Documentary

  • Best Of Fred Dibnah Six DVD Box SetBest Of Fred Dibnah Six DVD Box Set | DVD | (12/03/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

    Iron and SteelFred takes a look at the development of the iron and steel industries at Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. MiningFred’s tour takes him from Cornwall to Scotland, exploring how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extractedfrom the ground. RailwaysIn this programme he traces the development of the railways from the first steam locomotive to the world record-breaking Mallard. Ships and EngineeringFred looks at the great age of shipbuilding and examines the skills of engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation. Forts and CastlesFred visits Old Sarum, Hadrian's Wall and the strategically placed castles at Dover, Edinburgh and Warwick. Houses and PalacesFred starts his tour at his old house in Bolton with its unusual chimney before moving on to Ightham Mote, Hampton Court, Lacock Abbey, Cragside and Beamish. Bridges and TunnelsFred takes a tour of some of the most wonderful bridges and tunnels in the country including The Pontcysylite Aqueduct, Conwy Suspension Bridge, structures designed by Brunel, The Forth Bridge, Humber Bridge, Thames Barrier and Channel Tunnel. Pleasure PalaceFred spends time looking at familiar places of entertainment in Bath, London, Edinburgh and Blackpool, and takes the opportunity to have a ride on the Pepsi Max Big One. Changing the LandscapeAs Fred was growing up in Bolton his house was surrounded by canals, railway lines, bridges and tunnels and he was always fascinated by the skills of the men who built them. Great British BuildersIn this programme we see Fred giving us a number of demonstrations including the hilarious falling down arch. Masters of Their TradeHis love of fine craftsmanship and the perfectionism that shone through in all that he did led us to a greater appreciation of the skills of craftsmen of the past and of the work of people today who carry on the traditions. A Good Days WorkFrom the labourers and stonemasons who built the great medieval castles and cathedrals to twentieth century coal miners, mill workers and steel workers, the real heroes for Fred

  • Great British Steam Trains - On The Great Central Railway [DVD]Great British Steam Trains - On The Great Central Railway | DVD | (06/06/2011) from £9.19   |  Saving you £0.80 (8.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

    We begin on a brisk January morning at the Winter Steam Weekend on the Great Central Railway Britain's only double-track preserved railway. The weekend features numerous eye-catching engines including LMS 5690 Leander and the undoubted star of the day 70013 Oliver Cromwell. A quick trip down the line brings us to picturesque Rothley Station and another wonderful vantage point to see more of these impressive machines such as LMS Stanier Black Five 44767 and British Railway's standard 78019. We take a small detour to Doncaster to witness the homecoming of one of the town's most famous locomotives 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley before heading to Loughborough to see LMS 48305.

  • The David Cooke Vintage Toy CollectionThe David Cooke Vintage Toy Collection | DVD | (14/06/2004) from £5.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (83.47%)   |  RRP £10.99

    Vintage toy expert David Cooke has an amazing collection of over 5000 diecast toys from around the worl. We visit his collection at The Bressingham Steam Museam at Diss Norfolk where we see cars commercials ships aircraft and buses from the early years of manufacturing to the present day. Famous names like Dinky Corgi Triang Minic Spot On Matchbox LLedo and many more rare makes can all be seen in this fantastic film.

  • Ultimate Crimes - Prescription For MurderUltimate Crimes - Prescription For Murder | DVD | (14/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

    This DVD concentrates on the most infamous medical muders the world has ever seen. Three features comprise: 'Deadly Doctors' 'Savage Surgeons' and 'Angels Of Death'.

  • Glasgow - Murder Capital [DVD]Glasgow - Murder Capital | DVD | (15/03/2010) from £10.48   |  Saving you £4.51 (30.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

    Glasgow: Murder Capital

  • Straight Mate [DVD]Straight Mate | DVD | (03/05/2010) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

    Straight Mates is the story of three young Gold Coast gay lads (Nick Mitch and Adam) and their quest to seduce straight guys. It all starts with Adam's brother (Krisrian) has his old college room mate Andy up for a few days. Throw in Mitch's step brother Joey and the boundaries between gay and straight get very very blurred. Filmed on Australia's Queensland coast and directed by Mike Esser Straight Mates is a fun and sexy film with a great cast of young Aussies.

  • View from the footplate (steam) 3dvdView from the footplate (steam) 3dvd | DVD | (14/02/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Titles Comprise: Driving & Firing A Steam Engine: A superb demonstration of how to drive and fire a steam engine. From lighting up in the morning to disposing of the engine at night engineman Clive Groome takes us though every aspect of life at the front end including maintaining the right fire observing signals avoiding a slip and understanding the breaks. Driving & Firing The Big Four: Engineman Clive Groome worked on all the main express locomotives back in the glory days of steam. In this DVD Clive studies the very different engines made by the Big Four railway companies. Having fired the Kings and Castles Clive compares the Western engines with the machines of the LNER. He also speaks about LMSs Stanier Pacifics and boards the more modern Southern Bulleid express engines. King For A Summer: This is the inside story of 6024 King Edward Is storming performances at the head of the Torbay Express during the summer of 2008. The TV crew rode with the King for several weeks and the resulting documentary provides an exquisite insight into how the King reigned supreme on one of the most stunning railway routes in Britain!

