Documentary

• Marc Isaacs Collection: Lift / Travellers / Calais: The Last Border | DVD | (29/06/2009) from £14.49   |  Saving you £-1.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Having worked as an assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski Isaacs' reveals a great capacity to establish privileged relationships with the protagonists in his documentary films creating a succession of deeply moving and uniquely original views of modern Britain. Lift (2001): Marc Isaacs sets himself up in an East End of London tower block lift with his camera and waits for new residents to reveal their lives. The result is both funny and moving. Sometimes the residents ignore him. One of them offers him food and a lady sticks holy pictures above his head. Travellers (2002): A moving and poignant film about the basic human need for love Marc Issacs uses the idea of the train journey as a metaphor for the journey through life following the stories of five characters he encountered spontaneously on trains and at stations across England. They all reveal a deep concern for one thing - the need for a loving relationship. Calais: The Last Border (2003): Marc Isaacs looks at the transient nature of Calais in Northern France where refugees and migrants from all over the world are desperate for a new life in England. He presents a microcosm of eccentric individuals all centered near the Eurotunnel in this French harbor town. In contrast to the likable and smiling Ijaz who during the bombing of Kabul lost his entire family and whose only dream is to reach England we meet Steve a British citizen who is running a not-so-successful English pub on the French side of the tunnel.

• The Baptism of Jesus Christ | DVD | (10/12/2012) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-5.59 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Baptism of Jesus Christ - Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan. The remarkable story of how the actual location of Jesus' baptism disappeared from human memory, lost in time for almost one thousand years; and the fascinating story of its rediscovery by an Arab Muslim Prince and an Italian Christian monk and the ongoing excavations taking place there. Since the 1967 war both banks of the river Jordan were military zones. The area was dangerous and heavily mined making it impossible to acc...

• Think Yourself Thin | DVD | (01/12/2011) from £38.08   |  Saving you £5.91 (13.40%)   |  RRP £43.99

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• Woody Allen: A Documentary | Blu Ray | (15/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian, and musician Woody Allen allows his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography.Beginning with Allen's childhood, Woody Allen: A Documentary chronicles the trajectory and longevity of Allen's career - from teen writer to TV scribe, from standup comedian to award-winning writer-director averaging one film-per-year for more than 40 years. Exploring Allen's writing habits, directing, and relationship with his actors first-hand, new interviews with A-listers, writing partners, family and friends provide insight and backstory to the usually inscrutable filmmaker.

• Chicago Joe and the Showgirl | DVD | (15/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In wartime Britain, a GI (Kiefer Sutherland) falls for an English dancer (Emily Lloyd) and the pair play at gangsters and molls until a murder plunges them into it for real. Based on a true story, this British 'Bonnie and Clyde' also stars Patsy Kensit and Alexandra Pigg. Bernard Rose directs.

• The Yellow Bittern | DVD | (09/11/2009) from £12.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

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• The Source Family | DVD | (17/06/2013) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-1.19 (-7.90%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Documentary exploring the life and legacy of Father Yod and the Source Family cult he formed in the Hollywood Hills. Based on the book 'The Source: The Untold Story Of Father Yod, Ya Ho Wa 13 and the Source Family', co-written by one of Yod's 14 wives, Isis Aquarian, the programme aims to provide an insight into the values and beliefs of a group that were heavily influential in the 1970s and founded one of the first health food restaurants in the United States.

• The Battle Of Naseby - Fairfax Triumphant | DVD | (21/03/2005) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The battle of Naseby on the 14th of June 1645 all but decided the English Civil War. As the sun set King Charles I army had been comprehensively defeated and although the King himself fought admirably his cause was not aided by Prince Rupert's infamous attack on a baggage train which meant the day was lost before he could return to the field. Superbly authentic battle reconstructions and atmospheric re-enactments provide an informative and entertaining view of a troubled time in Eng

• Queen Of Hearts / Look Up And Laugh | DVD | (24/01/2011) from £11.80   |  Saving you £5.45 (51.71%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Titles Comprise: Queen Of Hearts: Grace Perkins (Gracie Fields) an ordinary working class seamstress is mistaken for a rich patron of the arts. When she's asked to back a new show Grace plays along with the charade hoping that she can become the production's leading lady. When the show opens Grace is a huge hit and becomes a glamorous star. A riotous musical comedy made at the absolute height of Fields' popularity Queen Of Hearts once again pairs Fields with leading man John Loder (Sing As We Go Love Life and Laughter). The film was directed by Monty Banks - who would later go on to be Gracie Fields' second husband - and its story apes Fields' own path from working-class girl to megastar. A feel-good gem. Look Up And Laugh: In what is widely regarded as her finest performance Gracie Fields plays Gracie Pearson - a singer-comedienne who is determined to save her local market from being demolished to make way for a department store. As time runs out Gracie rallies the stall-keepers together through a series of ever-more-hilarious schemes to save their livelihoods. Like Sing As You Go Look Up And Laugh was written by renowned novelist J. B. Priestley and directed by Basil Dean. Featuring an early performance from Vivien Leigh (Gone With The Wind) the film is also the big screen debut of much-loved actor Kenneth More (The 39 Steps). Packed with gags songs and showstopping set-pieces Look Up And Laugh is Gracie Fields at her very best.

