'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 episode we return to 1967 and 'the summer of l
When Winston visits Athens he is supposed to stay at a hotel where Greek guerrillas have placed 1000lbs of dynamite in a nearby sewer. They shoot at his plane and even fire on HMS Ajax his temporary home in Piraeus harbor.
Shooting Robert King
Paul Robeson: Speak Of Me As I Am
BBC DVD is proud to announce a brand new series of collectable DVDs reliving the most unforgettable and significant stories of modern life in Britain since 1946. This year saw the emergence of the 'teenager' and the birth of Rock and Roll. With music from Elvis Presley Roy Orbison and Lonnie Donegan this DVD also features the glamorous weddings of Marilyn Monroe to Arthur Miller and Grace Kelly to Prince Ranier of Monaco. Political events featured include the Suez Canal crisis th
This controversial documentary carries shocking revelations behind the tragic series of events in Waco Texas which resulted in the death of four federal agents and 76 men women and children of the Branch Davidian religious sect. Amongst the allegations made in the film are that government agencies firstly provoked war with a group whose apocalyptic religious beliefs and rumored manufacturing of illegal weapons made them easy targets and secondly they methodically covered up up any evidence that the government were culpable for the deaths that ensued.
Disc 1 - Complete Corvette 50th Anniversary: Celebrating 50 years of the American Corvette. Rare footage of the creators and test drivers and hundreds of restored cars feature along with why this is the best loved car ever produced in Detroit. Disc 2 - Complete Mustang 40th Anniversary: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this car and looking at why it is a favourite of American drivers. Disc 3 - Fabulous Fords Of The 1950's: An in depth look at why the Ford is an American favourite.
From people with tattoos on every body part to digital tattoos powered by your blood this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning and to some disturbing journey into the world of tattoos. With the help from a sociologist psychotherapist bishop and a host of celebrities including David Carradine Julie Benz Jason Mewes Brad Dourif Shawnee Smith Billy Boyd and Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern western society. Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to to be different. Delve into individual minds to discover their emotional and personal reasons for getting a tattoo including Meg Gaffney's powerful story as she seeks a tattoo artist to replicate her nipple area after battling breast cancer. Gasp in disbelief at some of the world's most shocking tattoos and the stories behind them. 'Tattoos: A Scarred History' is a must see visual treat regardless of whether you love or hate tattoos! Warning: This film contains images that some people might find disturbing.
Rudiments and their contemporary application have never been better explained. The concepts of how simple phrases become rolls and how paradiddles represent a ""gear shift"" are explained in detail. The twin pedal section will get anyone started and help those who already use two pedals by employing a simple philosophy and moving it on. Subjects covered include: - Advanced phrasing concepts - Rolls - Rudiments - Twin bass pedal This DVD is aimed at: intermediate to advanced.
Elegance. Beauty. Eroticism. Sophisitication. Over the past fifty years The Crazy Horse Paris has evolved to become immediately synonymous with these catchwords. The show today is world class performance art beautifully choreographed to specially composed music and performed by some of the most talented dancers in the world. The show uses spectacular costuming and lightening effects in a celebration of The Art of the Nude. The Crazy Horse has been unsurpassed for nearly half a century as a radical innovation that exalts the female form as both artistic expression and entertainment. More than five million people have watched the Crazy Horse show in its beautifully appointed theatre on the Avenue George V. In 2004 the company produced the film presented on the DVD in hand It accounts the story of the Crazy Horse cabaret's past present and future. The DVD which was shot in High Definition video by the talented young director Laurent Bergers takes an offbeat backstage look at the cabaret and even gives us a glimpse into the private lives of the dancers.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory In Japan) this DVD documents the end of the war in the Pacific and the subsequent consequence this had for all sides involved. Featuring archive footage and interviews from the people who were there this is a fascinating and educational film. The long road to final victory over the Japanese Empire had begun in June 1942 when in five extraordinary minutes near Midway Island US naval aircraft shattered Japan's naval power by sin
This documentary is a visual encyclopedia of the bombers deployed and their strategic use, by both the Allied and Axis Forces during the Second World War. The programme includes detailed accounts of the Lancaster, Wellington, Blenheim, Liberator, Flying Fortress, Heinkel HE 111, Stuka, Mitchell, Superfortress, Heinkel HE 177 Greif, Marauder, Whitley, Halifax, Hampden, Stirling, Arado Blitz and more.
What began as an auto parts owner's business venture to make some easy money accidentally became a magical place where romance, fun and a sense of community flourished. This film chronicles the drive-in's birth and development, its phenomenal popularity with audiences of all ages, its tragic decline, and its inevitable comeback as a classic form of Americana. Described by Variety as 'slick and entertaining,' Drive-In Movie Memories includes photos and footage from the mid-1930s until ...
Three more superb DVDs from our famous 40s Britain documentary film series about the Britain in the 1940s, packaged together in a bargain priced collection in a standard-sized DVD case. Features the following six historical documentary films: Our Country (1944), The Dim Little Island (1949), Twenty-Four Square Miles (1946), An English Village (1956), The Cumberland Story (1947) and Rhondda and Wye (1948).
Sixties icon Jess Conrad brings you this exclusive never before seen DVD Special containing rare footage and up-close and personal interviews. Included on this DVD; Jess Conrad; Britain's Most Eligible Bachelor 1961-Cameras follow Jess behind the scenes of his showbiz life. Jess talks about his rise to fame his career in music theatre film and TV. For the first time ever see Jess's home movies including film from the wedding that shocked his fans. Some of Jess's showbiz friends featured include Dave Dee Mike Sarne Tommy Bruce Leapy Lee Tony Blackburn David Hamilton Tom O'Connor Billie Davis Aimi MacDonald Clem Cattini from The Tornados Kenny Lynch Shirley Ann Field and his good friend Sir Norman Wisdom OBE. A must for any fan.
A celebration of 40 years of Sports Illustrated a cultural phenomenon featuring some of the most beautiful women in the world. Features the swimsuit 'hall of fame' - a once in a lifetime shoot with Sports Illustrated.
The Military History Collection - The Nazis is the most comprehensive look at all aspects of the one most evil regimes in modern history. This set covers of 34 hours of unique archive footage re-enactments and first hand witness statements. It tells the story of Adolf Hitler his generals armies and weapons and how eventually they were defeated to free the World of one of the most notorious dictators.
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