Documentary

• Strokes, The -From Then 'Til Now (Dvd+cd) | DVD | (13/06/2011) from £2.69   |  Saving you £-0.70 (N/A%)   |  RRP £1.99

• Creating A Model Railway | DVD | (26/01/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Starting with a train set this pratical programme guides you through the steps you need to take to build your first special purpose model railway. Subjects covered include: Planning your railway Building the baseboard Laying Setrack rigid sectional track and using foam ballast inlays Wiring and electrics Creating scenery Working the trains to a simple timetable brings extra interest and enjoyment as you operate your new railway PLUS More advanced baseboard construction Laying Streamline flexible track Ballasting with loose ballast materials

• Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £4.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (72.30%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Morgan Spurlock of "Supersize Me" fame goes in search of the world's most wanted man but first he needs to find out just what it was that created Osama Bin Laden in the first place.

• Michel Roux | DVD | (11/09/2006) from £2.97   |  Saving you £1.02 (34.34%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Featuring Michel Roux Danilo Ange and Sirio Maccioni.

• The Blitz On The North | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  During Britain's 'Darkest Hours' the German Luftwaffe and flying bombs caused devastation and chaos across the north of England and parts of Scotland. With the fall of France and Norway Hitler had a convenient launchpad to turn Britain into a ""garden of ruin"". Industrial areas and factories producing war materials were targeted by the bombers but nothing it seems could dampen people's spirits or their determination to keep Britain armed.

• Bamazon | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £8.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (55.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  They'll battle jaguars venomous snakes and each other in their quest to find gold. A group of unemployed Alabama construction workers are about to take one last shot at the American dream. After laying off all of his employees in the recession contractor Tim Evans will re-hire a group of his trusted brothers and lead them deep into the most dangerous corner of the Amazon jungle in a search for gold. The quest for riches in this area goes back centuries to the legend of El Dorado but there has never been a mission like this. Using American know-how and Southern ingenuity the crew will move hundreds of tons of machinery across miles of treacherous impenetrable jungle terrain in an expedition that may change their lives forever.

• Most Haunted - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (26/12/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Join investigative presenter Yvette Fielding spiritual medium Derek Acorah parapsychologist Jason Karl and the rest of the Most Haunted crew as they travel the length and breadth of Great Britain in their unique search into the paranormal. Experience the tears laughter and intense fear of the Most Haunted team as they stay overnight at renowned haunted locations. By setting experiments and using the most up-to-date equipment Most Haunted captures some of the best paranormal footage ever seen. Series One of Most Haunted was originally broadcast in 2002. This Complete Series One DVD includes sixteen episodes which are a combination of the original Series One and previously unseen footage which was then broadcast on LIVINGtv in 2004 as 'Most Haunted Unseen'. Also included are the two compilation episodes of the best bits from Series One and the one-hour special at Levens Hall all of which have previously been released on DVD.

• Creating A Portrait In Pastel | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £14.49   |  Saving you £2.50 (14.70%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The secrets of classical pastel portraiture shared by a European master! Gwenneth Barth a master portraitist whose many important commissions include royalty and government ministers regularly conducts classes and workshops in Europe and North America. In this instructive and helpful DVD Gwenneth demonstrates her mastery of the classical pastel portrait from life and sharing many useful tips and insights along the way leads you through eight absorbing chapters to the finished portrait. Recommended by the French Pastellists' Society and the Portrait Society of Canada this step-by-step how-to DVD is must for both novices and experienced artists.

