Explore the magic and mystery of the Cotswolds in this delightful DVD. Join Johnny Morris as he eats and drinks his way through the towns of Witney Evesham Lechlade Chalford Edge Cheltenhma Didmarton Minety and Marlborough. At the heart of this region is Swindon. Johnny takes a look at the origins of this railway town and its evolution into a lively and bustling contemporary town that has not forgotten its roots.
The Flying Scotsman the world's most famous and best loved steam locomotive has been saved for the nation thanks to an emotional campaign by the National Railway Museum. This historic film charts the return of the Flying Scotsman to Yorkshire to open 'Railfest' - a nine day festival at the National Railway Museum marking 200 years of the train. The film also brings to life some of the most dramatic moments in railway history including the debut of Penydarren the world's first steam locomotive with a top speed of 4mph and Stephenson's Rocket. It also traces the history of the Flying Scotsman with intimate footage of it's latest refurbishment and features a special interview with Alan Pegler who first rescued the locomotive from the scrapheap 40 years ago. In a bonus feature there are extended interviews with Alan Pegler and rare film of the Flying Scotsman under his private ownership as it steamed across Britain and abroad.
Fly Fishing is without doubt one of the most traditional forms of angling and there are more people than ever turning to this ancient pastime to combat the stresses and strains of 21st Century life. However before getting started it's essential to learn the art of Fly Casting and who better to demonstrate than Hywel Morgan a World Casting Champion and very experienced Fly Casting instructor. After teaching for over twenty-five years Hywel knows all the tricks for getting you casting properly and will have you achieving great results without too much effort. From matching rods and lines to explaining everything you need to know about rod action and line weight working together Hywel will put you on the fast track to successful Fly Casting in no time. And with his easy going attitude this is one step-by-step guide that is extremely informative.
Underwater underhanded and damned un-English they might have been but submarine development and deployment has long been an integral part of naval warfare. For centuries man has been fascinated with the possibility of an underwater vessel the ultimate method of improving the odds against a superior surface fleet. Being submerged beneath the sea was the obvious means by which a warship could be approached and attacked without detection - but the attempts to create the perfect sub was a long and often tragic affair. This DVD tracks the evolution of underwater crafts from the early Turtle to a privileged look inside the salvaged U-Boat 534 and beyond. Aboard the famous U-Boat 534 we examine the living conditions and the true bravery shown by all her crew.
Hans and Fly max it out in California on a pilgrimage to check out the street racing scene in San Diego chat up the West Coast's most pleasant laydees select the most max'd stateside cars and show us the actual star cars from the top film The Fast And Furious. Back home there's loads more cars girls and tyre-shredding action from Max Power Live 2001. Fast furious and totally MAX!
Internationally renowned artist Jon Davies shows you how to portrait pastels in this informative and entertaining production. From basic proportions and techniques through to finished works you'll learn some of the secrets which will enable you to produce exceptional portrait work.
Throughout World War 2 there were many dramatic and spectacular seaborne invasions; this is a remarkable record of some of the most important operations of the war featuring powerful action footage extensive images from the Normandy landings and state of the art computer graphic presentations.
On a Sunny California beach, children playing in the dunes discover the carcass of a washed-up whale. Torn to shreds with bite marks measuring almost ten feet across, the authorities are baffled as to what creature could have inflicted such damage on the planets largest creature. Called in to investigate is marine biologist Spencer Northcutt. Digging through the remains of the whale, Spencer finds a massive razor sharp shark tooth measuring Nine inches in length. There is only sea creature that has ever lived to possess such massive teeth; the giant prehistoric shark, the Carcharodon Megalodon. Once the dominant predator of the oceans and a master killing machine, this giant shark was thought to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs. JAWS IS BACK... AND ITS HUNGRY
Walter Matthau was barely three when his father deserted the family. Poverty and New York street smarts produced a self-deprecating humor that never left. The G.I. Bill let him study acting and by 1951 he earned a New York Drama Critics Award. Television dramas followed and then came Hollywood. When director Billy Wilder cast him opposite Jack Lemmon a classic partnership was created. In Lemmon Matthau found an enduring friend and frequent co-star. Matthau's real-life combination of cynicism and gruff sentimentality was reflected in the performances that brought him to major stardom.
Broomfield brings a humorous and revealing look into the political and private worlds of former British Prime Minister Lady Margaret Thatcher to the screen. Both Lady Thatcher and those responsible for her day-to-day affairs refuse to cooperate and grant Bloomfield an interview. Bloomfield is drawn into a complex web of intrigue surrounding not only Lady Thatcher but also members of her family. However by consistently refusing to grant Bloomfield an interview Lady Thatcher inadvert
As seen on Sky TV this hit U.S. reality series from Sci-Fi follows a group of real-life ghostbusters as they investigate haunted houses across America. The Best of Ghost Hunters DVD features Jason Hawes Grant Wilson and their intrepid team on some of their greatest ghost hunts - including: a little girl who sees dead people; a ghost-bride in a haunted honeymoon suite; and a tavern haunted by the spirit of a tormented child. You'll even see the Ghost Hunters TV crew encounter actual paranormal activities as they're filming the show. This incredible DVD will convince you that ghosts really do exist... you won't believe your eyes!
The First Black Britons
Kamikaze attacks by Japanese pilots are familiar to almost anyone with even a passing knowledge of World War 2. But few realise that Japan was not the only nation to use these desperate tactics. No Surrender probes the darkest corners of the Third Reich to tell the story of the Axis suicide squads. Military insiders reveal how the elite suicide teams were devised and how they were subject to an intense power struggle among the German High command. Though their vision was never completely realised German soldiers did fly suicide missions as this programme definitively documents. It also details how myths and legends from German and Japanese history were used to inspire the soldiers for their fatal task and explores the vast differences between the German and Japanese plans.
Marriage to Josephine de Beauharnais did little to quell Napoleon's vaulting ambition. Now he had the opportunity to display his burgeoning military talents which he showed to full effect during his stunning first Italian campaign. It saw Napoleon win the respect of his officers and gain the love of his men merely by ensuring that for the first time in years they were paid properly. After his triumphant return to Paris in 1797 Napoleon was already planning his invasion of Europe. This episode covers all these events plus the invasion of Egypt and the battle of the Pyramids ending with Napoleon's rise to First Consul in 1799.
Aviation At War - B17 Fortress Of The Sky In World War 2
This Fred Dibnah book and DVD set presents 'Fred Dibnah's World of Steam, Steel and Stone' and 'The Little Book of Traction Engines - Fred Dibnah Edition' The Industrial Revolution was a time when Britain invented machines that were to change the world and it was a very important period in our history that Fred felt was never given the attention that it deserved. In 'The Machines That Changed the World', Fred shows his appreciation for Britain's industrial heritage. In 'Men of Iron', Fred sh...
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.
Granton Trawler (1934): directed by John Grierson. About a trawler fishing on the Viking Bank. Coal Face (1935): directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. An experiment in sound in a coal mine. A Job In A Million (1940): directed by Evelyn Spice. A young cockney lad trains as a messenger boy with the Post Office. Spare Time (1939): directed by Humphrey Jennings. Workers in the steel cotton and coal industries at leisure. The City (1939): directed by Ralph Elton. The growth and development of London. How the Post Office helped
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