Documentary

• Finding Vivian Maier | Blu Ray | (10/11/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  FINDING VIVIAN MAIER is the critically acclaimed documentary about a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100 000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and discovered decades later is now among the 20th century’s greatest photographers. Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel Maier’s strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never before seen photographs films and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.

• Gyorgy Kurtag: The Matchstick Man / Peter Eotvos: The Seventh Door | DVD | (29/05/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  FILM 1: THE MATCHSTICK MAN is an atmospheric profile affording a perceptive and illuminating glimpse into Gyorgy Kurtag's world. A very private man who usually shies away from discussing himself and his work Kurtag communicates his all consuming passion for music and deep involvement in the world of sound to director Judit Kele. he is seen teaching and working with musicians - including his wife Marta Adrienne Csengery or Claudio Abbado conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Other contributors to the program include the pianist Zoltan Kocsis composer Gyorgy Ligeti Andras Szollosy laszlo Vidovsky and Zoltan Jeney as well as students of Kurtag.FILM 2: THE SEVENTH DOOR draws a portrait of composer Peter Eotvos a prominent champion and exponent of modern music. Using new footage archival films and photos Judit Kele provides an imaginative insight into the world of his tireless musician and complex personality whose desire tis to make what is heard visible. This documentary also includes interviews with Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen and shows precious footage of Peter Eotvos rehearsing his opera Three Sisters.

• The Postnatal Workout | DVD | (23/08/2004) from £15.07   |  Saving you £4.92 (24.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Experienced postnatal fitness instructor Sharon Marett-Gregory guides you through a series of easy to follow exercises in this interactive DVD. Designed to help you build and maintain your fitness and flexibility take care of your pelvic floor and speed up your body's postnatal recovery.

• Vietnam Battle Hell | DVD | (23/05/2005) from £13.78   |  Saving you £6.21 (31.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Vietnam War arose out of a civil war between two competing philosophies. This DVD is the story of that war and an exploration of the impact of American involvement in it.

• British Campaigns: Malta And The Mediterranean | DVD | (20/02/2006) from £12.98   |  Saving you £0.01 (0.10%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Mediterranean was vital to British interests during the Second World War and the Royal Navy was charged with protecting the sea lanes. Many of Britain's dominions lay to the East of the Suez Canal and the canal itself provided a crucial supply route for raw materials re-enforcements and supplies. The island of Malta was at the centre of this and strategically it was paramount that this island was protected. During the course of the war Malta endured a blitz even more ferocious

• Discover Ireland - Vol. 1 - Landmarks In Time | DVD | (26/07/2004) from £21.58   |  Saving you £-1.59 (-8.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Discover Ireland series is the complete story of the Emerald Isle drawing together the relationship between events people and places to capture the rich cultural flavour sweeping landscapes and unique character of the Ireland that draws millions of visitors every year. We discover the saints and scholars of the Celts the majesty of Tara the origins of St Patrick and St Colmcille and journey through the hills of Clare following the story of Brian Boru that leads to John Bulls

• Kent Past | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Re-live rare scenes from Kent's past, including holidaymakers arriving by steam train, Cockneys picking hops and Churchill visiting Dover

• Monte Carlo Rallies 1958-1965 | DVD | (31/01/2011) from £6.73   |  Saving you £-4.74 (-238.20%)   |  RRP £1.99

  In the late 1950s and early 1960s ITN filmed a series of news items around the globe called the 'Roving Report'; most have never been seen again since their initial broadcast. This DVD collects all three of the full length 'Roving Reports' that covered the famous Monte Carlo Rally and augments them with surviving ITN newsreels that cover the intervening years. ITN Roving Report: Monte Carlo Rallies 1958-1965 is a must-have for news archive and rally enthusiasts everywhere! Titles Comprise: Roving Report 1958 (26 mins) Horrendous weather blighted the 1958 rally and this report shows the cars struggling in the ice and snow concluding all the drivers must be slightly 'insane'! Following the ITN car from its start in Glasgow this report also includes interviewswith the President of the Monte Carlo Automobile Club and with drivers commenting on the challenging conditions. Roving Report 1959 (18 mins) Opening with the presentation of the Winners Cup by Prince Rainier of Monaco this report then looks back on the rally and at many of the different starting locations. With footage from Rome Athens and Lisbon this fascinating film shows how difficult and challenging a rally is to complete. Features interviewswith Anne Moss and Tommy Wisdom amongst others. ITN Newsreels 1960 (6 mins) A selection of original footage including the Paris Checkpoint Lord Provis starting the race in Glasgow and the hazardous conditions in the Massif Central. ITN Newsreels 1961 (4 mins) Rare footage shows the cars from the different starting points converging on the route to Charbonnires. Once again the snow was causing havoc with many cars failing to complete the demanding course. Roving Report 1962 (21 mins) An in-depth look at the particular challenges facing the amateur drivers up against the professional entrants. Presented by Neville Barker we follow starters from Glasgow right through to the winners receiving the trophy. Along the way we hear from Anne Moss Graham Hill and a local French hotelier who is less than amused at having the rally on his doorstep! ITN Newsreels 1964 (4 mins) A glimpse into the last minute preparations of the cars in Paris before they embark on the journey. Including footage of drivers using a new intercom system and rare footage of rallying behind The Iron Curtain. Monte As A Business 1965 (8 mins) A stand alone report looking at the financial side of the Rally. We hear from manufacturers who discuss the huge advertising benefits and also from amateurs who were beginning to become marginalised by the higher profile teams.

