Documentary

• A Crude Awakening: the Oil Crash | DVD | (24/03/2008) from £1.99   |  Saving you £18.00 (90.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A shocking wake-up call that is set to do for energy what Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth' did for the environment 'A Crude Awakening' is a compelling intelligent and urgent warning that the age of abundant oil is over. Featuring testimonies from the world's top experts this startling documentary reaches an ominous yet logical conclusion - the Earth's oil supplies are peaking and a crisis of global proportions looms. Even more alarmingly industrial societies don't have any plans how to deal with the shortage threatening the future of our post-industrialised fossil fuel-addicted civilization with disaster.

• Hubble 4 DVD Gift Set | DVD | (16/09/2012) from £14.56   |  Saving you £5.43 (27.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Morgan Freeman, Oscar winning Hollywood star, hosts this fascinating exploration into the deepest mysteries of existence, science and faith. He searches for answers to such questions as: Did our Universe just come into being by chance or was it created by a God who looks after us? Where did mankind come from if billions of years ago our planet was just a ball of molten rock? What happens to an object when it falls into a black hole? Can anything ever escape from black holes? Einsteins Theory of Relatively says that time travel is possible if you re going forward in time, but finding a way to travel backwards requires breaking the speed of light. Do we have the capabilities to do this? Is life on Earth unique, are we truly alone or do life forms exist elsewhere, and would they be interested in interacting with us? These are just some of the incredible concepts that Morgan freeman delves into with the help of the greatest scientists alive today in this truly mind blowing set of programmes.

• Immodesty Blaize Presents: Burlesque Undressed | DVD | (08/02/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Feathers and fans corsets and costumes glitter and rhinestones... Burlesque Undressed is a lavish and dazzling journey right into the heart of the art-form featuring a compelling mix of live performance interviews from burlesque stars past and present captivating music and all-round show-stopping entertainment. British burlesque superstar Immodesty Blaize peels back the curtain to reveal her world of high-octane glamour and gives an exclusive peep behind-the-scenes to expose the work involved in the art of the tease to produce a signature act of perfection. From the elaborate spectacular costume designs to the impressive on-stage gimmicks Immodesty and her pals showcase the best of burlesque in a dazzling explosion of seductive live performance including footage from her very own sell-out Tease Show. Veteran burlesque legends reveal hilarious anecdotes from the original Golden Era including running foul of the censors and getting jailed for shaking their behind even when covered up! This high-definition film tells the real story of the genre charting its rise and fall from early British roots to an American evolution and finally rejoicing in burlesque's 21st century revival. Burlesque Undressed also features a special appearance from Marc Almond and a blaizin' big band soundtrack of heart-pounding memorable music. Immodesty Blaize crowned the Queen of Burlesque 2007 in Las Vegas first appeared in the media performing with Goldfrapp in videos and stage shows. With her signature glamorous brand of erotic ironic theatrical entertainment Immodesty is uniquely placed to give us a whistlestop tour of the history of burlesque. She has spearheaded the genre's return to prominence in Europe as a sophisticated art-form. In a culture where we're constantly bombarded with overt sexual imagery Immodesty's shows bring back high voltage glamour humour and celebration with the charm and allure of old Hollywood. She is very much in the tradition of national heroines such as Diana Dors and Joan Collins who combine knowing sexuality with a British wit and a keen intelligence. Immodesty Blaize is a real woman with star quality - a modern day British Bombshell with the curves and the fun factor. Warm celebratory cheeky glamorous and revelatory Burlesque Undressed is the ultimate film on burlesque.

• Wainwright Country | DVD | (29/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• A Man's Story | DVD | (19/03/2012) from £8.08   |  Saving you £9.91 (122.65%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Tailor to Hollywood's A-list, and a superstar in his own right, Ozwald Boateng is a dynamic force of energy, passion and colour.1998: already celebrated as one of the most talented menswear designers in the world, Ozwald Boateng is about to go bankrupt and divorce his first wife. Through luck and circumstance director Varon Bonicos is able to switch on a camera. It continues to roll for the next twelve years. What emerges is a groundbreaking film that takes us on an exhilarating behind-the-scenes ride into the world of high fashion with one of one of the most influential menswear designers of his generation. Ending in 2010 when Boateng closes London Fashion Week with the biggest menswear show in history, Bonicos is able to get behind the headlines and chart Boateng's singular dream to succeed. Instinctive, flawed and generous, A Man's Story goes to the very heart of what Boateng has spent an entire career trying to distil: what it is to be a man.

• The Capital Cities Of The World, London A Tourists' Guide | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £13.93   |  Saving you £-3.94 (-39.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  When the great wit Dr Johnson said that if a man was tired of London he was tired of life he summed up the capital of England with his usual eloquence and more than 20 years later his wise words are as relevant as ever. This explains why so many visitors travel to London each year and with so much to see and do they are never disappointed. From Roman ruins through medieval streets right up to the more recent arrivals like the London Eye this city is alive with history wherever you go. Despite plague fire and the Blitz London survives to tell a fascinating tale that becomes ever more interesting with the passage of time. Now you can see the delightful sights of London on this ultimate city tour DVD. From royal palaces and green parks to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben enjoy a taste of London life and just like Oliver Twist Charles Dickens' eponymous hero who came here in search of his destiny you'll definetely be asking for more.

