Documentary

• Railway Lives With Tony Francis | DVD | (22/07/2013) from £9.98   |  Saving you £3.01 (23.20%)   |  RRP £12.99

  POLAND Tony Francis travels to Poland, where railway fanatics have the chance to drive steam trains on the country s mainline. He joins a group from Staffordshire whose idea of the perfect holiday is to do just that, taking blissfully unaware Polish commuters to work. CHINA Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways as he travels to China with a group of train enthusiasts to witness the last run of mainline steam engines in the world, but the emotion of the occasion proves too much for some. SKEGNESS Tony Francis explores the railways of the Midlands, beginning his journey in Lincolnshire with a trip to the coastal resort of Skegness, before meeting a train-loving couple who live in a station. THE HEART OF WALES Tony Francis continues his journey on the railways of the Midlands, meeting a restaurateur with an unusual batch of passengers, and enjoying the sounds of an on-board jazz band on the Heart of Wales line. THE MIDLANDS Tony Francis continues his exploration of life on the railways of the Midlands, learning about the work of rural gatekeepers who man the mainline barriers 24 hours a day and meeting a couple who chose to spend their wedding reception on-board a steam train to Stratford-upon-Avon. EAST COAST MAINLINE Tony Francis continues his exploration of the railways of the Midlands, jumping aboard the East Coast Mainline to experience silver service at speed, and learning how fresh Worcestershire asparagus was once transported across the UK by rail.

• Tora Tora Tora the real story fo pearl Harbour | DVD | (12/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Uncover the truth behind one of the most famous military attacks in history.Relive one of the most incredible stories from World War II. On the morning of December 7 1941, a surprise attack by Japanese bombers was carried out, designed to cause irreparable damage to the naval capabilities of the U.S. It was one of the most daring naval and air manoeuvres of all time and in less than two hours two squadrons of Japanese planes had paralysed U.S. pacific naval forces.The shock and anger over the surprise raid rallied a nation together more than any other event known to modern man.According to the official record approximately 2,403 lives were lost and another 1,178 were left wounded. This DVD provides a captivating look at what happened that day and uncovers the true story of Pearl Harbor.

• The Endurance | DVD | (19/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In August 1914 seasoned British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton embarks on his third excursion into Antarctic territory planning to cross the Antarctic continent on foot--something no other explorer has attempted before. Only a day's journey from his final destination Shackleton's ship The Endurance is trapped in pack-ice where she will remain frozen for the next ten months all throughout the harsh Antarctic winter. With dwindling rations blizzards boredom and illness to contend with and only each other and their faithful sled dogs for company the crew grows restless and Shackleton has his hands full trying to keep the peace on board. A turning point occurs when ice floes finally threaten to crush the ship and the men are forced to take to the lifeboats. Now Shackleton abandoning any remaining notions of completing the mission decides instead to bring back his crew alive at any cost even though the nearest outpost of civilization is on an island 800 miles away. Historic film clips of The Endurance shot by expedition photographer Frank Hurley new colour footage of the eerily beautiful Antarctic landscape as well as commentary by surviving family members and narration by Liam Neeson all combine to make watching this documentary a gripping experience.

• Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | DVD | (26/01/2009) from £13.48   |  Saving you £2.51 (15.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Adelina (Loren) sells black-market cigarettes on the streets of Naples to support her unemployed husband Carmine (Mastroianni). Caught by the police and with a jail sentence hanging over her head desperation sets in. She learns that she can avoid prison as long as she's pregnant. Several years and seven children later Carmine is exhausted so jail looks inescapable as does Adelina's contempt for Carmine. In Milan our second protagonist Anna (Loren) is bored and wealthy drives a Rolls Royce and is having an affair with a writer (Mastroianni). She talks dreamily of running off with him that is until one day he crashes her car... In the third and final vignette Loren plays Mara a call girl from Rome who turns the head of a naive young man training to become a Priest prompting a run-in with his self-righteous grandmother and a vow of abstinence. Featuring Loren's notorious striptease which was recreated years later by Robert Altman in Pr''t-''-Porter.

