Documentary

• The Life and Times of Catherine Cookson | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £8.08   |  Saving you £-2.09 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £5.99

  When it comes to inspirational landscapes there are few that can compare with the dramatic locations of the North East of England as immortalised in the novels of Catherine Cookson. Her feisty shawl clad heroines and handsome diamond-in-the- rough heroes people the industrial streets and docklands of South Shields and the rural communities of what was once Northumberland as their stories are told by one of the most popular writers of all time. Yet the tales of Tilly Trotter Kate Hannigan and the Mallens to name but a few of Catherine Cookson's creations are all based on the author's experiences of growing up in South Shields and although hard to believe Catherine Cookson's own life story is equally as remarkable as any of her great novels. To find out more step back in time to the early 1900s on a journey of discovery in search of Leam Lane and the streets of Tyne Dock where we can set out in Catherine Cookson's footsteps to uncover the incredible period of history she was so much a part of.

• Wild, Wild, West - Daniel Boone | DVD | (20/06/2005) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-11.29 (-86.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Wild Wild West series chronicles some of the most important and influential figures from the American West era. This DVD documents the life of Daniel Boone. This is the story of Daniel Boone possibly the man most responsible for the exploration and settlement of Kentucky. For an early age he undertook numerous explorations of unmapped spaces blazing a trail west. Boone's life was full of great outdoor adventure including rescuing his daughter from Shawnee warriors as well as

• Brendan Grace - Funny Man | DVD | (01/01/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Brendan Grace: Funny Man

• Decade Under The Influence | DVD | (26/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  A documentary examining the last truly 'Golden Age' of Hollywood film production the 1970s in which arthouse successes such as 'The Godfather' and 'French Connection' became bona fide blockbusters at the box office in the days before multimedia conglomerations and pre-release test scores...

• David Brown Tractors - The Collection | DVD | (11/02/2008) from £11.75   |  Saving you £18.24 (60.80%)   |  RRP £29.99

  David Brown Tractors: The Collection examines one of the world's most famous farm tractor manufacturers David Brown. This boxset features the following films: Volume 1 - Around The World Volume 2 - Scrapbook Volume 3 - Intelligent Tractors

• Legends of Horse Racing 6DVD Box Set | DVD | (24/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A Horse Called NijinskyNijinsky was the most valuable horse in racing history, the fastest horse that England had ever seen and a horse that in one year became a legend. Much of the credit for this horse’s incredible performance had to go to trainer Vincent O’Brien and his team. Nijinsky had an almost faultless heritage and with the right training, it was clear that this horse had incredible potential. Nijinsky’s performance in his first English race at Newmarket was effortless and marked the beginning of an incredible career and with the irrepressible Lester Piggott in the saddle, they appeared truly unbeatable. The Story Of Mill ReefFrom Mill Reef’s debut race at the Salisbury Stakes, which he won by an easy four lengths, it was clear he was an outstanding horse. Time and again he would show himself to be exceptional and many believe that he could have gone on to be the best if he had not been struck by a tragic fall during training which shattered his leg. This programme is not only an accolade to one of the greatest racing horses of all times, it is also a nostalgic trip back in time to the racing world of the 1970s. The Year of Sir IvorSir Ivor was another of world famous trainer Vincent O’Brien’s success stories, and 1968 was his year, with a string of wins to his credit elevating him to championship status. As Derby day approached there was much anticipation and excitement at the yard. Owner Raymond Guest had put a bet on Sir Ivor for the Epsom Derby long before he was showing his worth, he had backed him at 100-to-1 and he stood to win more than 60,000. We re-live the excitement of the Derby as we watch the race unfold and hold our breath as the horses approach the finish line neck and neck. Dancing BraveMany believe the ultimate horse is the pure bred Arab, there can be no finer example of this breed than Dancing Brave, a phenomenal success in the racing world in the 1980s. The performance of this unique and brilliant horse in the 1986 Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe was a true testament to his exceptional ability, watching him in action on the race course was electrifying. Dancing Brave will always be remembered not only for his tremendous versatility, but also his astonishing power of acceleration. He epitomized the highest class racehorse. Arkle Portrait of a LegendThis is the incredible story of the greatest and most famous racehorse that has ever lived. Tracing Arkle’s legendary life story from his birth at Ballymacoll Stud, to his death on 31st May 1970. Arkle re-wrote the record books almost every time he took to the racecourse. Featuring all the key races, including his memorable duels with Mill House and interviews with his breeder, Alison Baker, trainer Tom Dreaper and jockey Pat Taaffe and the last ever interview with his owner Anne, Duchess of Westminster. This is a moving tribute to a legend. John Francome’s Legends of Horse RacingJohn Francome is himself a legend of the horse racing world, having been seven-time Champion Jockey during the 1970s and 1980s. In this unique programme he discusses his legends of both the flat and the jumps, counting down from his 10th selection to his ultimate legend. And what a scintillating mix of great horses, the likes of Dancing Brave and Oh So Sharp on the flat and Moscow Flyer and Dawn Run over the jumps. All John’s selections are backed up with fantastic archive footage of the horses, jockeys and trainers in action, to offer a fascinating programme for fans of both the jumps and the flat racing world.

