Documentary

• Narrowboats - Working On The Canals | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £8.35   |  Saving you £1.64 (16.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This entertaining and informative programme takes you through the history of the river canals from the industrial revolution to the modern leisure industry. 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'.

• Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World - Ancient China | DVD | (13/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Man has constructed many remarkable monuments but only one that can be seen clearly from outer space: the Great Wall Of China. It remains the most soaring architectural achievement of the Chinese people but is by no means the only one. The Terracotta Army Beijing's Forbidden City and the simple pagoda are all examined here and explained clearly using expert views (from Dr Wang Tao and Prof. Jessica Rawson) and impressive animation.

• Manufacturing Dissent - Uncovering Michael Moore | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £8.76   |  Saving you £10.22 (177.12%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Michael Moore is the world's most successful and influential documentary filmmaker. He has produced a series of satirical documentaries beginning with Roger & Me which explored how General Motors' plant closings and layoffs devastated his hometown of Flint Michigan. He followed this with Bowling for Columbine which mocked America's gun culture and brought Moore to the world's attention. His last film Fahrenheit 9/11 was his most controversial to date and charted President Bush's skewed handling of the war on terrorism. Scheduled for release later this year in October is Sicko which takes aim at America's health care system. Manufacturing Dissent is a documentary that seeks to separate fact fiction and legend. Two Canadian filmmakers track Michael Moore on tour during the release of the explosive Fahrenheit 9/11 chronicling the politically supercharged climate in America that has fuelled Moore's transition from filmmaker to icon of the political left. The film raises interesting questions about Moore's research filmmaking and his presentation of the truth. The DVD contains previously unseen material and includes a section on ""TV Nation"" Moore's TV show from 1990's.

• Discover Ireland - Vol. 2 - The Green Green Grass Of Home | DVD | (16/08/2004) 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. Marvel at the Giant's Causeway symbolising the emerging divide within Ulster that led to further armed conflict in the North whilst the South draws on Ireland's Celtic heritage for a national identity as De Vale

• The Royal Air Force Collection - Wellington At War | DVD | (07/03/2005) from £25.63   |  Saving you £-9.64 (-60.30%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Built in greater numbers than any other British bomber the Wellington formed the backbone of Bomber Command operations until the widespread introduction of four-engined bombers into service in 1941. Introduced into service in 1938 Wellingtons and Blenheims shared the honour of being the first Royal Air Force aircraft to attack Germany when they bombed ships at Brunsbttel on 4 September 1939. The adaptability of the basic design resulted in the aircraft being used for a number of e

• Waste Of Shame - William Shakespeare | DVD | (22/06/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An intense drama about the passionate and destructive love triangle that consumed Shakespere in his troubled middle years - adapting some of the most celebrated sexual raw and vitriolic love poems ever written. Shakespeare''s Sonnets are the most compelling source for an emotional and dramatic journey into the psychology of the man himself. Self-analytical brutally honest they allow us to go behind the scenes of this complex genius - they are his story told in his own words. Behind the lyrical beautifully crafted language a brooding obsession with the 'Lovely Boy'' and Shakespeare''s extra-marital relationship with a 'Dark Lady'' is revealed. The sonnet sequence is his unique meditation on love sex mortality and the creative urge which has tantalised scholars and casual readers alike. With a host of famous faces in the leading roles the drama brings the bawdiness and the pitfalls of 16th century promiscuity to life. Rupert Graves Zo'' Wanamaker and Anna Chancellor star.

• History of the German Luftwaffe 1914 - 1945 | DVD | (27/04/2009) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Aviation was still only in its infancy when military strategists began to think of its importance for waging war. The first World War saw brave pilots risk their lives in 'dog fights' over the trenches and men like Manfred von Richthofen the Red Baron and Ernst Udet became national heroes in Germany. The Versaille Agreement put a quick end to further development of the German air force even though a great deal was carried out in secret. Then came Hitler's meteoric rise to power and the German Luftwaffe staged a full dress rehearsal of modern war plane technology during the Spanish civil war. The Luftwaffe quickly became a war machine to be reckoned with. The swift victories achieved during early years of World War II would not have been possible without the German air force. The gradual build-up of Allied air superiority during the course of the war later prompted German scientists and engineers to concentrate on the first jet-powered and rocket-propelled aircraft. But these revolutionary new technologies came too late to stave off the gradual collapse of the German forces. This programme features rare film excerpts in colour and black and white which illustrate the development of the German air force from 1914 onwards in an objective and exciting way.

• Time Team - In Your Garden | DVD | (10/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Time Team crew visit ordinary peoples gardens in search of relics from centuries gone by. Time Team is the most popular and long running history programme on British TV; this release features many complete episodes including the favourite Cirencester episode together with newly shot introductions and 'what happened after' sections. There's also a full disc with 'Time Team: The First 10 Years' newly shot interviews with many of the regular favourites and outtakes from many of th

• Resurrection:Jesus and the Story of Easter | DVD | (12/03/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Exploring the Birth of Christianity.This 3 disc set offers an in-depth study of the Biblical account of the death of Jesus Christ. While his life is cloaked in mystery, the details of his death remain even more veiled.Join scholars and archaeologists on a historic inquiry into the Biblical account of the last days of Jesus. Follow Him from His Passover entry into the Temple to the Last Supper; from trial to execution and ultimately the miraculous resurrection.Programmes include:The Trial Of JesusMysteries Of The Bible: The Execution Of JesusCrucifixionJesus: The Last 40 DaysThe Real Face Of Jesus

• Face, The - Health, Beauty And Toning | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £27.99   |  Saving you £-13.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Lucy Lloyd-Barker demonstrates all you need to look your best with features skin care routines and a facial workout.

