Documentary

• Tanks! - The Ardennes Offensive | DVD | (17/05/2004) from £5.71   |  Saving you £4.28 (74.96%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The 'Battle Of The Bulge' as it was often known was Hitler's last gamble during World War II and features here include rare archive footage full scale reconstuctions and the views of leading authorities.

• Stephen Fry - Last Chance To See - Return of the Rhino | DVD | (01/11/2010) from £5.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (62.60%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In the previous series Last Chance To See Stephen Fry & Mark Carwardine went in search of the Northern White Rhino but the animal was declared extinct before their planned encounter. Now Stephen and Mark embark on a new adventure - to follow an attempt to take White Rhino's from captivity and return them to Kenya. The film follows the fortunes of four rhinos but can they survive such a long journey to such a contrasting country? And can zoo animals ever reacclimatize to the African bush? This is a dramatic engaging and at times emotional story following the last hope for one of the biggest and most spectacular African animals.

• Royal Navy At War - Know Your Own Navy | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This extensive collection of rare wartime films features much rare and precious footage of many of the RN ships that saw service during the Second World War. It includes a 3-part 'Know Your Own Navy' identification guide combat on the high seas film a profile of the submarine Detection Branch the Y Recruitment Scheme the Chariot and a dramatised patrol on board a British sub. DVD extras focus on three ships.

• FRED DIBNAH'S WORLD OF STEAM, STEEL & STONE Triple Pack | DVD | (20/05/2012) from £5.08   |  Saving you £9.91 (195.08%)   |  RRP £14.99

  THE VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN The Victorian age with its lavish architectural splendour is the era that Fred wished he had lived through. Fred greatly admires the craftsmen who made quality things to last and he heads to locations such as Tower Bridge, Eastnor Castle and Leadenhall Market to view these incredible wrought iron masterpieces. PRESERVING OUR PAST Fred was best known for felling chimneys but that was the job he liked least. His real interest was in restoration work and it was this work that had the biggest influence on him. His greatest achievement was the restoration of a steam traction engine that took him over 27 years to complete. He also shows his admiration for volunteers all around the country who help to preserve the past. ALL STEAMED UP Fred always had a passion for steam powered engines and spent a large part of his life restoring and driving them. He shows his love of the Victorian era through his appreciation of what he could see whether it was a pumping station, steam boat or steam engine. Join him as he visits steam fairs and fairgrounds looking at some of the wonderful machines that travelled the roads of Britain. RICHES BENEATH THE EARTH Fred's interest in the mining industry stemmed from his childhood and getting down to the coalface always fascinated him. This deep interest led him to start digging his own mine in his own back garden. But it was not just the extraction of coal that interested him but also tin and lead mining. Join him as he visits some of Britain's leading mining museums and discover the superb exhibits they contain. CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE As Fred was growing up, his house was surrounded by bridges, canals, railway lines and tunnels and he was captivated by such great civil engineering projects and the lives of the men who changed the landscape of Britain. But it was not just Victorian achievements that he was interested in; he was also fascinated by the ancient landscape and the equipment and tools that early man used. GREAT BRITISH BUILDERS Follow Fred as he uncovers the craftsmanship behind some of Britain's most magnificent and remarkable architectural designs in castles, cathedrals, and great houses. He was a great admirer of the working man and the skills he had and it fascinated him to discover how the builders and engineers created such masterpieces. He even has a go himself with some entertaining practical demonstrations.

• UFO Encounter - Maybe You Don't Believe Because They Messed With Your Brain | DVD | (15/10/2001) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  An exploration of the facts and the fiction surrounding UFO phenomena...

• A Year at Kew - The Collection | DVD | (07/01/2008) from £37.78   |  Saving you £2.21 (5.50%)   |  RRP £39.99

  This high rating critically acclaimed BBC Two series is a month-by-month journey through the world's greatest botanical garden narrated by Alan Tichmarsh. Contains the first three series.

• Frank Sinatra Memorial | DVD | (08/09/2003) from £9.43   |  Saving you £-2.44 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Frank Sinatra the greatest entertainer of the 20th century is remembered by some of the brightest stars in Hollywood in this television memorial which celebrates his life and mourns his passing. Exclusive flashback interviews with Sinatra his friends and his family reveal little known facts about his overwhelming genorosity and the sensationalized image created by the press.

• Tanks! - Blitzkrieg | DVD | (14/06/2004) from £5.07   |  Saving you £4.92 (49.20%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This is the powerful story of the creation and deployment of the Panzer Divisions the chief cog in Hitler's war machine. Featuring rare archivefilm stunning new 3D graphics new footage of the surviving machines and unique insights from Dr Niall Barr of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and Professor John Ericksom from the University of Edinburgh leading authorities on armoured warfare.

• WWII: Lost Films Box Set | DVD | (03/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The world premiere 'History Channel' series 'WWII Lost Films' uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Follow 12 unforgettable Americans and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. 'WWII Lost Films' transforms their stirring journeys into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare colour film found in a two-year worldwide search, 'WWII Lost Films' provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.

• Urban Warfare | Blu Ray | (13/02/2012) from £5.99   |  Saving you £14.00 (233.72%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Utilising his military experience in undercover espionage, reconnaissance and anti-terrorism, Seattle cop Elijah Kane (Steven Seagal) is head of the city’s toughest crime fighters; The Special Investigations Unit. Serial killers, diamond smugglers, warring gangs and a group of deadly assassins out for revenge are all in a day’s work for Kane and his crew. When chaos hits the streets its Kane’s job to investigate and terminate.