• British Royal Weddings Of The 20th Century | DVD | (04/04/2011) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Throughout the twentieth century, Royal Weddings were events of majestic splendour. People would camp out overnight in the streets of London to get a prime location for the procession the next day. They would gather in their thousands to garner a glimpse of the newly married couple on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Street parties were held up and down the country in celebration - the extravagance, the splendour, the sheer pomp and pageantry all combined to make for extraordinary scenes of patriotic pride and national unity. In this collection we relive all the major Royal Weddings of the Twentieth Century, seeing them just as the cinema audiences of the time would have experienced them. Join us in a comprehensive and nostalgic look back at some of the most memorable and extraordinary days, in not just royal history, but in the history of Britain.

• Bloody Britain | DVD | (15/07/2013) from £12.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (53.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  When history was really horrible. Fresh innovative entertaining and revelatory Bloody Britain combines strong historical research and storytelling with hands-on historical experiments (such as building and firing a trebuchet) an entertaining but extremely passionate presenter and atmospheric and innovative animation. Action and information-packed each show is a fascinating - and at times squeamish - journey through some of Britain's most gruesome and awful but momentous historical events. In each episode of Bloody Britain Rory McGrath examines a key event from British history. Whether it's battles rebellions wars plagues social unrest betrayal executions injustice or mass insanity we'll concentrate on the mad sad and bad moments from our past. In short we'll zoom in on when the past was truly horrible and ask why when and how these events came to be part of our history.

• Around The World In 80 Gardens Vol.1 | DVD | (07/07/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  In Around The World In 80 Gardens a visually stunning series BBC Two's resident gardening expert Monty Don sets off on an enchanting journey to visit 80 of the world's most celebrated gardens from ancient to modern large to small and grand to humble.

• Complete Life Of Jesus | DVD | (15/09/2008) from £32.37   |  Saving you £-12.38 (-61.90%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From His birth to His resurrection the compelling story of the life of Jesus Christ is told in this inspirational collection. Episodes Comprise: 1. Holy Night 2. Escape To Egypt 3. Boyhood & Baptism 4. Men Of The Wilderness 5. Challenge Of Faith 6. Discipleship 7. Return To Nazareth 8. Conflict 9. The Fate Of John The Baptist 10. Retreat & Decision 11. Triumph & Defeat 12. Crucifixion & Resurrection

• 60 Years Of Farnborough Airshow | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Every two years the world's aviation and aerospace industries gather at Farnborough in the south of England for one of the largest air shows on the planet. The 2008 show was special for two reasons - not only did it mark the 60th anniversary of the show but also celebrated 100 years of flight in Britain. Featuring flying displays from a wide variety of aircraft both civilian and military marvel at the incredible progress made in aviation over the last century as aircraft old and new perform amazing manoeuvres and spine-tingling stunts. Highlights include the ever-popular Red Arrows the awesome F22 Raptor the new Airbus A380 and culminates with the sensational return of the Avro Vulcan to Farnborough airspace.

• Audition / Talent Show (Konkurs) | DVD | (15/08/2005) from £14.49   |  Saving you £-1.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Part one cuts between rehearsals/performance by rival brass bands and the competing attraction of a cross-country motorbike race. Part Two anticipates the audition scenes in Taking Off as a throng of female singers try out for a part in a show. Though originally made as separate featurettes the two episodes form a plausible entity being so similar stylistically and thematically. The approach is documentary with some fictional elements gently interpolated - in the first the defection of two youthful trombonists in the second the lightly sketched backgrounds of two of the singers. Extremely assured for an apprentice work this displays the same mix of shrewdness and tenderness that marked all Forman's early films. But as with many East European movies of this era one suspects that a political allegory is concealed at the heart of it all.

