Documentary

  • Classic - Industrial EnginesClassic - Industrial Engines | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

    Gerry Burr takes the viewer on a trip around the country in search of unusual industrial engines. Features engines include: Lister Petters and Villiers.

  • Britain's Railway Heritage - Driving And Firing In The North West - Vol. 1Britain's Railway Heritage - Driving And Firing In The North West - Vol. 1 | DVD | (19/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

    In this first part of two programmes we take a nostalgic look at the railways through the eyes of Albert Rowse who describes his early days working on the London Midland and Scottish Railway from 1941 onwards. He started shovelling ashes in the yard and graduated to driving Royal Scotts Britannias and Princesses on routes such as Settle and Carlisle the Cumbrian Coast the West Coast Main Line over Shap and Carnforth to Crewe.

  • Glorious Steam CollectionGlorious Steam Collection | DVD | (22/11/2004) from £22.98   |  Saving you £-9.99 (-76.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

    This three DVD collection features the following programmes: Awesome Giants of Steam: 'Giants Of Steam' was made for BBC TV in 1963. The programme looks at the golden years of steam including some of the great locomotives of the time. Working Steam and Locomotives: A nostalgic look at the world of steam locomotives including rare archive footage. Golden Times Of British Railways: Three short films from the British Transport Film archive: 'Train Time' looks at how Britain's predominantly steam railway network of the 50's was controlled while 'Elizabethan Express' pays tribute to the new Elizabethan age which dawned in 1953 and follows the train's journey from London to Edinburgh in six hours and 'Golden Arrow' is a colour film which completes the trilogy promoting the delights of Pullman Travel behind new streamlined express locomotives and aboard the refitted 'Maid Of Kent'.

  • The Time Of Your Life - 1943The Time Of Your Life - 1943 | DVD | (30/01/2006) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-8.03 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

    'The Time Of Your Life' Series brings an exclusively commissioned documentary featuring the news events personalities and music of the year in question. Take a look back at what happened in the year you were born or simply look back through history enjoying the events that shaped a particular year. In each edition there is a special feature with bonus material covering the classic music movies and television from the period. In this DVD we re-visit 1943 and although WWII is ragin

  • The Blenheim Story - Complete HistoryThe Blenheim Story - Complete History | DVD | (29/08/2005) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

    In this complete history of Blenheim recordings of memories recalled by members of air and ground crews who served in Blenhain squadrons have been edited together the majority of which have never been seen before.

  • Nazi and Gestapo Megaset [DVD]Nazi and Gestapo Megaset | DVD | (24/10/2011) from £56.68   |  Saving you £-7.69 (-15.70%)   |  RRP £48.99

    The devastating truth behind Hitler's final solutionThe story of Hitler and Nazi Germany is amongst the most compelling yet abhorrent in the entire course of history. Since the end of World War II countless books and films have covered the topic, ensuring that the atrocities that marked the period are never forgotten.But what was the true story behind the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich? How did the Gestapo come to be one of the most feared organisations in Germany and wider Europe? What was the man responsible for the Holocaust like away from the spotlight?Here, for the first time, HISTORY brings together a collection of fascinating programmes that answer all these questions and many more in detail. From the Night of the Long Knives, to the plot to kill Hitler and the attempt to create a Fourth Reich from the ashes of Hitler's shattered regime, this is the all-encompassing account of Hitler and Nazi Germany.

  • The History Of Britain's Railways Vol 1: The Cradle Of The RailwaysThe History Of Britain's Railways Vol 1: The Cradle Of The Railways | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £11.49   |  Saving you £4.50 (39.16%)   |  RRP £15.99

    This programme traces the history of the railways of the north east of England and those major companies which came together to form the London and North Eastern Railways. The early days of George Stephenson and the pioneering engineers are told with reference to museum and reproduction locomotives whilst the developments of the successor railways to the Stockton and Darlington the North Eastern Railway the Great Northern Great Eastern and Great Central are told through previously unseen video archive footage of their locomotives in the 1950s. Further footage from the 1950s and 1960s adds to this whilst preserved locomotives such as Flying Scotsman and Mallard take the story on to the present day with Class 91s on the electrified East Coast Main Line. The archive footage includes film of locomotives such as Gresley's P1 2-8-2 North Eastern and Great Northern Atlantics and 4-4-0s and Great Eastern 'Hikers'.

