Natural History

• Ultimate Wildlife - Escape To The Wild | DVD | (19/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Explore the world's wildlife in breathtaking close up detail in this superb collection of documentaries featuring the very finest footage from the acclaimed BBC Motion Gallery. Ultimate Wildlife takes you to the far corners of the globe to discover the secrets of some of the animal kingdom's most spectacular ferocious and fascinating creatures. Learning And Play From the gorilla to the bat-eared fox all young creatures have to learn in order to survive... Ingenious Which animals are really the smartest - and how can we tell? Cold Animals have adapted in all sorts of ways to survive - and thrive - in freezing temperatures. Monkeys Monkeys are some of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom - but many are now endangered... Grasslands And Flowers The world's grasslands support an amazing diversity of life - including mammals birds and insects. Locomotion Fly swim walk crawl scuttle slither - evolution has produced many ways to 'get about

• Mars - The Red Planet | DVD | (19/07/2004) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Witness the NASA expedition of Viking 1 and Viking 2 to the red planet known as Mars named after the God of War because its red hue was reminiscent of blood. Early astronomers believed that the Martian surface was simerlar to that of Earth and as such could indeed be habitable. This programme includes previously unseen footage of robot exploration bringing us closer to the secrets of this mysterious planet and perhaps the universe itself.

• National Geographic: Solar Bla | DVD | (13/02/2012) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Collection of documentaries in which wildlife scientist Pat Spain - or, as he is sometimes known, The Beast Man- journeys in search of fearsome mythical creatures. Among the creatures Spain sets out to look for are the African Swamp Monster, the Mongolian Death Worm and the Ape Man of Sumatra. On his quest to find out the truth underlying the myths, Spain embeds himself within local tribes, the culture and the wilderness itself.

• Shark Vs Croc | DVD | (16/11/2009) from £8.08   |  Saving you £-0.09 (-1.10%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Adventurer Ben Cropp answers the question; which one is the greatest predator; Tiger Shark or Croc? Ben Cropp experienced first hand the terror of an attack by a fierce Tiger Shark; his inflatable boat was ripped apart by one of these huge creatures. Luckily all on board the boat survived the frightening event. Crocodile populations in the north of Australia has been steadily increasing and it seems the rate of attack by this prehistoric creature have risen accordingly. A family of campers was attacked on land by a 4.2 metre Croc and suffered horrific injuries. Others of recent times have not been so lucky while swimming in Croc infested waters; they paid the ultimate price. So which do you think is the greatest predator?

• National Geographic - Britain's Underworld | DVD | (28/02/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Behind the bright lights and bustling streets Britain's cities are also home to some of the country's biggest criminals. Britain's Underworld lifts the lid on the crime lords who have flourished in Britain's roughest toughest cities - from the 1950s petty-safe blowers to the drug kingpins of the nineties. Told by the police and some of the ruthless gangsters themselves this gripping series reveals how gangs have shaped the streets and changed the very nature of UK crime. Always a tough town Glasgow has long held the reputation of being Britain's most deadly city. In the first episode hear about brutal gangland hits and a lethal turf war conducted by ice-cream van drivers. Then meet Glasgow's first godfather who flourished from local hardman to become the mastermind behind an epidemic of armed robberies as we expose how Scotland's second city turned to crime. Episode two goes to the world famous home of the Beatles Liverpool - but we investigate the darker side. Using the port as the foundation for a criminal empire based on drug dealing Scouse villains started to import cannabis heroin and cocaine on an unprecedented scale. Exploring run-of-the-mill provincial crooks to some of the wealthiest gangsters in British history (including one with an entry in The Sunday Times Rich list); we chart the rise of the drug pioneers. Plus find out how a supergrass helped bring down two of the country's biggest and richest criminals. Renowned throughout the world for its music football and club culture for decades Manchester has also seen a deadly battle played out on its streets earning it the nickname 'Gunchester' in the eighties. This final show features members of the mysterious Quality Street Gang who for the first time talk about how they once ruled the city's underworld and reveal that one of the most lethal wars in gang history started with a row over a girl! Also find how the police fought a desperate battle to keep lawful control on Manchester's streets. Episodes Comprise: Britain's Underworld: Glasgow: Meet the career crooks and colourful characters who ruled Britain's toughest cities for decades as we explore the seedy underbelly of UK crime. Britain's Underworld: Liverpool: Meet the career crooks and colourful characters who ruled Britain's toughest cities for decades as we explore the seedy underbelly of UK crime. Britain's Underworld: Manchester: Meet the career crooks and colourful characters who ruled Britain's toughest cities for decades as we explore the seedy underbelly of UK crime.