• Mums & Daughters | DVD | (28/02/2011) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• Classic Steam Train Collection - Castle And Manor | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £11.48   |  Saving you £3.51 (23.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  When Manor-class locomotive 7802 'Bradley Manor' failed on her first of a series of Torbay Express excursions between Bristol and Kingswear the race was on to prepare the Castle-class locomotive 5051 'Earl Bathurst' to take over. But how would a museum piece cope with a 75 mile an hour dash to the seaside and in particular some of the daunting Devon banks?

• Alan Davies' Teenage Revolution | DVD | (31/12/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  TV and comedy favourite Alan Davies explores the emerging themes of the 1980s in this extraordinary series. Alan shares his unique experiences and talks about the people with whom he came into contact during those years. What make's Alan's point of view of the 80s different is the entertaining view from suburbia; more precisely Loughton East London where Alan grew up. In this chronological journey both through Alan's teenage years and through Britain of the 80s we see him develop from youthful rebellion to a political figure fighting racism and homophobia before finding his feet in the world of political comedy.

• High School of the Dead | DVD | (29/08/2011) from £7.29   |  Saving you £17.70 (242.80%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Takashi Komuro is a normal highschool boy until an infection breaks out that turns people into zombie-like creatures. Along with his friends & the school nurse they fight their way out and continue their journey to find out what exactly has happened to the world.

• The Way We Were - North East Series 1 | DVD | (15/12/2005) from £22.93   |  Saving you £-5.94 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £16.99

  A sentimental journey through life in the North East of England over the past three generations: with the help of collectors cine enthusiasts and historians Tyne Tees have restored and revived hours of forgotten footage cine-club archives and private collections to build up this fantastic nostalgia series showing first hand the changing landscapes and lifestyles of our wonderful region and its people. Containing rare colour pre-war film as well as early black and white footage of life in various parts of the North East. This gem is a fascinating and evocative recollection of social history of the North East and North Yorkshire from the 1920s to 1980s. Industry: Footage includes:-Sea fishing industry Oilrigs farming when coal was king women in the workplace giants of industry-ICI Consett steel industry days of steam the fight to keep the North York Moors railway open food & drink Vaux brewery the life of a Co-op store manager and the golden age of shipbuilding.

• Frank Clarke's Simply Painting - World Of Water Colours | DVD | (23/11/2009) from £27.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (42.87%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Let Frank Clarke guide you through an introduction to water colour painting with this collection of programmes from his Simply Painting series. Frank is one of Ireland's most popular authors and TV presenters. He travels the world teaching his famous 'Have some more fun' method of painting. With the programmes in this box set Frank takes you on an international tour as he demonstrates tips and techniques for you to make the most of this fascinating hobby.

• BARBRA STREISAND ONE NIGHT ONLY DVD/CD | DVD | (03/05/2010) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-7.29 (-42.90%)   |  RRP £16.99

  DVD Tracklisting: Introductions Here's To Life In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning Gentle Rain Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most If You Go Away (Ne Me Quitte Pas) Where Do You Start? Nobody's Heart (Belongs To Me) Make Someone Happy My Funny Valentine Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered Evergreen (Love Theme From A Star Is Born) Some Other Time The Way We Were Credits Bonus-Lorraine Gordon Vignette

• Railways In Britain Archive Britain's Railways - The Home Front War Years - 1941 To 1943 | DVD | (29/07/2013) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Home Front War Years 1941-1943

• Decisive Battles of the Ancient World | DVD | (19/07/2010) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-2.24 (-12.50%)   |  RRP £17.99

  When armies determined the fate of empires and men became legends Travelling the globe to explore every aspect of these legendary encounters this smashing DVD collection reveals the tactics and introduces the commanders that led the way to victory. Decisive Battles Of The Ancient World provides a comprehensive account of the legendary leaders who triumphed and the brilliant military tactics that swayed destiny as it examined every facet of these legendary encounters. Witness stunning recreations of the crucial battles of Rome and beyond from Cannae to Marathon to Thermopylae and follow some of the greatest warriors of all time. This absorbing DVD collection Decisive Battles Of The Ancient World offers the ultimate survey of the colossal conflicts that determined the fate of the Western world.

