Documentary

• Police, Adjective | DVD | (14/02/2011) from £9.56   |  Saving you £6.43 (40.20%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Cristi is a policeman who refuses to arrest a young man who offers hashish to two of his school mates. Offering is punished by the law. Cristi believes that the law will change he does not want the life of a young man he considers irresponsible to be a burden on his conscience. For his superior the word conscience has a totally different meaning...

• Shakespeare's Globe | DVD | (06/07/2005) from £14.59   |  Saving you £8.40 (36.50%)   |  RRP £22.99

• Hunting The Lost Symbol | DVD | (19/07/2010) from £8.07   |  Saving you £1.92 (19.20%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Hunting The Lost Symbol presents a highly compelling investigation of clues and revelations set forth in celebrated author Dan Brown's novel The Lost Symbol the release of which has perhaps been the most anticipated publishing event in recent history setting records for the best-selling adult fiction title on its first day of sale. This gripping documentary special takes the viewer on a unique adventure following the secret codes architecture and symbols set forth in the book. The investigation will examine these elements along with closed secret societies and new science revealing for the audience what is myth and what is real. This will be done through interviews with renowned code breakers scientists psychologists historians and experts in related fields. At the heart of The Lost Symbol is a familiar Dan Brown storyline. The direct sequel to the global bestseller The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown's novel features a character who is pursuing what he believes to be hidden knowledge. To unravel this story of whether there was a hidden agenda at the very founding of America Hunting The Lost Symbol uses period and present day re-creations with production values usually seen in period mini-series. It identifies and visits the contemporary scenes and locations depicted in the book...locations visited and used by Dan Brown while researching and writing his novel. As a final component the programme separates actual historical fact from the fiction depicted in Brown's novel providing a comprehensive and fascinating insight into The Lost Symbol a book which is set to enthral millions of readers worldwide.

• Freakonomics | DVD | (03/01/2011) from £2.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (81.30%)   |  RRP £15.99

  It's finally here: the film with all the answers. The documentary that dares to look at the hidden side of everything! Based on the bestselling book written by famed New York Times journalist Stephen J. Dubner and rogue economist Steven Levitt Freakonomics The Movie brings together some of the world's most groundbreaking innovative filmmakers to try and find out what really keeps this planet spinning. Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) Alex Gibney (Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Hunter S. Thompson) Seth Gordon (King Of Kong) Eugene Jarecki (Why We Fight) and Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp) have joined forces to bring to life some of the craziest and most controversial social theories. Mixing pop culture with economics the results are shocking humorous and essential. Have you ever wondered if the name of your child can determine their success in life? Does legalised abortion lower the crime rate? Can young school children be bribed into getting better grades? All this and more is expertly tackled in this groundbreaking documentary that's like nothing you've ever seen before.

• Michael Buble: The Greatest Story Never Told | DVD | (03/03/2014) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Michael Buble is a dynamic songwriter vocalist and actor. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has received 3 prestigious Grammy Awards. Albums such as Let It Snow Christmas and A Gift For You' have become holiday favourites. Unbelievably Michael started out as a fisherman. In this detailed docu-drama we explore the evolution of the man who puts the j in jiggle.

• NBC Pope John Paul 2 | DVD | (14/11/2005) from £14.49   |  Saving you £1.50 (9.40%)   |  RRP £15.99

  From NBC News the most respected name in broadcast journalism comes the fascinating profile of one of the most influential leaders of our lifetime: Pope John Paul II. Reported by NBC News' Keith Morrison this unforgettable documentary presents one of the most renowned and respected leaders of the 20th century - from his humble beginnings in Poland through his momentous arrival on the world stage as the first non-Italian pope in over 400 years to his missions around the globe as a

• The Love Lottery | DVD | (14/03/2011) from £26.25   |  Saving you £-10.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Rex Allerton is a top Hollywood star and an idol of the female population. To get away from the pressure of the fans who won't leave him alone he relocates to a remote Italian village where unanticipated trouble arises when unwittingly he becomes the prize for an international lottery.

• David Blaine - Street Magic | DVD | (06/06/2007) from £9.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-58.30%)   |  RRP £5.99

  No smoke, no mirrors. The street is his stage. David Blaine takes his astonishing, almost mystical performance to the streets of America. Hailed as the next Houdini, David Blaine's illusions have to be seen to be believed.