• Ghostwriter | DVD | (29/12/2008) from £5.38   |  Saving you £4.61 (85.69%)   |  RRP £9.99

  When John Vandermark (Alan Cumming) a music teacher with a weakness for young men with great aspirations and nothing much else encounters Sebastian (David Boreanaz) he is stirred to help him in any way he can. But Vandermark soon grows bitter when his charity is abused and he finds that every woman in town is getting a piece of Sebastian. Vandermark wants to teach Sebastian a lesson...and changes their lives forever.

• Narrowboat Afloat | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £22.93   |  Saving you £-5.94 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Following the successful TV series Narrow boat in which Alan Herd restores a 1937 hulk into a floating home Narrow boat Afloat sees Alan take the Dover on an epic and nostalgic journey down the length of the Grand Union Canal.

• The Trials Of Henry Kissinger | DVD | (04/01/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A documentary about the war crimes of the American diplomat Henry Kissinger.

• Sunday School Musical | DVD | (26/01/2009) from £7.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (50.10%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Two competing groups of high school students must rally together and enter a song and dance competition in order to save their building from closing down.

• Bill Bruford - Bruford And The Beat | DVD | (02/02/2009) from £7.99   |  Saving you £4.00 (50.06%)   |  RRP £11.99

  The material contained on this DVD was filmed in New York City and New Haven Connecticut USA in February and March 1982. As with so many things to do with Bruford he was amongst the first to offer material to the then fledgling genre of drum instructional videos. 'Bruford and the Beat' features solos interviews demonstrations and rare performance footage of Bill with King Crimson with guest appearances by Robert Fripp and Steve Howe. Both entertaining and educational this visually rich programme will appeal to anyone interested in music but more importantly those who have followed the various twists and turns of Bill Bruford's lengthy career.

• Masters Of British Comedy: Volume 1 | DVD | (19/08/2013) from £19.97   |  Saving you £10.02 (50.18%)   |  RRP £29.99

  For years they made the nation laugh and whatever your sense of humour they are still amongst the funniest men - ever! This unique DVD set provides an unrivalled insight into the wonderful performances given by three of the greatest British comedians. With a huge array of clips and rare interviews these films give a delightful overview of the careers that have brought laughter to homes across the country for the last 50 years and give us a chance to enjoy once more moments from the Carry Ons to Rising Damp.

• Infernal Affairs | Blu Ray | (31/12/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The biggest Hong Kong hit of all time finds an undercover cop and a triad mole in the police force given the task of finding the double agent in their midst.

• Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World - The Aztecs And The Mayans | DVD | (12/08/2003) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The unique 'Lost Treasures' series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before...magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated vista. Our camera teams have travelled the world to gather spectacular new footage of ancient history's greatest monuments and their surroundings providing a fascinating link between the past and present day.

• 9/11 Commemorative Double DVD Box Set Containing 9/11 Answering the Call Ground Zeros Volunteers AND The Untold Story of Flight 93 A Portrait of Courage | DVD | (29/08/2011) from £19.77   |  Saving you £-4.78 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  9/11 Answering the Call - Ground Zeros Volunteers: The world has come to remember September 11th as one of the defining moments of the 21st century. The date when everything changed and the U.S. became victim to an act of terrorism beginning with the bombing of the World Trade Centre. When the Twin Towers were attached firefighters were among the first to the scene fighting against raging fires collapsing buildings blinding dust and cries for help risking their own lives to save those caught in the attacks. This programme commemorates those who lost their lives in the attack those whose lives would change thereafter and especially those who put their own lives in danger in order to save others. Beginning with the horrific images of the 9/11 attacks this DVD goes on to depict the heroic experiences of Ground Zero's volunteers - Firefighters tradesmen church and relief organisations and just ordinary people who felt compelled to help. Retold and relived through reconstructions of the events and actual footage from Ground Zero as well as interviews with those involved with the rescue operations. It was not just a day of horror and fear but of overcoming that fear to save lives and Answer the Call. Narrated by Kathleen Turner The Untold Story of Flight 93 - A Portrait of Courage: September 11th 2001: The date synonymous with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. Often overlooked are the heroic actions of passengers and crew on board the plane that didn't reach its target: The White House. For the passengers on board it was an ordinary day an ordinary flight. The situation they would find themselves in within minutes of take off would be the most terrifying and telling of their whole lives. The passenger's decision to try and take back control of the aircraft from the terrorists would leave each one with a terrifying realisation: the knowledge that they were about to die. This documentary chronicles in depth the events leading up to the flight as well as on board derived from official records recorded telephone conversations eye witness accounts and interviews with close family and friends. The programme sensitively and accurately tells the true story of 33 heroes who were born on that fateful day. The day the world lost its innocence and woke up to the age of international terrorism.

• The Oath | DVD | (18/04/2011) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The Oath tells the story of Abu Jandal Osama bin Laden's former bodyguard and Salim Hamdan a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay Prison and the first man to face the controversial military tribunals. Filmed in Yemen and Guantanamo Bay Cuba The Oath is a family drama about two men whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a journey that would lead to Osama bin Laden 9/11 Guantanamo Bay Prison and the U.S. Supreme Court. The film begins as Salim Hamdan is set to face war crime charges at Guantanamo and Abu Jandal is a free man and drives a taxi in Yemen. We enter the story in a taxicab in Yemen. Here we meet Abu Jandal the film's central protagonist as he transports passengers through the chaotic streets of Yemen's capital city Sana'a. Salim Hamdan is the film's ghost protagonist. He was arrested in Afghanistan shortly after 9/11 and taken to Guantanamo. His seven-year captivity at Guantanamo is narrated through his prison letters.