  • National Geographic - Evolutions [DVD]National Geographic - Evolutions | DVD | (07/05/2012) from £8.07   |  Saving you £-3.08 (-61.70%)   |  RRP £4.99

    Evolutions is a three-part series that demonstates nature's survival of the fittest in action and illuminates unique and bizarre evolutionary journeys that have brought forth some of the world's most impressive animals. The Walking Whale: 50 million years ago, a hungry land animal foraged for fish in shallow sea water. Four million years later, it lived permanently in the oceans and seas of planet earth. Using cutting edge CGI, this film follows the extraordinary evolution of a land animal into the modern whale. Last Living Dinosaur: Using cutting edge CGI, Evolutions will take the viewer on an epic journey of evolutionary drama. Starting 230 million years ago with the birth of the first dinosaur, we will see how catastrophic climate change, deadly predators and evolutionary dead-ends couldn't stop the dinosaur from evolving into the main course on the Christmas table. Bear Necessities: The bear family has endured titanic battles against severe climate change and the dominance of man. Some evolved unique and amazing weapons to survive but other bears, were wiped out. This is the amazing story of how a small dog-like animal descended from the trees 30 million years ago to become the most diverse and dispersed family of wild animals on earth today.

  • Century Of Warfare - Vol. 3Century Of Warfare - Vol. 3 | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £3.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (300.75%)   |  RRP £15.99

    The third volume in this historical military series the most comprehensive visual record ever assembled of the conflicts and battles which shaped the 20th century.

  • Everest Deadliest Climb - After The Climb [DVD]Everest Deadliest Climb - After The Climb | DVD | (16/09/2012) from £14.83   |  Saving you £5.16 (25.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Host Phil Keoghan has a fireside chat with five climbers from Everest: Beyond the Limit 2 and several renowned Everest veterans to discuss their personal duel with the tallest mountain on earth. Having faced the harsh reality of life and death on Everest they share more than a dream. Now off the mountain the questions that haunt them can fire both hearts and mind. Everest is a place where the smallest mistake can be fatal. Life death the tragic past the hopeful future dreams and nightmares; that's what survivors of Mt. Everest talk about After the Climb.

  • International Air Tattoo '95 [DVD]International Air Tattoo '95 | DVD | (01/08/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Deep in the heart of the picturesque county of Gloucestershire, 28 nations gathered together at one of Britain's biggest military airbases, RAF Fairford, to take part in the Royal Air Force's official commemoration of the ending of World War II. They came from all corners of the globe and highlighted over 100 years of aviation development. Among the aircraft featured in this powerful pageant of military air warfare are: Fighters and Bombers: From the Shuttleworth Collection were the Gloster ...

  • Live! Girls! Presents Dogtown - Series 1 - CompleteLive! Girls! Presents Dogtown - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (15/01/2007) from £6.23   |  Saving you £13.76 (68.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

    In a rundown coastal town things are not all they seem. Housewives illicitly role-play as chat show hosts and Olympic champions romance books are being defaced in the local library and a pyromaniac dwarf psychic reads palms at a bus stop. It's business as usual in Horton-Le-Hole the irregularly beating heart of the North East where Dresden Sherpherdesses rule and pit bull terriers outnumber the residents... Live!Girls! is a unique sitcom/sketch show hybrid blending Barratt - housed character comedy and sublime story-telling with an off-beat twist.

  • 20 Cars That Changed The World [2001]20 Cars That Changed The World | DVD | (05/04/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    Tiff Needell profiles 20 classic cars that changed the shape of motoring....

  • Wire In The Blood - Justice Painted Blind [DVD] [2001]Wire In The Blood - Justice Painted Blind | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £5.98   |  Saving you £-1.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

    From the very first series of the hit ITV primetime drama Wire In The Blood based on the best selling novels by Val McDermid comes the episode Justice Painted Blind starring TV favourite Robson Green and Spooks' Hermione Norris. The residents of Bradfield are scared. A young child has been abducted and a known paedophile is the main suspect but can the police prove his guilt this time? Meanwhile a serial killer is apparently on the loose and seeking a bloody revenge'' but for what and against whom? And what is the link with Paul Gregory and the Trudy Hibbert case?

  • Discover America - The Grand CanyonDiscover America - The Grand Canyon | DVD | (18/08/2008) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

    Grand Canyon: Symphony Of Stone takes the viewer on an intimate journey through the mysterious depths of what can only be described as one of the world's most scenic natural wonders. The Discover America DVD series takes you behind the scenes and beyond the well trodden tourist path to America's most popular National Parks and modern wonders. Grand Canyon: Symphony Of Stone explores the canyon's profound beauty and rich history. Each day here is like another movement within a symphony of light and stone. The conductor of this orchestra of powerful natural forces is perpetually arranging the composition as each millenia unveils more secrets beneath the rock and stone of this awesome region. Symphony Of Stone blends breathtaking cinematography with a contemporary soundtrack of dreamscapes and rhythms. Renowned Grand Canyon artist and resident Bruce Aiken has contributed astounding footage from rarely seen below-the-rim locations. Experience the canyon during all seasons of the year through time-lapse photography that provides the viewer a special advantage over the slow passage of time. Lean more of the story hidden within the canyon's rock layers; explore the ruins of an ancient Puebloan culture; and discover the roots of modern Native Americans within this region. Celebrate the preservation of Grand canyon as a National Park and discover what threatens its fragile ecosystems in today's modern world.

