Documentary

  • O ZeladorO Zelador | DVD | (07/07/2008) from £32.37   |  Saving you £-12.38 (-61.90%)   |  RRP £19.99

    If it wasn't for Capoeira I don't know if I'd still be alive today... A feature length documentary O Zelador (The Caretaker) shows a face of Brazil far from Ipanema's postcard beaches. The film offers an insight into the cultural resistance movement of Capoeira as practiced in the poor suburbs of Rio told through the life of Mestre Russo a striking character who is both a mentor and father figure to his students.

  • Railway Age - London, Midland And Southern RailwayRailway Age - London, Midland And Southern Railway | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

    During the height of 'the Railway Age', two huge joint-stock companies fought over the trade between the Capital cities of England and Scotland. The East Coast main line of the LNER, or London and North Eastern Railway, made direct connections from London's Kings Cross to Edinburgh's Waverley with famous trains including the 'Flying Scotsman', headed by massive Pacific locomotives such as Sir Nigel Gresley's immortal 'Mallard', the fastest steam locomotive ever.Running up the West Coast was the Scottish main line of the LMS, or London Midland and Scottish Railway, its main target the traffic to Glasgow, but also serving Edinburgh Princes Street station. The most powerful pacific's of their time, the stainer 'Duchesses' handled this Anglo-Scottish traffic and this DVD brings the rivalry back to life with film footage of these great locomotives ranging from the 1950' to the present day.

  • The Ultimate Gangster - 2 [2005]The Ultimate Gangster - 2 | DVD | (31/10/2005) from £14.35   |  Saving you £2.64 (18.40%)   |  RRP £16.99

    A Weekend At Dave's: 2 days of hell to pay as Dave Courtney' wastes you with guns girls and gangsters! Fights at the Brit Awards party to topless photo shoots with buxom babes - this is a ride you won't want to get off! Born To Fight: Richy Horsley has fists of fury! From unlicensed boxing to bar room brawls - Crazy Horse is one hard b*stard! Gangsters Forever: Join gangster legends Joe Pyle Roy Shaw Tony Lambrianou Dave Courtney and the Richardson's as the

  • Shakira: Her Life, Her Story [DVD]Shakira: Her Life, Her Story | DVD | (03/06/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    In this inspirational docu-drama we examine the rise of the global icon Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoli - uncovering her impact on music and the world. Shakira is the highest selling Colombian music artist of all time. She has sold over 60 million records worldwide. Initially unknown outside of Colombia, Shakira decided to develop her own style of music and subsequently rocketed to worldwide fame. Shakira moved to the United States and taught herself to write songs in English in order to break into the American market. She is credited with the biggest selling World Cup song of all time. Not content to merely enjoy her new life, Shakira remained true to her roots and created a foundation in Colombia to create schools for impoverished youth. Shakira has also given numerous charity concerts including a concert for the Clinto Global Initiative and has been invited to the White House to meet with President Obama. What makes her so passionate?

  • The Man Who Cried/the Round TowerThe Man Who Cried/the Round Tower | DVD | (07/11/2008) from £7.12   |  Saving you £2.87 (28.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  • Magnificent Seven Ride Again [DVD]Magnificent Seven Ride Again | DVD | (02/06/2008) from £9.99   |  Saving you £-5.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

    The fourth outing for the Magnificent Seven of mercenary cowboy heroes, set when the various heroes are all either too old to fight or languishing in jail. Chris Adams is newly married and trying to settle down with his wife but decides to help his buddy fight bandits after they kidnap his wife.