• The Battle Of Waterloo - 1815 | DVD | (19/03/2005) from £8.75   |  Saving you £1.24 (14.17%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The last action of the Napoleonic Wars was fought near Brussels Belgium. Having defeated a Prussian force at Ligny Napoleon then turned his attention to the British who took up a strong position just South of Waterloo...This was to be a bloody day of savage fighting that would ultimately free the Continent from the threat of Napoleon's vaulting ambitions. This DVD tells the story of the final thunderous encounter of the Napoleonic era. Featuring stunning excerpts from major featur

• The Heart Of The Garden Vol.1-2 | DVD | (21/01/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £20.99

  The first in a series of DVDs that provides a nationwide showcase of the best that nature has to offer. *** Narrated by Richard Briers and filmed across the seasons, a refreshing and unique look at some of the best gardens from the South West of England. *** This DVD comes with offers and incentives worth many times the cost of original purchase. *** Featuring; The Abbey Garden, Tresco - Trebah Gardens - Pencarrow - Prideaux Place - Docton Mill Gardens - Fast Rabbit Farm Garden - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens - Burrow Farm Gardens - Cothay Manor Gardens - Moreton Gardens - Compton Acres - Stourton House Flower Garden - Abbey House Gardens - Westonbirt, The National Arboretum - Painswick Rococo Garden - Bourton House Garden

• Great SAS Missions | DVD | (12/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The greatest missions undertaken by the SAS rightly regarded as the world's premier special forces unit.

• A4 Pacific No 4468 - Mallard '88 | DVD | (09/07/2012) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-8.57 (-143.10%)   |  RRP £5.99

  On July 3rd 1938, a streamlined locomotive of the London north Eastern Railway shot to everlasting fame by breaking the world speed record for steam. The speed achieved that day on Stoke Bank, 126 miles per hour, was never to be equalled by any other steam locomotive. The A4 Pacific No. 4468, named Mallard, was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for work on high speed passenger trains, a task which she performed admirably until she was withdrawn from service in 1963. This program follows the fully restored Mallard in 1988, the 50th anniversary of her record-breaking run. It starts with the boiler test and a special run for filming in the York-Harrogate-Leeds-York circle during which driver Harry Wilson's efforts in the cab were recorded on the very day he retired. The cameras were in Banbury for the postal run in May but the real celebrations began exactly 50 years from the day of the record. We took a helicopter to record Mallard on the East Coast Main Line and later on the threatened Settle and Carlisle line. Mallard was also captured by the cameras in many other locations and the opening of the National Railway Museum's Archives has allowed us to bring you the full story of this wonderful locomotive.

• Running The Sahara | DVD | (06/04/2009) from £4.09   |  Saving you £10.90 (72.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Narrated by Academy Award winner Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll Running The Sahara is an epic true-life story of three men's unprecedented quest. Exploring the physical and emotional impact of one of greatest tests of strength and determination ever seen. The men fight through injury and extreme physical and emotional fatigue in their unbelievable 111-day journey. Charlie Ray and Kevin travel across 6 countries covering over 4 300 miles (6 920 kilometers) in a journey measured as much by the depth of their experience as by the incredible physical achievement.

• Narrowboat | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £17.24   |  Saving you £2.75 (15.95%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Join Master craftsman Alan Herd as he journeys around the canals and waterways of Britain in search of surviving examples of boat building craft and restores and old 70 foot working boat into a state of the art floating holiday home. Narrowboat celebrates the enchanting industrial past of Britain's canals and also looks to the future as Alan fulfils a life-long ambition by painstakingly converting an 80 year old traditional working boat into a truly 21st Century luxury vessel. By design, the boat Alan is converting will maintain its authentic 1930's look. Step below decks however, and the boat will offer the ultimate in cruising luxury, with hardwood used throughout, a state of the art audio visual system, leather upholstery, stunning bathroom and luxurious bedroom. Narrowboat follows Alan through the transformation process and then on to IWA National boat show in a bid to win first prize for his efforts...

• London's East End 1940s - 1970s | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £9.13   |  Saving you £3.86 (42.28%)   |  RRP £12.99

  London, 1940: the Luftwaffe is pounding the East End, reducing whole districts to rubble. People shelter in the Underground as their streets are destroyed. The East End is stronger than the enemy, and emerges victorious into a new world. But within thirty years, the old East End will vanish. The roads fill with traffic, the terraced housing is replaced by tower blocks and the Docks are closed. Using rarely seen archive film, this documentary captures the final years of the old East End.