• The Unexplained - Poltergeists | DVD | (31/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The name conjures up images of vengeful spirits and chilling manifestations. They have been the subject of some of the most successful and memorable horror movies of all time. But what is a poltergeist? Are they demons ghosts or the manifestation of the psychic energy of a living person? POLTERGEIST investigates four very different cases of paranormal incidents looking for answers. In most cases there is undeniable physical evidence that something happened and the real world was af

• Oasis: The Big Picture - Unauthorized | DVD | (17/11/2008) from £2.69   |  Saving you £3.30 (122.68%)   |  RRP £5.99

  While the memory of Brit-Pop is a distant one and one that prompts the names of very few bands to trip off the tongue the mighty Oasis have long survived the genre they were almost single-handedly created; something they achieved through unquestionable talent and songwriting skills that go way beyond the call of duty. This 2 DVD set is a documentary review concentrating on Oasis' music and career from their very earliest days as Manchester-based Stone Roses wannabees right through to todays position as global heroes to millions of fans. The set also features the full documentary based around their classic Morning Glory album.

• The Fall Of The Romanoff Dynasty | DVD | (22/04/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  No revolution has been portrayed on screen more vividly than St Petersburg (Petrograd) in October 1917, and if what we see in Soviet films of the 1920s is not exactly the truth as it happened, The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty confirms that even fact can be reinterpreted. Esfir Shub’s 1927 documentary uses a wealth of archive footage--beginning with Romanov tercentennial celebrations in 1913, and ending with the Bolshevik takeover four years on. Here truth really is fashioned into myth: it’s good to have Oleg Donskikh's introduction and continuous commentary as to what actually happened, pointing out economies with the actualité on a scene-by-scene basis. The musical score consists of a medley of Russian favourites, pounded out on an electric piano, making for a rather limited, though not inappropriate, soundtrack. On the DVD: the additional documentary essay is a useful overview, worth consulting beforehand; the on-screen Romanov photo collection reproduces well and is a valuable bonus. The documentary has been digitally remastered, the 4:3 aspect ratio having excellent clarity. Stylishly packaged, this is a period piece of considerable historical and cultural importance. --Richard Whitehouse

• Sons Of Cuba | DVD | (20/09/2010) from £9.05   |  Saving you £20.94 (231.38%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Hailed by critics Andrew Lang's powerful and moving documentary Sons Of Cuba is a stunning insight behind the scenes of Castro's Cuba into the lives of a group of young boys; amateur boxers training to become champions of their sport so they can escape a life of poverty. And now seconds out - after its critically acclaimed theatrical release this powerful film is making its way to DVD. Despite being a deprived isolated island of 11 million people Cuba is the world superpower of amateur boxing. In the past 40 years it has won a staggering 63 Olympic medals in the sport 32 of them gold. But little was known about how these results were achieved until Lang and his team became the first film crew ever to be given access to the Havana Boxing Academy. Here a hand picked group of 10-year old boys rise at 4am six days a week to begin an excruciating routine of boxing training. Chanting Victory is our duty! Fatherland or death! as they shadow box in the dead of night these are the boys Fidel Castro has called the standard bearers of the Revolution. Sons Of Cuba follows the stories of three young hopefuls through eight months of training as they prepare for the biggest event of their lives: Cuba's national boxing championship for under 12s. But during the season crisis strikes: Fidel Castro falls ill and all of Cuba's Olympic boxing champions defect to the USA leaving the boys contemplating a future that is altogether different from the one they have been taught to believe in. Laced with emotion Sons Of Cuba is at once intimate personal and political. It goes deep into the heart and mind of modern Cuba while documenting from the inside a country at a moment of historic change. Sons Of Cuba will leave audiences riveted as they both sympathise with the boys' plight and cheer them on to potential victory...

• David Beckham - The Rise & Rise of David Beckham | DVD | (02/06/2008) from £14.09   |  Saving you £-1.10 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The ultimate Biography of David beckham the most famous and celerated footballer in the world today! From his years at Manchester United to Rael madrid and LA Galaxy as well as his time as England captain this programme gives a rare insight into what made Beckham the sporting hero he is today. Includes extensive coverage of his life both on and off the football pitch as well as interviews with Beckham himself.

