The London and North Eastern Railway (The L.N.E.R.) was the major railway serving the Eastern area of Great Britain, with its lines covering East Anglia, Yorkshire, Northumberland and the Scottish coast through to Aberdeen. Filmed over many years, this majestic legacy demonstrates the fascination of steam power and allows us to enjoy again Steam in Britain on L.N.E.R. Lines. The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (The L.M.S.) was the largest of the four railway companies formed in 1923. Its territory stretched from Wick in the North to Bournemouth in the South. Its legacy of steam locomotives is one of the finest and many of them still run today, having been lovingly restored. Observed over the last decade this DVD records the majesty of live L.M.S. steam. The Southern Railway was the smallest of the four railway companies formed in 1923. However it carried the largest passenger traffic of all with its enormous suburban system, which was rapidly electrified. By contrast its rural branch lines, which proliferated all along the South coast of England were worked by a wide variety of steam locomotives right up to the end of main line steam. The steam railways of the South East have left us as their legacy one of the richest veins of preserved steam in Great Britain today. This DVD filmed over the last decade, captures this variety, from heavy express locomotives to small shunting engines including many notable visitors to the area. The North and East Midlands area of Great Britain has a proud industrial history, much of which is bound up in the history of the railways of the country. Situated in the heart of the North and East Midlands is one of the country s greatest coalfields, the very lifeblood of the steam railway. The measure of their success can be seen in this programme, which records the splendour of Steam in Britain in the North & East Midlands The Great Western Railway s publicity machine was on of the most effective railway promotional organisations ever. Long after the GWR had ceased to exist it continued its pull on the imagination of both enthusiast and general traveller alike. Using footage selected from ten years of dedicated observation, this DVD takes you on such a journey, to savour Steam in Britain on GWR Lines.
This great four DVD collection includes: Matt Hayes Lake Escapes - Carp & Catfish and Pike & Zander and John Wilson's Fishing World - North America & Europe. Matt Hayes Lake Escapes - Matt Hayes is regarded as one of the best all-round anglers in the UK, and he has packed his bags for the fishing trip of a lifetime. From the Arctic Circle to the rivers of Spain, Lake Escapes follows Matt from airport to lakeside and home again as he shows us how accessible, affordable and exciting a weekend fishing break can be. In the company of some of Europe's top anglers, Matt gets the inside information on Europe's top fishing destinations. Matt Hayes is a professional fisherman who really does go fishing for pleasure on his rare days off. This series appeals to both the core angler and recreational fisherman alike. John Wilson's Fishing World - 'Angling Times' readers voted him the 'Greatest Angler of All Time' and he recently received an MBE from the Queen. Now John Wilson is back, and on the hunt for the greatest fishing locations around the world. From stunning fjords of Northern Norway to amazing Arkansas, John is at the top of his game, catching an impressive variety of fish and demonstrating the extensive angling techniques it takes to reel them in. He's off to the land of the midnight sun, Norway, fishing the amazing coral reefs for coalfish, wolf fish and cod, as well as beautiful Ireland, and he is on the hunt for some whoppers in some of the best sports North America has to offer.
Deadliest Catch takes you deep into the world of the Bering Sea as we follow seven vessels and their crews through the two most brutal fishing seasons on the planet: the King Crab season and the Opilio Crab season. Forty-foot waves, hurricane winds, sleep deprivation, and operating heavy machinery on a pitching deck, are just a few reasons the injury rate is one hundred percent. The rugged adventurers who fish these waters have the mindset of pirates - high risk for high reward - and putting life and limb on the line is just part of the job. The crabbing season kicks off in October and Captain Sig Hansen of the Northwestern, a 30-year veteran and a third generation fisherman, will match his skills against his old rivals, Phil Harris of the Cornelia Marie, Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand of the Time Bandit, and Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard. The fleet will push hundreds of miles out to sea and fish 400 feet deep in search of the prized crustaceans. The captains will strategise, and the crews will be pushed to their limits of mental and physical endurance as they repeatedly drop and haul the 700-pound crab pots. Before the season is out, the men will face down huge storms, severe injury, a ticking clock - and each other - to bring in the highly lucrative crab harvest.
