As RAF Bomber Command took the war to the enemy under Air Chief Marshal Arthur Harris the four-engined Avro Lancaster reined supreme replacing the rugged reliable Wellington in laying waste to German cities by night. This most successful of all World War II 'heavies' could carry more than its own weight in bomb load including the 22 000 pound Grand Slam Earthquake Bomb - the biggest conventional weapon ever made. And when fearless Guy Gibson led 6I7 Squadron to fame on the low-level Dambuster raid - one of the war's most daring operations - the Lancaster was confirmed as an aviation legend. With recent colour film of 'City of Lincoln' the RAF's last airworthy Lancaster among the wartime footage this is the Lancaster's dramatic story. BOOK: Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris called the Lancaster the greatest single factor in winning the war. The Lancaster Story tells the tale of this aircraft from birth to the last operational flights with the RAF in 1956. The evocative Lancaster lives on with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight also covered here and the book contains fascinating 'Did You Know' facts and a complete listing of Lancaster milestones and Lancaster survivors.
Three documentaries containing: 1. The Fjord Watchers 2. They Landed By Moonlight 3. They Fought From Within
All great artists need inspiration be it from a smell a sound or (like the musicians of the Isle of Man) from great beauty. Manx Moods captures the immortal link that exists between the beautiful landscape of the Island and the haunting music that it inspires. Let the music from the finest traditional Manx artists guide you through some of the most picturesque scenery the Island has to offer.
The Ultimate British Pub Quiz 2009 brings the nations favourite pub quiz related pastime to your front room. Bigger Bettter and packed with over 1200 all new video photo and audio questions that are voiced by our resident quizmaster on subjects like Sport TV Trivia History and much much more. Test yourselves with family and friends to see who is the true champion in this classic pub quiz. It works exactly like the real thing! Play on your own or in teams. 3 difficulty levels to choose from Easy Medium and Hard and you can play either 3 6 or 9 rounds.
Titles Comprise: Disc 1: Amazing Incredible Helicopters Seeming to contradict the rules of nature the helicopter still fascinates and thrills people all over the world. This DVD documentary special reveals some of the newest technology employed in these amazing machines including a new helicopter that will even fly upside down! Disc 2: Elite Choppers Striking fear across the battlefields no weapon system has become so lethal as the attack helicopter. Witness the incredible firepower of the Apache Kiowa Warrior Blackhawk Cobra and Bolko war birds! Originally shown on Discovery Channel Elite Choppers is a winner of several prestigious awards and takes an in-depth and exciting look at the worlds most elite helicopter units from the U.S. to Israel from Germany to Taiwan.
The historic university city of Oxford is the subject for the next installment of the Aerial Britain series.
The sudden and dramatic appearance of German paratroops brought a new and unexpected dimension to the nature of warfare during the Second World War. These new warriors of the air the Fallschirmjager were to make critical contributions to some of the most famous battles of the conflict. An enduring legend was created thanks to the Fallschirmjager's dogged defence of Monte Cassino and successful invasions of Crete and Norway. With the use of computer graphics and rare archive footage this DVD pays homage to a remarkable fighting force.
David Brown Tractors: Vol.3 Intelligent Tractors examines one of the world's most famous farm tractor manufacturers David Brown. This DVD chronicles the history of the David Brown company and studies the take over in 1972 by US firm Case.
A commemorative box set following a timeline through Britain's Second World War struggle from the Battle Of Britain and the Blitz to the last moments of the D-Day campaign and the ultimate victory in Europe.
The incredible story of Reinhard Gehlen former head of the West German Secret Service who helped to found the CIA. At the height of the Cold War most of the West's intelligence regarding the Soviets came it was said from Gehlen who infiltrated behind the Iron Curtain more than 5000 secret agents.
Features celebrities and their passion for the coolest riding machines. Uncovers the fittest fastest funniest and freakiest star bikers in this fast paced documentary. Hosted by Princess Tamara Czartoyski-Borbon herself a genuine biker and daughter of an FE racer.
Whether you like your 70s disco 80s rock or 00s hits you'll love Beat the Intro. Test your music knowledge against the clock it's fun for all of the family.
The Panzer I weighed less that six tons and armed with two machine guns and armour barely able to withstand the impact of such weapons itself. It was with the light weight workhorses rather than their heavier and more glamorous stable mates that the Blitzkrieg legend was forged.