• Animal Nation - Baboons - The Whole Story | DVD | (04/06/2007) from £11.74   |  Saving you £-1.75 (-17.50%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The story of everyday life in the Monkey world.

• Season Of The Grizzly | DVD | (05/07/2010) from £5.95   |  Saving you £7.04 (54.20%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The grizzly bear is the spirit of the wilderness. They symbolize wide open spaces freedom and the independence of the American West. Following the Yellowstone grizzly population through the course of one year Season of the Grizzly explores the often tenuous relationship between humans and bears.

• Animalia - Where Animals Rule | DVD | (30/06/2008) from £8.89   |  Saving you £0.09 (1.53%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Comedy adventure and mystery combine in Animalia: Where Animals Rule a fast fun animated series featuring two kids Zoe and Alex who are swept into a unique world of speaking animals. But all is not right and harmonious in the once peaceful kingdom. Unusual events are undermining the very fabric of Animalian civilisation. Zoe and Alex and their new best friends G'bubu the gorilla and Iggy the iguana do everything they can to help solve the mysteries and bring peace and order back to the land. Along the way they have to learn how to deal with Allegra a cantankerous alligator Tyrannicus a conniving tiger some very smelly hogs and Livingstone a lion who in a strange sort of way appears to be in control of Animalia. Based on the highly acclaimed picture book by Graeme Base which has sold over three million copies worldwide.

• Kelly Clarkson: The All-American Girl | DVD | (28/10/2013) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Kelly Clarkson exploded on the world after winning the American Idol contest in 2002. She continues to top the charts with hits like Miss Independent, Breakaway, My Life Would Suck Without You, and Already Gone. Her unwavering work ethic has allowed her to sell over 15 million albums worldwide. Kelly Clarkson may be the hardest working musician in show business. In this exclusive docu-drama we go far beyond the music, discovering them makings of Kelly Clarkson - The All American Girl.

• John Wayne - 6DVD Microbook | DVD | (14/10/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

• Animal Nation - The Ant That Ate America | DVD | (10/09/2007) from £8.47   |  Saving you £1.52 (15.20%)   |  RRP £9.99

  America is under attack from a red menace that has swept through the south invading homes and threatening the innocent - the red imported fire ant. In post-war America obsessed with the threat of Communism people lived in fear of ""reds under the beds"" but while people looked to the skies for an invasion that never arrived a far more insidious menace crept in beneath their feet. The fire ant had begun its march across the American south - an invading army sweeping all before it decimating wildlife but few people suspected the true horror of what was to come. Today nothing is safe from this invading force.

• Richard Dawkins - Growing Up in the Universe - The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (2 DVD set) | DVD | (29/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Oxford professor Richard Dawkins presents a series of lectures on life the universe and our place in it. With brilliance and clarity Dawkins unravels an educational gem that will mesmerize young and old alike. Illuminating demonstrations wildlife virtual reality and special guests (including Douglas Adams) all combine to make this collection a timeless classic. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for Children were founded by Michael Faraday in 1825 with himself as the inaugural lecturer. The 1991 lecturer was Richard Dawkins whose five one-hour lectures originally televised by the BBC are now available for the first time on DVD.