  • The H.G. Wells' War Of The Worlds ScandalThe H.G. Wells' War Of The Worlds Scandal | DVD | (04/07/2005) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-8.03 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

    On the night before Halloween 1938 in Newark - New Jersey more than twenty families in a single block rushed from their homes with wet towels over their faces fleeing from what they believed was a poison-gas raid. Elsewhere in New York traffic became grid-locked amid scenes of genuine terror as people sought to escape imminent attack. Across America phone-lines were overloaded as thousands called the police newspapers and radio-stations seeking advice on protective measures with m

  • Radiohead [2007]Radiohead | DVD | (26/11/2007) from £7.85   |  Saving you £-1.86 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    With so much coming out of the music industry that is shallow uninspiring and downright dull it's more than a little refreshing when a band do things a bit differently. In the case of Radiohead - who do things a lot differently - It's not just refreshing it's life changing! Radiohead: The DVD Box contains two separate documentary films about the band. The first looks at Radiohead's entire history from their university days through to the global success they have achieved today. The second is dedicated to the story of the making and impact of their most enduring work OK Computer the album that proved to the world that these boys were something special way back in 1997. Both films contain rare footage of the band classic performances rare interviews exclusive contributions from friends and colleagues review and insight from journalists and the group's biographers seldom seen photographs and a host of other features.

  • Discovering EgyptDiscovering Egypt | DVD | (19/03/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Visit modern Egypt with its crowded bazaars in Cario the famous dam at Aswan and the intriguing River Nile. Experience the incredible treasures from King Tut's Tomb.

  • Vikings - Journey to New WorldsVikings - Journey to New Worlds | DVD | (09/10/2006) from £12.13   |  Saving you £0.86 (6.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

    The Vikings are among the best-known and intriguing characters in world history but they are also among the least understood. This 40-minute large format documentary film provides a portrait of the Vikings exploring in-depth their historical and cultural impact as well as their technological and scientific achievements. The film takes us through the lands that the Vikings settled and explored Iceland Greenland and Newfoundland. The primary skill that differentiated the Vikings from other cultures in the 9th through the 12th centuries was shipbuilding. The Viking ships were fast light and maneuverable enabling them to venture to lands both inland and across oceans that were beyond the reach of other travelers.

  • Fourteen Weddings and a Divorce [DVD]Fourteen Weddings and a Divorce | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £6.73   |  Saving you £3.26 (32.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

    Like any modern family the British royal family has had its fair share of turmoil, the only difference is, it’s all reported in the media and is the business of the whole world. Not a day goes by without some news of the royals; their image is most popularly encapsulated around the world in the powerful pictures of royal weddings and funerals, punctuated on a continuous basis by gossip and scandal. Chronicling the romantic life of Britain's royal family in the 20th century, this DVD includes archive film footage, photographs, personal accounts, and interviews and tells the true stories of royal love and marriage. Highlights include accounts of the Duke of Windsor's abdication of the throne to marry an American divorcee, Mrs. Simpson, the celebrated wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, and their bitter divorce which saddened the nation and the world.This documentary explores the history of royal marriages in the twentieth century and asks what next for a royal family increasingly battered by pressures from all sides.

  • Twelve Depraved Sex Films, 12 film boxset [DVD]Twelve Depraved Sex Films, 12 film boxset | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £14.83   |  Saving you £5.16 (34.79%)   |  RRP £19.99

  • Itty Bitty Titties [DVD]Itty Bitty Titties | DVD | (31/10/2011) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  • Macklemore And Ryan Lewis: Limitless [DVD]Macklemore And Ryan Lewis: Limitless | DVD | (10/03/2014) from £6.01   |  Saving you £6.98 (53.70%)   |  RRP £12.99

    Their debut album has sold nearly a million copies and their smash hit Thrift Shop has garnered over 390 million views on You Tube alone. Macklemore's unpredictable flow combined with Ryan Lewis's catchy beats have landed them both at the top of the charts. In this exclusive documentary packed with rare footage we chronicle the evolution of hip hop's newest sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

  • Gladiators Of World War 2 - The AnzacsGladiators Of World War 2 - The Anzacs | DVD | (24/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

