Documentary

• 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 £7.22   |  Saving you £17.77 (246.12%)   |  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 £20.00   |  Saving you £-3.01 (N/A%)   |  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 £16.45   |  Saving you £1.54 (9.36%)   |  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 £8.95   |  Saving you £1.04 (11.62%)   |  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 £8.99   |  Saving you £-3.00 (N/A%)   |  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 £9.78   |  Saving you £3.21 (32.82%)   |  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.

• Dogfights Season 2 | DVD | (13/09/2010) from £34.00   |  Saving you £-9.01 (-36.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Episodes comprise 1. Kamikaze 2. Jet vs Jet 3. Thunderbot 4. Gun Kills of Vietnam 5. Desert Aces 6. The First Dogfighters 7. Luftwaffe's Deadliest Mission 8. No Room For Error 9. Night Fighters 10. The Bloodiest Day 11. P-51 Mustang 12. Dogfights of Desert Storm 13. Tuskegee Airmen 14. Mig Killers of the Midway 15. Supersonic 16. Dead of the Luftwaffe 17. Secret Weapons 18. Dogfights of the Future

• The History Of Nazism | DVD | (19/05/2008) from £5.95   |  Saving you £4.04 (67.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A fascinating DVD which documents the rise and fall of one of the most infamous and intriguing political parties. From their ideological roots and unsuccessful attempts to win power to their complete dominance over Eastern Europe this DVD charts their successes and failures both in and out of power. Adolf Hitler's key role at head of the party had great impact on their fortunes but this compelling watch offers up some lesser known factors which helped propel them into power. Looking at both their successes as a party such as helping to bring Germany out of economic depression and reviving the passion of the people to their catastrophic decisions and policies which brought about a deadly Second World War and the calculated murder of over 6 million people in the Holocaust this DVD really offers a captivating and in-depth look at one of the most significant eras in our history.

• British Railways Volume 2 - Rails in the Isle of Wight | DVD | (21/04/2008) from £6.96   |  Saving you £6.03 (86.64%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Island railways have always had a particular fascination none more so than those on the Isle of Wight. This DVD produced from films made by railway enthusiasts who visited the island from the 1950s to the present day shows the changing face of the island's railways over the last forty years. Includes John Laird's 1964 films of the steam railway in all its glory rare colour films made in 1953 the final years of BR steam on the island preparations for electrification and the island's 'new' tube trains on trial on both the mainland and the island.

• Sprint and Field Events | DVD | (29/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

• Just Buses - On Location With The Pride Of Public Transport | DVD | (08/02/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It's buses galore as we journey around Britain to visit some bus hotspots gala days and transport museums. We start with a trip to North Birmingham Busways before we join the celebrations at the centenary of public transport in Doncaster. Buses old and new gathered at Hexthorpe flats to pay tribute to these masters of the road. Then it's off to the Aston Manor Transport museum before spending time in some of Britain's busiest cities to see non-stop bus action in Liverpool and Cardiff and finally a privileged look at some restoration projects being undertaken at the Sheffield Bus Museum.

• Anvil - The Story Of Anvil | Blu Ray | (15/06/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Nearly three decades on, is Anvil! The Story Of Anvil finally the film that finally gives This Is Spinal Tap a run for its money? Quite possibly so. The recipient of far-reaching acclaim, and with a real run for being named film of the year, this is a superb documentary, that is all the more staggering for being true. Anvil! The Story Of Anvil follows the band of its title, a heavy metal group who enjoyed moderate success in the late 70s and early 80s, but kept going even when the light of fame and success shone elsewhere. Thus, we meet the band’s members--Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner--as they hold down day jobs, record an album and head off on a European tour that could have been taken straight out of the Spinal Tap playbook. As Anvil! The Story Of Anvil develops, though, there’s a drama at the heart of it that mixes in with the many frequent laughs. And, as it turns out, it’s a film that out of nowhere manages to move you, pretty much the last thing you expect of it. This is, and there’s no two ways about it, a quite brilliant film, and one of the very best documentaries in some time. It’s outrageously entertaining, very funny and yet human to the core. Anvil! The Story Of Anvil is going to take some beating, and don’t be surprised if it’s another three decades before anything else comes close to it and This Is Spinal Tap… --Jon Foster