Documentary

• Gyorgy Cziffra | DVD | (13/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Gyorgy Cziffra

• Awakening Apollo - Louvre Museum | DVD | (14/11/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In the heart of the Louvre Museum the Apollo Gallery offers a dcor of an extraordinary richness. 60 metres long and 12 metres high paintings sculptures and gilded wood join together to celebrate the sun god Apollo. This grandiose dcor conceived by Charles Le Brun to mark the beginning of Louis XIV's reign was finally completed on 1851 on the eve of the Second Empire with the magnificent 'Appolo Slays Python' by Eugene Delacroix. The Apollo Gallery is a stage on which some of t

• Middle East | DVD | (18/04/2005) from £7.48   |  Saving you £10.51 (58.40%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Known as the cradle of civilisation the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa Europe and Asia and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Due to cultural and political complexities only a handful of visitors get to experience the genuine hospitality of the people and see the regions stunning ancient cities. Traveller Ian Wright starts his journey in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert travelling south past the ruins at Petra and then on to Beirut in L

• Marilyn Horne: A Portrait | DVD | (17/07/2001) from £31.70   |  Saving you £-11.71 (-58.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As one of America's most treasured and delightful opera singers, mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne was justly lauded in this 1994 profile, originally made for the South Bank Show arts programme. At work as one of the finest bel canto singers of the 20th century or at rest looking poignantly back at her career--the making of the film coincided with her 60th birthday--Horne is splendid company. She was born with singing in her blood, trying her hand at everything from the church choir to jingles, pirate pop singles--she did a mean Kay Starr impersonation--and supplying a singing voice for Dorothy Dandridge in the 1954 film of Carmen Jones before embarking on a career as a classical artist. Horne effectively learned her trade during four years at Gelsenkirchen, going on to form a legendary singing partnership with Joan Sutherland and blazing a trail for the mezzo soprano roles--Arsace in Semiramide has been her signature--through the world's greatest opera houses. But for all her success, Horne has retained a down-to-earth openness which permeates this documentary and has rendered her equally at home on the recital stage or in grand opera costume. She speaks with simple brilliance about the singer's technique and about her desire to broaden the appeal of opera. A fascinating portrait of one hell of a dame. On the DVD: At just 52 minutes, the original programme is too short to do Horne full justice. Even so, the film is packed with enough archive footage to whet the appetite of the novice fan. The sound format is Dolby Digital 2.0--adequate enough to do justice to Horne's extraordinary range and genius for ornamentation, and the picture format can be adjusted from the standard 4:3 to 1.78:1 although both do little more than replicate the look and feel of the original television transmission. Detailed booklet notes compensate for the lack of extras on the DVD itself--a biography or career chronology would have been more than handy. --Piers Ford

• Mondo Cane | DVD | (17/11/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• Jet Fighters - The Definitive Guide | DVD | (22/02/2010) from £27.51   |  Saving you £-10.52 (-61.90%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The F5 Freedom Fighter: The need for an inexpensive lightweight supersonic fighter that was easy to maintain and capable of operating from short runways and poor quality airfields was fulfilled when this baby fighter went from the drawing board to become one of the most successful export products of the US military aircraft industry. We also look at the company that produced this little marvel and see how it and other early manufacturers of aircraft have developed. The F104 Star Fighter: We look at one of the many legendary planes designed by one of the worlds most awarded Aviation designers - Kelly Johnson. We follow the path of the much maligned but equally inspiring F104 Lockheed Star Fighter from Kelly's initial concepts in 1952 through the painstaking development and to the last F104 made in 1983 a production run that lasted over 30 years. The F105 Thunderjet: In the annals of aeronautic history the plane that takes the place between Republics classic attack fighters the P47 thunderbolt of the Second World War and their outstanding F105 Thunderchief in the skies of Vietnam is often skipped over. This period of expansion marked the first ventures into jet aircraft and many of the lessons learnt during the development of this series of planes have sired today's generations of fighter aircraft. After the hectic development period of world war 2 and the ensuing rush into jet engine development a successive series of fighter aircraft emerged that made their mark in aviation history. These planes epitomised the shape of the supersonic jet fighter; they were the Century Fighters. The Grumman F14a Tomcat is amongst today's ultimate weapons. It is considered a large fighter and stands at 63 foot long 16 foot high and has a maximum wingspan of 64' 1. The F14 's cruise speed is approximately 610 mph and it has a maximum speed of 1544 mph or nearly mach 2 - twice the speed of sound. VTOL stands for vertical take off and landing. If you are thinking helicopters you are correct. However in this episode we review the development of a plane that has the abilities of a helicopter as well as being a front line fighter plane. The Harrier Jump Jet is the only VTOL with a fighting history and the only VTOL in service today.

