Documentary

• Boac: The Definitive Newsreel History 1939-1974 | DVD | (29/08/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) was the result of a merger between British Airways Ltd and Imperial Airways Ltd in 1939. During the Second World War the new BOAC operated flying boat services to the British colonies we join test pilot Captain Stone checking out a Short Sunderland Flying Boat in 1946. In 1946 London Airport (Heathrow) was opened and the then BOAC aircraft such as the Lancastrian Liberator Halton and the Avro York were all based on World War Two bombers! Later that year the pressurized cabin American Lockheed Constellation joined the fleet with the Boeing Stratocruiser which could fly non-stop to the USA. Between 1949 and 1950 the first modern British airliner the Handley Page Hermes also entered service.

• Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World - The Romans In North Africa | DVD | (12/08/2003) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  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.

• True Horror - The Complete Series | DVD | (20/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Presented by Buffy star Anthony Head this grisly series investigates the mythology behind vampires demons witches zombies and werewolves. Are these horrors the stuff of legends and childhood nightmares or do they really exist? Anthony brings his wealth of ghoulish knowledge to the screen exploring the roots and explanations of these myths to separate truth from fiction and history from science as well as giving viewers a fascinating insight into the chilling world of the unk

• Churchill's War | DVD | (04/03/2008) from £9.13   |  Saving you £0.86 (8.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  ""Victory. Victory at all costs. Victory in spite of all terror. Victory however long and hard the road may be."" In the words of President Kennedy ""Churchill took the English language to war."" This fascinating programme presents Churchill's achievements and failures during the WWII campaign and how his masterful oratories inspired the nation.

• Strauss Jr. - the Great Waltz (Novotna, Lahr, Andes) | DVD | (02/02/2004) from £24.65   |  Saving you £0.34 (1.38%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Great Waltz the popular musical based on the life of Johann Strauss Jr. was one of a number of Spectaculars presented by pioneer TV producer Max Liebman in the mid 1950s. A stellar cast was assembled: Patrice Munsel was then a star of the Metropolitan Opera having sung more than a dozen roles with the company before the age of 27! Jarmila Novotna the great Czech soprano made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1940 and sang with the company for sixteen seasons. Both Munsel and Novotna were acclaimed for their performances in the immensely successful Met production of Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus which showcased their talents as comic actresses as well as singers. The role of Hans Eberstater is played by Bert Lahr the popular star of stage and screen who is best remembered for his film role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. Keith Andes is best known for his roles in such feature films as The Farmer's Daughter Clash by Night and Tora! Tora! Tora!In an age when the medium was still defining itself Max Liebman produced a wide range of high quality television programming. His early efforts yielded television's first variety show The Admiral Broadway Revue which later evolved into the legendary series Your Show of Shows. He later produced a series of specials which aired under the blanket title Max Liebman Presents. We offer The Great Waltz as a tribute to one of the visionaries of the formative years of television.

• The Queen's Diamond Decades | DVD | (23/07/2012) from £20.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (30.00%)   |  RRP £29.99

  A unique six part series that tells the story of Queen and country through 60 glorious years.There have been eleven British Prime Ministers since 1952 but only one Queen Elizabeth II. Diamond Decades tells the story of the changing face of Britain, from the 50s to the present day, all under the watchful eye of The Queen.Through turbulent times, tragedy and celebration, The Queen has been ever present; a tower of stability and strength. Each episode features rare and previously unseen archive film, both of the Royal Family and of the pivotal events in British and world history.Decade by decade this remarkable series celebrates the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II. History has known no monarch like her.

• THE FALKLANDS BRAVO NOVEMBER WITH Mike Brewer | DVD | (14/01/2020) from £20.23   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Samuel L Jackson Collection | DVD | (06/10/2008) from £18.88   |  Saving you £6.11 (32.36%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Title Comprise: 1408: Renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin (Cusack) only believes what he can see with his own two eyes. After a string of bestsellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world he scoffs at the concept of an afterlife. Enslin's phantom-free run of long and lonely nights is about to change forever when he checks into suite 1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel for his latest project Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms. Defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Jackson) the author is the first person in years to stay in the reputedly haunted room. Another bestseller may be iminent but like all Stephen King heroes Enslin must go from skeptic to true believer - and ultimately survive the night. Black Snake Moan: In a small Tennessee town two unlikely souls are about to be lured together at the sticky crossroads between rage and love. Found lying on the side of the road beaten and nearly dead is Rae (Christina Ricci) a 22 year old who has developed a reputation around town for having an insatiable itch for sex. Her rescuer is Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) an ex-blues guitarist who has grown used to lifes relentless strains of trouble and sorrow. Desperate for a change himself Lazarus holds Rae prisoner and sets out to cure her of her wicked ways. But to get to the deep dark bottom of Rae's mystery Lazarus will first have to face the demons that reside in both their hearts especially when Raes one true love Ronnie (Justin Timberlake) a Guardsman who was supposed to be headed for Iraq comes looking for her. Against its Southern gothic background Black Snake Moan unfolds in raw revealing and ultimately transcendent shades of blue. Changing Lanes: Affluent Wall Street lawyer Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) and recovering alcoholic Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) are both on their way to vital court hearings when they get involved in a fender bender accident with each other on New York's FDR Drive. In a rush Banek leaves the scene without doing things by the book but he leaves behind an important document. Stranded Gipson is late for a custody hearing and so begins a cruel game of one-upmanship between the men. Changing Lanes is an engrossing intelligently scripted urban drama. Coach Carter: Inspired by a true story Samuel L. Jackson and Ashanti star in this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach (Jackson) who received high praise - and staunch criticism - for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performance... Shaft: Crooked cops on the take small-time drug lords sleazy informers and sadistic rich kids ready to kill: for police detective John Shaft it's just another night in the underbelly of New York City another shift facing down cops and criminals who want him dead and a legal system that thrives on money not justice. With Samuel L. Jackson in the starring role and John Singleton directing Shaft is a new approach to one of the great film icons of the 1970s. He's tough he's smart he's cool - just what you'd expect from a man whose uncle and mentor is John Shaft who now as then is played by Richard Roundtree. Also starring in the Paramount Pictures presentation are Vanessa Williams Jeffrey Wright Christian Bale Dan Hedaya Busta Rhymes and Toni Collette.

