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• New Scotland Yard - The Complete Series 3 | DVD | (23/09/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  This highly regarded crime series stars John Woodvine as Detective Chief Superintendent Kingdom of the Central Office of the CID, and John Carlisle as his colleague DI Ward. An intelligent, authentic portrayal of the complexities of police work in the increasingly violent London of the 1970s, New Scotland Yard benefited from the involvement of ex-Chief Superintendent Frank Williams, former head of the Yard's Murder Squad, who acted as series adviser. This third series sees the workaholic King...

• The Very Best Of The Royle Family | DVD | (25/11/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Spanning the three series of this superb sitcom, The Very Best of The Royle Family is a prime taster for those not familiar with the series. Co-created by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash, who star as Denise and Dave respectively, The Royle Family deserves its own comedic category. They had a hard fight persuading the BBC to leave a laughter track off the show, which would have disrupted its unique ambience and chemistry. Never departing from the house of lazy, good-for-nothing but defiantly sardonic Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson) and wife Barbara (Sue Johnston), The Royle Family chronicles the everyday chat and banal comings and goings of this Northern household, which barely qualifies as "working" class, since mostly they are slumped on the sofa in front of the telly in a cathode-induced stupor. Confused viewers waiting for something to "happen" in the conventional sitcom manner will be disappointed. What they'll get instead is an irresistible stream of dialogue that captures unerringly the humdrum cadences of "ordinary" people. These episodes capture the Royles in customary, festive mood--Denise's marriage, Christmas, baby David's birthday party and so forth--which is good, as we get to see more of Liz Smith's magnificent Nana. As each seemingly inconsequential scene vividly illustrates, this is hardly a romanticised family. Denise is an appallingly negligent mother, there's probably never been a green vegetable in the house, most of their friends, including Darren, are well dodgy, and mum Barbara is unfairly put-upon ("Eh, I've been so busy this morning I haven't had time to smoke", she laments at one point). Yet undoubtedly, unlike their regal counterparts, this Royle Family are close-knit, somehow getting by. The family that watches telly together stays together. On the DVD: The Very Best of the Royle Family, disappointingly, has no extra features. --David Stubbs

• A Man Called Shenandoah: The Complete Series | DVD | (08/05/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen | DVD | (02/05/2011) from £13.26   |  Saving you £-7.27 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Monty Python's Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) directs this wild, wild version of the stories of Baron Munchausen, pushing the limits of 1989 special effects technology to bring us such sights as a horse divided in half and running around in two parts, and a giant Robin Williams with his head flying off his shoulders. Basically, this is a treat for Gilliam fans, as the sustaining idea of the film runs out of steam, and manic energy alone keeps the momentum going. Casual viewers might find it tedious after awhile. There are nice parts for fellow Python Eric Idle, as well as Sting, Alison Steadman, and Uma Thurman as a dazzlingly beautiful Venus on a half-shell. Gilliam had greater artistic and commercial success with Brazil, The Fisher King and 12 Monkeys. --Tom Keogh

• Jane Eyre | DVD | (30/06/2003) from £10.24   |  Saving you £2.75 (26.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Jane Eyre is a poor orphan brought up by a wealthy Aunt who is determined she should never forget her impoverished background. Surviving the cruelty of an oppressive boarding school she becomes the governess of Thornfield Hall owned by the enigmatic and rarely seen Mr Rochester. When Jane finally meets Mr Rochester in the flesh she is consumed by an overwhelming attraction towards him that soon becomes mutual.

• Mob Land | DVD | (02/10/2023) from £7.97   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Food Of The Gods | Blu Ray | (30/10/2023) from £10.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Short Circuit | DVD | (05/04/2004) from £19.19   |  Saving you £-9.20 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  John Badham's family-orientated adventure comedy Short Circuit, though obviously hatched in the wake of E.T. and Star Wars, manages to create its own identity through a sweet tone and an affectionate sense of fun. Military robot Number 5, a well-armed killing machine, is zapped by lightning during a test and emerges with a wacky sense of humour and a new peace-loving philosophy. Ally Sheedy (who debuted in Badham's hit WarGames) is the animal-lover whose home is sanctuary for a zoo-full of strays and who adopts the adolescent robot. Steve Guttenberg is the goofy but reclusive robotics designer who goes off in search of his creation to save him from the gun-happy army. The mix of gentle slapstick and innocent romance makes for a harmless family comedy. It veers toward the terminally cute, what with Number 5's hyperactive antics and E.T.-ish voice, and the mangled grammar of Guttenberg's East Indian sidekick (Fisher Stevens) threatens to become offensive, but Badham's breezy direction keeps the film on track. Sheedy and Guttenberg deliver spirited and engaging performances, but most importantly the robot emerges as a real person. Give credit to designer Syd Mead, an army of puppeteers and robotics operators, and the cartoony voice of Tim Blaney: Number 5 is alive. --Sean Axmaker

• Toy Story 2 (Disney Pixar) | DVD | (28/11/2005) from £8.37   |  Saving you £13.62 (162.72%)   |  RRP £21.99

  The toys celebrate their 10th birthday with this amazing double pack set.