• Superheroes | DVD | (16/04/2012) from £6.42   |  Saving you £6.57 (50.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A journey inside the world of real life caped crusaders. From all over America, these self-proclaimed crime fighters, don masks, homemade costumes and elaborate utility belts in an attempt to bring justice to evildoers everywhere.

• Barbarians | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  For nearly a millennium the barbarian hordes rose up and swept across Asia Europe and Africa pillaging towns and sacking empires. But who were these barbarians seemingly devoted only to violence and destruction their language the battle-axe and mighty sword. In Season One BARBARIANS explores the origins of the Huns Goths Vikings and Mongols. Season Two tells the story of four of the most fearsome tribes: the Saxons the Franks the Vandals and the Lombards who cut a swath of destruction through the heart of the Roman world for the better part of a millennium.

• The Battle of Britain - 70th Anniversary | DVD | (28/05/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Never was so much owed by so many to so few. Winston Churchill, August 1940 The summer of 1940 will forever be remembered as a definingperiod when the pilots the RAF took on the thunderous assault of the German Luftwaffe and won. It is a gripping story ofdefiance against the brute force of the Nazi war machine and came to reflect Britain’s attitude of grit and determination in theface of adversity. This unique DVD collection provides a blowby-blow account of the desperately close-run conflict that was thedeath or glory battle fought in the skies over England. It also tells the story of The Blitz when Hitler, having failed to destroy the threat of the RAF, tried to bomb Britain intosubmission. It was a ghastly few months when London was attacked on 57consecutive nights and 15 other cities sufferedextensive damage. 41,000 British civilians lost their lives between 7th September 1940 and 28th May 1941 when air raid sirens,evacuations and underground bomb shelters were commonplace. But ‘Britain could take it’ and out of the ashes of destroyed citiescame a unified nation with a determination not to give in to theforces of evil. • 13th August - 17th September will be the 70th anniversary ofthe Battle of Britain. • 7th September will be the 70th anniversary of thecommencement of The Blitz. • The Battle of Britain was critical to the outcome of the war. Defeat would have had dire consequences for the nation.• The Blitz was a dreadful time when the population of England showed tremendous pluck to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’.

• Ghosts of Great Britain | DVD | (20/06/2011) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and the undead have been gathered here from every corner of the Cotswolds revealing, in heart stopping detail, this region's unexplained events and the creepy elements that lurk just beneath its rolling hills and beautiful vistas. These stories, illustrated with more than sixty photographs include: King Charles I's headless haunting of Chavenage House; the ghost of Warwick Castle as he emerges from his portrait; the ghouls of the Ram Inn, the most haunte...

• Classic Heavy Haulage | DVD | (15/04/2006) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  With the benefit of archive footage have a look at a selection of the colossal vehicles that were used to carry seemingly impossible loads by rail and by sea. Early promotional films show just how huge a task it was for these monsters to transport some of the massive generators and transformers along what were once winding English country roads. Enjoy this nostalgic visit to a bygone era when heavy haulage was king and motorways were a thing of the future.

• The Battle For The Crimea | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Hitler's obsession with the Crimea was the source of fierce disagreements with his General staff who according to the Fuhrer 'knew nothing about the economics of war'. So it was that the German 11th Army under Manstein broke through the Soviet lines in October 1941 - but this was only the beginning of a series of bloody battles that cost the Russians two whole armies. From his bombardment and capture of Sevastapol Manstein was promoted to Field Marshal. However the tide turned

• Combat - Air War Vietnam | DVD | (06/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Get the pilot's view of combat over North and South Vietnam during the most filmed war in History.

• RAF At War - Unseen Films - 1943 To 1944 | DVD | (04/10/2004) from £3.00   |  Saving you £6.99 (70.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The eight films presented here date from 1943 and 1944. Far from being on the defensive - as it had been during the early years of the war - the RAF was now firmly on the offensive taking the war to the enemy with a vengeance and looking forward to its role in the invasion of Europe that was certain to come.

• Last Breath | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  With a marriage built on shifting sand a husband and wife find themselves imprisoned by a sadistic killer - forced to make choices that will ultimately determine their family's survival or demise.

• The Royal Navy in the 20th Century - Battlefleet | DVD | (24/07/2006) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the most comprehensive film history of the Royal Navy ever produced. It sweeps you from the pre-Great War days and the earliest Dreadnoughts to today's frontline RN fighting ships calling upon the inrivalled film archives of British Movietone News and material especially filmed for the series around the globe. Much of this material has never been made available bfore and some represents the only known film material of historic RN vessels.