Iconic and bestselling author James Ellroy, 'the demon dog of American Literature' who penned the 'Black Dahlia' and 'LA Confidential' takes a fresh look at some of Hollywood's most notorious stories from past to present. This box set showcases Ellroy's larger-than-life personality and his unforgettable verbal style as he exposes the dirt behind the silverscreen. These are the tales of Hollywood's power players - stars on the big screen, but criminals behind closed doors. Ellroy brings these stories to life as only he can, conducting in-depth interviews with witnesses, prosecutors, investigators and jurors.
This special 3 DVD box set includes three adaptations from the novels of the woman known to millions as 'The Queen of Suspense'. Mary Higgins Clark is a world renowned published author who hit the best seller list with her first thriller and has stayed at the top ever since. This set includes 'Pretend You Don't See Her', 'Loves Music, Loves To Dance' and 'Lucky Day'.
For many, Winston Churchill is remembered as one of Britain's greatest leaders, guiding a nation through World War II to victory. However, the truth that Churchill was responsible for terrible failures, alongside tremendous triumphs, cannot be denied. It is said that Churchill - through luck and self-confidence was promoted into the only job at which he was ever good. Here, accompanied by rarely seen footage from the British Movietone archives, we explore the man behind the myth. Starting with his rise to power, we track the major moments that shaped Churchill's early political career, including the Gallipoli disaster of World War I and the bad decisions that deepened the economic gloom of the 1920s, before moving into the pre-war years, when Churchill was one of the few politicians to realise the threat Nazi Germany posed to Britain. These three programmes offer an intimate portrait of the man who was far from perfect yet guided a nation through perhaps the most challenging time in its history.
TURNBOTHAM ROUND IS A SLEEPY ENGLISH VILLAGE WHICH HAS HAD NO CRIME IN THE PAST TEN YEARS. THIS MAKES ITS THREE POLICEMEN SEEM RATHER REDUNDANT, PARTICULARLY WHEN THEIR CHIEF CONSTABLE SUGGESTS ON THE RADIO THAT PERHAPS THE VILLAGE DOES NOT NEED A POLICE FORCE AT
ALL. THIS LEADS TO THE TRIO TRYING DESPERATELY TO CREATE AN ARTIFICIALCRIME WAVE, BUT ALL THEIR MISDEMEANORS
ARE FOILED. THEN, MUCH TO THEIR SURPRISE, THEY DISCOVER A REAL GANG OF SMUGGLERS. STARRING WILL HAY.GRAHAM MOFFATT AND MOORE MARRIOTT
Life in the fast lane can be seductive, thrilling, intoxicating... But when night falls and the brakes fail, sooner or later you're gonna crash. Oscar nominee James Woods is mesmeric, and Sean Young delivers a sensitive performance in this gripping story of a loving couple's descent into the nightmare of cocaine addiction.
James May's BIG IDEAS
Featuring mind-boggling ideas that could shape our future, join Top Gear's James May on a hugely fascinating and action-packed journey as he attempts to turn some of the worlds most extraordinary ideas into reality- well, sort of!
Episode 1: Come Fly with Me
Upon realisation that we are all still reliant on ideas developed in the 19th and early 20th century, James in on a mission to find a better, bolder way of getting from A to B. Along the way he travels to Russia, to take the controls of a once top secret mode of transport. He heads to the US, where he gets to fly an original and last surviving flying car, and ponders the air traffic nightmare that would ensue if they ï ½took offï ½.
Episode 2: Man vs Machine
James confronts the impending convergence between man and machine, and explores the world of cyborgs, robots and artificial intelligence. In Japan James meets a man who has made an android double of himself. He gets to play baseball with a robot and attempts to move using only the power of his mind.
Episode 3: Power to the People
Wondering why, in the shiny bright 21st century, virtually everything is powered by burning dead plants and animals, James looking for brighter, more powerful and technologically forward-thinking sources of energy. He travels to New Mexico to see how he might run his car on thin air, and on to The Netherlands where scientists are looking to harness a Japanese discovery 20km above the earth!
Prince William And Prince Harry: Into The Future
The two British royal princes are up there with the leading stars and celebrate today. But they are different in many ways; they have both taken up arms for their country and most importantly William will, one day, be expected to lead his country with his new bride Kate as his queen.
Diana: A model Princess
Spanning ten years, unique film footage from around the world shows the clothes worn by the Princess of Wales, whether at work, on official tours or at play on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. As one of the world
The beautiful blooms of fuschias enhance any house and garden with their extravagant colours and huge variety of forms. Not only for the greenhouse and conservatory, the hardy varieties planted outside extend the flowering season through autumn until the first winter frosts.
For a ten-year old kid, Ben Tennyson sure sees his share of action and adventure. And in volume 3, things get even wilder and weirder as Ben, Gwen and Max travel across the country and through time, to save the universe and each other from one evil menace after another. Ben
Daredevil (Ben Affleck), a street smart vigilante crime-fighter, falls in love with the beautiful martial arts master Elektra (Jennifer Garner), but when she and her family are targeted by a vicious assassin, Daredevil is faced with losing the one thing he loves.
Celebrating a remarkable fifty years on our screens, broadcasting legend and undisputed travel king Alan Whicker dusts down his suitcase for a nostalgic journey around the globe. He revisits some of his most groundbreaking interviews, favourite destinations and reflects on his incredibly varied life and career.