• King George VI & Elizabeth - A Royal Love Story - The Personal Story of a King Who Inspired a Nation | DVD | (07/02/2011) from £14.09   |  Saving you £0.90 (6.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The story of King George VI and his Queen Elizabeth is one of goodness growing into greatness. In a short reign just 14 years they created an ideal of the British Royal Family. This programme examines the legacy they built a legacy that lives on in the way that their eldest daughter Queen Elizabeth II rules today. The man who would become King was born Prince Albert the second son of King George V. The prince was shy and crippled by a terrible stammer. His older brother Edward heir to the throne was by comparison charming witty and adored by the Press and public. The Prince married well to the daughter of a Scottish aristocrat and had two daughters Margaret and Elizabeth. This young family could so easily have become a sideline of Royal history but events were about to overtake them. The story of Edwards's abdication from the throne is a well-known one. But it left Prince Albert in a difficult position. Crippled with shyness the idea of being so much in the public eye terrified Albert but he took his place on the throne anyway. Happy pictures of the new Royal Family countered the bad news of World War II. It can be said of some people that they had their time a moment in history where they excelled and made a difference. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth are good examples of this. They were a good King and Queen but perhaps more importantly they were the right King and Queen for their time. Includes; additional bonus material of VE Day and a selection of speeches taken from different periods of the Kings reign.

• WHEELER DEALERS BRITISH CLASSICS: Land Rover Defender | DVD | (01/06/2013) from £12.93   |  Saving you £-2.94 (-29.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

• Kokoda - The Real Story of the War in the Pacific | DVD | (06/06/2011) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Based on the book by Paul Ham this is the story of the brutal WWII Campaign between Australia and Japan. Kokoda tells the story from the corridors of power to the blood stained battlefields of the Papua Guinea highlands. From day 1 of the Kokoda campaign the fighting was politicised mismanaged mythologised and venerated. Kokoda delves behind the myths of war to tell the story from both sides of the conflict. It provides an authentic and comprehensive account of the desperate confusion of war the intricate connections between the frontline soldiers and military high command. In addition there are the political agendas that influenced the campaign and continue to percolate through contemporary Australian society today.

• Gil Sharone - Wicked Beats - Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady And Reggae Drumming | DVD | (01/01/2000) from £21.41   |  Saving you £2.58 (10.80%)   |  RRP £23.99

  Wicked Beats Is A Complete Guide To Jamaican Drumming Styles. Gil Sharone Takes You On A Musical Journey Through These Styles, As Well As The Earlier Styles That Helped Shape Them. Gil Also Introduces And Demonstrates Classic Riddims That Are Essential For Achieving This Classic Sound. The DVD Includes Performances, Classic Beats, And Variations Of Each Style, Play-Along Tracks, And Much More. Running Time: 2 Hours, 33 Minutes.