• Classic Entertainment The British Circus - 1898-1972 The Golden Years | DVD | (29/07/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Starting with the 1948 short film A Circus Story filmed at the 7,000 seater Belle Vue Circus, we are introduced, both backstage and ringside, to an array of fabulously talented performers that make the Circus The Greatest Show On Earth ; equilibrists, balancing acts, high-wire jugglers, trapeze artists, performing animals Shetland ponies, dogs, sheep, horses and elephants and of course clowns. But the bulk of this DVD is dedicated to a chronology of the British Circus starting with 1898 foota...

• Meowingtons Hax - Live in Toronto | DVD | (20/02/2012) from £6.73   |  Saving you £8.52 (155.76%)   |  RRP £13.99

• At Home with the Georgians | DVD | (14/03/2011) from £12.13   |  Saving you £7.86 (39.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Follow prize-winning author Amanda Vickery as she unlocks the secrets of the Georgian home by investigating the lives of the people who lived in them. Based on her highly acclaimed book 'Behind Closed Doors - At Home in Georgian England' she becomes the ultimate house detective unlocking the doors to a lost world. What sex is a teapot? What does your choice of dwelling reveal about your ambitions to marry? What is the moral significance of wallpaper? In what ways does a house resemble a human body? Who has access to your home? Where can you find privacy? Who really runs the roost? With Amanda as our guide these questions will be explored and answered as we go on a tour of Georgian Britain uncovering fascinating stories of the people in a world we thought we were familiar with through costume dramas but which only now offers up its secrets.

• Who Killed Pixote? | DVD | (29/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In 1980 impoverished working-class child actor Fernando Ramos da Silva was chosen from 1300 other boys to play the lead role in Hector Babenco's Pixote a film that showed the plight of Rio De Janerio's street urchins forced into criminal lives. The film earned great acclaim and Ramos da Silva received fame and fortune. Unfortunately fate and the rigidity of Brazil's social system had other more tragic plans...

• Gardens Of The National Trust Vol.1 | DVD | (18/12/2006) from £4.95   |  Saving you £3.04 (38.00%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Carefully managed to reflect the beauty and spectacle of the originals in all their natural splendour the gardens featured in this DVD are impressive examples of the history of horticulture and a vital aspect of our heritage. Featured gardens include Killerton Barrington Court Peckover House Dunham Massey Crayside and Sheffield Park.

• When You're Strange | Blu Ray | (30/08/2010) from £27.99   |  Saving you £-5.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors including rare exclusive footage.

• The Story Of The Royal Navy (6 Disc) | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £31.49   |  Saving you £-16.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The King's Ships: 1500-1599The story begins with the creation of a Royal Navy under orders of the powerful King Henry VIII with ships such as GREAT HARRY and MARY ROSE. We follow the daring exploits of Sir Francis Drake's GOLDEN HINDE and the revolutionary innovations of John Hawkins' race-built Galleons. Finally, the climactic showdown with Spain's Invincible Armada in 1588 laid the groundwork for the dramatic rise of English naval power and Britannia's Rule of the Seas in the years to come.Wooden Walls: 1600-1805During the 17th century, the Royal Navy's codification of naval tactics in 'The Fighting Instructions' transformed naval battles from uncontrollable melees into linear chess games on water. The Royal Navy's MIGHTY WOODEN WALLS confronted the great Dutch Admirals in decisive battles that sustained Britain's naval might. However, superior French ship design and military training helped to free America, threatening to topple England from the pinnacle of naval power. A revolution in naval tactics saw Admiral Nelson triumph aboard HMS VICTORY at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and Britain's mastery of the waves was re-established.Steam, Steel and Dreadnoughts: 1806-1918Following the surprising setbacks of the War of 1812, the 19th century was a time of unchallenged mastery for the Royal Navy. Technical innovations developed at an alarming rate, with muzzle-loading cannon replaced by powerful breech-loaders mounted in revolving armoured turrets, and mighty wooden walls replaced by iron and steel as sail gave way to steam power. A super-ship named the DREADNOUGHT was launched in 1906 which, under the first Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill, sparked a naval arms race with Germany. Ironically, the expense and complexity of the Dreadnought ultimately led to Britain's naval downfall.The Sun Never Sets: 1919-PresentThe beginning of WWII saw Britain paying the price of the Naval Treaty limitations which allowed Germany and Japan to secretly build larger and more powerful ships. Following the long fight back and ultimate victory in WWII, the downsizing of the armed forces and decline of the British Empire signaled the end of the Royal Navy as a world force. However, the Falklands War in 1982 once again demonstrated its continuing resolve and effectiveness. Today, with her nuclear missile submarines and jump-jet carriers, the Royal Navy remains a powerful reminder of the extraordinary centuries when Britannia ruled the waves.HMS VictoryIt was at the centre of one of the most famous naval conflicts of all time, the Battle of Trafalgar. From its decks, Admiral Nelson oversaw the destruction of the combined Spanish and French fleets - even as he met his own death. HMS VICTORY remains in the service of the Royal Navy some 200 years after its moment of glory. From this unrivalled historical backdrop, discover what it was like to serve on one of these 'Wooden Worlds', as dramatic reconstructions take us into the heat of the fierce battles of the age of sail. Then, see how much has changed in two centuries with a tour of the HMS MANCHESTER, one of Britain's most modern warships.MS DasherIt came without warning. On March 27, 1943, the British aircraft carrier HMS DASHER had completed two days of takeoff and landing exercises and was just an hour and a half from port. Suddenly, there was a terrific explosion, shaking the ship and propelling the two-ton landing crane 60 feet into the air. Within minutes, HMS Dasher was sinking. Most of those who made it off the ship were consumed by a sea of flames, as aviation fuel and diesel burned around them. The fate of the carrier has been shrouded in secrecy for over half a century, but now finally the official report has been challenged.