• Mystery Quest (3-Disc Box Set) | DVD | (03/01/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  History is filled with stories of the unexplained from vanishings in the Bermuda Triangle to the lost city of Atlantis. While they have spawned endless speculation these mysteries seldom come with clear answers. But can advances in science and technology bring new evidence to light? Each episode of MysteryQuest features a journey to find clues about one of mankind's most enduring mysteries. Through expeditions around the world experts combine their knowledge of science and technology to look at each mystery in innovative ways. On-site investigation high-tech gadgetry video and audio analysis unite with modernday forensics in an attempt to bring us one step closer to the truth behind history's biggest questions. Titles Comprise: Hitler's Escape The Rise Of The Fourth Reich The Devil's Triangle Devil's Island San Francisco Slaughter Jack the Ripper The Lost City Of Atlantis Stonehenge Alien Cover Up Return of the Amityville Horror

• All I Can Say | DVD | (24/11/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• National Geographic - Test Your Brain | DVD | (13/02/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  National Geographic's groundbreaking three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, Test Your Brain reveals how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work. Test Your Brain explores cutting-edge science to examine real people with extraordinary brains, revealing new discoveries about attention, sensory perception and memory.

• Burmese Harp, the | DVD | (21/02/2011) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A rhapsodic celebration of song a brutal condemnation of wartime mentality and a lyrical statement of hope within darkness; even amongst the riches of 1950s' Japanese cinema The Burmese Harp directed by Kon Ichikawa (Alone Across the Pacific Tokyo Olympiad) stands as one of the finest achievements of its era. At the close of World War II a Japanese army regiment in Burma surrenders to the British. Private Mizushima is sent on a lone mission to persuade a trapped Japanese battalion to surrender also. When the outcome is a failure he disguises himself in the robes of a Buddhist monk in hope of temporary anonymity as he journeys across the landscape - but he underestimates the power of his assumed role. A visually extraordinary and deeply moving vision of horror necessity and redemption in the aftermath of war Ichikawa's breakthrough film is one of the great humanitarian affirmations of the cinema.

• Twentieth Century Conflicts (6-Disc Box Set) | DVD | (10/01/2011) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-2.54 (-16.90%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The most epic battles of the last 100 years From WWI in 1914 all the way through to Desert Storm in 1991 this amazing six-disc set provides an in-depth and balanced look at a century of war. Each major conflict is examined in its historical context from the personal cost involved to the overall tactics and strategies the moments of heroism and courage the strokes of good fortune and the mistakes that cost lives. From eyewitness testimony to detailed technological analysis when it comes to 20th Century warfare this moving and informative collection will leave you fully briefed.

• The Capital Cities Of The World - Paris A Tourists' Guide | DVD | (16/08/2008) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It is indeed fortunate for the world that Adolf Hitler's plans to destroy Paris and build his own creation in its place were diverted to adapting Berlin leaving this most elegant of European capitals intact for us to enjoy today. Dissected by the romantic River Seine unmistakable landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe and the glass pyramid at the Louvre draw thousands of visitors to Paris each day. Whether you're interested in history cutting-edge fashion caf'' culture sightseeing or all of the above The City of Light never ceases to please. Take a tour of Paris without having to leave the comfort of your own home thanks to this beautifully created DVD. Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon's well-polished boots or those of the characters created by Dan Brown in his best-seller The Da Vinci Code as we look at architecture both modern and classic and enjoy the paradox that is Paris.

• 2001 Nights (Funihiko Sori's TO) | Blu Ray | (26/09/2011) from £9.32   |  Saving you £15.67 (62.70%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Join the acclaimed director, Fumihiko Sori (Vexille, Ichi) and the producers of Appleseed and Halo Legends for an epic journey to the stars told across two stunning sci-fi fables. A crew returns home after 15 years in space. While they have only aged by two years, everyone they know is now fifteen years older. One hundred years have passed and mankind presses on ever deeper into the solar system. But far from establishing a new world order in space, man has brought the same old rivalries and conflicts with him. A war erupts as the race to colonize a new Earth intensifies.