  • Madonna - Sex BombMadonna - Sex Bomb | DVD | (14/11/2005) from £3.35   |  Saving you £-1.36 (-68.30%)   |  RRP £1.99

    With over twenty years at the top Madonna has achieved what most can only dream of. Changing both her image and musical direction with alarming regularity she has managed to stay ahead of the game for more than two decades. From her early days growing up in Detroit to her introduction to the industry as a struggling artist in New York through to her world domination as a global superstar her incredible energy and ambition put most of her contemporaries to shame.For the fi

  • Don't Think (CD+DVD with Large Casebound Book)Don't Think (CD+DVD with Large Casebound Book) | DVD | (26/03/2012) from £23.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (50.02%)   |  RRP £35.99

    Tracklist:1. Junior Parker - Tomorrow Never Knows (Intro)2. Another World (Live from Japan)3. Do It Again (Live from Japan)4. Get Yourself High (Live from Japan)5. Horse Power (Live from Japan)6. Chemical Beats (Live from Japan)7. Swoon (Live from Japan)8. Star Guitar (Live from Japan)9. Three Little Birdies Down Beats (Live from Japan)10. Hey Boy Hey Girl (Live from Japan)11. Don't Think (Live from Japan)12. Out of Control (Live from Japan)13. Setting Sun (Live from Japan)14. It Doesn't Matter (Live from Japan)15. Saturate (Live from Japan)16. Believe (Live from Japan)17. Escape Velocity / The Golden Path (Live from Japan)18. Superflash (Live from Japan)19. Leave Home / Galvanize (Live from Japan)20. Block Rockin' Beats (Live from Japan) / End Credits

  • Linda Barker's Top 10Linda Barker's Top 10 | DVD | (12/04/2005) from £8.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (77.86%)   |  RRP £15.99

    This collection features 10 programmes designed to help you maintain and improve your home: Seasonal Gardening: Take top TV designer Linda Barker and a team of DIY and gardening experts and a huge dose of practical common sense and you'll get Solutions - a series of affordable step-by-step home improvement projects.... Lighting & Flooring: Top TV designer Linda Barker presents an affordable step-by-step guide to improving your lighting and flooring - two elements of the house that can really develop the atmosphere of your establishment. Kitchen: Kitchen design can be a vital part of anyone's home. Let Linda guide you through the development of your kitchen. Plants & Planting: Take top TV designer Linda Barker and a team of DIY and gardening experts and a huge dose of practical common sense and you'll get solutions - a series of affordable step-by-step home improvement projects..... Sitting & Dining Room: Provide the perfect environment for you your family and your friends to relax and enjoy. Linda will show you how! DIY Solutions: DIY... We all think we can do it. Why not let Linda and her team of experts point you in the right direction? It might save a lot of money in repairs! Garden Living: More and more the Great British public are taking refuge in their gardens. Linda will show you how to turn your garden into something special. Decorating Techniques Everything you need to know about getting the best out of your DIY skills when decorating your home can be found on this great DVD! Bathroom: Linda and the team get lathered up and reveal the secrets of decorating and improving your bathroom. Bedroom: Fed up with your gaudy curtains and pre-war carpets? Linda and the boys may well be the answer!

  • Challenger Disaster And Return To Space [DVD]Challenger Disaster And Return To Space | DVD | (25/02/2013) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

    This is a special look at the seven Americans who gave their lives in the Challenger disaster. NASA had taken every precaution, as always, to insure safety and confidence. It wasn't until the shuttle had inched up from the launch pad that the mystery started to unfold. You'll see the facts and findings behind the investigation and a technical explanation of what went wrong. The lesson will live forever in the future of America's space program and so will the memory of the seven astronauts who boarded the Challenger for the last time. Victoriously and and courageously, America returned to space with the next shuttle, Discovery, commanded by astronaut Rick Hauck. Rick and his crew salute their Challenger colleagues in a moving memorium in outer space.

  • Volkswagen Beetle and Camper Van [DVD]Volkswagen Beetle and Camper Van | DVD | (06/12/2010) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

    Two iconic marques that changed the face of the motoring world. VW Beetle: This DVD takes an engaging look at the long history of this enduring classic. See rare footage of the early Beetle prototypes discover how it underwent 78 000 design changes in its long life and climb behind the wheel for a nostalgic spin in the most successful production car ever built. VW Camper Van: From the first scribbled drawing of its creator in 1950 through to its latest incarnation this DVD tells the full story of this legendary vehicle with the use of unique archive film and photographs. We also look at the world of restoration and the many ways that enthusiastic owners bring their Camper Vans back to life.

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