Steam action from the restored Severn Valley Railway. Includes the Wyre Forest Kidderminster Victoria Bridge and the workshops of Bridgenorth and Ironbridge.
This programme shows their operations in North Africa through to East Prussia and the borders of Germany in 1944-45 as well as the theatres of Italy and Normandy. It also includes operations by paratroopers in the East where they are seen taking on Soviet T-34s using Panzerschreck anti-tank weapons and on the borders of Germany in the opening months of 1945.
Have fun painting four subjects presented by Frank Clarke: American SunriseAutumn in MaineKey WestSnowfall in Vermont
An intimate portrait in four parts (Includes recreations of the King's musical performances): Heart and Soul - The musical roots of Elvis. Candid interviews with such musical greats as B B King Tom Jones Sammy Davis Jr. and many more who give their insights as to what made Elvis what he still is today - the Heart and Soul of Rock 'n' Roll; The Fans - Elvis became a sensation at nineteen and suddenly found himself on a twenty year roller coaster ride.
Steam engines may not be anywhere as fast as today's modern high speed trains but these powerful machines rekindle memories of a more romantic form of travel. Throughout their colourful history the steam locomotive has always held a very special place in the hearts of millions of people. Using a unique blend of newsreel archive film and contempory action this programme traces the development of the great steam engines from 'Rocket' to 'Evening Star'. We also visit some more exotic and remote parts of the world including Cuba and China where steam locomotives can still be seen hard at work in the 21st Century.
The amazing story behind the making of the smash hit film. Who were the people that made Hero the success that it is? What was it like working on a soon to be award winning movie? Hero - The Documentary 'Cause' takes you behind the scenes where the stars are interviewed and backstage antics revealed.
Makina Hoshino is already dead but she can't let go of this twisted world. She burned to death along with her entire family in a fire started by freaks that wouldn't stay buried. Makina knows she doesn't belong among the living but that won't stop her from unleashing the full fury of her twin MAC-11 machine guns on the rotting remains of those who refuse to die. She's hell-bent on filling every empty grave she can find with the monsters that should be six feet under. Makina is a Shikabane Hime - a Corpse Princess - and it's her job to finish off the undead leftovers haunting the dark corners of a city that used to be safe.
From Garrats of the high Bolivian desert to narrow gauge through the Guatamalan jungle this programme filmed between 1962 and 1971 features an amazing variety of Latin American Steam including everything from 2-10-2s to 0-4-0s. Linked by a dramatic journey over the Andes mountains.
The rock star who wants to make a difference. When Bono and his three band mates first took to the stage together little could they have realised the incredible heights of success they would achieve. In the early days U2 like many bands before them worked the music circuit gigging in Ireland and steadily growing their fan-base. But everything changed when they took to the world stage alongside rock and pop's royalty to play the now legendary Live Aid concert in the summer of 1985. As a result of this performance and his experiences in Ethiopia after it Bono the rock star rapidly became Bono the spokesman for a world in crisis. In this programme we hear from Bono's friends and music colleagues who provide a fascinating insight to the man behind the voice whose selfless work to combat poverty has made huge inroads to a seemingly insurmountable problem.
This unique DVD features two special feature-length documentary films using only rare colour footage shot during the Second World War. Using footage from public archives as well as private collections these fascinating films include some of the most iconic images shot during the war as well as rarely seen or previously unavailable film materials. They are accompanied by an expert narrative that reveals in many instances background information on how this truly extraordinary footage came to be filmed - and why. They Filmed The War In Colour offers a new and vivid perspective on the Second World War. The Pacific War Much of the most spectacular and truly memorable colour footage of the Second World War was filmed in the Pacific Theatre. From John Ford's failed film recreation of Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan this gripping 90-minute film covers many of the pivotal moments of the Pacific War on land sea and in the air. Colour sequences include action from Midway Island and the Battle of Midway Tarawa Saipan the Mariana's 'Turkey Shoot' the Burma Road New Guinea Burma and Okinawa. France Is Free! This 90-minute documentary sweeps from extraordinary colour images of pre-war France through footage of the German Blitzkrieg of 1940 secretly filmed by Wehrmacht soldiers right up until the end of the war. Along the way colour film captures German marching bands and off duty soldiers in the streets of occupied Paris war in French Colonial Algeria coverage of D-Day and the Allied advance through France and the invasion of Southern France. Among the many highlights are amateur films of D-Day and dramatic footage of the liberation of Marseilles Paris and Lyon.