In this landmark series, Alan Whicker takes us on an autobiographical journey through the second half of the 20th century. Classic clips from whickers world are inter-cut with new material as the nations best-known international reporter retraces his steps, catches up with past interviewees and reflects on how the world has changed
Home Front Britain
Home Front Britain tells the story of World War II on the Home Front through a rare collection of Ministry of Information wartime films. Presented by the much loved actor Jim Carter (Red Ridings, Cranford, Shakespeare In Love); he takes the viewer through each film whilst providing historical context, anecdotes and wartime information. In addition, Jim travels to some of the famous British Landmarks which featured in those films and which became synonymous with the Home Front war effort.
The Concise History Of WWII
This superb 2 part series provides a clear and factual account of the causes, course and consequences of World War II, while also assessing the contribution of particular key leaders, such as Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Stalin.
Meet Craig Busch, AKA The Lion Man! Craig loves lions so much he is creating the Zion Wildlife Gardens as a paradise for his feline friends, who include 14 Barbary Lions, seven Royal White Bengal Tigers, four Bengal Tigers and four extremely rare White Lions. But this is not all happening in the African Bush as you might have suspected, this is all taking place in New Zealand!
This fascinating series follows the joys and frustrations of Craig and his partner Karen, as they rear and interact with the
Step into the realm of the macabre with the supernatural sleuths of the Paranormal Research Society (PRS) OF Penn State University. Ryan Buell and his dedicated detectives are ordinary college kids with some extraordinary extracurricular activities. In addition to juggling classes and social lives, these students investigate everything from poltergeists to haunting and uncover the truth behind frightening real-life mysteries.
Buell and his team are one of the most recognised groups of its kind. They use the latest technology to document brushes with the eerie and the uncanny, including Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) recordings and video documentation, all backed-up by old-fashioned research and the help of renowned psychics, demonologists, psychologists and counsellors. They explore bizarre cases in the hope of helping frightened people who have nowhere else to turn.
From a haunted house that was once part of the Underground Railroad, to the West Virginia town where they mysterious Mothman was sighted, join Buell and his intrepid crew as they travel the country to probe the darkest corners of the unknown.
A home of your own
In this satirical look at British builders, many cups of tea are made, windows are broken and the same section of road is dug up over and over again by the water board, the electricity board and the gas board. Starring Ronnie Barker, Bernard Cribbins and Richard Briers.
San Ferry Ann
A motley crew of British characters ride the San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity. This is a humorous take on the tradition of the British get-away and is a true classic of the
A Fez-tival of Fun!
Join in the feztival of fun which contains the best loved sketches and side-splitting routines from one of Britain's favourite clowns.
Watch as Tommy's conjuring tricks misfire and let his maniacal laugh take over you in his unique and endearing style.
A true comic genius with his unmistakeable fez, Tommy Cooper will make you laugh out loud... just like that!
This special 3 DVD box set includes three adaptations from the novels of the woman known to millions as 'The Queen of Suspense'. Mary Higgins Clark is a world renowned published author who hit the best seller list with her first thriller and has stayed at the top ever since. This set includes 'You Belong To Me', 'All Around The Town' and 'Haven't We Met Before?'.
The Concise History of WWI:
The Concise History of WWI covers the ï ½War to end all Warsï ½ with the use of extraordinary archive footage. From the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on the 24th June 1914 all the way to the peace signing in Versailles 5 years later. This superb programme set affords the viewer a valuable insight into ï ½The Great Warï ½.
The Consider History of WWII ï ½ Part One:
From Germanyï ½s dramatic invasion of Poland, France and Russia, through to the Battle of Britain, the key battles in Africa, and onto the attack of Pearl harbour and the eventual defeat of the Nazi army in Stalingrad, this DVD focuses on all the major events of this period.
The Concise History of WWII ï ½ Part Two:
Part Two follows on from Germanyï ½s defeat at Stalingrad and focuses on the turning of the tides following a number of key victories for the allied army. Now that the myth of German invincibility had been well and truly discredited following their defeat in Russia, the British and American troops began to push the Germans back into a tighter and tighter corner.
When her journalist husband (Jimmy Smits) is imprisoned in Cuba for his political beliefs, Isabel (Greta Scacchi) flees the country with her daughter. Saved off the shores of Miami by a fisherman (D'Onofrio), she soon falls deeply in love with her rescuer. But just as she's on the verge of building a life with him, Nestor unexpectedly appears, released from he Cuban prison and determined to win his wife and daughter back. Torn between the passion of her present and the love of her past, Isabel must now choose which man will be her future.
Worst Case Scenario with Bear Grylls is the hit discovery channel series based on the bestselling series of books by the same name. This exhilarating series features survival expert Bear Grylls as he portrays potentially life-threatening situations to demonstrate how to survive in a worst-case scenario. Filmed like a feature film, Grylls pushes his physical boundaries to the limit, to exhibit scenarios that viewers could find themselves in and ti equip them with potentially life-saving information.
In each episode, Grylls shows viewers that the right knowledge and skills can help anyone succeed in urban survival situations that could arise without warning: From escaping a high-rise apartment fire to fending off a shark attack, and from escaping from a frozen lake to surviving a multi-storey elevator plunge. All of those situations featured have been produced to model those in the book series and who knows, could provide you with the vital know-how if you ever found yourself faced with the worst case scenario.
Set in 1930s rural England, Tilly Trotter is the compelling story of a courageous young girl envied by women for her beauty, lusted after by men, accused of witchcraft and forced to rise above the prejudice of many people in the community in which she lives.
Air, Land, and Sea weapons systems are explained in an easy to follow format. From high above the clouds aboard a supersonic jet to the silent ocean depths patrolled by nuclear submarines, Firepower explains the complexities of military and aerospace technology in simple, layman's terms, blending stunning visual effects and exciting action footage with narration and interviews with leading international experts.
