their surroundings providing a fascinating link between the past and present day.

• The Ultimate History Of The F16 Fighter | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The life story of the aircraft that first flew in the 1970's and has continued to develop and adapt to new technologies of subsequent decades.

• We Live in Public | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £18.88   |  Saving you £-3.89 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  On the 40th anniversary of the Internet, "We Live In Public" tells the story of the effect the web is having on our society, as seen through the eyes of "the greatest Internet pioneer you've never heard of," visionary Josh Harris.

• Sugarcraft Flowers for All Seasons 4 | DVD | (19/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

  Jenny Harris and Sara Carter present this step by step guide which will enable you to create beautiful themed sugar flowers to decorate cakes weave into sprays or as standalone table decorations. Disc 1: Spring: Daffodils Snowdrops Primroses Violas Irises and Tulips. Disc Two: Summer: Clematis Delphinium Lilac Fuschia Lilly Of The Valley Alstroemeria Strawberries & Strawberry Flowers Eustoma Montbettia Large Ox-Eyed Daisies and Large Tea Roses. Disc Three: Autumn: Fruits Nuts Berries Leaves and Mushrooms. Disc Four: Winter: Chinese Lanterns Helleborus Mistletoe Winter Sprays and Wedding Cake Spray.

• Pathe Colour Stencil - Fairy Tale Films | DVD | (03/12/2012) from £12.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (53.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Once upon a time, during the belle poque in turn-of-the-century Paris, a short-lived film form called ‘scnes de feeries' ('fairy films') were produced in great number by the Path Frres Company. In jewel like colours the films recreated the theatrical spectacles of the age with their fantastical settings, dancing girls, mythical beasts, supernatural beings and a plethora of stage illusion enhanced by the trickery of the new medium of film. Made to appeal to young and old spectators alike, these gorgeous films offer modern audiences a fascinating glimpse into the magical world of the nineteen century theatre. These breathtaking films are released here with newly-commissioned soundtracks composed by experimental artists from the leading British independent label Touch, including Chris Watson, Fennesz, Hildur Gunadttir, Ryoji Ikeda, Philip Jeck, and bjnilsen amongst others.

• Secret Service Secrets | DVD | (29/04/2013) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Looking after number one. The President of the United States is always as risk. The agents of the Secret Service are trained to be prepared for any scenario and stay one step ahead of an attacker. Armed with the most accurate weapons and the latest technology, the Secret Service plan everything from White House fortifications to elaborate campaign security and overseas travel precautions. These men are the President's living shield who will stop at nothing to keep him safe. Episode Comprise: Episode 1 - The Home Front: See how the Secret Service has transformed the White House into a fortress and made a limousine into a beast. Relying on their training, technology and most of all, ingenuity, the agents create a living shield around the President to keep him safe on the home front. Episode 2 - Campaign Nightmare: Learning from John and Bobby Kennedy's assassinations, as well as the attempt on Governor George Wallace, the Secret Service has constructed an intricate plan of protection to keep the President safe on the road. Get a close-up look at their hand-to hand combat skills, and the high-tech devices and specialized vehicles used by the agents when transporting the President. Episode 3 - On Enemy Soil: The President is the leader of the United States, but duty often calls on him to travel to other countries. And when he does, the Secret Service is by his side, planning every step. The challenges are far greater when travelling, especially to a war zone. How do you keep a target as big as the President safe in a place where bombings and gunfire are an everyday occurrence?

• Mugabe And The White African | DVD | (10/05/2010) from £17.51   |  Saving you £-2.52 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A blistering documentary featuring one farmer's struggle against President Robert Mugabe and his controversial land seizures.

• All In A Day's Work | DVD | (27/11/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  We received a request from a middle-aged English lady (Linda - 45) expressing a desire to feature in a girl/girl film as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband. She was introduced to Kya (29), and we let the camera roll...The results are fantastic, especially the bathroom scene where the 'lady of the house' instructs the maid to shave her bikini line! Superb role play by two wonderful amateurs wearing and changing into rare, vintage underwear previously unseen in Lady Suspender films. Nothing is left to the imagination!

• State of the Planet (Repackaged) | DVD | (24/09/2012) from £15.25   |  Saving you £0.74 (4.85%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Over the course of three episodes, David works with experts to ask whether nature really is in a crisis of species extinction, to examine why has this come about and finally to understand what options for the future remain open to us. His quest takes him on a truly global trail, from Kenya to Ecuador, from the Philippines and the Maldives to Easter Island, and from South Africa to California - visiting habitats of threatened species and exploring ways in which life can be sustained for the fu...

• THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN SERIES 2 Blu Ray | Blu Ray | (17/09/2012) from £8.99   |  Saving you £16.00 (177.98%)   |  RRP £24.99

• Titanic - The Definitive Story - Special 100th Anniversary Edition 2 Disc Box Set | DVD | (12/03/2012) from £17.24   |  Saving you £-1.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  At the time RMS Titanic was the largest passenger steamship in the world, constructed in Belfast, Ireland and owned by the White Star Line. Sailing on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City on April 10, 1912 she carried 2,223 passengers and crew members on board. On the 15th April 1912 Titanic struck an iceberg and sank resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.This four hour long fascinating series takes the viewer deeper into the Legend of the Titanic. There are undiscovered interviews with survivors, artefacts and memorabilia from the ship and footage that has never been available before.The sinking of Titanic represented the end of an era in sea travel yet the controversy of why so many lives were lost is still being scrutinised and argued to this day. This captivating series looks into some of the issues still being kept alive by experts and enthusiasts.The sinking of Titanic on her maiden voyage, the high loss of life, the legends about the sinking, the resulting changes in maritime law and the discovery of the wreck have all contributed to the enduring interest in Titanic.

• The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau - Deluxe Edition | DVD | (13/08/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £97.99

  Three feature films and the complete 36-part TV series.Almost 15 years after his death, the name Jacques Cousteau is still synonymous with marine exploration thanks to his celebrated, memorable and groundbreaking work as an underwater filmmaker. Cousteau was instrumental in developing the technology involved in both breathing and filming beneath the waves, and dedicated the majority of his life to capturing the magical beauty of the huge variety of life to be found there. Now, in this incredible collection, experience Cousteau's greatest achievement as a filmmaker: the fondly remembered 36-part TV series The Undersea World Of Jacques Cousteau, which reached millions of viewers across the world and cemented his reputation as 'the custodian of the sea'. With distinctive narration from 'The Twilight Zone's Rod Serling, alongside Cousteau himself, this classic of 1960s-1970s TV has been digitally enhanced for DVD.Also included in this deluxe edition are Cousteau's Oscar-winning debut feature film The Silent World (1956), his second Oscarwinning feature World Without Sun (1964) and his third cinematic outing Voyage To The Edge Of The World (1976), making this a collection to savour for all lovers of the natural world.

• The Keith Floyd Cookery Collection - Floyd On Spain | DVD | (25/03/2008) from £16.95   |  Saving you £-3.96 (-30.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This two disc collection features all seven episodes of Floyd On Spain. The eccentric but highly acclaimed British Chef Keith Floyd has made himself a household name with TV audiences throughout the world. In this part of The Keith Floyd Cookery Collection the flamboyant chef goes in search of the true flavour of Spain. This series celebrates the food and drink of regional Spain in restaurants and bars mountain tops and the length and breadth of this rich and diverse country. Episodes Comprise: Episode 1 - Galicia: Floyd visits the 'Santiago de Compostela' St James of the Star Field which is a beautiful cathedral and cooks up a Galicia signature dish which has been eaten by the monks for hundreds of years in a 15th century monastery kitchen. Floyd visits the vineyards joins the street festival and cooks for the president of Galicia. Episode 2 - Basque Country: Floyd wanders around the local market visits various tapas bars and joins a private gentlemans club as they all work together in cooking classic Spanish dishes. He takes a journey on a pleasure boat and cooks up a tuna dish and ventures out into the countryside. Episode 3 - Catalonia: Floyd takes a look at the Romanesque architecture ventures down to a massive wine cellar and discovers various restaurants and kitchens. Episode 4 - Balearics: Floyd starts off in a restaurant and then onto a train journey through the beautiful landscape and sits down to a traditional Majorcan breakfast. Floyd punts through the salt marshes and cooks a classic Majorcan dish off a mountainous road. Episode 5 - Costa Blanca: Floyd visits various restaurants including The Magic Roundabout which caters specifically for the British. Visits the fruit & veg market in Benidorm has lunch at the local vineyard and then joins a street festival where they mage giant paellas and share amongst the crowds. Episode 6 - Andalucia: This is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and the home of flamenco dance. After checking out some of the sites Floyd ventures to a hilltop overlooking the city and ocean and cooks a traditional Andalucia dish then takes a bike ride out to a small ancient village. Episode 7 - La Mancha/Madrid: Floyd cooks for a member of the Spanish aristocracy the Marquis of Grinon and his dog! He cooks up a classic dish of Toledo on a beautiful estate. He takes a look at Arab architecture discovers some of the history of Toledo cooks a salt codfish stew in the corner of a manic kitchen and looks at the diet of a successful Spaniard on a normal working day.