Formula 1 legend Martin Brundle talks us through some of the world's most supercharged cars including the McLaren F1 Bugatti EB110 Jaguar XJ220 Enzo Ferrari Pagani Zonda Lambo Murcielago and many more!
Inspired by the world famous poem by Clement Clark Moore, read and loved by families young and old every Christmas Eve, this delightful, heart-warming feature highlights the true meaning of Christmas and will provide years of festive fun and entertainment for all generations.Our tale begins on a cold wintry Christmas Eve day when a mouse family is bulldozed from their underground home.Cold and homeless, the family sets off to find new lodgings and, when all else fails, reluctantly seek shelte...
Hammond & May are back with another Top Gear Special, exclusive to DVD for 2011!
Myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world. Thousands of years ago they were used to help frame the world of the ancients and dictate the guidelines of their societies. Today they are often the first stories we learn as children iconic tales where good and evil clash and humanity and fantasy collide. But what is the reality behind these stories? From the epic tragedy of Medusa Greek mythology's most infamous female fiend to Hercules its greatest action hero and Hades master of the land of the dead and a god so feared no one would speak his name explore these myths and the legendary figures who inspired them in Clash Of The Gods. Each episode connects ancient myths to actual historical events as well as to events in the Bible and other cultures' mythologies gaining important historical insight from renowned scholars in search of the truth behind the legends. This 10-part series on 2 discs travels back in time to reveal the stories behind some of history's most infamous mythological figures and legends.
'The Time Of Your Life' Series brings an exclusively commissioned documentary featuring the news events personalities and music of the year in question. Take a look back at what happened in the year you were born or simply look back through history enjoying the events that shaped a particular year. In each edition there is a special feature with bonus material covering the classic music movies and television from the period. Take a look back at 1947 and the sounds of Nat King Cole
A fascinating insight into the Darjeeling Himalayan railway passing through scenery that inspires awe in all passengers who travel it...
This second collection features no less than 8 films previously unreleased. They include: Wing to Wing a review of the RAF's aircraft at the time; Berlin Air Lift which tells the story of the RAF's activities during the Soviet blockade of Berlin; Royal Coronation Review an astounding record of the Queen's inspection in 1953 and five further unseen films.
In Cold Lazarus we find the cryogenically stored brain of Daniel Freed trapped in a future world where scientists gather to watch his projected memories. Under pressure from rival corporate interests the scientists fall victim to the tricks that memory can play picking at threads as they try to comprehend how personal histories are written - and can be rewritten. As elements of truth and fiction explosively intertwine will the mind of Daniel Feeld finally be set free?
The British Railways 8 DVD box set looks at the variety of changes in the world of locomotives over the last 50 years. Tracking the branch lines of the Old Southern Steam roots right up to the modern day Channel Tunnel Locomotives this set is a must for any Train enthusiast.
We Will Never Forget... The destruction of the World Trade Center and the attack on the Pentagon has forever changed our lives. Within minutes of the first explosion CameraPlanet's video journalists hit the streets and began shooting extraordinary videos of the tragedy as seen through the eyes of the people who were literally at Ground Zero. For the next twenty-four hours and beyond they captured unforgettable moments of people as they experienced the unthinkable. America 911 is a compelling horrifying heart rending and at times uplifting glimpse into the lives of ordinary Americans. Much of the footage is exclusive never before seen. It is one of the defining events in our history one which we will never forget.
Gain a fresh perspective on some of the world's most elusive and mysterious beasts, from giant killer bees and giant squid to creatures of folklore such as the Sasquatch, Lizard Monsters and even ghosts! The number of people claiming to have direct experience of legendary monsters such as these is astonishingly high, yet to date little scientific work has gone into attempting to pin down these eyewitness accounts as true fact or confused fiction.Now, in a blockbuster series, cutting-edge scientific methods, state-of-the-art equipment and high-tech expeditions come together to investigate the truth behind these campfire tales. Each episode examines the best available evidence, from photographs and video footage to hair and bone samples, as well as actual eyewitness accounts, to drive to the heart of the mystery.This superb 8-disc set brings together the very best of four seasons of this hit series and features investigations into some of the most exciting, surprising and chilling beasts ever to have gripped our imaginations.