This 2 disc Ultimate Combat Edition is packed with loads of fantastic special features - With seven additional minutes of blood-soaked movie action too shocking for cinemas - plus hours of thrilling, chilling, creature features. After a horrifying PredAlien crash-lands near a small Colorado town, killing everyone it encounters and producing countless Alien, offspring, a lone Predator arrives to 'clean up' the infestation. Soon it's an all-out brutal battle to the death with no rules, no mercy - and maximum mayhem!
The Beatles Trilogy is the essential DVD for all fans of the Fab Hour as it charts the meteoric rise of the boys from Liverpool through the hits of the sixties right up the final days of John Lennon. Seen through the eyes of rare footage and newsreel reports this intriguing 3 DVD box set gives a truly brilliant insight into this group of lads who literally conquered the globe and became the world's very first super group.
Vampires
Anthony head investigates vampires from historical fiction through to tarrying modern day realism. Vampires have been with us since the dawn of time and we all know about them, familiar to us since childhood as standard characters of fiction and guaranteed box-office attractions. But what exactly are these blood-sucking creatures, and why and how do they instil such fear?
Zombies
Anthony Head asks what is a zombie? Is it a human being not fully a live yet not completely dead, or a creator simply of book and popular films? Do they really exist and if so where do you start looking for them? Join him on his journey to Haiti where zombisn and voodooism are the accepted norm as he attempts to find the answers
Fundamental for vigorous and healthy plants, pruning is all too often a cause for confusion amongst gardeners. Steven Bradley (M Hort) and Clare Bradley (M Hort) - no relation - give sound, practical advice on the basic principles and practice of pruning. Learning how plants grow is the key to successful pruning and it's easy to understand with this practical video. Steven demonstrates pruning on ornamental shrubs, evergreens, clematis and wisteria, plus sections on hedges and how to tackle an old apple tree. There's also specialist advice on rose pruning filmed at the Royal National Rose Society's gardens at St Albans. Presented by Gordon Radley.
For the first time ever, Bob is going on site! Join Bob and his Can-Do Crew as they explore real life construction sites. See diggers, mixers and trucks work together to build roads and bridges. From the first foundations and at every step along the way, Bob the Builder and some fun new friends show you the exciting world of big machines!
Join Bob and his 'Can-Do' crew as they go back on site to show you the exciting real world of big machines! From bird's nests to houses, we all need a home and in this brand new adventure Bob explains how they are built. But as always, Bob and the team balance work and play, taking us to see how they make the slides, swings and climbing frames that make life fun too.
Contains 3 DVDs covering the life of the King himself. With Legends in Concert showing off the King in all his glory and performing his classics. Promised Land, traces his humble beginnings to his worldwide fame and his eventual death. And The Missing Years takes an rarely seen journey into Elvis's life as he entered the army, completing the Elvis story.
Organic gardening is one of the fastest growing areas of horticulture and has spawned a new generation of gardeners who want to work their garden without the use of chemicals or pesticides, and this latest in the series of 'How To' DVDs from Dancing Bee shows just how this goal can be achieved.
Master of the art of propagation and enjoy this most satisfying of al the gardener's skills as you grow your own plants from seeds or cuttings. Clare Bradley (M Mort Kew) and Steven Bradley (M Hort) - no relation - demonstrate in detail how to grow from seed, take stem, leaf and root cuttings, and layer and divide plants successfully.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker give Oscar winning performances in an emotional tale of life, love and one family's incredible sense of courage.
Based on the story of Christy Brown, this highly acclaimed film depicts his struggle for a normal life. Born with cerebral palsy into a poor, working-class Irish family, Christy was able only to move control movement in his left foot and to speak in guttural sounds. With the help of his strong-willed and dedicated family and his own sheer courage and determination, Christy not only learns to grapple with life's simple physical tasks and complex psychological pains, but he also develops into a brilliant painter, poet and author.
Enjoy all the thrills and excitement of Die Hard 4.0 and more in this Harder Cut Two Disc Edition not seen in cinemas, packed with more action and more attitude. The best is back in the latest instalment of the pulse-pounding, thrill-a-minute Die Hard action films. New York City detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) delivers old-school justice to a new breed of terrorists when a massive computer attack on the U.S. infrastructure threatens to shut down the entire country over Independence Day weekend. Locked and loaded with real stunts, genuine humour and non-stop excitement, Die Hard 4.0: Ultimate Action Edition is the most explosive movie of the year.
Burt Reynolds turns in one of his most convincing and touching performances in years as a safecracker with a heart of gold in this comedy of character and timing that's both stylish and slick. Co-starring Casey Siemaszko (Young Guns), this confident, offbeat film is an absolute joy!
Greenkeeper Carl Spackler is about to start World War III - against a gopher. Pompous Judge Smails plays to win but his nubile niece Lacey Underall wants to score her own way. Playboy Ty Webb shoots perfect golf by becoming the ball. And country club loud mouth Al Czervik just doubled a $20, 000 bet on a 10 foot putt. Insanity? No. Caddyshack.
Tony retraces the steps of the earliest explorers, delves into the harrowing stories of the early days of white settlement, finds out how the indigenous Australians responded to their invaders, looks at the turning points in Australia's development and explores the influence of multiculturalism and two world wars on Australia's relationship to Britain.
Come into the world of knitting, crocheting and embroidery. If you are looking for a new hobby then one or all of these will be rewarding. Knitting with Helen Hopkins takes you from the needles and wools you can use through all the stitches including casting on, knit and pearl stitches, rib and garter stitch, increasing and decreasing...