Collection of programmes from the BBC series following Fred Dibnah as he investigates Britain's industrial heritage. Including 'The Industrial Landscape', 'The Machines That Changed the World', 'Men of Iron', 'The Victorian Gentleman', 'Preserving Our Past', 'All Steamed Up' and 'Riches Beneath the Earth', the collection also features interviews with the people who knew the steeplejack.
Racing through Time is an exceptional series entailing the sensational beginnings of a much loved global sport. From the grease and glamour, to the danger and thrills, this is an action-packed, fact filled tour of the world of motor racing, featuring in-depth stories on the legends of motor racing, the high-performance machines, the men behind the wheel, and the circuits that have made history. The Racing Years 1960s and 1970s combines rare colour archive and newsreel footage, expert commentary and entertaining period newsreel narration to bring you a fascinating and comprehensive look at motor racing during the 1960s and 1970s.
Details: First Fun with French is based on the best-selling book 'First Hundred Words in French'. Follow Isabelle and her family as they go about their day. Isabelle's family do not speak English so she will translate everything for you. We join Isabelle and her brother Pierre as they wake up. After a chaotic breakfast, it's off to Grandma and Grandpa's. Then a trip to the shops and a visit to the park introduces lots of familiar objects. After a busy and fun-filled day, it's home to play, bath time and bed. To add to the fun, there is a little yellow duck to find in every scene. Ideal for: A beginner's guide for young children aged 3 years and over. This DVD makes learning a language simple and fun for all the family. Running time approximately: 40 minutes.
Details: First Fun with Spanish is based on the best-selling book 'First Hundred Words in Spanish'. Follow Isabel and her family as they go about their day. Isabel's family do not speak English so she will translate everything for you. We join Isabel and her brother Pablo as they wake up. After a chaotic breakfast, it's off to Grandma and Grandpa's. Then a trip to the shops and a visit to the park introduces lots of familiar objects. After a busy and fun-filled day, it's home to play, bath time and bed. To add to the fun, there is a little yellow duck to find in every scene. Ideal for: A beginner's guide to Spanish for young children aged 3 years and above. This DVD makes learning a language simple and fun for all the family. Running time approximately: 40 minutes.
South East - The Steam railways South of the River Thames and East of Southampton have left us as their legacy one of the richest veins of preserved steam in Great Britain today. The railways of the area have, unlike their Northern cousins, always had the carriage of passengers as their top priority and the diversity of locomotives and the routes covered is immense. This DVD filmed over the last decade, captures this variety, from heavy express locomotives to small shunting engines including many notable visitors to the area. North and East Midlands: The North and East Midlands area of Great Britain has a proud industrial history, much of which is bound up in the history of the railways of the country. Situated in the heart of the North and East Midlands is one of the country's greatest coalfields, the very lifeblood of the steam railway. G.W.R Lines: The Great Western Railway's publicity machine was one of the most effective railway promotional organisations ever. Long after the GWR had ceased to exist it continued its pull on the imagination of both enthusiast and general traveller alike. Using footage from ten years of dedicated observation, this DVD takes you on such a journey, to savour Steam in Britain on GWR Lines.
Having gained access to some of Egypt's most ancient and sacred locations, award-winning historian/presenter Tessa Dunlop, and the UK's most acclaimed medium, Derek Acorah, come together in this ground-breaking series to try to shed new light on Egypt's mysteries with a unique blend of history and paranormal investigation. The series, with the assistance of many of the world's leading authorities on Egyptian history, delves into one of the most fascinating ancient cultures in the world, to answer questions that historians have puzzled over for centuries. Visiting legendary locations such as The Valley of Kings, the tombs of Tutankhamen and Rameses III, the Pyramids and The Sphinx, who will Derek make contact with?