All Tomorrow's Parties is a kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of the cult music festival of the same name. The film is the result of a three-year project to document the legendary cult music festival from it's beginnings, and is a semi-found multi media bricolage shot by over two hundred filmmakers, fans and musicians on a variety of formats including camcorders, Super 8 and mobile phones, with key contributions from co-director Jonathan Caouette (Tarnation) and cinematographer Vincent Moon (The Take Away Shows, Arcade Fire).
King Tutankhamun is one of the world's icons - but what do we really know about him? The boy king died at age 19 leaving behind a legendary treasure - and a mystery. For nearly a century we've wondered who was Tut? Who were his mother and father? Why have their bodies never been found? How did Tut live and how did he die? Now using state of the art technology DNA testing is carried out on King Tut himself and the royal mummies of Egypt's Golden Age. Combined with the latest CT scan technology and hands-on forensic anthropology Dr Zahi Hawass and his scientific team unravel once and for all the mysteries of the boy king in this landmark investigation. This is a key Discovery programme for Q3 and the programme is likely to be broadcast terrestrially.
For the best part of a millennium Windsor Castle has been at the heart of the national story; the awesome fortress; family home; treasure chest; and burial ground for the Royal dynasty who went on to take its name. But there is another unseen side to the Castle which the tourists never see... It is the real Windsor - home workplace playground and paradise. The Queen's Castle explores this hidden world in all its glory. Last year for the first time ever Windsor opened its doors to an observational documentary team with the full approval of the Queen. The cameras chronicled a year in the life of the world's largest inhabited castle to produce a spectacular landmark documentary for BBC1. Delving behind-the-scenes the team meet not only the Royal family but also some of their four hundred staff at work; from the Queen's housekeeper to her grooms; fender smiths and flag men; picture restorers; military knights and priests - all of whom live and work within the Castle's nine hundred rooms... Windsor Castle's 'back garden' is the 15 000 acre Great Park; together they play host to a unique collection of events - the pageantry of Garter Day the glamour of Cartier Polo and the tradition of Royal Ascot. November sees the Castle thrown into the international spotlight when President and Madame Chirac spent two days at the Castle attending an official State Dinner and even an abridged version of Les Miserables organised by the Queen in the Waterloo Room (renamed the Music Room for that one night!). For all these events and activities both big and small the cameras were there with unique access following the people who made them happen. The Queen and Prince Philip spend most weekends of the year at Windsor. Throughout the series the rpogramme tries to explain why the Queen loves Windsor so much using exclusive interviews with Prince Philip to explain how a young Royal couple made Windsor a family home for their four children; even installing a solar powered swimming pool in the Georgian Orangery. Watch as the young Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie support Prince Harry playing polo. Throughout the series the Ranger of Windsor Great Park guides viewers through the vast expanse of Windsor Castle; whether on the polo field in the private Windsor Chapel or through the vast Crown Estate. Since the Ranger happens to be the Duke of Edinburgh - the longest serving Ranger in history you'll be in good company! This is a sight-seeing journey that no tourist has ever been on!
Go inside the mind of one of the most accomplished guitar instructors in history. Troy Stetina unveils hundreds of key insights to mastering the electric guitar. Topics covered include: the path to unlimited speed, control and articulation, ultimate shred picking secrets, non-standard phrasing ideas and bending approaches, secrets to playing in the pocket and building engaging riffs, arrangement tips and compositional ideas and more. Also includes an inside look at six songs from Second Soul'...
On 'Metallica: Dark Souls' you go behind the music to discover what it took for this unlikely group of head bangers to remain Kings of the Metal Scene for over two decades (and counting!). This documentary film takes you where the cameras have never previously preyed to achieve an uncensored look at a truly legendary band. Please Note this is an unauthorized biography of the band.
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson 'The Art of Action' features a star-studded array of celebrity interviews with some of the world's premier action experts including the likes of Jackie Chan Jet Li Ang Lee John Woo Chow Yun Fat Michelle Yeoh Bruce Lee and Sammo Hung. As well as this myriad of stars 'The Art of Action' also features highlights from hit movie such as 'Charlie's Angels' 'The Matrix' 'Crouching Tiger' 'Face Off' 'Rush Hour 2' 'Hard Boiled' 'Enter the Dragon'
Just outside of Dallas Texas a violent haunted house is serving as the pulpit for a modern day fire and brimstone sermon. Hell House examines this truly American phenomenon. These houses of horror recreate scenes that graphically depict such modern-day evils as botched abortions AIDS-related deaths fatal drunk-driving crashes date rapes and drug-induced suicides. Taking us behind the scenes the documentary examines why this small town church has resorted to such
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