Documentary

• British Campaigns: D-Day Heroes | DVD | (17/05/2004) from £6.25   |  Saving you £3.74 (37.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  D-Day Heroes focuses on the fiercest fighting on D-Day with the pick of combat footage from archives around the world film of the battlefields today and vivid chilling first hand accounts from Normandy veterans. As well as combat on the beaches D-Day Heroes features many of the perilous support operations where despite often terrible losses Allied troops somehow managed to seize their objectives. It was their heroism and self-sacrifice which ultimately made D-Day a success.

• Rebuilding Coventry | DVD | (03/09/2012) from £18.44   |  Saving you £-6.45 (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Coventry, known as the birthplace of the British motor industry and one of the major manufacturing centres of the industrial Midlands, suffered terrible German bombing during the Second World War. This culminated in a devastating raid in November 1940. Hundreds of people died and thousands of homes and buildings were completely destroyed. Rebuilding Coventry tells the story of how the city rose phoenix-like from the ashes. Using both amateur and professional footage spanning from 1948 to 1980, these short films have been researched, narrated and produced by Zara Healy from the University of Lincoln's School of Media. The production is collaboration between MACE and the School of Media at the University of Lincoln and is one of a series 9 DVD titles celebrating the screen heritage of the Midlands. It has been made possible by the generous financial support of EM Media through the UK Film Council's Digital Film Archive Fund. Look back at memorable milestones in the city's history, including a visit from the Queen as a young Princess to the War Memorial Park. The development of Coventry's new Cathedral, the Broadgate development and the Precinct are all documented. The building of local landmarks like the Coventry Baths, the Ring Road and Walsgrave Hospital can also be seen. The story of Coventry's flourishing car industry, once the envy of the world, is highlighted, featuring the production lines at Jaguar, Standard Triumph and Chrysler. You can relive memories of when celebrities like Douglas Bader, Bill Haley and Morecambe and Wise visited Coventry and, for the first time ever, the story of Coventry's first Woman Lord Mayor, Pearl Hyde, is told using archive film. The DVD also includes a short film, 'About MACE', a behind the scenes look at the work of MACE and the services they provide. DVD PAL. Running Time: 65 mins Ratio: 16:9 (Archive 4:3) Colour/Black and White Optional Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing

• Isandlwana Zulu Battlefield | DVD | (30/06/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  In 1879 the Colonial Government of Natal ordered a British army led by General Lord Chelmsford and equipped with the most modern weaponry to invade the Zulu Kingdom. Overconfident and contemptuous of his Zulu adversaries Lord Chelmsford believed that his biggest problem would be in bringing the Zulus to battle. Shortly after crossing the Buffalo River the British column set up camp in the shadow of a Sphinx shaped hill called Isandlwana. The following day Lord Chelmsford with over half his force went in pursuit of what he believed to be the vanguard of the Zulu army.

• John Virtue - London | DVD | (14/05/2018) from £6.98   |  Saving you £6.00 (150.38%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Artist John Virtue spent twenty years in rural isolation as a landscape painter first in the North of England and then Devon. In 2002 he responded to a request from the National Gallery in London and decided to move to the capital and paint the city itself. The project took over two years to complete; this film follows the artist at work from Greenwich to Trafalgar Square; and includes witnesses such as Lord Rothschild Frank Auerbach and Charlie Gillet. 'A deeply intriguing... marve

• Tyneside Through The Ages | DVD | (16/05/2005) from £7.27   |  Saving you £8.72 (119.94%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Robson Green introduces this new DVD with the words: Tyneside was once seen as the engine room of Great Britain with such great industrial revolutions as Stephenson and the railways to the River Tyne and its impressive ship and gun making. Narrated by Jane Jermain this programme takes you on a journey through time on Tyneside charting the many changes it has seen over the years including the latest architectural additions such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge the Angel of the Nor

• Fanaa | DVD | (04/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Zooni( Kajol) a blind Kashmiri girl sets out to find life. Rehan ( Amir Khan) is the ever boisterous 'tourist guide' flirtatious full of fun. Set in the breathtaking Valley of Kashmir and in Delhi they fall in love. Rehan wants to show this blind girl all the beauty of the Kashmir Valley through his eyes but Rehan has another side to his life a darker more serious side. One that can consume them both...