• Relaxation And Inspiration - The Emerald Isle | DVD | (19/09/2005) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-5.29 (-27.90%)   |  RRP £18.99

  The antidote to stress is relaxation. To relax is to rest deeply with no movement and no effort allowing your mind and body to seek tranquility and restoration. Ireland an island of scenic contrast and mysticism and away from the urban sprawl of the major cities the Emerald Isle is a country of outstanding natural beauty that is hypnotic restful and restorative.Follow a few simple relaxation techniques - settle in a comfortable position loosen any tight clothing and remove your shoes subdue the lighting and breathe slowly and deeply and let these beautiful scenes sounds and traditional Celtic music soothe your mind body and soul letting the pace troubles stresses and strains of modern life drift away.

• Puerto Rican Salsa For Beginners | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £8.05   |  Saving you £9.94 (123.48%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Puerto Rican Salsa For Beginners

• The Day the Earth Stopped | DVD | (23/03/2009) from £25.90   |  Saving you £-9.91 (-62.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the major world capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed.

• Beowulf (Di/Rcut) | DVD | (17/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £18.76

• Germany At War (4xDVD) | DVD | (26/11/2012) from £33.73   |  Saving you £-8.74 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Collection of footage captured by the Germans during the Second World War which offers a fresh perspective on the conflict. Some of the footage was filmed secretly by German soldiers and has remained largely unseen for 70 years.

• Tranquil World - Deep Ocean Impressions | DVD | (14/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Let the mysteries of the deep unravel before your very eyes as you take a meditative journey through the diving paradise that is the Maldives. Enjoy a journey to the coral reefs and listen to the amazing sounds of the seas with three amazing audio tracks for your selection.

• Tim Marlow On... Carsten Holler At Tate Modern | DVD | (20/11/2006) from £9.98   |  Saving you £2.00 (25.03%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Tim Marlow television's engaging art expert takes an exclusive look behind the scenes of Carsten Hller's Test Site installation in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall. Test Site is a set of five stainless steel slides intended to propel members of the public down from the highest floors of the Tate Modern to the very bottom. The slides invite visitors to become part of the art move out of their comfort zone free their senses and slide ... Somewhere between a monumental set of scuptural forms and an oversized rather menacing playground Hller describes his creation as ""a unique experience which forces you to let go to give up control and think oh my God I'm going into the abyss."" Featuring a rare interview with Hller and with unique access from the early stages through to the opening day this film charts the progress of a fascinating art project.

• Katie Price & Peter Andre Uncensored | DVD | (27/11/2009) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-1.03 (-5.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is Jordan as you have never seen her before Come with us as we join Katie Price on a amazing whirlwind of fashion shoots press calls and product launches. This remarkable girl also finds time to get married have a family make a hit record raise millions for charity and even conquer the world of dressage. Candid interviews with Jordan and Peter Andre provide a unique insight into her business and personal life. A team of leading commentators and psychologists assess the stresses and strains of celebrity lifestyle and get behind the public fa''ade to discover the real Katie Price. This film is completely independent and uncensored. It was made with complete editorial freedom and has not been approved or endorsed in any way by Katie Price or her management.

• World War II - D-Day - Battle For The Beach | DVD | (25/03/2002) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-0.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This documentary chronicles the story of the Nazi defeat on the Western front detailing the teamwork among Allied Forces that contributed to victory.

• An Introduction to British Sign Language | DVD | (23/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The First DVD in the Learn British Sign Language the Easy Way! Series. With An Introduction to British Sign Language you will discover what British Sign Language (BSL) is and who uses it. You will be taught how to fingerspell the alphabet, sign your own name and understand various names signed to you. You will see the difference in the number system of BSL and how placement of the signs differ depending on whether you are discussing general numbering, ages, time or money. You will learn how t...

• Owners Guide To Your Labradoodle | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-0.49 (-3.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Features: Where To Find A Puppy The Importance Of Socialisation And Training Insights From A Dog Behaviourist The Different Coat Types A Short History Of The Labradoodle Health Tips

• The Magical World Of J K Rowling - Author Of Harry Potter | DVD | (01/08/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  The Magical World of JK Rowling is an early bid to cash in on the fresh wave of Potter-mania that's about to break in the wake of the first big-screen Harry Potter. Fair enough, except that the makers of this documentary are operating under certain minor disadvantages: they've got no material, and nothing to say. As a result, some fairly desperate padding has gone on. For all that, even though the film runs a mere 39 minutes, it still feels painfully overstretched. For a start, they evidently couldn't get hold of JK Rowling herself. This isn't too surprising--after some bad experiences with the press following the success of the first Harry Potter book, she virtually never gives interviews (she took her revenge in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which features an obnoxious tabloid hack who meets a very unpleasant fate). The filmmakers make do with excerpts from her speech at the 1999 British Book Awards, interspersed with interviews with critics, bookstore assistants, school kids and teachers. This is all just about as exciting, and illuminating, as it sounds. The film's biggest scoop is a family who knew Rowling when she was a girl, and whose surname is--wait for it--Potter! Not even the most avid HP fan will get much from this limp effort. Sit tight and wait for the film. --Philip Kemp

• Beyond The Cities - Glasgow And Beyond | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• QUANTUM LEAP Aligned And Well Volume 1 - Below The Belt For Men | DVD | (20/02/2012) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-10.99 (-68.70%)   |  RRP £15.99

  'Below The Belt' For Men