Alexander The Great
Opinions of this powerful commander rage on as mightily as his empire once did. Was he the great civiliser of the East or a destroyer of ancient cultures? Was he a hero or a tyrant? A defender or a murderer? One thing that is certain is that he was one of the most brilliant and courageous warriors in recorded history. Today, we know him as Alexander The Great.
Genghis Khan
This superb documentary provides an insight into the life of arguably the worlds greatest conqueror. Genghis Khan defeated more of the world than any other man in history. His brilliance as a leader and military strategist enabled him to unite the Mongol tribes and outmanoeuvre every army that dared to come before him, leaving behind a dynasty that would last for generations.
Attila The Hun
This is the compelling story of the 5th century conqueror they called
ROYAL SWORDFISH TAKE TARANTO
On the night of November 11, 1940, 21 biplanes from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier launched a surprise attack on the Italian fleet anchored in the supposedly impregnable port of Taranto. The attack gave Britain near total control over the Mediterranean and revolutionised naval warfare. This compelling programme relives the night that changed history.
THE DESERT RAIDERS - 1940-1943
Through interviews with veterans, the commentary of military scholars, rare photos and footage and previously classified information, DESERT RAIDERS tells the incredible stories of the small bands of brave men who risked their lives in the North African desert. From dangerous sabotage missions and collecting vital information about German troops to laying the groundwork for ambitious campaigns, the Desert Raiders stalked the forces of Rommel, the `Desert Fox'.
SINKING THE TIRPITZ
Tirpitz was the pride of the Kriegsmarine
Frost is desperate to get to the bottom of the death of a homeless teenager who is found beaten up and drowned in Denton River. When another body is washed up on the shores of the Humber Estuary this raises further suspicion over health practices at Ryan
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and working class mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) have little in common, or so it seems. At a crossroads in their lives, they share a hospital room and discover that surface differences (and sheer contempt) aside, they have a deep desire to experience the best that life has to offer, before they 'kick the bucket'. They write a joint 'bucket list' of and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
A hilarious and deeply touching tale, The Bucket List charts their journey across continents, to building a friendship and discovering their own identities.
Flying Scotsman
The ultimate pictorial record of how the worlds most famous express locomotive steamed triumphantly into the Millennium. This wonderful story is told with the help of three men: her owner, the chief engineer, and the traction inspector who was on the footplate at key moments. A professional TV documentary crew intensively filmed the engine in action during her first year back on the mainland. The result is a unique two part film
What's a yuppie ghost couple to do when their quaint New England home is overrun by trendy New Yorkers? They hire a freelance bio-exorcist to spook the intruders. And everyone gets more than he, she or it bargained for! Director Tim Burton (Batman, Mars Attacks!) teams with Michael Keaton (Night Shift, Batman). The result? Keaton's Beetlejuice is one of the biggest, baddest wolves a ghost movie has ever unleashed, a polter-gas (The Village Voice). He's a juggernaut of jokes, jolts and jive who hurls one-liners, spins into grotesque forms, gobbles insects and can't leave ladies (living or dead) alone. Keaton's wild work in this and Clean and Sober won him 1988's National Society of Film Critics Best Actor Award.
Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder and Sylvia Sidney share starring honors with the movie's wondrous production design, Harry Belafonte soundtrack tunes and Academy Aware-winning Best Makeup. So exorcise your right to fun. Say the B word three times and have a wonderful Day-O!
Rory Connor knows what he wants out of life and he knows he won't get it working as a rent collector. He believes his way up in the world is through his passion for gambling. Rory uses his talents to find a better life - he becomes the proud owner of a boatyard and marries his childhood sweetheart. However, beneath his success is a tangled web of lies and deceit.
For everyone who ever thought the person they loved was out of their reach. Sometimes dreams do come true.
Set in 1957, friends Benny and Eve eagerly escape their dull hometown to attend college in Dublin, where their education really begins. They learn al about love and friendship. Their teachers are the worldly Nan and Jack, the handsome and charming star of the rugby team. Join them on an adventure they'll never forget.
The Berwyn Mountain Mystery
Their houses shook, there was a loud explosion and then they saw lights in the sky. A nurse says she saw a pulsating orb the size of the moon. UFO, or a simple case of mistaken identity?
Welsh Triangle
West Wales in the late 70s was hotspot for UFO sightings. The sighting started on 4th February 1977 in a school playground and soon escalated to such a degree that the MOD were involved. But what really lay behind the mysterious sightings of extra-terrestrial craft and alien beings in the Broad Haven Triangle?
UFO Alley
In November 1980, PC Alan Godfrey claimed to have seen a UFP whilst on patrol in the Yorkshire town of Todmorden. He was one of six on-duty police officers to report strange aerial phenomena over the Pennines that night, but PC Godfrey
British India, 1895. The Burpas are revolting but then again The Devils in Skirts who guard the Khyber Pass are none too charming either! Can Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James) prevent the scheming Khasi of Kalabar (Kenneth Williams) from starting a full-scale rebellion, ending British rule and making his cushy job obsolete? Can he rely on the help of the wayward Brother Belcher (Peter Butterworth), and prevent the secret concerning the 3rd Foot & Mouth Regiment from becoming common knowledge among the natives? All will be revealed in this masterly tale of passion, greed and missing underpants set in the raging days of the Raj.