• Wheeler Dealers British Classics: Triumph | DVD | (01/06/2013) from £7.80   |  Saving you £5.19 (40.00%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Triumph Spitfire - Part 1Mike Brewer, has 5,000 to purchase and restore a classic Triumph Spitfire. Buying it in the middle of winter he is hoping to get a better deal them with the help of Edd China, have it ready for the spring market. The 1980 Mark 4 Triumph Spitfire is exactly what Mike has been looking for and after some negotiation he becomes the proud owner of this iconic car. He transports it back to the workshop where Edd discovers that the Spitfire misfires, it has squidgy suspension and whiny differential, but this won’t get in his way of getting this car back on top form ready for Mike to make a profit. Triumph Spitfire - Part 2Edd decides that the Spitfire needs to be converted to unleaded to appeal to a wider market, he also has to replace the Differential and Rear Shock absorbers to get this car back to its former glory. As a finishing touch Edd also has the bumpers, petrol cap and handles chromed. Once the test drive is completed it is time to sell this little beauty for a profit. Triumph Stag:Mike tries to find a rust-free Stag, but its harder than he thinks. Edd will have to keep costs super low for any chance of a profit on this one.

• John Nettles' West Country | DVD | (11/05/2009) from £12.98   |  Saving you £9.00 (81.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Acclaimed actor and star of the popular TV series Midsomer Murders John Nettles goes back to his roots to St. Austell in Cornwall and begins a journey that will take him through the landscapes and cultures that make up one of the most beautiful and richly endowed regions in Britain. Including interviews with painter Sir Terry Frost sculptor Barbara Hepworth authors Minette Walters and Henry Williamson actors Jack Shepherd and Michael York poet Charles Causley comedian Richard Herring and more; and featuring the writings of A.L. Rowse D.H. Lawrence P.G. Wodehouse John Betjeman Agatha Christie and Thomas Hardy among others; John Nettles' West Country is a passionate exploration of a coastline and all it contains - rich and varied in its boundless energy and breathtaking beauty.

• British Railways Volume 5 - British Narrow Gauge Miscellany | DVD | (21/04/2008) from £7.53   |  Saving you £5.46 (42.00%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This programme which explores both well known and almost forgotten narrow gauge byways throughout Britain from the west of Scotland to the south coast of England not forgetting the Isle of Man will be a delight for all of those interested in the narrow gauge and minor railways of Britain. Includes the Snowdon Mountain Railway in 1931; the Welshpool & Llanfair in BR days; the Festiniog Talyllyn and Manx narrow gauge in the 1950s Dinorwic slate quarry Scottish industrial lines ironstone lines in the Midlands and many others.

• Night Life (DVD) | DVD | (19/03/2012) from £14.59   |  Saving you £0.40 (2.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

• We Dreamed America | DVD | (06/10/2008) from £8.98   |  Saving you £7.01 (43.80%)   |  RRP £15.99

  We Dreamed America is a twisted tale of British roots and American music. The DVD features nearly 2 hours of additional footage including music videos. Live performance and interviews with Guy Clark Bob Harris and Little Feat.

• Britain's Greatest Ships: Quee | DVD | (21/03/2011) from £9.43   |  Saving you £3.56 (27.40%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The new Queen Elizabeth, will, like her predecessor, be the flagship of the British merchant fleet. Costing 500 million she is being built at a Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste in Italy and will be christened by the Queen in Southampton at the end of 2010. This brand new series gives exclusive access to the construction of what will be one of the world’s greatest liners, a 92,000 ton ship designed to double up as a transatlantic express and a cruise ship. From the laying of her keel to the fitting out of staterooms we follow the whole process up to the ship’s maiden voyage. Also, using unique archive film of the building of the first Queen Elizabeth and the legendary Queen Mary, coupled with interviews with former Cunard captains and footage of the Queen Elizabeth’s transatlantic dashes during WWII, this amazing series puts the new ship in the context of her predecessors and highlights the majesty of these beautiful ocean going liners.

• Sketches Of Frank Gehry | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Acclaimed director Sydney Pollack makes his documentary debut with this warm and observant look at the work of architect Frank Gehry.