• British Airshows 2004 | DVD | (08/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The annual round up of all the top UK airshows this year - including Farnborough.

• The Hollywood Collection - Ingrid Bergman | DVD | (04/02/2008) from £6.73   |  Saving you £3.26 (32.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Ingrid Bergman: her name conjures up beauty grace talent and style. One of the greatest actresses of our time she is best remembered for a very natural and vulnerable persona which was so genuine and alluring. Her cinematic contributions as one of Hollywood's greatest stars produced such movie classics as Casablanca Gaslight and Anastasia. But Ingrid's story goes deeper than the triumphs of her movie career. Ingrid's life took sharp turns and led her in directions that she never expected.

• Grow With Joe - The Complete Flower Garden With Joe Maiden | DVD | (11/05/2009) from £10.04   |  Saving you £-0.05 (-0.50%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Originally broadcast on Discovery Europe this programme is introduced by Joe Maiden: a Horticulturalist and writer who has been the resident gardening expert on BBC Radio Leeds for over 40 years. He has appeared on gardening programmes for the BBC and Yorkshire TV. He is real 'dirt under the fingertips' gardener famed for his no-nonsense non technical approach and his inexhaustible fund of tips and techniques delivered in a clear understanding manner.

• The Third Reich | DVD | (15/08/2011) from £12.98   |  Saving you £2.01 (13.40%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Dig deep beneath the surface of our collective understanding of the Third Reich, as the HISTORY Channel unearths what we don’t know about the epic rise of the individuals who comprised one of the most fascinating and complex regimes of recent history and their colossal fall. The Third Reich uncovers unfamiliar anecdotes and fascinating details about the Nazi party and raids the treasure trove of archives the Nazis left behind, including rarely seen German newsreel recordings along with other unique footage carried home by Russian troops. Directed by the award winning director Brian Hill. Based on the bestselling classic of the Nazi era and World War II by acclaimed historian William Shirer. Rare footage and archive material offer a fresh perspective on a difficult subject. The Nazi atrocities remain as shocking today as when they were uncovered in 1945, the Nazis and World War II remain an endlessly fascinating documentary subject.

• Battles BC Complete season 1 | DVD | (09/11/2009) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Prepare for a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history - as well as the tales of betrayal lust conquest and brutality that often accompanied them. BATTLES BC: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE the exciting series from HISTORY uses computer graphics and live-action stunts to bring to life the battle strategies tactics and weapons of past military leaders from Hannibal and the Romans to Moses the Athenians and David.

• Loch Ness Discovered | DVD | (21/03/2005) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-3.19 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Loch Ness Discovered

• World Class Trains - The Royal Orient | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Explore the beautiful and mystical surroundings of Gujarat and Rajasthan onboard the regal splendour of India's travelling palace. The Royal Orient with its fourteen coaches and saloons with personalised service from well-dressed attendants. As we travel through some of the world's most exotic scenery we explore the locomotive its history and livery. We spend time on the footplate with the driver and are taken on a tour of each train by the guard who tells us about the accommodation and facilities on board. We are also told all we need know about the scenery and locations en route.

• America's Book of Secrets | DVD | (12/11/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From beyond the indestructible armoured doors of Fort Knox to the unexplained ritualistic symbols of the Freemasons, History acquires the exclusive key in America's Book of Secrets and exposes the mysteries of these iconic networks guarded throughout time via a feature-length special that leads into a ten episode exploration.

• Railway Heritage - Steam In The North | DVD | (01/11/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Railway Heritage - Steam In The North

• Rocky's Plaice | DVD | (11/12/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Presents five storytelling episodes and other resources to accompany the Rocky's Plaice holiday club programme.

• Sinews Of War - Army Logistics | DVD | (18/10/2004) from £13.98   |  Saving you £-3.99 (-39.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  For every one army in the field during WWII there were two behind helping cloth feed house arm supply and organise. It was said to take three men to put one effective man onto the field of battle and for the high command of all armies supplying their front line forces presented as big a problem as securing victory over the enemy. Napolean once said that 'An army marches on its stomach' this DVD proves that sentiment to be very true. 'Sinews of War' highlights the vast efforts of the people who made it possible for their armies to keep things moving in the theatre of combat. Featuring archive footage this DVD highlights the plight of the often unsung heroes of the war effort.

• Pakistan | DVD | (06/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Pakistan contains some of the most dynamic landscapes. A kaleidoscope of cultures and ancient civilisations it was one of the earliest sites of human settlement. Traveller Neil Gibson begins his journey in the manic metropolis of Karachi where he gets outfited in the local dress. By train he then travels north to the mystical Multan and onto Lahore. After visiting the legendary Khyber Pass he takes a flight North ending his trip trekking in the Hunza Valley. With useful information on when to go travelling around festival and highlights as well as other essential travel tips.