History Mysteries: Murder At Berkeley Castle
Using films from the 1950s to the 1970s this DVD provides a wonderful introduction to the railways in Ireland.
On the morning of December 7 1941 a surprise attack by Japanese naval aviation against the American held island of Oahu and Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II. This story details one of the most momentous events in American history and a crucial turning point in the 20th century. Most importantly it is a story of the people who were there told through eyewitness accounts of American and Japanese veterans some of whose stories have never been told. This is a story of perseverance and heroism in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the story of Pearl Harbor.
Laurel and Hardy were hailed as '...the greatest comedy duo of all time...'. Now over half a century since their last film 'Utopia' they are still held in high esteem by critics and the public alike. This programme is an affectionate look back at this amazing act's career from their early black and white silent film days through the Hal Roach era to their hugely successful British tours and beyond. Generously laced with hilarious clips from the cream of Laurel and Hardy fi
This easy-to use interactive DVD contains Every question from the Driving Standards Agency, the people who set the test.Essential for all learner drivers and motorcyclists, you'll be throwing away those L plates in no time!
Originally intending on a career as a singer Roy Rogers would ultimately become one of the most famous of all singing cowboys the star of some one hundred films his own television show and countless marketing successes - it is claimed that Roy Rogers was second only to Walt Disney in the amount of items exploiting his name and likeness. Titles Comrpise: Sunset Serenade (1942): A plot to trick a newly arrived Eastern girl out of a ranch that belongs to her infant ward is thwarted by Roy and Gabby. Sheriff Of Tombstone (1941): Mayor Luke Keeler sends for a gunslinger to clean up the town in effect he is to be his means of taking over the town. When Brett and Gabby arrive in Tombstone Brett is mistaken for the gunslinger but just before he can expose the mayor the real gunslinger rides into town. My Pal Trigger (1946): One of Roy Rogers' own favourite among his many films My Pal Trigger sees Gabby Kendrick refuse permission for his horse Golden Sovereign to breed with Roy's horse. The horses escape and Golden Sovereign is shot by mistake with Roy getting the blame and ending up in jail. He returns a year later with Trigger the son of Golden Sovereign and sets about clearing his name.
True Crime: Assassins A revealing one hour series about those who gained notoriety by killing prominent people from Pabio Escobar one of the world's most feared drug barons to Mehmet Ali Agca who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981. True Crime: Mugshots Mugshots is an exclusive series of one hour in depth profiles of some of the world's most famous or infamous criminals of our time. From David Koresh to Timothy McVeigh crime meets biography as Mugshots explores the background to each event and motives behind each person's relationship with crime.
Inside the Actors Studio: Leading Men Boxset (De Niro Crowe Pacino Penn)
A rare and believed lost film Today and Every Day made in 1947 covers the history of Britain's railways and a contemporary account of all aspects of operations on the railway system. It features some of the crack expresses of the day including the Golden Arrow and a footplate ride on the Cheltenham Flyer. Then a visit to Swindon A shed to see a GWR King class locomotive under construction. Also included is North British (1949) a look inside the famous Springburn locomotive manufacturing factory plus Locomotives For the Second Front (1943) a short newsreel item about building War Department Austerity engines at Springburn.
This beautiful and informative journey around the railways of Scotland takes in the highlights of: Fife in the 1960'sLarbert to Aberdeen in the 1960'sWest Highland Line in the 1960'sBo'Ness and Kinneil RailwayFort William to MallaigWest Highland Line and modern traction
This is the story of the rise and fall of one of the legendary forces of warfare. During its brief existance the Africa Korps forced the allies into an unwanted war of attrition thereby cementing its place in the records of history. The Africa Korps will forever be associated with its brilliant commander Erwin Rommel the 'Desert Fox' whose masterly executed battle plans gained the respect of even his enemies. This DVD contains footage from the German and allies archives charting the units proud and courages battles up until Mareth Line in Tunisia MArch 1943 when they finally met there match.
Yuki's earliest memory is of a stormy night in winter wherein she was attacked by a vampire... And then rescued by another. Now 10 years later Yuki Cross the adopted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy has grown up and become a guardian of the vampire race protecting her savior Kaname from discovery as he leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school.
Come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. Little Town of Bethlehem, is a bold documentary by award-winning director Jim Hanon and producer Mart Green. It shares the gripping story of how three men born into the cycle of violence have chosen to risk everything to bring peace to their homelands. Sami and Ahmad are Palestinians, one is a Christian, the other a Muslim; and Yonatan is an Israeli Jew. Independently they find inspiration through the example of Martin Luther King Jr.'s and Mahatma Gandhi's sacrificial commitment to equality. At great personal cost they have joined together in a heroic and dangerous cause. In the city of Bethlehem, where it is said that God became man, these men stand side by side with those whose only desire is to be treated as equals, as fellow human beings. Their story brings the possibility of real hope to this embattled region and provides a model for resolution of hostilities throughout the world.
Over the last one hundred years the world has changed more than any other time before. The invention of the motor has made a huge difference to our lives in so many ways. We pay tribute to the humble motorcycle that has gone from a bicycle with a motor bolted on into a fast sleek futuristic reliable piece of 21st century art.
A heartfelt tale about a boy and his dog who set out to solve the death of the young boy's father.
Using rare archive footage this fascinating programme explores the beliefs and practices of enigmatic Heinrich Himmler the SS Reichfuhrer who was obsessed by astrology spiritualism and the occult.
This exquisite new series examines Britain's architectural history in stunning high quality aerial footage.
10 animated strories of men and women who changed the history of the world such as Thomas Edison Pocahontas David & Goliath Alexander Graham Bell Florence Nightingale Louis Pastuer The Wright Brothers Leonardo Da Vinci Beethoven and Helen Keller.
Sit back and take a trip down memory lane as you go back in time into the streets of Southport. But not only do we visit the town centre and seafront also covered are areas such as Crossens Churchtown Ainsdale and Woodvale. Discover how your town has changed and watch it be brought back to life using the latest digital technology. The film reveals some rare and unusual photographs some dating over 100 hundred years old. Anybody who knows this famous town either as a home or as a favourite place to visit will find this amazing as well as educational.
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