The nightmare begins after terrorists mistakenly release poisonous sarin nerve gas, killing themselves and guests at a London hotel. British MI5 and MI6 agents believe a local terrorist cell is targeting members of their counter-terrorism unit and plotting attacks on the London and New York City subways. But when the investigation broadens to include American agents from the FBI, CIA and NSA, the subway threat begins to feel like a diversion. As the agents rush to determine the terrorists' real plans, they find that they too have become targets in a deadly race to not only prevent the next attack, but to also disrupt the far-reaching terrorist network.
In a groundbreaking 3-disc release, HISTORY present the 13 defining points of ancient warfare, moments that altered the course of history and shaped the modern world. A comprehensive account of the famed leaders who triumphed and the brilliant military tactics that changed history, Decisive Battles Of The Ancient World visits locations around the globe to examine what is know of these legendary encounters. Witness stunning re-creations of the crucial battles of Rome and beyond
If your funny bone is in need of tickling, this is the prescription you need. Carry on Matron finds the team on top form in Finisham Maternity Hospital where kindly Matron (Hattie Jacques), panic ï ½stricken surgeon Sir Bernard Cutting (Kenneth Williams) and wacky psychiatrist Dr. F.A. Goode (Charles Hawtrey) rule the roost. Its action stations when Sid Carter (Sid James) leads a gang of incompetent crooks intent on stealing a huge hoard of birth control pills. Joan Sims Shines at the ever-expectant mother in this beloved Carry On favourite.
Who do you call when thousands of tons of gnarled metal, over 100 feet deep in the water, are threatening to wreak environmental havoc if not removed immediately? For the people of Louisiana the answer is the Bisso family, as for more than a century they have been building a long history of expertise in the incredibly dangerous and highly technical duty of seam salvage and excavation.
At Bisso Marine, death and dismemberment are part of the job
In 2035 A.D., robots are programmed to live in harmony with humans and are part of everyday life. When a brilliant scientist at the U.S Robotics Corporation is found dead, Chicago Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) is called in to investigate. Aided by robot psychologist Dr. Susan Calvin (Bridget Moynahan), Detective Spooner uncovers the possibility that a robot may be the primary suspect in the case. But as Spooner gets closer to the truth, he gets caught up in a race for his life. With time running out, a deeper threat emerges that challenges the very existence of mankind.
Perfect for the aspiring player or the complete beginner, Simply Harmonica teaches you everything you need to know to play blues, rock or country-style harmonica.
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Unlike other theatres of war, the world of submarine infamously nicknamed 'the hidden hunter', has long remained shrouded in mystery. Its vessels more complicated than a space shuttle, and the water they hide in is less explored than space. The covert missions of a submarine are kept top secret and notoriously guarded by the MOD and Royal Navy... until now. For the first time, this enigma is about to be revealed, with unprecedented access to an operational nuclear power Hunter Killer 'super' Submarine in this stunning 3 part series. Submarine patrol takes the viewer on an unmissable, rare journey into the heart of the action o life as a submariner, with graphic and gripping tales of life and operations on board.
Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) is now a fully-fledged doctor in a casualty department. However, he longs for some excitement, which he gets when he is rude to an important patient and given his marching orders.
He finds himself another job, but as usual receives much unwanted female attention and still longs to be a surgeon. Via the usual hilarious mishaps and mistakes, can he succeed or is he destined to remain more popular with the opposite sex than his superiors?
Lner - Archive film of the second largest of the Big Four companies brings us the wonderful high speed locomotives of Sir Nigel Gresley and views of Kings Cross and York Stations in the days of steam and more recently. The Jazz Services and the Deities add interest to this fascinating programme.
South West Scotland - We take a delightful train journey through the south west of Scotland with its towns and villages, craggy hillsides and castles, streams and lakes and harbours and beaches. Our excursion begins at Largs, a popular seaside resort, on a Class 318EMU operated by Strathclyde Transport and then heads south passing the Hunterston Ore Terminal and nuclear power station and continue past magnificent scenery all the way to Stranraer where the train runs out along the pier to connect with ferries to Ireland.
West Cost Of Scotland - On this magnificent train journey there is plenty to see with mighty mountains, shimmering lochs and miles of magnificent coastline. We start our journey in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow before heading north into the Highlands. We continue our journey through the glens and across desolate Rannoch Moor to Rannoch Station. From here the line climbs to its summit at 135oft before it starts its descent to Spean Bridge and finally Fort William. Leaving Fort William we head to Mallaig and also explore the line to Oban, the gateway to the islands.
If only the designers, builders and owners hadn't bought into the ultimately fatal myth of her being unsinkable... If only the Titanic had been adequately supplied with lifeboats. There were, in fact places for only 1, 200 people, although 2, 228 passengers and crew were aboard the glittering pleasure palace for her maiden - and final - voyage. What makes the Titanic Saga so compelling, of course, are the private stories of those who embarked on the fateful crossing, many of whom we meet in this gripping mini series.
On a daredevil caving holidays six girls are trapped underground when an unexpected rock fall blocks their exit. Searching the maze of tunnels for a way out, they find themselves hunted by a race of fearless, hungry predators, once humanoid but now monstrously adapted to live in the dark.
Bob is building Sunflower Valley's very first radio station! Whilst the team set to work constructing the studio, the machines think of ideas for their own radio shows but Flex struggles to think of something original. Every time he has an idea, someone beats him to it - Roley is recording a jingle, Dodger is telling jokes and Scoop and Muck are reading stories. Luckily Bob has a great idea to help inspire Flex... to find out what happens, tune in to Radio Bob!
A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty of some of Britain's most famous steam locomotives. Each programme covers an individually named locomotive or class and looks at its history, restoration and more recent working. Includes the Duchess of SUtherland, Princess Margaret Rose and Flying Scotsman.
