National Geographic commemorates 125 years of exploration with this 2-disc collection featuring the moments, the people and the discoveries that changed the world. From the depths of the oceans to the inside of the human body, National Geographic has captured places and events that few have ever witnessed and documented the power of the human spirit to push beyond boundaries to explore new frontiers. Showcasing National Geographic’s groundbreaking shows, this collection documents memorable milestones, headline-making discoveries and the journeys of renowned explorers including Dr. Robert Ballard, Dian Fossey, and Dereck and Beverly Joubert. Episode Comprise: Search for the Afghan Girl. Secrets of the Titanic. The Lost Film of Dian Fossey. Among the Wild Chimpanzees with Jane Goodall. Machu Picchu Decoded. Inside the Vatican. Incredible Human Machine. Big Cat Odyssey.
This is the gripping story of the 2005 Alaskan Crab season and the fishermen who risk their lives every year.
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Take a breathtaking journey through the birth of planet Earth and the cosmos with two visually arresting and best-selling series from the HISTORY channel.From the Great Lakes to Iceland, the San Andreas Fault to Krakatoa, How The Earth Was Made travels the globe to reveal the geological processes that have shaped our planet. And, from the mysteries of our own solar system to those that surround unexplored galaxies, history and science collide in this ambitious investigation of The Universe. Two of the HISTORY Channel’s best known and most successful series (The Universe and How the Earth Was Made) combine in this brand new Blu-ray offering. Superb content for Blu-ray format, the combination of stunning photography and high definition CGI creates a fantastic release.
Meet the Whiskers a remarkable family of meerkats living on the edge of Africa's Kalahari Desert that share all the love squabbling self-sacrifice and rivalry found in any family home. From family quarrels to love affairs to backstabbing worthy of a Shakespearean tale these fuzzy reality-TV stars pack a huge dramatic punch in this 13-episode DVD set.
Experience Everest like Never Before. Everest: Beyond The LimitFollow the gruelling efforts of a team of climbers as they attempt to fulfil their dreams by reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Through the use of the latest high-altitude video technology to document the expedition viewers will see and hear from Russell Max Mark Mogens Brett Terry and Tim every step of the way as they deal with their own physical and mental struggles. Everest: Beyond The Limit 2Everest has killed more than 200 people yet nothing will stop amateur climbers risking their lives to conquer it. Discovery Channel returns to Everest for another climbing season with legendary expedition leader Russell Brice and a new team of daring men and women. After The ClimbHost Phil Keoghan has a fireside chat with five climbers from Everest: Beyond the Limit 2 and several renowned Everest veterans to discuss their personal duel with the tallest mountain on Earth. Everest is a place where the smallest mistake can be fatal. Life death the tragic past the hopeful future dreams and a nightmare; that's what survivors of Mt. Everest talk about After the Climb. British HeroesThese two remarkable programmes follow two remarkable climbers as they set out to conquer Everest. First David Tait wants to be the first person to make a double traverse of the Everest while Rod Baber an experienced mountaineer who has climbed all of the tallest peaks in Europe sets out for his biggest challenge yet - the summit of Everest.
It's Family Fresh Air Day and of course Horrid Henry's family are first in the queue to join in. This release Features six episodes from the latest CiTV hit series.
The AMC Original Series Low Winter Sun is a contemporary story of murder deception revenge and corruption in a world where the line between cops and criminals is blurred. Low Winter Sun begins with the murder of a cop by a fellow Detroit detective. Seemingly the perfect crime in reality the murder activates forces that will forever alter the detective's life and pull him into the heart of the Detroit underworld. Based on the award-winning 2006 British miniseries of the same name Low Winter Sun stars Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Zero Dark Thirty) and co-stars Lennie James (The Walking Dead Jericho Snatch). Chris Mundy (Criminal Minds Cold Case) serves as writer executive producer and showrunner.
Join David Bellamy on this award-winning programme as David explores the natural environments of the Peak District our first National Park and the beauty of the North Pennines the 'wild backbone' of Britain. Also join David on his breathtaking journey across Britain's greatest wilderness areas and see for yourself why we must protect them. This programme also sees David explore the dramatic highlands and lowlands of Scotland one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures.
A fascinating look at wildlife through the IMAX experience in high definition on Blu-Ray. 3 Blu-ray Discs including: Africa - The Serengeti takes you on an extraordinary journey to view the spectacle which few humans have ever witnessed the Great Migration across the Serengeti plains. James Earl Jones narrates this award winning film originally released in IMAX theatres. Bears - Discovers the world of bears and experience a fascinating encounter with one of nature's most inspiring creatures. From Black Bears in Montana to Polar Bears in the Arctic. Wolves - These amazing animals work and play whilst struggling to survive against the elements. Discover the world of Wolves with intimate and rarely seen footage of one of North America's greatest predators.
This is acclaimed underwater photographer David Hannan's internationally praised visual masterpiece. Sit back relax and dive into the spectacular undersea world of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover crystal-clear videa cool music and exotic fish of every colour under the rainbow. This stunning film has no narration just 82 minutes of great original music stunning images and 300 creatures in their natural habitat. Subtitles are provided to identify each creature and there is a co
This is the life story of one of the most influential and controversial film directors in the history of Hollywood John Milius. From his childhood aspirations to join the military to his formative years at the USC Film School his legendary work on films such as ‘Apocalypse Now’ ‘Jaws’ ‘Conan The Barbarian’ ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Red Dawn’ to his ultimate dismissal from Hollywood due to his radical beliefs and controversial behaviour.