• Perfect Disasters | DVD | (04/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From the creators that brought you ""Walking with Dinosaurs"" and ""Walking with Beasts with high quality production values and top end CGI animations. 6 x 47 individual scenarios each depicting the build up consequences and aftermath of a particular ""Perfect Disaster""; Episodes Comprise: 1. Super Typhoon 2. Fire Storm 3. Solar Storm 4. Super Tornado 5. Mega Flood 6. Ice Storm

• Ancient Civilisations - The Egyptians | DVD | (07/03/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  From paper to astronomy the legacy of the ancient Egyptians is all around us. Their culture and society has enthralled us for centuries as historians and archaeologists continue to uncover more facts and details about how they lived as well as the treasures and artefacts they left behind. This great collection takes a close look at three notable ancient Egyptians - Tutankhamen the boy king; Ramses The Great ruler of the Kingdom for 66 years; and the legendary queen Cleopatra - and in doing so reveals fascinating details about their way of life traditions and nobility. Discover the truth about these famous figures from history and learn about the real people behind the timeless legends.

• Last Day Of The Dinosaur | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £9.43   |  Saving you £5.56 (37.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Take a seat at the heart of the most dramatic event in Earth's history: a fully immersive thrill ride of mega tsunamis terrifying meteor showers off the scale earthquakes volcanic eruptions fire storms bitter acid rain and a chilling nuclear winter. We go from the impact of the great meteor through its terrible after effects to the eventual emergence of a new mammalian dominance from the ashes of a dead world.

• Women At War - Aspects Of War | DVD | (14/06/2004) from £12.98   |  Saving you £-2.99 (-29.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Kate Adie looks at how women have been used as propaganda tools in war and examines their broader contribution to the cultural images of armed conflict through painting poetry photography and writing. What images do women add to their chronicles of war? What do they go through to bring us their words and pictures.

• Avro Shackleton | DVD | (23/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force. It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber with a new fuselage. It was originally used primarily in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) roles and was later adapted for airborne early warning (AEW) search and rescue (SAR) and other roles from 1951 until 1990. It also served in the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984. The type is named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

• The Golden Age Of Steam - Working Steam / Locomotives | DVD | (01/09/2001) from £7.99   |  Saving you £-2.00 (-33.40%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A nostalgic look at the world of steam locomotives including rare archive footage.

• Dunkirk - Battle For France | DVD | (14/10/2002) from £8.39   |  Saving you £1.60 (19.07%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Using very rare footage only recently unearthed and painstakingly reassembled many of the myths surrounding the withdrawal at Dunkirk are dispelled in this fascinating documentary that pays homage to the innumerable brave men who fought to guarantee their colleagues' safe passage across the channel...

• Nip And Tuck - The Natural Way | DVD | (26/12/2005) from £7.29   |  Saving you £7.70 (105.62%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Women today are not only under pressure to look good but we are supposed to feel good too?...Our tummy should be flat our breasts perky we should be a cellulite free zone and our thighs toned within an inch of our lives. In Britain alone thousands of us undergo cosmetic surgery each year spending a massive 200 million. The most popular improvement being breast implants with liposuction a close second. Extreme and expensive a full body enhancement could cost an estimated 25 000.

• In Search of Vespa | DVD | (27/04/2009) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Take a magical trip in search of the legend that is the Italian style icon the Vespa scooter. Join us as we set off for Italy in pursuit of the story of the transport legend. A must for enthusiasts and the style conscious alike.

• Roses | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £10.19   |  Saving you £-0.20 (-2.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Expert advice for all experience levels on the successful growing and maintaining of bare-root and container-grown bushes with practical tips on yeilding longer term flowering.

• Mass Murderers - Fred West | DVD | (18/02/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

• Anatomy For Beginners | DVD | (14/03/2005) from £12.36   |  Saving you £7.63 (61.73%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Channel 4's Anatomy for Beginners is the first television airing of a real and spontaneous demonstration of human anatomy. The beauty and intricacy of the human body is laid bare in a sophisticated modern version of a tradition that extends back to the middle ages and beyond. Here you can see highlights of the dissections and learn more about your body. Your anatomical guides will be Dr Gunther von Hagens who dissects the bodies and pathologist Professor John Lee who explains how t

• The Great War - Land Warfare Technology | DVD | (27/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A study of technological development of land warfare and its effects on conflict.

• Faces Of Death 2 | DVD | (04/12/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Banned in 46 countries! A 'mockumentary' hosted by Dr. Francis B. Gross a coroner. He is trying to show you the different 'faces' of people while dying. There are faked scenes of people getting killed intermixed with footage of real accidents. There are executions by decapitation (in an Arab country) and the electric chair. One scene shows a group of tourists in Egypt smashing a monkey's head while still alive and eating its brains. There are shots of animals eating people and satanic orgies using dead bodies. There is a segment that deals with an alligator that accidentally entered 'residential' waters. The local warden goes in his boat to get the crocodile back into the sea when he accidentally falls over and becomes gator bait. The film ends with news clippings of people jumping off buildings and major accidents. This movie continues in the same vein as F.O.D. 1 &2 with short scenes of death related material. Mortuarys accidents police work are filmed by TV crews and home video cameras. Some of the material are most likely fake some not as likely