Essex; the Witch capital of England. Home of Matthew Hopkins-Witch Finder General Dick Turpin Willian Calcraft-longest serving hangman in British history. Haunt of Queen Boudicca and lovation of the most haunted house in Britain. So why not join Ghost Hunter Richard Felix as he spends the night of 28th July on the Nuns Walk on the site of Borley Rectory. On ths DVD is exclusive footage inside HM Prison Chelmsford where Richard discovers the history and ghot stories of Essex County Gaol.
This interactive guide allows you to test and improve your memory and abilities before taking your actual driving theory test.
The DVD you have been waiting for! Turn your flatscreen into one of three warm and inviting fireplaces, crystal clear and perfectly sharp to show off your HD system. Nothing is quite as effective as a roaring fire to evoke a sense of coziness and wellbeing.FirePlace is the second volume in the Special Collectors Edition of ambient DVDs shot in breathtaking 4K resolution with 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound.The crackle of burning wood through your surround system will gently soothe and relax you.Over 2 hours of uninterrupted fires create a brilliant focal point for any room. Fire Place creates a naturally inviting atmosphere to transform your home into a romantic hideaway.
Located on the east coast of the United States New York is a wondrous metropolis and the self proclaimed capital of the world. Its vast population and multitude of ethnic groups have created a vibrant energetic mix that is now known as much for resiliance in the face of tragedy as it is for its economic power. Globee trekker travellers Ian Wright and Megan McCormick tour New York's five boroughs: Staten Island The Bronx Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan - home to the famous skyline a
During World War Two Britain's survival depended upon her Atlantic convoys. Stalking the convoys were 'Wulf Packs' of German U-boats engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the convoy escorts and exacting a devastating toll on the defenceless merchantmen. The outcome of the entire war hung in the balance...
Filled with dramatic re-enactments and action-packed battle scenes Rome: Rise And Fall Of An Empire chronicles the dramatic story of one of history's greatest empires from its first major battle to its remarkable military feats and through its eventual fall. Told from the point of view of the Roman people under violent attack see inside the fiery battles of a civilisation crumbling in the face of brutal invasions. Vivid re-creations offer a first-hand look at the chaotic state of an empire in flames while compelling characters on both sides fight for victory. Teeming streets horseback battles warring armies and gladiatorial contests coexist with magnificent tales of Roman debauchery and excess.
Helvetica is the feature-length independent film about typography graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007 as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design advertising psychology and communication and invites us to take a second look at the thousands of words we see every day. Helvetica was filmed entirely in high definition. Blu-ray is the best way to experience the acclaimed documentary that has surprised and delighted so many fans around the world. Since its world premiere at the 2007 South by Southwest Film Festival the film has been shown at festivals theatres museums and special events in over 200 cities and continues to screen worldwide.
For the first time on DVD the HYPNOTIST who knows what you really want to see! The man behind the outrageous new hypnotic cult sweeping in South England, Harry 'The Horny Hypnotist'.Live and direct from his recent tour of Thanet, Harry brings you the very best of his now famous, shocking, sex-filled hypnotic show. Exposing the secret of his bawdry mix of comedy and immoral mind control and with a special insight into the now infamous 'Margate Affair', Harry shows in explicit detail why the show continues to land him behind bars... Throughout his outrageous rush of crazed antics, Harry leads his unwitting subjects into performing their wildest fantasies in front of a live audience.See! See! See!.... the man that thinks he's a penis.... the nursery nurse's orgasms... Dave's date with a rubber doll... and of course Harry's disgraceful tour de force, a trip to the ladies shower room.... Outraged? Disgusted? Shocked? Well next time it could be YOU!
Rescue plunges audiences into the hard, but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of a natural disaster. Behind the scenes, the film follows a Canadian Naval commander, two pilots and a volunteer rescue technician as they train for action. When an earthquake strikes in Haiti, creating one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of the century, the audience is swept along, joining with the massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. Rescue...
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