Having followed the advice in British Bird Feeders the next requirement for any would be bird watcher will be a good understanding of how to identify birds. There may be plenty of excellent guides available but working out the difference between napes and wing bars can be a little daunting at the outset however this richly visual programme will show you precisely how it's done. And of course what better way to work out whether you're looking at a Great Tit or a Goldfinch than on film. Once you've mastered the basics there will be the opportunity to see a selection of the most commonly spotted birds in Great Britain and the ways in which you can make a definite identification with every confidence. The species featured in detail will include such classic favourites as the Blackbird Robin Chaffinch and Blue Tit and with a few surprises like the Nuthatch too which is actually quite a regular visitor to gardens even everyday birds are a delight to watch.
In the air above Switzerland on the sheer rock-and-ice wall known as the Eiger an American climber is about to embark on the most perilous and meaningful ascent he has ever undertaken: an attempt to scale the legendary mountain that took his renowned fathers life. Against a backdrop of overwhelming natural beauty The Alps is a true-life story of extraordinary courage. It's the intensely personal journey of a man who has every reason not to climb the deadly Eiger North Face yet climb it he must. Featuring some of the most spectacular giant screen imagery yet seen the film celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of the Alps and the indomitable spirit of the people who live there.
On this DVD we take a look at the King Cobra the largest venomous snake in the world. The heavy and muscular King Cobra can kill other snakes with its powerful venom. The snake's hollow fangs grow to a length of 0.5 in. and the Cobra punches them into its prey like hypodermic needles injecting powerful venom. The Cobra then has the ability to dislocate its jaw to swallow its prey
A stunning natural history documentary that takes you from the coasts to the coral reefs and plumbs the darkest depths of the planet's oceans.
For many birdwatchers the transition from interested bystander into a more experienced twitcher is a very gradual one usually heralded by a desire to get out and about in the beautiful countryside in search of birds in their natural habitat. In this programme we show you how to get the best from your bird watching expeditions including how to look for specific species and of course tips on identification. Featuring beautiful countryside and stunning film of birds in their natural habitat this is great insight into the many varied and wonderful birds which inhabit our Isles.
National Geographic: Primates Box Set (3 Discs)
Disc 1. Secrets of the Sun 44 minutes Take a guided tour to the surface of Earth's life giving star through computer generated graphics that re-create the solar flares and storms that rage on its turbulent surface. Witness the sun's birth at the dawn of our solar system and its death billions of years in the future. Disc 2. The Inner Planets - Mercury & Venus 44 minutes Circling around the sun in speedy orbits mercury and venus are rocky dense and intensely hot. The inner planets tells the story of their formation during the birth of the solar system and takes viewers on a thrilling ride to the strange landscapes of earth's forbidding neighbours. Disc 3. The Earth & The Moon 86 minutes Learn how the place we call home formed in one of the most volatile regions of the milky way and explore how cosmic events combined to create the rich variety of life that exsist today. Incorporating the latest scientific research the moon tells the amazing story of how the earth's closest natural satellite formed and how it continues to exert its influence on our planet. Disc 4. Mars - The Red Planet 44 minutes Mars may be the future of humanity. Using data collected from probes and robotic rovers this programme takes viewers to the planet's surface to show aht life would be like for a human settlement and speculates what kind of life forms could evolve in its unique atmosphere. Disc 5. Jupiter - The Giant Planet 44 minutes Two and a half times the size of all the other planets in the solar system combined Jupiter is a colossal riddle whose remote distance and immense storms have made it difficult to study. This programme looks to answer some key questions how was it formed what's fuelling its weather systems and will landing on its moon prove to be our first contaact with extra terrestrial life. Disc 6. Saturn - Lord of the Rings 1 hour 28 minutes Famous for its striking ring formations Saturn is without doubt the most beautiful planet in our solar system. Explore the unusual system of moons and rings that surround this stunning celestial body and cotemplate the prospect taht there is primitive life supported on two of its moons Titan and Enceladus. Disc 7. The Outer Planets - Alien Galaxies & Life & Death of a Star 1 hour 28 minutes The gargantuan planets Jupiter Saturn Uranus and Neptune circle the edge of the solar system. The outer planets shows how these gas giants formed and journeys to these mysterious orbiting bodies and small planets that lie beyond them far from the sun. Disc 8. The End of the Earth & The Most Dangerous Places 1 hour 28 minutes Scars on the planet's surface chillingly illustrate the threat posed by meteorites comets and asteriods that routinely collide with Earth. Explore the harrowing results that such an impact could have and discover what scientists are developing to protect the planet. Gazing up from Earth the universe looks lik
... I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth.' With these words delivered in a speech at Rice University on 12th September 1962 President John F. Kennedy signalled the start of a space race that was to end with Neil Armstrong stepping on to the surface of the Moon. But what of the history of the Apollo programme of their great exploratory successes and the human cost of their spectacular failures? On this DVD and with unique NASA footage and access to the Science Museum''s fantastic Space Expedition Sir Patrick Moore to many the voice of the actual Moon Landings explains the Apollo project in great detail including the launch pad disaster of the Apollo 1 mission which lead to the deaths of the three astronauts Virgil Grissom Ed White and Roger Chaffee Neil Armstrong''s first historical 'giant leap for mankind'' on to the lunar surface and to the explosion on board Apollo 13 where the world held it''s breath and prayed for the safety of its three astronauts.
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