Who Do You Think You Are? follows the journeys of well-known personalities as they delve into the past to explore their family trees uncover their family history and discover fascinating facts about their ancestors that have been hidden by the passage of time. Genealogist Nick Barratt introduces this programme which uses highlights from the individual stories to illustrate how to go about tracing your own family. Nick shows how to get started with your search the value of talking to close relatives and the importance of physical clues such as old postcards letters and photographs. He also demonstrates how to get the best out of the archive trail including where to look and the information you can expect to find. This programme is packed full of helpful tips and useful information. The celebrities featured include: Jeremy Clarkson Lesley Garrett Ian Hislop Sue Johnston Bill Oddie David Baddiel Amanda Redman Vic Reeves Meera Syal and Moira Stuart.
Based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell, Sharpe (1993-7) ran to 14 full-length television films that follow the adventures of the titular soldier through the later years of the Napoleonic Wars. The programmes are an outstanding achievement for the small screen, dominated by Sean Bean's central performance as the heroic, troubled outsider who turns out to be a resourceful and loyal leader. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast, particularly Daragh O'Malley as Harper and (in later episodes) Abigail Cruttenden as Jane, Sharpe is often visually striking, the action tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all 14 episodes being directed by Tom Clegg. On the DVD: Sharpe on DVD contains a photo gallery and several screens of background text. The sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" picture has been transferred slightly letterboxed at 14:9. Though looking much better than the original TV transmissions the occasionally cropped framing makes it apparent the films were shot in 16:9 widescreen, so it is regrettable they have not been transferred to DVD in that format. Otherwise these are first-rate releases. --Gary S Dalkin
Gerry Anderson, the hugely influential creator of Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet, made a spectacular return to puppet animation in the early 1980s with an exciting new series produced with Christopher Burr. Thrilling yet another generation of children (and adults!), Terrahawks introduced a new elite force to defend 21st century Earth against a host of alien invaders. Led by the heroic Tiger Ninestein, the Terrahawks crew consists of Captain Mary Falconer, Tiger's second-in-command; fighter-pilot and pop star Kate Kestrel; the poetically inclined Lt Hiro; and Lt Hawkeye the gunner with computer-enhanced vision. Assisted by a legion of charismatic spherical robots known as the Zeroids, they battle a cabal of evil adversaries none more terrifying than android crone Zelda, the would-be conqueror of all Earth-Scum ! The entire series is presented here for the first time as brand-new remasters from the best available materials, in their original as-transmitted aspect ratio. SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand new featurettes on the special effects, music and voice cast - including a cast reunion! The Terrahawks Story documentary Original FX Trims Three audio episodes Image galleries Scripts PDFs
For more than a quarter of a century, angling sleuth Jeremy Wade has investigated horrific deaths of people encountering fresh water monsters. All six episodes from the fifth series of the Animal Planet documentary show presented by Jeremy Wade. Each programme follows the extreme angler as he goes on the hunt for deadly fish in various locations including Bolivia, Ukraine, Colombia and Iceland. These epic journeys ends up challenging his core beliefs about one of his oldest adversaries and this time, he may have gotten himself in too deep . The episodes are: 'Face Ripper', 'Atomic Assassin', 'Killer Torpedo', 'Colombian Slasher', 'Vampires of the Deep' and 'Legend of Loch Ness'.
The Winter Olympics Special episode in full including a Mini driven down a ski jump and an ice hockey game with cars!
Disney's 1994 animated feature, The Lion King, was a huge smash in cinemas and continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed stage production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is deposed by a jealous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking and the songs from Tim Rice and Elton John, accompanied by a colourful score, are more palatable than in many recent Disney features. --Tom Keogh
Killer sharks and human jellyfish and living mummies, oh my! Arrow Video is proud to present the first ever collection of works by William Wild Bill Grefé, the maverick filmmaker who braved the deep, dark depths of the Florida everglades to deliver some of the most outrageous exploitation fare ever to go-go dance its way across drive-in screens. Bringing together seven of Grefé's most outlandish features, all new to Blu-ray, He Came from the Swamp: The William Grefé Collection packs in a macabre menagerie of demented jellyfish men (Sting of Death), zombified witch doctors (Death Curse of Tartu), homicidal hippies (The Hooked Generation) and seductive matrons (The Naked Zoo) not to mention the ubiquitous go-go dancing college kids to create one of the most wildly entertaining box-sets of all time! LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Seven William Grefé films, all newly restored from the best surviving film elements: Sting of Death (1966), Death Curse of Tartu (1966), The Hooked Generation (1968), The Psychedelic Priest (1971), The Naked Zoo (1971), Mako: Jaws of Death (1976) and Whiskey Mountain (1977) Brand new, extended version of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures' definitive documentary They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations on 4 Blu-ray discs Original uncompressed mono audio for all films Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring an extensive, never-before-published interview with William Grefé and a new foreword by the filmmaker Reversible poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork for each of the films by The Twins of Evil STING OF DEATH (1966) + DEATH CURSE OF TARTU (1966) Brand new introductions to the films by director William Grefé Archival audio commentaries for both films with William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter Sting of Death: Beyond the Movie Monsters a-Go Go! a look into the history of rock 'n' roll monster movies with author/historian C. Courtney Joyner The Curious Case of Dr. Traboh: Spook Show Extraordinaire a ghoulish look into the early spook show days with monster maker Doug Hobart Original Trailers Still and Promotion Gallery THE HOOKED GENERATION (1968) + THE PSYCHEDELIC PRIEST (1971) Archival audio commentaries for both films with director William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter Hooked Generation behind-the-scenes footage Hooked Generation Original Trailer Still and Promotion Gallery THE NAKED ZOO (1971) + MAKO: JAWS OF DEATH (1976) William Grefé's original Director's Cut of Naked Zoo Alternate Barry Mahon re-release cut of Naked Zoo Original Mako: Jaws of Death Trailer and Promo Still and Promotion Gallery WHISKEY MOUNTAIN (1977) + THEY CAME FROM THE SWAMP: EXTENDED CUT (2020) Whiskey Mountain Original Trailer Still and Promotion Gallery They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé the definitive documentary presented for the first in High-Definition and in a brand new, extended cut Extras subject to change