• Wild Animal Kingdom | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Created from footage from the BBC Motion Library archive. Titles comprise: Animal babies: Why do pictures of young animals fascinate us so much? They are exciting open and playful like children. Whilst trying to mimic their adult models they are also cute in their awkwardness. We root for them to survive the wiles of the earth and fulfil via their lives nature's designs in all its unending variety. Includes Capybara Lion Langur Monkey Sea Otter Lemur Penguins Polar Bear Fox Orangutan Kangaroo Life In The New World The earth is thrilling place for the young. But chills as well as thrills await they first steps. Be it on land in the air or under the sea those same first steps inform their life-long understanding of the world. Life is exciting - but full of danger - and mother won't always be here to protect them. Includes Elephants Orangutan Sea Otter Gazelle Seahorse Guillemots Lion Hippo Gorilla Adelie Penguin Wild Cats: Meow... these cats are true beasts of prey and rulers of their territories. The jaguar is the largest American beast of prey in the cat family tigers are Asian loners and lions have been called the kings of the animals for as long as people can remember. The ocelot lives in the sub-tropical belt of the American continent and is an excellent swimmer whilst the serval is able to dig up rodents from their dens. Feline beasts of prey have much in common with each other.... as well as with your own cat. Includes Ocelot Amazon Leopards - Asia + Africa Tiger Scottish Wildcat Cheetah Masai Mara Serval Ngorongoro Jaguar South America - Trees Lynx + Bobcat North America Caracal Jordan Valley Lion Serengeti Ultimate Predators Instinct and experience are needed to raise animals. If the animals get into a situation where they feel threatened they must be able to show their strength and use their top physical characteristics to survive. And woe to him who doesn't take care! Animals often attack to gain food or to prevent the assault of an enemy which was not scared off. Such an attack can be very dangerous for the intruder as well as the one which is attacked. Includes Army ants Piranhas Birds of Prey Wild Dogs Big Snakes Big Cats Bears Crocodiles Sharks Killer Whales

• Ultimate Guide To Volcanoes | DVD | (09/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Mount Tunguraha Ecudor is the location as a team of scientists conduct a series of experiments that could save lives across the globe. A fascinating documentary from the Discovery Channel on volcanoes following leading researchers as they venture into some of the world's most dangerous environments.

• John Wilson's Fishing World - Far East & Madagascar | DVD | (19/04/2010) from £16.25   |  Saving you £-3.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Introduced from the historic Bridge over the River Kwai the nearby Monster Lake has been specially stocked with big species of fish from South America. In 100 degree heat and surrounded by tropical flowers and birds John catches a 50lb red-tailed catfish plus pacu and alligator garfish. The heat is on for John at Monster Lake stocked with South American big fish - it looks like he's hooked a huge catfish.

• Animal Nation - Nature's Babies: Bonding in the Wild | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  All babies are naturally curious and eager to explore from the moment they can move but often this inquisitiveness puts them at risk while they remain blissfully ignorant that their life is in danger. All animals have natural boundaries and restrictions enforced by either a mother family or the laws of nature. Overcoming these risks and obstacles on their way to independence is a great achievement for a young animal and forges wild bonds with their fellow kind that will lead them to the freedom of adulthood. Animals featured include: Leopard Vervet Monkey Jackal White Rhinoceros Lion Banded Mongoose Baboon and Wild Dog.

• Raging Planet - Savage Sun | DVD | (08/08/2005) from £11.90   |  Saving you £3.09 (20.60%)   |  RRP £14.99

  With a core heat of 30 million degrees the sun is the power plant of our solar system. Restrained only by the enormous pull of its own gravity it explodes with the force of a million H-bombs every second. From the Big Ben Observatory the National Space Weather Station and the SOHO Satellite ""Savage Sun"" presents the most amazing images of the sun yet gathered. Our closest star the sun is the cause of all life on earth and if we could trap all of the energy that fell to earth in a

• Cry of the Wild | DVD | (22/02/2010) from £11.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  To hear Bill Mason tell about the making of this feature film (he is also the narrator) is to share with him his affection for his camera-quarry: the big northern timber wolves and pure-white Arctic wolves. What he brings to the screen is some unexcelled film footage and a great depth of lore about these wary intelligent creatures of the Canadian wilds. Filming was done over three years in the Northwest Territories British Columbia the high Arctic and near his Gatineau Hills Qu''bec home where he kept and observed three grown wolves and eventually the litter of cubs that provides some of the film's most engaging sequences. Bill Mason was an award-winning naturalist author artist filmmaker and conservationist noted primarily for his popular canoeing books films and art. He was born in 1929 in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Art in 1951. He developed and refined canoeing strokes and river-running techniques especially for complex whitewater situations. He canoed all of his adult life ranging widely over the wilderness areas of Canada and the United States. Called wilderness artist in one book about him Mason left a legacy that includes books films and artwork on canoeing and wild nature. He died of cancer in 1988.

• National Geographic - Jane Goodall - Among The Wild Chimpanzees | DVD | (13/06/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  National Geographic: Jane Goodall - Among the Wild Chimpanzees (1984)

• The Complete Cosmos - Discovery Into Deep Space | DVD | (09/10/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  From the award winning TV series... Episodes include: Men In Space; Deep Space; Pioneers; Cosmic Focus. Special features include 22 Main menus updates on latest developments in space and astronomy website links.