Watch all the drama, power struggles, neighbourhood rows and comedy moments unfold as you get up close and personal with all the Meerkats, in The Best Of Meerkat Manor.
Meerkat Manor Series 1:
Meet the Whiskers, a remarkable family of Meerkats living on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Our characters are twelve inches high, live underground in burrows and survive on a diet of worms, insects and lizards. You
In her spectacular film debut, Whitney Houston plays Rachel Marron, a music/movie superstar at her peak. Fans want to see her. Hear her. Touch her. But one wants to kill her - and that's where security expert Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) comes in. Farmer is a professional who never lets his guard down. Rachel has always been in control of her glamorous life. Each expects to be in charge. What they don't expect is to fall in love.
Tom Cruise plays Civil War hero Capt. Nathan Algren, who comes to Japan to fight the Samurai and ends up pledging himself to their cause. Ken Watanabe (Academy Award Nominee) plays Katsumoto, a Samurai leader facing a vanishing way of life, whose destiny becomes intertwined with that of the American captain. Edward Zwick (winner of the National Board of review's Best Director Award) directs this sweeping and emotional epic tale of the birth of modern Japan.
Pirate gold, elaborate traps, winding waterslides and the inimitable 'truffle shuffle' - could this be the most accomplished kids' adventure of all time? EMPIRE.
From the imagination of Steven Spielberg, The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a swashbuckling, surprise-around-every-corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages, outrageous booby-traps and a long-lost pirate ship full of golden doubloons, the kids race to stay one step ahead of a family of bumbling bad guys... and a mild-mannered monster with a face only a mother could love. A family adventure classic from start to buccaneering finish, The Goonies is a cinematic treasure trove of breathtaking action, dazzling effects and shiver-yer-timbers thrills!
The world of gardening can be a daunting place especially to the beginner. With the help of Tom Petherick, this beautifully filmed DVD aims to help you discover your 'green fingers' and join millions of others in one of the most popular pastimes in the United Kingdom.
When young Bastian borrows a mysterious, ornately-bound book, he never dreamed turning a page would draw him into a shimmering fantasy world of racing snails, hang-glider bats, soaring luckdragons, puckish elves, a Childlike Empress, the brave warrior Atreyu and a slab-faced walking quarry called a Rock Biter. Follow the Neverending Story to the limits of the imagination, thanks to director/co-writer Wolfgang Petersen and a superstar team of technical tinkerers and magicians who bring to life the most delightful characters ever. You'll cherish this wide-eyed adventure and discover the Neverending Story is your story.
Sweeping and visually resplendent, The Mission is a powerful action epic about a man of the sword (Robert de Niro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons) who unite to shield a South American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th century colonial empires. It reunites key talents behind The Killing Fields: co-producer David Puttnam, director Roland Joffe and cinematographer Chris Menges. Winner of the 1896 Cannes Film Festival Best Picture Award, the film earned seven Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture) and won a Best Cinematography Oscar. Robert Bolt's thoughtful screenplay and Ennio Morricone's rich score won Global Globe Awards. The Mission is screen storytelling that weaves a haunting spell.
Whether you're a wannabe chef, maybe just looking to impress your friends, or simply wanting to increase your cooking knowledge; this DVD provides step-by-step instructions on how to create starters, main courses and desserts. Simple and easy to follow, now everyone can cook for that perfect dinner party!!
Dana Carvey (Wayne's World), Valera Golino (Rain Man), James Earl Jones (The Lion King), Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects) and Michael Murphy (Magnolia) star in the brightest comedy in years! Private investigator M.L. Pogue (Carvey) has developed a rare case of amnesia that causes him to forget all the details of his life each time he falls asleep. But that's not his only problem. He's also the keywitness in the murder trial of a dangerous mobster - and he can't remember the guy, the crime or even his own name! But with his deadline to testify on the case fast approaching and bad guys coming at him from every angle, it's definitely a situation that anyone would want to forget!
Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) has become bored of practising medicine on dry land so he sets off to sea. Aboard a steamship he encounters various eccentric characters whilst getting himself into the usual scrapes and blundering his way through a series of comedy moments. Love interest comes in the form of Brigitte Bardot, in her first role for British audiences.
When you're as small as an ant, the world is big - and adventure is bigger! That's what young Lucas learns after he aims his water pistol at some hapless ants. They retaliate with a secret potion that shrinks 'the destroyer' to their size... And turns an anthill into a mountain of thrills, action and laughs! Julia Roberts, Nicholas Cage, Meryl Streep and Paul Giamatti head the voice cast of this rollicking, warm-hearted family treat.
Family tensions explode for a loving couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer (Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in Academy Award winning performances) at their New England cabin on Golden Pond. Their daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda) has come to visit with their new lover Bill (Dabney Coleman) and his tough young son, Billy (Doug McKeon).
The three generations collide. But what begins as a stubborn battle of wills between Norman and Billy slowly turns into a relationship that Chelsea always wanted with her father and Norman discovers how much he has missed by denying his daughter's love.
Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations and provocative political, military and economic analysis, HISTORY breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
3 Disc Box Set
- Boston, Bloody Boston / Rebelling to Revolution / Declaring Independence / American Crisis.
Faced with escalating controversies and conflicts, the American colonists are forced to act. As rebellion escalates into war, George Washington is appointed Commander-in-Chief of a new army. Following the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, General Washington gambles on a brilliant strategy to save his army, and America itself.