• Drawing And Painting Made Easy | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £8.45   |  Saving you £10.54 (124.73%)   |  RRP £18.99

  Includes: Paint A Horse In Watercolours: The perfect DVD for any equestrian enthusiast who wants to capture the true character of a horse or pony. In simple step-by-step instructions follow a renowned equestrian artist through the sketching tracing and painting process as she creates an eyecatching horse portrait. Pastels: Renowned landscape artist Ken Jackson has made his name capturing the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. This charming DVD gives you the opportunity to learn his techniques and tips first-hand. Cartoons And Caricatures: Join Walt Owen's class for a step-by-step lesson in creating cartoon figures. This DVD is perfect for children who want to learn how to create their own cartoon characters or for adults who want some quick tips for improving their cartoon-drawing technique.

• Being Elmo | DVD | (16/07/2012) from £5.79   |  Saving you £9.20 (61.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Beloved by millions of children around the world, Elmo is an international icon. However, few people know the soft-spoken man behind the furry red monster: Kevin Clash. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Being Elmo follows Clash's remarkable career, while also offering a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop. As a teenager growing up in Baltimore in the 1970s, Clash had very different aspirations from his classmates—he wanted to be a part of Henson’s team, the creative force responsible for delivering the magic of Sesame Street on a daily basis. With a supportive family behind him, Kevin made his dreams come true.

• Mongol | DVD | (08/04/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Mongol - The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan, tells the epic story of the legendary warrior (Tadanobu Asano-Zatoichi). Following the brutal murder of his father, Genghis Khan embarks on a nomadic existence where he fights to unite the warring Mongol tribes. Culminating in an epic battle with his dearest friend and deadliest enemy, Mongol Cheftain Jamukha (Honglei Sun), Genghis Khan's fate is sealed as the supreme Mongol leader. Special Features: Making of

• Battlefield - Air War Over Germany | DVD | (16/02/2004) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The RAF struggled hard to find a way to take the war to Germany after the Luftwaffe's attack on Britain tailed off during 1941. They eventually decided on The Strategic Bombing Campaign that was designed primarily to disrupt German war production and undermine civilian morale. The air war over Germany was one of the most controversial campaigns of the entire war and cost many thousands of Allied and German lives. This episode brand new to DVD is from the landmark television series 'Battlefield'. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle portraits of leaders and commanders an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.

• My Ghost Story: Season 2 | DVD | (15/07/2013) from £33.73   |  Saving you £-13.74 (-68.70%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Ghosts...busted! Following on from the enormously successful first season My Ghost Story returns for a new series showcasing the most chilling unnerving and downright scary supernatural events to have been captured on camera! Featuring extensive interviews with those who have lived through and attempted to record their paranormal encounters these harrowing eyewitness accounts - coupled with photographs video and audio recordings of their spectral experiences - are a powerful argument in the long-running debate over the existence of ghosts. From a real life 'phantom of the opera'to a man on the verge of suicide who is saved by a supernatural presence and even a man who claims to have been stabbed in the back by a violent demon these fascinating tales of unexplained ghostly phenomena will leave you wondering if you really can believe your eyes!

• The Ultimate History Of The Mini | DVD | (05/07/2010) from £9.61   |  Saving you £0.38 (3.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Ultimate History of the Mini tells the story of the small car that became one of the giants in automobile history. Using a mix of exclusively shot footage and incredible archive material much of which will never have been seen before This programme charts the rise and rise of one of Britain's best loved cars.

• Gordon Ramsays Great Escape - South East Asia | DVD | (31/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  For the second series Gordon goes back on the road doing what he loves most: searching out the best food in the world and testing himself in extreme and demanding situations. This time he's not just taking on one country his appetite for adventure will take him through four of South East Asia's most exciting culinary destinations: Thailand Cambodia Malaysia and Vietnam. South East Asia is a region obsessed with food and its people are almost always found eating cooking or discussing fresh food. Gordon loves Thai and Vietnamese food and he's heard great things about Cambodian and Malaysian cooking so he's eager to immerse himself in local culinary traditions. As he explores the different regions Gordon will be inspired to cook and eat things he's never come across before. And there's plenty to be inspired by: no other corner of the world boasts such an enormous diversity of cuisine and culture. We'll see Gordon speeding through breath-taking gorges on wooden fishing boats sleeping on the floor in Buddhist monasteries struggling through the throng of the world's busiest markets and waterways and revitalising his passion for simple honest cookery and unforgettable flavours. These are adventures that will change the way Gordon and viewers think about Indian and South East Asian food forever.