From the impenetrably euphemistic to the breathtakingly explicit this intriguing anthology takes us through 60 years of sex education in Britain from the 1910s to the 1970s. All 'unmentionable matters' pertaining to sex are dealt with from the WW1 warning to soldiers about the dangers of cavorting with loose women in London's West End Whatsoever a Man Soweth (1917) to puberty pep-talks for girls on how to avoid pregnancy in Don't Be Like Brenda (1973).
Lourdes is the most famous of all shrines to the Virgin Mary. Every year it attracts thousands of pilgrims. But Lourdes is not only about ""miracles"" it is a place of inner healing a place of inner peace.People who visit Lourdes are inevitably touched by its unique spiritual power. This DVD echoes and amplifies the biblical and spiritual meaning of pilgrimage while creating an opportunity for deeper understanding of the apparitions.
Whatever you thought you knew about The Freemasons is about to change First broadcast on Channel 4 2008. In 1982 Roberto Calvi a prominent Italian businessman with ties to the Vatican and a corrupt Masonic lodge is found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge in London. Initially considered a suicide subsequent investigations prove that Calvi was murdered and suspicion turns to the world's most secret organisation: The Freemasons. Since the Da Vinci Code greater public awareness has lead to an increased level of interest into the development and influence of this closed organisation. This fascinating documentary examines an organisation surrounded in mystery and secret ritual with claims that this secret society has played a role in everything form the death of Pope John Paul I to the Jack The Ripper murders For the first time ever Masonic temples around the world open their doors providing exclusive coverage for the cameras.
This BBC series delves into the world of British Military history uncovering weapons tactics and the personalities behind the battles. Presented by father and son team Dan and Peter Snow.
Four weeks to kick start the new you. Get ship-shape after the Christmas excess or indeed at any time of year; Ulrika Jonsson shows you how! Ulrika demonstrates a programme combining toning and stretching exercises with an aerobic warm up and a choice of five ten minute work outs followed by a warm down routine.
Discover the hidden secrets of a timeless mystery in this fascinating film about ancient advanced civilizations that existed thousands of years ago. Many new and amazing theories are now emerging about the origins of human civilization and Atlantis. Scientists are now discovering at the bottom of the earth's oceans evidence of ancient advanced cultures that pre-date the last ice age. Submerged megalithic sites have now been discovered in many places around the world including the remains of what is believed to be the lost ancient advanced civilization of Atlantis. One thing is certain; what you are about to see in this amazing film can only be described as miraculous. Evidence of ancient sea fairing cultures with advanced knowledge of astronomy; global mapping and complex mathematics. Includes spectacular underwater cinematography of ancient advanced city structures and a fascinating series of spellbinding interviews with researchers scientists and the best known most credible Ice Age authorities in the world today.
In America and across the world David Blaine is already recognised as the greatest performance artist of his time. This program includes the most astounding ""close-up"" magic ever caught on film. Blaine leaves passers by in awe as his entire body hovers six inches above the ground literally levitating before them; as he brings a housefly back to life and makes a chosen card appear inside the boot of a passing New York policeman. No smoke no mirrors the street is his stage.
Never before has there been such a comprehensive and thorough series devoted to the history of space exploration. Featuring actual video and film footage from NASA's archives the Spacecraft Films collection is a must-have for anyone interested in technology science and outer space. This release concentrates on the mighty Saturn rockets which were responsible for sending man further into the solar system than he'd ever gone before.
From Guatemala to Afghanistan, it s a world within a world and CIA Declassified peels back the layers of secrecy to uncover what really happened in some of the most reported moments from history, featuring a mix of dramatic re-enactments and interviews with experts such as journalist Bob Woodward and Michael Scheuer, the operative in charge of finding Osama Bin Laden. Every episode reveals different hidden secrets from these documents.
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