First Among Equals: The Complete Series (3 Discs)
Limited Collector's Edition Blu-ray and DVD boxset, including Production Notes Booklet, Poster, Artcards, Movie Quote Card Game, Cher's Report Card. Smart, Sparkly And Never Out Of Style! After 25 years, Clueless remains a smart, charming, and hilarious classic that truly captures what it was like to be a teen in the 1990s. Alicia Silverstone shines as the 15-year-old Beverly Hills High School student who thrives on shopping, enjoys the perfect social life, and plays matchmaker to all her friends just don't ask her who she's dating, AS IF! Directed by Amy Heckerling, the movie also stars Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Stacey Dash, and Wallace Shawn. Special Features Clue or False Trivia Game The Class of '95 - A look at the cast, then and now Creative Writing with Writer/Director Amy Heckerling Fashion 101 Language Arts Suck N Blow - A Tutorial Driver's Ed We're History - Stories from the cast and crew Trailers HD
For a spy love is the deadliest enemy. Screen legends Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins The Sound of Music) and Rock Hudson ((Pillow Talk) find love amidst the chaos of World War I in this musical extravaganza set in the harrowing world of international espionage. Andrew Stars as Lili Smith a woman living in two worlds at war with each other. In one she is a world-renowned singer soothing the tattered nerves of the Allied soldiers with her voice. In the other she's a German spy. But when Lili is ordered to seduce the dashing Major Larrabee (Hudson) those worlds suddenly collide as she finds herself falling for him and learning that when it comes to war love is the answer.
When Aunt Sally turns up at Worzel's barn the two decide to go to the local village dance. Deciding to have some fun they astound guests by dressing in period costume borrowed from the museum...
This is a powerful comedy drama about four women who discover untapped strength within themselves when they finally let go of what divides them. In the blink of an eye the happily married Rebecca Lott becomes a widow or as she puts it 'the w word'. She is not alone for long however when her eccentric friend Sylvia neurotic younger sister Lucy and controlling ex-stepmother Alberta move in with a lot of baggage - both emotional and literal! But when Alberta hires a sexy house paint
Academy Award winner Michael Douglas is Madec – a rich ruthless international businessman and avid game hunter. Searching for a new trophy to add to his collection he hires young tracker Ben (Jeremy Irvine- The Railway Man War Horse) as his guide through the Reach a vast and hostile basin in the Mojave Desert. But when the hunt goes tragically wrong Ben finds himself the target of Madec’s fiendish mind. Using only his survival skills and knowledge of the Reach Ben is forced to challenge Madec at his own game in a desperate attempt to bring him to justice. Set against one of the world’s most desolate and unforgiving landscapes Beyond the Reach is a blistering story of survival featuring a powerhouse performance from Michael Douglas as the corporate predator Madec.
Annette (Jill Damas) promises to marry her accident-prone boyfriend Gil (Jeremy Bulloch), on the condition that he keeps his hands off other women and holds down a proper job for seven days. If he breaks the bargain then he has to march up to Buckingham Palace stark naked. The trouble is, Bulloch just can't keep a job for five minutes and is continually getting into sexual misunderstandings with luscious females!
Three special editions of Top Gear presented by Jeremy Clarkson Richard Hammond and James May. In 'Polar Special' the team set out on their most ambitious and arduous challenge to date - a race starting in Canada and finishing at the North Pole. In 'US Special' with a budget of $1000 dollars each of the team have to buy a car for an epic road trip stopping along the way to compete in a series of challenges which range from driving across Alabama without getting shot to preparing and eating road kill whilst camping out for the night. Finally 'The Challenges Volume 1' features three hours of ingenious plans foolhardy ventures and fuel-injected rivalry as the presenters put themselves and their vehicles to the test for various challenges.
Jim has managed to get a job in one of the top universities but all he has to do to cement a future is survive a terrible weekend at his fellow professors deliver a lecture on 'Merry England' and resist the temptations of Christine...
Molly (Miley Cyrus) is a private detective who chose busting cheating spouses and petty thieves over the drama of high school. Her life however, unexpectedly changes when she is approached by FBI agent (Jeremy Piven) to go undercover in the one place they're unable to infiltrate... A university Sorority. Her mission is to fit in as sorority girl and protect Alex Patrone (Lauren McKnight) while navigating through a minefield of double crosses and multiple suspects, including Nicholas (Josh Bowman). While undercover Molly soon realises not everyone is who he or she appears to be - including herself.
Alfie Wickers is probably the worst teacher to (dis)grace the English education system, but no one cares about their pupils quite as much as Alfie does. Having completed their GCSEs, Alfie is keen for his class to join him on one last hurrah.
A pair of literary sleuths unearth the amorous secret of two Victorian poets only to find themselves falling under a passionate spell.
Join Kevin McCloud as he follows the progress of an imaginative creative and brave set of people as they go about putting blood sweat and tears - and often their life savings - into building their ultimate dream homes. It's the complete series one of this compulsive Channel 4 property programme.
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