• Classic Albums - Elvis Presley | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  A unique insight into the music and the artists the development through to recording release and public reaction to a series of albums which have in effect shaped the course of popular music over the last thirty years.

• Encounters at the End of the World | Blu Ray | (31/08/2009) from £9.15   |  Saving you £12.84 (140.33%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Werner Herzog ("Grizzly Man", "Rescue Dawn") confirms his standing as poet laureate of men in extreme situations with "Encounters at The End of The World"

• Railways In Britain Archive -British Steam Railway Disaster | DVD | (28/06/2010) from £5.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (150.25%)   |  RRP £14.99

  British Steam Railway Disasters is the definitive DVD collection of newsreel reports covering no fewer than 55 incidents from the steam era between 1913 and 1967 including among them the most notorious at Bourne End (1945) Lewisham (1957) South Croydon (1947) Goswick (1947) Hither Green (1967) Castlecary (1937) and Darlington (1928). Also included is a specially made 15 minute analysis of the greatest tragedy of all - the multiple crash at Harrow And Wealdstone in 1952 which features much rare footage including previously unseen film rushes. Throughout British Steam Railway Disasters investigates the common causes of railway accidents with a view to the lessons learnt from driver error excessive speed poor visibility in fog signals passed at danger signalling errors road vehicle collisions equipment failure rolling stock instability and track defects.

• Rostropovich - Life And Art | DVD | (05/11/2007) from £15.04   |  Saving you £-1.05 (-7.50%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007) one of the 20th century's greatest musicians is captured here on film with the two most famous conductors of his generation - Karajan and Bernstein - in Schumann's Cello Concerto Strauss's Don Quixote and Bloch's Schelomo. The Portrait produced by Arte features the manifold talents of this truly charismatic artist: Rostropovich as a conductor teacher and cellist with interview footage and comments about the great musician by Vengerov and others combined with fantastic historic black & white footage Tracklisting: 1. Nicht zu schnell 2. Langsam 3. Sehr lebhaft Rostropovich / Bloch 4. Lento moderato - Andante moderato - Allegro moderato - Allegro - Andante moderato Rostropovich / Strauss 1. Introduktion (Miges Zeitma) 2. Don Quixote der Ritter von der traurigen Gestalt 3. Sancho Panza 4. Variation 1 (Gemchlich) 5. Variation 2 (Kriegerisch) 6. Variation 3 (Miges Zeitma) 7. Variation 4 (Etwas breiter) 8. Variation 5 (Sehr langsam) 9. Variation 6 (Schnell) 10. Variation 7 (Ein wenig ruhiger als vorher) 11. Variation 8 12. Variation 9 (Schnell und strmisch) 13. Variation 10 (Viel breiter) 14. Finale (Sehr ruhig)

• All I Want For Christmas | DVD | (18/10/2010) from £8.99   |  Saving you £-0.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.00

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