- Path to World War / Forging an Army / Treason & Betrayal
A desperate Benjamin Franklin descends on Paris and talks the French into joining the fight against Britain. general Washington fights to restore confidence in his leadership, and for the health and security of his slowly dwindling army, while the once heroic Benedict Arnold turns his back on his country, sealing his legacy as a traitor.
- The War Heads South / A hornet's Nest / The End Game
The British lay siege to Charleston, South Carolina. General Benjamin Lincoln braces for the attack, but his outnumbered force ultimately fails. After the fall of Charleston, the conflict explodes into the Carolina backcountry, sparking a brutal civil war. Washington faces two mutinies in the Continental Army as forces close in for the last major battle of the war.
A nostalgic look at the legacy left by 'God's Wonderful Railway' and a reminder of the brilliant engineers and designers from the company who brought us such wonderful locomotives as King George V, Gloucester Castle, King Edward I and Pendennis Castle.
Hop aboard the little single-carriage sprinter as we start our bucolic journey at the English border in Shrewsbury, a splendid county town with its imposing castle and innumerable listed buildings, before heading out of town. Stopping off at some of the most picturesque towns in Wales and passing some of its most stunning landscape before we climb up the Vale of Lampeter to the popular seaside resort of Tenby with its ancient town walls and finally to the end of the line at Pembroke.
To travel by train along the North Wales coast from Chester to Aberystwyth is an experience never to be forgotten passing historic castles, majestic cliffs, bustling towns and sweeping beaches. Our journey begins on the main line but we take time out to visit the Snowdon Mountain Railway the Ffestiniog Railway, and various other narrow gauge railways before we reach our destination at Aberystwyth.
When Sir Topham Hatt announces the building of a new Airport on Sodor, old rivalries between steam engines and diesels rapidly resurface. A trick by Thomas backfires badly and soon the future of the Island and Sir Tophams' Railway is in jeopardy. Can Thomas persuade the diesels and steam engines to settle their differences and save their Island and their home?
Fruit growing can present some of the greatest challenges to the gardener in the modern era. Despite the complexity behind some traditions and disciplines, it is nonetheless increasing in popularity, because the rewards are great and the crops are perennial.
Frankie Howerd is one of Britain's best-loved comedians. Having honed his act during World War II to cheer up de-motivated troops, he quickly established himself as one of the nation's favourite performers.
This collection of the greatest moments from his TV career confirms why he won a special place in the heart of the British nation and why he continues to reduce audiences young and old to hysteria-induced tears
Renowned psychic Derek Acorah joins forces with historian Tessa Dunlop to visit Egypt, home to some of the most intriguing and mysterious sites in the world. Using a combination of paranormal and historical investigations, they delve into the stories behind legendary locations and many other sites of intrigue, in an attempt to uncover the truth behind some of the most enduring mysteries of Egypt
The Southern Region's last steam-worked main lines from Waterloo to Salisbury and Weymouth are recalled on this all-colour programme which features cine film made between 1958 and 1967 by John Laird, Brian Robbins and Geoff Todd.
Island railways have a particular fascination, none more so than those on the Isle of Wight. In this programme, produced from films made by railway enthusiasts who visited the island from the 1950s to the present day, we present aspects of the changing face of the island's railways over the last forty years.
For anyone interested in the Southern this DVD provides a delightful miscellany covering many aspects of railway activity in the south east of England over a 40 year period. Southern fans will not be disappointed by this enthralling programme.
From Bewdley to Blaenau will revive memories for those who knew these lines and for those who did not have the chance to explore them before they closed, and it will help to explain why these long closed railways are still remembered with such affection by those who travelled on them in their heyday.
British Narrow Gauge Miscellany, which explores both well known and almost forgotten narrow gauge byways throughout Britain, from the west of Scotland to the south coast of England, not forgetting the Isle of Man, will be a delight for all of those interested in the narrow gauge and minor railways of Britain.
Steam in the Midlands sets out to offer a real feel of what it was like to observe the busy railway network of the Midlands in the last decade of steam operations. Not surprisingly, in an era renowned for its heavy industry, freight workings and the locomotives designed for heavy goods duties, play a prominent role in the proceedings.
Young Millie Forrester bursts into Aggie Winkowski's life like a bolt from the blue on a hot summer's afternoon in 1854. Finding the pretty child abandoned by her mother in the rough quarter of town, Aggie is all too aware of the dangers she would face if left alone. Surprisingly, from these unpromising beginnings, a relationship is established which gives new meaning to Aggie Winkowski's life and is to mould Millie's destiny.
Tom Witzky (Kevin Bacon) is a blue-collar worker, a family man, the most ordinary guy you could meet... Who is about to be plunged into a shattering encounter with another world. After he is hypnotised at a neighbourhood party, Tom changes. He sees things he can't explain. As the horrific visions intensify, Tom realises they are echoes of a crime calling to be solved. But when his nightmares begin coming true, Tom Wants out. he desperately tries to rid himself of his eerie, unwanted powers - only to be seized by an irresistible compulsion to dig deeper and deeper into the mystery that is consuming his life. When at last he unearths the truth, it will draw him into the long-buried secret of a ghastly crime, a vengeful spirit... and the lethal price of laying the spirit to rest.
A talented carpenter Robert Bradley leaves the Jarrow shipyards for a job in his uncle's furniture business. Life in the country is not always as idyllic as he had imagined. He is frequently at odds with his God-fearing Uncle John.
When his father dies, Robert Bradley gives up his job in the shipyards to work in his uncle's carpentry shop. Life with his domineering uncle isn't easy but an encounter with a strange girl locally known as The Moth brings changes in his life.