• Napoleon - Early Years | DVD | (01/06/2009) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  From his birth in the Corsican capital of Ajaccio in August 1769 Napoleon Bonaparte seems to have been earmarked for greatness. There was little during his early years to suggest as much however for he came from an ordinary if well-to-do family and had a difficult schooling in France. But joining the military was the making of him and he soon discovered a remarkable gift for impressing influential people. This episode covers the all-important early years of Napoleon's life up to his capture of Toulon in 1793 and the infamous 'whiff of grapeshot' when he fired upon and killed over 200 rebellious French citizens to protect the Government.

• The Invisible Kid | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Grover's mum can see right through him! Grover Dunn and his friend Milton McClane discover an invisibility powder whilst experimenting with Grover's deceased father's scientific notes. They know that the powder doesn't work on clothing so they have to be naked when using it - but what they don't know is that the effect wears off when you least expect it!

• How The West Was Lost (Flatpack) | DVD | (24/09/2012) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-2.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  How The West Was Lost is a series about the westward expansion of colonialists across the North American continent during the latter half of the 19th Century from the experience and point of view of the Native American people. It is the story of how mutual misunderstanding, incomprehension and differing viewpoints contributed to bring into conflict an expanding nation and the land's indigenous population. Each episode examines a separate tribe or battle and features interviews with de...

• In Search Of Robert Burns | DVD | (16/09/2013) from £4.85   |  Saving you £8.14 (167.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In Search of Robert Burns reveals the real face of Scotland's most famous poet. In Search of Robert Burns follows David Hayman as he delves into the world of Robert Burns (1759-1796). He finds out how Burns' upbringing education tough life and romantic spirit forged a creative genius that would transform him from humble farmer to globally renowned poet. David's journey is accompanied by Eddi Reader's unique and beautiful interpretation of Burns' work. Travelling to Burns' birthplace and speaking with experts academics fans and farmers David explores the success and celebrity of Burns and the passions and foibles which ultimately led to his financial ruin. With this intimate knowledge of the great man we finally see the true face of Burns as the newly constructed head of Scotland's beloved bard is unveiled at a public event to an enraptured audience.

• The Blitz: Life in the War Part 2 | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Luftwaffe brought terror to the nation's capital city, wiping whole areas from the map. Water and gas supplies ceased to function, and local governments struggled to cope as families were bombed out. Ordinary people faced this carnage with extraordinary courage and resilience. That terrifying period in our history is seen using rare archive film - told by those who were there.

• Battlefield - The Siege Of Leningrad | DVD | (16/02/2004) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Discussing the story of the siege of one of Russia's foremost cities. Around 600 000 citizens starved to death and 200 000 died in the bombing. Features archive footage a political and military review and graphics.

• Birth Of The Bomb / Search For The Super | DVD | (22/10/2005) from £8.98   |  Saving you £4.01 (30.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A definitive history of the creation of the nuclear age with gripping archive footage of the most powerful explosions ever witnessed and fascinating testimonies from the men who shaped our future. From the ashes of the Second World War and in a Cold War climate of suspicion and fear the global quest for the ultimate weapon began. Peter Batty's two thrilling and highly acclaimed accounts of this extraordinary story include previously classified military footage and extensive interviews with the men involved in changing the course of history. The unleashing of a terrifying power with horrific implications... Birth Of The Bomb: The making and testing of the first atomic bombs tracing the earliest experiments in Nazi Germany to the establishment of the Manhattan Project in the USA. Search For The Super: The making and testing of the first H-Bomb from Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the first full scale test at Bikini in the Pacific.

• Snipers | DVD | (27/01/2003) from £14.83   |  Saving you £-4.84 (-48.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The story of the sniping war as it developed during World War II throughout the various theatres of war. At the outset of war sniping was not considered relevant to modern warfare but its importance was gradually realised by all the major combatants. This programme covers the development of different weapons and techniques adopted by the German Russian British US and Japanese armies. Furthermore it covers the psychology of the sniper and his association with regular soildiers. Th

• Celia | DVD | (30/03/2009) from £11.95   |  Saving you £1.04 (8.70%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Presented in an all-new director-approved digital transfer Celia is a tale of lost innocence set during a long hot summer in 1950's Australia. Seen through refreshingly non-sentimental eyes it stylishly evokes the surreal childhood world of rituals games and gangs and the incomprehensible nature of adults.

• Russia At War Box Set | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £40.48   |  Saving you £-10.49 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £29.99

• Black Hawk Down | UMD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99