Waddesdon Manor was built between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain his guests and display his vast collection of art treasures. It is an extraordinary testimony to Victorian taste technology and wealth. It houses a world-renowned assemblage of French 18th-century decorative arts among which the furniture Savonnerie carpets and Svres porcelain rank extremely highly. Also outstanding are the portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds works by 17th-century Dut
The Liners: Ships Of War
This fantastic Royal Air Force Box Set showcases seven of the most important and influential RAF planes that have ever flown. Featuring rare archive footage - featuring previously unreleased material from the Imperial War Museum - various newsreels of the period interviews with the personal invloved in designing building and flying these aircraft and simulated dog-fighting ; this really is the definitive collection of films detailing the planes which helped Britain turn the tide in
Focusing on the plight of the Dutch people this DVD examines the resistance which confronted the Germans during their occupation of Holland. In a regime where distributing anti-Nazi leaflets carried the same punishment as being found with a gun the men and women of Holland showed extraordinary bravery as they sought to regain their independence. Featuring interviews with surviving resistance fighters this programme explores the stories of individuals and a nation that refused to
A heady mix of the best fresh and familiar funny voices - straight out of the north - have combined to play Scallywagga's host of wrongheaded new characters.
They're Royal superstars and the world's most eligible bachelors princely brothers whose private lives are now very much public property. But with their every move both positive and negative subject to relentless media scrutiny have William and Harry like their mother Diana become prisoners of their own celebrity? This provocative documentary draws on exclusive Royal facts and footage as well as the authoritative views of royal experts to present a fresh look at the Princes
Back In The Day
Series that tells the true life stories of the most infamous murders the world has ever known. This DVD focuses on women who kill deadly ladies and victims of jealousy in an all girl special. Featuring Aileen Wournos Ulrike Meinhof Alma Rattenbury Dorothy Stratten and more...
Straight from the tabloids to the television The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty chronicles the personal and professional lives of the Jackson brothers as they reunite in the aftermath of the passing of their beloved brother Michael. Behind the headlines lies a captivating family whose lives have been unwillingly played out before cameras for decades. After 40 years in the business together Jackie Tito Jermaine & Marlon have sold more than 250 million albums worldwide. Now the brothers allow unprecedented access into their world as they record new material and rehearse for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jackson Five. But both the preparation and performance become extremely emotional as family members and longtime friends come out to show their support in the wake of tragedy. Primarily shot 'in the moment ' The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty also includes some documentary elements to illuminate key moments of the Jackson's legendary history.
Transatlantic is the progressive rock supergroup comprised of Neal Morse (lead vocals guitar keyboard) Roine Stolt (lead vocals guitar) Mike Portnoy (drums vocals) and Pete Trewavas (bass). The band was founded in 1999 by Mike Portnoy who envisioned an all-star progressive rock band with the finest players from prog's leading bands. In 2010 The Whirlwind concert experience comes home on DVD capturing the entire 3.5 hour London concert and featuring a 2 hour documentary. In addition the incredible performance of the Genesis epic Return of the Giant Hogweed joined by (Genesis guitarist) Steve Hackett at the High Voltage Festival. DVD 1 Tracklist: 1. The Whirlwind 2. All Of The Above 3. We All Need Some Light 4. Duel With The Devil DVD 2 Tracklist: 1. Bridge Across Forever 2. Stranger In Your Soul 3. Documentary 4. Band Interview 5. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed (Feat. Steve Hackett)
Channel 4's history of the North British Locomotive Company of Springburn Glasgow. The film details the story of Neilson Reid Dubs & Co and Sharp Stewart which combined forces in 1903 to become the North British Locomotive Company. Diamonds Were Forever also includes steam action of many surviving locomotives around the world and in Britain including scenes of the legendary 1911-built wood burning engines of Paraguay a steam rally in Melbourne Australia and steam-condensing giants on the South African veldt. Filmed by Eddie McConnell.
Join Discovery as we go in search of The Secrets of the Egyptians and uncover the truth behind some of the world's oldest and most famous mysteries. This fascinating collection begins with an attempt to trace the woman who launched a thousand myths: the ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. Renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass is on a mission to reveal the deepest secrets of Nefertiti's life, which still remain a mystery after 3,000 years. We then cover the life of Egyptian King Ramses II who ruled for 64 years, built on a scale unequalled by any ruler in history, bragged about his military prowess and was fond of listing the names of his two hundred children. As one of the most highly significant mummies of modern times, it was his remains that were sent to France for treatment, becoming the only mummy ever to leave Egypt. We reveal what secrets his remains revealed after thousands of years. Finally, we cover the women pharaohs whose names are legendary: Cleopatra, Nefertiti and Hatshepsut. All were icons of beguiling beauty and supreme power, their command rivalling that of the mightiest male rulers in history. Today, in spectacular finds in the famed Temple of Karnak and across the Nile in the Necropolis at Thebes, archaeologists have uncovered a major power source of these well-known women rulers in a previously little-known cult.
Britain's national treasure Stephen Fry writer actor presenter polymath and comic genius has made numerous fascinating shows and documentaries. His work covers all walks of life and humanity and appeals to a wide range of people. For the first time a collection of Stephen's finest moments have been compiled into a special box set - Stephen Fry The Definitive Collection. This 8 disc set features: Stephen Fry in America Last Chance To See Last Chance To See - Return of the Rhino The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive Stephen Fry: HIV & Me Stephen Fry & The Gutenberg Press
Take in the dramatic and contrasting beauty of Scotland whilst experiencing both traditional and popular poetry and verse. This programme which is filmed entirely on location will capture your heart and stimulate your mind as we journey through the rich tapestry of colourful Ireland accompanied by the specially written traditional style ambient music score. This outstanding programme will make an ideal gift for all generations.
National Geographic: Dinosaur Discoveries Box Set (3 Discs)
Destiny's Child: Live In Atlanta
There is plenty for everyone to see on a visit to the West Somerset Railway and over Twenty miles in length makes it the longest heritage railway in this country. On this programme as we travel from Bishop Lydeard to Minehead we see a substantial
This fascinating true to life film guides us on a journey beginning with Jackie's tragic early life through an apprenticeship at the Chinese Opera School working with Bruce Lee and finally becoming a renowned film stunt man....
A documentary look at an important battle using 3D animated maps footage of the battlefields today and interviews with leading military historians from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. July 1st 1916 was the blackest day in the history of the British Army when a combination of bad planning and German bullets sent Kitchener's Army to their doom. An army that had taken two years to make took only a day to destroy.
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