  • Angels, Demons And MasonsAngels, Demons And Masons | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £10.98   |  Saving you £2.00 (25.03%)   |  RRP £9.99

    This fascinating documentary uses evocative archive evidence with commentary from world renowned experts taking viewers on a gripping journey from Baroque Rome to historic Washington D.C. This 2 hour programme is the ultimate guide to the secretive societies known as the 'illuminati' and the 'freemasons' pivotal to best selling author Dan Brown's novel 'Angels And Demons' and 'The Solomon Key'. Trace the history of the famous astronomer Galileo who was allegedly invloved in a plot to bring down the Catholic Church. Unravel the secretive world of the Vatican City whilst learning the truth behind the plots in Dan Brown's thrillers. Examine the amazing technologies of 'antimatter' and the likelihood of its use as a weapon of mass destruction whilst exploring the secrets of the Freemasons including its surprising role in the founding of the USA. Uncover sinister suspicions fueled by strange coincidences and symbols that all point to the involvement of organisations like the Freemasons to a disturbing extent in the world's corridors of power. This is a must see programme for conspiracy theory enthusiasts Dan Brown fans and those who are simply intrigued to gain a fascinating insight into these organizations.

  • The Bible in Vision: The Gospel of Mark [DVD]The Bible in Vision: The Gospel of Mark | DVD | (17/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

    The Bible was the first great book and now for the first time ever you can see it's reading from beginning to end, accompanied by images of the art that it inspired The readers of 'The Bible in Vision' include the Bishop of London, Lord David Owen, the Bishop of Stepney, the Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fairfax, Lord David Hunt, Rabbi Janet Darley, Sister Wendy, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, writers Howard Jacobson, Amos Oz, Sara Maitland and actors John Kaye Steel and Chloe Davis. The Writings of the Church Fathers suggest that the Gospel of Mark was the source for the gospels of Matthew ands Luke, though Mark gives no account of the genealogy of Jesus. An important theme is the fact that the disciples are all too human and have trouble understanding Jesus' parables.

  • Discover Dance Combinations - The Tango - Series 2Discover Dance Combinations - The Tango - Series 2 | DVD | (26/11/2007) from £12.48   |  Saving you £12.51 (50.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

    The Best Step By Step Guide To The Tango With Simon & Heidi Cruwys Former Uk Professional Ball Room Champions Learn Three Stylish Ballroom Combinations. It Does Not Matter Whether You Are A Complete Novice Or A Skilled Dancer - Repetivie Practice Makes Perfect An Interactive Menu Allows You To Practice On Your Own As Leader (Gentleman) Follower (Lady) Or As A Couple Looped Practice Structure.

  • Bruce Lee - The Path Of The DragonBruce Lee - The Path Of The Dragon | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Produced and directed by Walt Missingham who in 1983 became the first non-Chinese to practice Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple this authoritative and informative programme uses rarely seen archive footage to trace both the history of martial arts and the phenomenal impact Bruce Lee had on this culture. Narrated by Lee's daughter Shannon Lee Keasler.

  • The Contemporary ArtsThe Contemporary Arts | DVD | (21/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

    Discover the world of fine art with the people who made it happen. Arata Isokai: The architect of the Museum of Contemporary Art reveals the motivation of the design of his symbolically imaginative buildings. Eui Kyu Kim: The renowned Korean Artist who creates spiritual canvases that emphasise the curves and contours of the body. Ed Ruscha: Considered to be one of the first modern artists who embraced the impersonality of billboard advertising to philosophise about the arbitrariness of the painted and printed expression. Bob Branaman: A Distinguished film-maker print-maker and painter whose work encompasses a broad and eclectic range of subject matter from the treatment of the aboriginal people in America to his love of the female form. Don Williams: Using the medium of pastel in realistic fashion by documenting his surroundings with a camera and incorporating the photographs into hauntingly realistic pastels. The Fauves: An overview of the sensation that this group created in art during the early 1900's and the lasting influence they have even today. Sam Francis: A montage of Francis' watercolours at the hight of his popularity reviewed by Andre Emmerlich. Man Ray: Ranging from the sublime to the bizarre Man Ray was a visionary in contemporary art. His fine and graphic art was innovative and his photography continually went beyond all accepted boundaries. He is still an art icon 30 years after his death. Aurobora Press: Housed in one of downtown San Francisco's oldest buildings this turn of the century firehouse has been revived as a living studio where artists can work through their inspiration in a nurturing comfortable setting. Richard Pousette-Dart: One of the original Abstract Expressionists who now enjoys the notoriety that his New York contemporaries have long experienced. Often termed 'painterly' abstraction learn how Pousette's work expresses an evocative field of colour hinting at myth ritual and psychological themes. Wrapped In Glory: The tale of how American history has been recorded stitch by stitch in rare and beautiful quilts that demonstrate how utility meets art. The Eight: A survey of paintings by the group of 'Eight' who broke away from the established traditions of American art and imposed an influence that remains present even today. Andre Emmerlich: Perhaps the world's most famous art dealer candidly reveals the relationship between the artist and the dealer and the myth of the discovered artist.

  • Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ [DVD]Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ | DVD | (25/06/2010) from £21.31   |  Saving you £15.68 (42.40%)   |  RRP £36.99

    This easy-to-follow Keyboard DVD tutor will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing tracks! Includes English audio with subtitles in Dutch, Greek, Italian and Polish.

    Clear pictures and demonstrations along with jargon free commentary to guide you through...

    • Correct posture and playing position
    • Finding your way around the keyboard
    • Reading basic music notation, learning note names and understanding rhythm
    • Playing with ...

    • Desperatley Sexy Nurses [DVD]Desperatley Sexy Nurses | DVD | (05/09/2011) from £16.19   |  Saving you £-5.20 (-47.30%)   |  RRP £10.99

    • British Railway Journeys: Nort [DVD]British Railway Journeys: Nort | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

      From the mouth of the River Tees to the rugged coast of the North Sea this programme takes us through some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. With the splendour of the Esk Valley and the dramatic climb into the North York Moors, this is one of the great railway journeys. Starting in Middlesbrough, we explore the three railway lines that serve this popular holiday area: the heritage line, the Esk Valley line and the North Yorkshire Moors line. Taking a look around the industrial town of Middlesbrough, we pass through Redcar, Saltburn, Staithes and many other beautiful towns and villages along the way. From Battersby we head up the steep incline into the magnificent North York Moors National Park, before travelling across to Whitby with it cobbled streets, splendid abbey and beautiful surrounding beaches. Finally we head down to the busy market town of Pickering with its glorious castle, which is the end of the line for our truly delightful journey.

    • Angkor-Land of the Gods (3D Blu-Ray)Angkor-Land of the Gods (3D Blu-Ray) | Blu Ray | (05/11/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

      Since its discovery, Angkor has been synonymous with mystery. It is often depicted in popular culture as a place of foreboding inhabited by the gods. Few remember that the place was once inhabited by full-blooded men and women whose reasons for building the massive structures of Angkor were as earthly as they were celestial. This documentary will bring Angkor to vivid life, capturing not only Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in their moment of glory, but the people who lived and worked there as well.

    • John Osborne [DVD] [2006]John Osborne | DVD | (18/01/2010) from £11.57   |  Saving you £2.42 (17.30%)   |  RRP £13.99

      On May 8th 1956, Look Back in Anger changed theatrical history. It's a fact. But why? And in what ways? And could it possibly be true that Osborne wrote very little else of consequence, as some of his harshest critics maintain? And what exactly did his outbursts against the world in which he found himself really represent? Osborne believed in an England which he saw successive governments destroying, and saw himself as almost a lone voice screaming protest - it was as simple as that. But thi...

    • The Vickers Wellington [DVD]The Vickers Wellington | DVD | (23/05/2011) from £9.43   |  Saving you £0.56 (5.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

      When it entered service in 1938 the twin - engined Vickers Wellington began an operational career that spanned the whole of the Second World War. Rugged and reliable it was operated by Bomber Command Coastal Command and Transport Command possessing a level of versatility second to none serving in almost every theatre of War. By the autumn of 1945 nearly 11 500 had been built. As the last one rolled off the Vickers' production lines the Wimpy as it was affectionately known had secured its place in history as one of the truly great aircraft of the Second World War.

    • Furrer - Begehren (Desire)Furrer - Begehren (Desire) | DVD | (09/09/2013) from £18.81   |  Saving you £-4.82 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

    • Captain Smith and The TitanicCaptain Smith and The Titanic | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

      The Titanic is still news - several decades after the worlds largest and finest ship struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912. The events of the fateful voyage are told through dramatized contemporary accounts. These are enhanced by an extensive interview with Miss Eva Hart M.B.E. who was a girl of 7 at the time. This is not only the story of that great tragedy but also of Edward John Smith - a potter's son - who rose from the back streets of Hanley Stoke-on-Trent to become the country's premier sea captain. His great nephew Don Smith gives us an insight into the man and shows some of Captain Smith's possessions - handed down to him through the family. It is also the story of how such a terrible disaster can be turned into something of national pride by the press of the day.

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