• Railways Restored: The Bluebell Railway | DVD | (26/05/2014) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Bluebell Railway was Britain's first standard gauge passenger preserved railway. After 35 years this outstanding line set deep in the Mid-Sussex countryside is still at the forefront of steam preservation movement. Beautifully restored stations are complemented by an unrivalled collection of steam locomotives coaches and wagons. Many of these are seen in action up and down the line while one of the world's most glamorous and luxurious trains is recreated in the Golden Arrow Pullman. Behind the scenes the programme explores the history and the current operation of the railway and there is also time to visit the National Trust properties at Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place as well as many other attractions in the immediate area.

• Dinosaur Secrets (Jurassic Fight Club) Season 1 | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £22.93   |  Saving you £-2.94 (-14.70%)   |  RRP £19.99

  For over a century, historians and scientists have been piecing together a history of the prehistoric world. This series examines the ultimate fighters of this unique period gigantic beasts that stalked the earth millions of years ago.

• Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments Gift Pack | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Fred tours Britain searching out magnificent monuments, from ancient earthworks through to modern day structures. He looks at how and why things were built and what sort of tools and materials were used and how buildings were adapted and altered to meet changing needs. We get to see some of Fred's favourite castles, cathedrals, palaces, tunnels and bridges and discover the skills that were required to design, build and decorate these buildings. From Hadrian's Wall to St Paul's Cathedral and the Thames Barrier to the Pepsi Max Big One Rollercoaster, Fred reveals just what makes a monument into one of Britain's best.

• My Ghost Story | DVD | (08/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Lots of people have a ghost story, but how many have actually caught theirs on video? My Ghost Story features true and astonishing stories of the paranormal told by the people who lived through them - and captured their haunting on tape. From moving furniture to dark apparitions to violent poltergeists, these harrowing eyewitness accounts of the unexplainable are transformed into more than just tales. With terrifying visual evidence, viewers will have no choice but to believe their eyes.

• The Railway Register ' Britain's Heritage Railways' - Box Two | DVD | (12/02/2008) from £29.98   |  Saving you £-21.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  The end of working steam on Britain's railways heralded the start of one of the most fascinating resurgences of the last century namely the railway restoration and preservation movement. Volunteer enthusiasts have brought back from oblivion both the famous names of mainline express locomotives and the lesser known work horses of branch and industrial siding. Great and small have been lovingly restored to full working order and have found lives on a myriad of Britain's preserved railways. Others are long term operating lines that never closed and are faithfully continuing to operate for the pleasure of all! This box set of three DVDs divided into geographical areas examines a selection of the well and not-so-well known lines and provides the viewer with a cross section of fascinating motive power and wonderful locations. Lines featured: South East England South Western England Wales & The Borders.

• Jump London | DVD | (30/07/2007) from £6.73   |  Saving you £6.26 (48.20%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Forget tubes trains and automobiles packed pavements the congestion charge and crushed platforms. What if you could jump across London in one fell swoop? Leaping between buildings jumping over rooftops rushing through the capital as if no one - not even bricks and mortar - could get in your way. Sebastien Foucan the co-founder of Free Running (also known as Le Parkour) and his team attempt to do just that and conquer one of the world's best-known capital cities. Like fictional superheroes Batman and Spider-Man the team performs death-defying stomach-churning stunts as they literally leap from rooftop to rooftop. In this totally unique event the team of French Free Runners has been given unprecedented access to some of London's most famous landmarks including The Royal Albert Hall Tate Modern and Somerset House.

• Discover England - Dartmoor: Spring And Summer | DVD | (29/09/2003) from £22.93   |  Saving you £-0.94 (-4.30%)   |  RRP £21.99

  Writer Brian Carter's love and respect for the moor shines through in this beautiful evocative and richly informative film. The cinematography both arial and ground based brings to bear the sheer beauty the sense of timelessness the freedom solitude challenge inspiration and magic of Dartmoor. The bare weathered Tors and rolling hills begin to warm and glow in the fresh spring sunshine whilst in the lower valleys the flowers are blooming in a riot of colour amongst standin

• Foreign Legion | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £13.31   |  Saving you £-7.32 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The Foreign Legion is the best known and certainly the most romanticised army in the world. In reality it is also one of the most secretive and most feared - a ruthless military machine which never surrenders no matter what the odds. With unparalleled access to life within the Foreign legion this film follows one young recruit from Kircaldy in Fife 22 year old former Royal Marine Dean Heggie as he arrives in Paris and tackles one of the toughest training programmes in the world....