This high rating critically acclaimed BBC Two Series is a month my month journey through the worlds greatest botanical garden. It Follows the work of Kew's committed team of experts in the gardens and glasshouses laboratories and libraries that give kew its reputation as a centre of scientific excellence.
Ireland's unique combination of beauty mystery and magic delights visitors from around the globe. Part of the enduring fascination with the Emerald Isle can be attributed to the country's myths and legends; which live on in Irish song and folklore. This DVD tells the stories of some of the greatest figures in Irish legend. Featuring superb reconstructions atmospheric recreations and insightful comments from a team of leading authorities. With the breathtaking beauty of the Irish countryside as its backdrop this programme includes the stories of St. Patrick the Gallic Celts Finn MacCumhail and Cuchulainn.
A 2-DVD compilation of films made at and for the Empire Exhibition of 1938 which was held in Glasgow. Seven films made under the direction of John Grierson to spotlight Scotland: Face of Scotland: About the character of the Scottish people. With the voice of John Grierson as John Knox. Wealth of a Nation: A comparison of old and new industries of Scotland. Scotland for Fitness: Made to encourage a healthier population. They Made the Land: The struggle to live from the land and reclaim it from the elements. Sea Food: The story of drifters lobster creels and the Marine Laboratory's role. The Children's Story: The history of Scottish education including a BBC schools broadcast. Sport in Scotland: On the grouse moor at the Highland games or at the 1937 Scottish Cup Final this film shows the importance of sport to the Scots. Also included a collection of mainly amateur films some in colour shot at or around the time of the Exhibition. Includes the visit of the King and Queen.
Keep your sex life fresh, fun and fulfilling by exploring a variety of exciting and different positions with Kamasutra. No matter if you dream of sensual, long amorous games in the evening or of ardent, energetic sex in the morning with Kamasutra you won t fail to find a position that will satisfy you and your partner s needs, wishes and desires.
For lovers of rural England countryman Jack Hargreaves embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. With the countryside once again back in the news the series demonstrates country life and the importance of rural economies trades and habitats.
Strange lands, peculiar animated beings and altered perceptions created to entertain and confuse. White Rabbits, a Mad Queen, a baby transforming into a pig and conundrums by the score - what on earth does it all mean? Lewis Carroll was the enigmatic man who created a magical and surreal reality populated by characters mined from the depths of his imagination. Were they simple tales of fantasy to entertain children or something considerably more profound? Everyone knows that Johnny Depp pl...
The Geoff Holyoake Collection Box Set (3 Discs)
""One giant leap for mankind."" When 38-year old Apollo 11 commander Neil A. Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon on July 20th 1969 it was nothing less than the greatest achievement in human history. Apollo is the story of how the dream was achieved a comprehensive and enthralling step-by-step film history of the flights leading up to the historic mission; the subsequent Moon missions and the end of the Apollo-Soyuz link-up in Space in 1975. Featuring t
Sharpen your sword and saddle up for a ride with some of history's greatest and most fearsome warriors! The term barbarian has come to mean a brute a savage or an uncultured thug but among the original barbarians were sophisticated military tacticians. From the Mongols who under their infamous leader Genghis Khan built the largest empire the world had ever seen to the power-hungry Vandals who swept through Spain North Africa and even to the gates of Rome barbarian invasions were a force to be reckoned with and helped shape the world we live in.
Featuring some of the most influential artists of today, "Beautiful Losers" tells the inspiring story of likeminded outsiders who subvert convention and inadvertently become leaders of popular culture.
Relive the fall of one of history's greatest civilizations Filled with dramatic re-enactments and action-packed battle scenes Rome: The Rise And Fall Of An Empire chronicles the dramatic story of one of history''s greatest empires from its first major battle to its remarkable military feats and through its eventual fall. Told from the point of view of the Roman people under violent attack HISTORY takes viewers inside the fiery battles of a civilization crumbling in the face of brutal invasions. Vivid re-creations offer a first-hand look at the chaotic state of an empire in flames while compelling characters on both sides fight for victory. Teeming streets horseback battles warring armies and gladiatorial contests coexist with magnificent tales of Roman debauchery and excess.
The Last Sailors
Jason Marriner was one of Britain's most feared football hooligans. Known as The General he was a key member of the notorious Chelsea Head Hunters and was jailed for 6 years after the BBC's Donal McIntyre infiltrated his firm.
The North of England has more castles fortified buildings and other defensive structures than any other area of Britain. In this DVD John Grundy explores these and explains who built them and why. Locations featured: - Hadrian's Wall Houseteads and other forts Durham Castle Aydon Castle Warkworth Castle Bamburgh Castle Prudhoe Castle Langley Castle Belsay Castle Lanercost Priory Hulne Priory Holy Island Priory Kirknewton Church Ancroft Church Akeld Castle Wooler Berwick fortification and Norham Castle.
Professor John Erickson the award-winning author of 'Road to Stalingrad' and 'Road to Berlin' reassesses the titanic struggle between Hitler and Stalin on the Eastern Front. This volume covers the terrible events of 1942 from the doomed attempt to capture Moscow to the high water mark of Hitler's encirclement of Stalingrad. This DVD features rare archive footage from both Russian and German sources informative graphics and maps and incisive commentary and analysis by Professor Joh
Remembering the tragic life of Anne Frank a Dutch Jew who hid away Nazi persecution with her family only to be discovered and sent to Auschwitz shortly before the war's end... If it hadn't been for Miep Gies 'The Diary Of Anne Frank' would have been lost. She found it on the floor of the hiding place after Anne's arrest and following the war she gave it to Otto Frank who was the only member of the family to survive Auschwitz. Now more than 50 years after Anne Franks arrest Miep Gies once again walks through the building where she used to work....
This easy-to-follow Bass DVD tutor will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing track!
Clear pictures and demonstrations along with jargon free commentary to guide you through...
DVD. So how well do you know your Lakeland mountains? The Great Lakeland Challenge is the ultimate Lakeland quiz -100 views for you to identify. Some easy, others certainly not. The great way to bring the mountains up to your fireside on rainy afternoons or winter evenings. Now available for the first time on DVD. Test yourself, test your friends. And if you get stuck, answers are provided in a sealed envelope and are also selectable on the DVD.
Travel back thousands of years to a place where dinosaurs ruled!Take a journey through thousands of years of history as Paleoworld The Complete Season Two sets out to uncover the mysteries of the most awesome creatures to have ever roamed the planet. Packed with more than 6 hours of dino-action, this series takes you to the very heart of the story behind these incredible beasts. From the colossal 'earthshakers' that were so large they dwarfed the T-Rex to the legendary Troodon, the smartest dinosaur that ever lived, Paleoworld digs beneath the surface to bring dinosaurs back to life. From killer birds that patrolled the skies, to an island infested with giant rats and an African graveyard discovered deep in the desert that holds clues to a beast not yet known, Paleoworld provides a fascinating insight into ancient mysteries that have stayeduncovered for centuries... until now!Includes 13 Dino-tastic episodes!EarthshakersDinos In The AirKiller BirdsIsland of the Giant RatsAfrican Graveyard IHunting DinosaursAfrican Graveyard II - Discovering DinosaursMonsters on the MoveTrail of the NeanderthalAre Rhinos Dinos?Mammoths!The Land That Time ForgotTroodon: Dinosaur GeniusThe Mystery of Dinosaur Cove
Imogen Heap: Everything In-Between - The Story Of Ellipse
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