• Narrowboats - Life On The Waterways | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £10.29   |  Saving you £9.70 (94.27%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A triple bill of narrowboat features providing a view of life on Britain's rivers and canals. Disc One - Working On The Canals: For a brief spell in history 'canal mania' swept the land but when the railways came steaming over the horizon the canals were abandoned in favour of speed. Yet the canals survived on a reduced scale and necessity proved to be the mother of invention. With reduced wages the boatmen were forced to take their families with them to live aboard the narrowboats and a community of working canal folk took to the water. Follow this fascinating journey to discover what it was really like to work on the waterways of Britain. From the men who dug the canals and the great engineers responsible for their construction through to the strong and resourceful boatmen find out how they all played their part in keeping the wheels of the Industrial Revolution turning. In more recent years the canals have regained their popularity but this time with holidays afloat. An entire leisure and tourism industry has developed that has ensured the restoration and conservation of the waterways for everyone to enjoy bringing a whole new meaning to the term 'Working on the Canals'. Disc Two - Living On The Canals: When it comes to the old traditional ways of life there are few examples that are compatible with the day-to-day living of the 21st Century. However there is an exception where ancient practices go hand-in-hand with all the advantages of modern technology and for the thousands of people in Britain today who live aboard narrowboats on the nation's inland waterways there is nothing to compare with the delights of a life afloat. Join this journey of discovery on the canals and rivers of Great Britain to enter an almost secret world that despite being so firmly rooted in the past is definitely set fair for the future. Packed with information for would-be 'Liveaboards' covering everything from costs and legal requirements through to the type of craft available there's also plenty of opportunity to take to the water and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the British countryside. Whether you dream of living on a narrowboat or have simply wondered what it would be like to continuously cruise the waterways this programme has something for everyone offering an up-close and personal view of a very different way of life. Disc Three - Holidaying On The Canals: When James Brindley designed and built his first canal in the 1760s to transport coal to Manchester had someone told him that in the 21st Century people from all over the world would be taking their holidays on his 'Stinking Ditches' as his critics dubbed the canals it's fair to say the brilliant young engineer would have laughed out loud! But this is precisely what has happened and today the British inland waterways are becoming an ever more popular holiday destination as narrowboats transport visitors back in time to experience a slower pace of life while travelling through an unspoiled country landscape. Travel into the heart of Britain's waterways and see for yourself why narrowboat holidays have enjoyed such a revival as the stressed and strained from every walk of life search for peace and tranquility relaxation and escapism. Follow the course of a narrowboat holiday from planning through to confident navigation and lock operation. See the sights walk the towpaths and take a peek into the secret treasures of the canals and rivers of Britain. If you're planning a narrowboat holiday you'll be inspired but should you prefer to enjoy the experience from the comfort of your armchair sit back and relax welcome aboard.

• Sailor of the King | Blu Ray | (20/08/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £21.99

  1940. A vital British convoy is crossing the Pacific, escorted by a cruiser squadron under the command of Captain Richard Saville (Michael Rennie). When a powerful German raider, the Essen, is sighted in the area, Seville despatches his cruisers to attack and destroy the Nazi warship before it can decimate the convoy. The resulting sea battle is brutal and devastating for both sides...When the badly damaged German raider slips into a tropical lagoon for repairs, an escaped Canadian POW (Jeffrey Hunter) makes a desperate bid for freedom. Armed only with raw courage and a sniper rifle, he must pin down the entire warship and its crew in the lagoon until the British fleet arrives...As Saville leads his squadron in a desperate race against time to find and destroy the Essen, neither man has any idea of the strange of twist of fate that connects them both...

• Mozart | DVD | (01/01/1998) from £14.95   |  Saving you £8.04 (35.00%)   |  RRP £22.99

  The Mozart biography in the Famous Composers series is an original Academy Media production directed by Malcolm Hossick.

• 606 World Class Goals | DVD | (01/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  A fantastic collection of 606 World Class Goals on 6-DVD discs. Unstoppable goals from all the footballing greats including: Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba, Robin Van Persie, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, and so many more!

• 100 Vintage Tractors | DVD | (15/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Basking in the glorious English sunshine take the opportunity to have a look at the farmer's favourite: the ever-reliable tractor. Find yourself at the Abbey Hill rally a location at which tractors of all shapes sizes and ages parade past an enthusiastic crowd. From the omnipresent red Ferguson to some of the more unusual entrants this DVD narrated by the always entertaining and informative Gary Burr is a fascinating insight into the world of tractors.

• Cecilia Bartoli - A Portrait | DVD | (11/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  A documentary looking at the life and career of Cecilia Bartoli.

• Death In Gaza | DVD | (20/02/2006) from £4.95   |  Saving you £14.04 (283.64%)   |  RRP £18.99

  This poignant and powerful documentary takes a shocking first-hand look at the culture of hate that permeates the West Bank and Gaza and which continues to escalate the perennial violence pitting Palestinians against Israelis. Starting out in the city of Nablus (where as many as 80 per cent of suicide bombing plots are planned) Saira Shah and director James Miller ended up in the Gaza town of Rafah one of the most dangerous cities in this volatile region where Israeli military p

• The Animal Films | DVD | (29/09/2008) from £13.89   |  Saving you £6.10 (30.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Controversial and polemic this chilling documentary caused shockwaves when shown on Channel 4 twenty five years ago and had enormous impact on many people who saw for the first time the ways in which animals are exploited and killed for food fur sport and science. Includes 1981 original film version and Director's 2007 cut.