Witness momentous World War Two events! We've delved into the archives of the famous imperial War Museum in London to bring you the story of the conquest of Europe as it was actually reported in the cinemas of the day. Filmed by frontline cameramen, many of whom became casualties themselves, these newsreels are a fascinating record of how World War Two was fought, and how the war was being depicted on the home front.
The continent of Africa is home to a vast number of different species, but of all the animals and birds it is the lion that is most revered. These 3 programmes cover the different landscapes that make up the Lion's Kingdom and examine the role that the King of Beasts plays in each of these. The programmes also provide in-depth profiles of many of the other fascinating creatures that share their habitats with the mighty lion.
A combination of stunning wildlife photography, expert commentary and interesting facts make these documentaries a stimulating and timeless trilogy for the whole family.
This magical collection of fairy tale films are fun for all the family to enjoy. Join in the fantasy adventures of Prince Charming and learn about the Legend of the Leprechauns. Then it's Back to the Secret Garden as young group of orphans discover the Secret Garden.
Assigned to a remote outpost in the 1860s West, Lt. John Dunbar fears the nearby Sioux Indians and expects to fight them. Instead, he befriends them and becomes the man in the middle of a brushfire of tension: the conflict between U.S expansion and Native Americans. Kevin Costner plays Dunbar and makes one of Hollywood
The SAS Story
Britain is home to an elite special operations group that are the best of the best; the legendary special air service. From raiding the North African airfields during World War Two, to combating terrorism in Iraq, these heroic soldiers don
The Death Of The Incredible Hulk is the fascinating finale of the hugely popular TV series about a scientist, Dr. David Banner (Bill Bixby), who transforms into a mighty, larger-than-life beast called the Hulk (Lou Ferrigno) when he gets angry. Desperately trying to rid himself of his monster-like alter ego once and for all, Banner sneaks into a government research lab run by Dr. Ronald Pratt (Phillip Sterling), hoping to find a solution. When Pratt discovers Banner's plight, he offers to help. But a beautiful spy (Barbara Tarbuck) who's out to steal Pratt's ideas for terrorists forces Banner to choose between love and loyalty, good and evil, and ultimately, life and death.
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE STORY
This programme combines unseen footage with newly shot film and expert opinion to tell the story of the RAF. It looks at how the early pilots fought in the wire, wood and canvas aircraft of WWI before moving on to incredible footage of Spitfires and Hurricanes in aerial combat against the fearsome ME109s. Experience massed bomber raids over Germany and follow the RAF through more than 50 years of the jet age, from the first Meteors to the low-level Tornado attacks of the Gulf War.
SPITFIRE 'DEFENDER OF THE SKIES'
The Spitfire is one of the most charismatic aircraft ever to fly. In telling the story of this legendary machine, the producers have filmed many different marks in flight and on the ground. In addition, the programme includes a wealth of archive footage documenting the Spitfire's earliest flights through to the final stages of its development. The Spitfire is also shown in action during some of its most memorable campaigns, including the momentous Battle of Britain.
GREAT BRITISH JETS
Britain's RAF was the first allied Air Force to enter the 'jet age' with the Gloster Meteor in 1944. It was the first of a line of great jets designed and, until recent years, built in Britain. This programme looks at British jet aircraft that have become
household names: the Vampire, Hunter, Lightning and Buccaneer, to name a few. We also present profiles on some of the jets operated by today's RAF, including the Jaguar, Harrier, Tornado and Eurofighter.
Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis head a sexy, star-powered cast in this explosive adventure about a quartet of flawed, ordinary human beings who suddenly find themselves with extraordinary abilities. After exposure to cosmic radiation, four astronauts become the most remarkable, if dysfunctional, superheroes of all time. Unfortunately, the mission's sponsor has also been transformed - into the world's most lethal supervillain - setting the stage for a confrontation of epic proportions. Packed with nonstop action, big laughs and show-stopping special effects.
Join Tom Baker (Little Britain, Doctor Who) and a squad of intrepid investigators, each with a nose for the unnatural, who are setting up camp in various locations around the UK, the world's most haunted country, in order to discover once and for all if ghosts really do exist! Using a combination of clairvoyants, dowsers and other paranormal techniques alongside more traditional historical research, the experts try to separate fact from fiction about many alleged hauntings.
Fame soars even higher with the extended dance edition of the film, featuring over 15 minutes of thrilling dance footage you couldn't see in cinemas.
Passions will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Talent, dedication and hard work will triumph! Fame is the inspiring story of a group of dancers, singers, musicians and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery. Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth co-star alongside a group of gifted young performers in this soaring reinvention of the Oscar Winning hit film.
Restored to life after sustaining mortal wounds in Daredevil, Elektra now lives only for death as the world's most lethal assassin. But her latest assignment will force her to make a good fateful decision in the ultimate battle between good and evil! Marvel's deadly Elektra (Jennifer Garner) proves that she was born to fight and trained to kill as the sexiest action hero ever to burst from the pages of comic books.
In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world - and all those beyond - is threatened by the secret plans of Mrs. Coulter (Nicole Kidman). With the help of Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig) and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.
In a marvellous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, only she has the ability to read its important messages and prevent her world
Testing. Transitional. At times tremendous. There was never a dull moment in Aston Villa's 2010/11 season. An internationally renowned manager took over the reins, the club broke their transfer record to sign one of the most natural goalscorers the Premier League has ever seen., and several young lions roared on to the top flight stage. It started and finished with an excellent home win, and there was lots of drama in between - both on and off the pitch.