    The Anzacs - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps first saw active service in Libya with the British when they forced the Italian army to surrender. The real test came when Rommel and his Afrika Korps entered the desert arena. At Tobruk the largely Australian garrison known as `the rats of Tobruk' held out against overwhelming odds to repel the Axis forces. Initial defeats in the Mediterranean in Greece and Crete against the German Blitzkrieg might have disillusioned less

  • 1960's Flashbacks1960's Flashbacks | DVD | (16/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    A whistle stop tour of architecture music cars films places politics fashion furniture holidays and sport from the 1960's. Archive footage includes: The Beatles the Mini Carnaby Street the Profumo Affair mini skirts moulded furniture holidays in Blackpool and the 1966 World Cup. Also includes clips from two great classics of the 60s: 'The Birds' and 'Psycho'.

  • World Class Trains - The Most Luxurious Train Journeys In The WorldWorld Class Trains - The Most Luxurious Train Journeys In The World | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

    Disc 1 - World Class Trains 7 - Northern Belle British Orient: The 'British Orient Express' for the more romantic way to travel in Belvoir Castle York including history cuisine and much more. Disc 2 - World Class Trains 12 - Royal Scotsman: The Royal Scotsman will take you into the heart of Scottish history on an exclusive round trip where you can enjoy exquisite hospitality in castles distilleries and great country houses. When it comes to sheer glamour no ride on rails compares with a trip on the Royal Scotsman. Disc 3 - World Class Trains 5 - The Venice Simplon Orient Express: The most famous of all luxurious trains dating back to Edwardian glory and carrying passengers across Europe.

  • Jaguar - The 60th Anniversary at The Silverstone Classic 2009 [DVD]Jaguar - The 60th Anniversary at The Silverstone Classic 2009 | DVD | (15/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

    Grace Space And Pace a simple but astute adage to describe the Jaguar. Instantly recognisable thanks to their classic shapely lines the Jaguar has long been regarded as a luxury drive within reach of the everyday man. In the summer of 2009 enthusiasts from across the world gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jaguar at Silverstone bringing with them some of the most exceptional examples of models both old and new. And after spending time with their lucky owners there can be no better vantage point to see these classic cars being put through their paces than pit-side seats at Silverstone and to enjoy the smoke noise and sheer excitement of race day.

  • Van Cliburn - a PortraitVan Cliburn - a Portrait | DVD | (12/07/2004) from £12.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (43.50%)   |  RRP £22.99

    Van Cliburn is one of the most celebrated pianists this country has produced. Though he will always be remembered as the winner of the first Tchaikovsky International Competition (and remains the only American pianist to have won it) this 1966 documentary from the archives of the Bell Telephone Hour highlights Cliburn's true distinction as a musician of remarkable range and depth. Cliburn narrates the film and offers many personal insights on music.Van Cliburn's dedication to the development of young artists is shown in his work with the Interlochen Music Camp. Leading a student orchestra Cliburn rehearses Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 for a concert in which he will both conduct and be piano soloist. The Russian composer Dmitri Kabalevsky also makes an appearance during this segment.Other highlights include a recording session of the Chopin b minor sonata; a visit with his parents followed by a trip to the site of his very first recital at age 5; Cliburn practicing Liszt's b minor sonata at his home in Arizona; hosting a White House concert of the winners of the Tchaikovsky International Competition at which Erich Leinsdorf also performs; and in rehearsal with Kiril Kondrashin for a Hollywood Bowl performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2. At the conclusion of the Hollywood Bowl concert Cliburn and Kondrashin offer the final movement of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 as an encore - a thrilling climax to this fascinating profile.

  • San FranciscoSan Francisco | DVD | (18/04/2005) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-1.57 (-12.10%)   |  RRP £12.99

    San Francisco sits in the northern part of California and is generally recognised as one of the most liberal and attractive cities in the United States. Home to the flower power generation and a thriving cultural mix San Francisco has something to offer everyone. Follow Justine Shapiro through the communities of China Town The Mission District The Castro Haight Ashbury and North Beach that comprise this thriving and cosmopolitan metropolis.

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