• Big Miracle | DVD | (04/06/2012) from £3.40   |  Saving you £12.59 (370.29%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A small town newspaper reporter writes about three California gray whales trapped in the Arctic Circle.

• Star Trek Next Generation Series 3 | DVD | (22/05/2006) from £17.98   |  Saving you £19.00 (118.82%)   |  RRP £34.99

  ""Space... The final frontier... These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds... To seek out new life; new civilisations... To boldly go where no one has gone before!"" - Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) The complete third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation one of the finest sci-fi shows of all-time. Episodes Comprise: 1. Evolution 2. The Ensigns Of Command 3. The Survivors 4. Who Watches The

• The Naked Civil Servant | DVD | (11/03/2002) from £4.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (221.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Award Winning film autobiography of the English eccentric Quentin Crisp. The film traces Crisp's life from the early 1930's telling of his blatent exhibitionism as an outrageously effeminate homosexual. John Hurt's unforgettable performance won him a BAFTA for Best Actor while director Jack Gold won the Academy's highest commendation The Desmond Davies Award for outstanding creative contribution to television.

• Blockers (Blu-Ray Plus Digital Download) | Blu Ray | (06/08/2018) from £5.62   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  When three parents discover their daughters' pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal. Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) and John Cena (Trainwreck, Sisters) star in Blockers, the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the Pitch Perfect series).

• So Dear To My Heart | DVD | (21/07/2003) from £8.38   |  Saving you £10.87 (152.67%)   |  RRP £17.99

  One of Walt Disney's most beloved film classics So Dear To My Heart brilliantly blends live action and animation to tell a heartwarming story the whole family will cherish. The fun begins when Danny a rejected and mischievous black lamb is adopted by a determined young boy named Jeremiah (Bobby Driscoll). While drawing a picture of Danny in his scrapbook Jeremiah daydreams of winning first prize in a local contest. Then from his drawings Danny and other animal pictures magica

• JFK | DVD | (28/02/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  JFK Oliver Stone's powerful film about the shots heard round the world and the mystery that still surrounds them is one of the most provocative movies of our time. In addition to its box office success critical acclaim and awards it played a major role in the national debate that led to the passage of the 1992 Assassination Materials Disclosure Act.

• Desire (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (15/01/2024) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Marlene Dietrich (The Scarlet Empress) and Gary Cooper (Bluebeards Eighth Wife) star in Desire, a romantic crime caper directed by Frank Borzage (A Farewell to Arms). Product Features INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES 2022 restoration from a 4K scan Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer and critic Nathaniel Bell and film historian David Del Valle (2021) Nathalie Morris on Gary Cooper (2023): the film historian and curator discusses the stardom and style of one of Hollywoods most iconic actors Lux Radio Theatre: Desire (1937): radio play adaptation of the films screenplay, starring Marlene Dietrich with Hebert Marshall in the Gary Cooper role Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Limited edition exclusive with a new essay by Christine Newland, archival interviews and articles, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies for the UK All extras subject to change

• Death Train | DVD | (13/09/2002) from £7.98   |  Saving you £-5.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £1.99

  A German Scientist aids an ex-Soviet general in constructing a nuclear weapon which is in the possession of an American mercenary heading across Europe in a hijacked goods train. Malcolm Philpott a member of UNACO (United Nations Anti Crime Organisation) must use a team of hand picked agents from various parts of the globe to stop this death train at all costs.

• Lord of the Dance | DVD | (01/10/1999) from £23.99   |  Saving you £-8.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Billed as an updating and retelling of an Irish folk legend, Lord of the Dance is less Erin Go Bragh than Hooray for Hollywood. Michael Flatley gives us the old razzle-dazzle, fashioning a Celtic-influenced spectacular that wanders far away from its Riverdance roots. The light-show presentation is closer kin to another contemporary Irish musical group, U2. Flatley himself has gone designer chic, too: with close-cropped haircut, earring, buffed abs and tight black pants he bears more than a passing resemblance to Bono. But you have to hand it to the guy--he works hard for the money, as does his attractive corps. The one maddening aspect of this glitzy, entertaining 90-minute festival is the overzealous editing. No image remains on screen for more than a few seconds. Neither Flatley nor his talented troupe deserves to have such craftsmanship sliced and diced like an MTV music video.--Richard Natale, Amazon.com

• The Young Americans | DVD | (02/02/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Youth crime and drugs are rife in London and Scotland Yard is having trouble dealing with it. A new force is in play within the underworld namely the gangland leader Carl Frazer (Viggo Mortensen) - an American who is an expert at turning young men into ruthless gangsters. Scotland Yard call in an advisor from the American DEA John Harris (Harvey Keitel) to help the London police to break up the organisation. Harris arrives in London to find nothing different from the LA he just left...

• This Life - Series 1 And 2 | DVD | (27/02/2006) from £39.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (25.01%)   |  RRP £49.99

  First aired on British television in 1996 This Life chronicles the lives of a group of house-sharing twentysomething professionals as they try to make sense of life love and each other. This Life - Series 1: Providing a timely shake-up of TV drama conventions This Life's refusal to conform was its key to success. While critics deemed it 'immoral' for its graphic depictions of homosexuality and blas attitude to drug-taking fans revelled in its