"Actor: Michael Angelis"

• Boys from the Blackstuff | DVD | (26/05/2003) from £7.99   |  Saving you £-0.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.00

  Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff gripped television audiences in 1982 with its bleak, fiercely funny exploration of the effect of the UK's economic depression on a group of Merseyside characters, originally introduced in his 1978 play, The Blackstuff. Bleasdale's writing is unsparing in both its pain and its unconditional affection for characters being pushed to the very limit of civilisation. Yosser Hughes (the outstanding Bernard Hill) is still, and rightly, recognised as one of the great creations of modern television drama: a man on the brink of madness, unlikeable, ostracised, digging a deeper hole with every desperate act, but ultimately a human being deserving our sympathy. The performances are wonderful throughout: particularly Peter Kerrigan as Malone, the once giant union leader reduced to a shadow but still with the spark that commands love and respect; Michael Angelis as Chrissie and, in a typically sharp cameo, Julie Walters as his wife. "My dreams still give me hope and faith in my class. I can't believe there's no hope," says Chrissie towards the end. And it's testament to Bleasdale's skill and the resilience of his characters that somehow, that flicker of hope remains unextinguished. The blackstuff--the tarmac--of the title becomes increasingly ironic. There is none. The boys have no work. The dole office scenes have a grimly nostalgic, documentary quality. Each second drips another droplet of disillusionment on people whose expectations are crushed by every effort to haul themselves up. Thatcher's Britain was a cruel place for many people. The unspoken question that hangs in the air after watching Bleasdale's poetic dissection of ruined lives is, have things really changed that much? Television drama doesn't come any more powerful or honest than this. On the DVD: Boys from the Blackstuff is presented in standard 4:3 TV format with a mono soundtrack that often suffers from a muffled quality. There's only one additional feature, but it's a treasure: The Blackstuff, Alan Bleasdale's original 90-minute play, is presented as a prelude to the series with the bonus of an insightful commentary from the author and the director, Jim Goddard. --Piers Ford

• Thomas & Friends - The Best Of Thomas (65th Anniversary) | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.11   |  Saving you £6.88 (112.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Celebrate 65 years of railway adventures with Thomas and all his friends. This BEST OF release is packed full of your favourite episodes, all narrated by the legendary Ringo Starr!

• Thomas & Friends: The Complete Series 14 | DVD | (22/07/2013) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas and his friends return with all 20 episodes of Series 14 together on one DVD for the first time ever! As well as adventures on Sodor Thomas and his friends travel to Misty Island - a wild and wonderful place with secret hide outs rickety tracks and the Shake Shake Bridge. On his mission to be Really Useful Thomas delivers a giraffe to the animal park helps the children find a hat for their snowman and helps Victor cope with his busy schedule at the Sodor Steamworks.

• Thomas & Friends - Blue Mountain Mystery | DVD | (03/09/2012) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  When trouble strikes at the Blue Mountain Quarry, Thomas is sent to help his Narrow Gauge engine friends. While shunting and hauling, he discovers a mysterious small green engine hiding in the tunnels. Thomas is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery but discovering the truth is harder than he imagined! Why is the little engine hiding? And, will The Fat Controller send Thomas new friend away from Sodor forever? Travel on an exciting journey with Thomas and his friends in his biggest movie ever, tracking down clues, discovering lost engines, and revealing the power of friendship!

• Thomas & Friends - The Complete Series 3 | DVD | (15/10/2012) from £6.39   |  Saving you £6.60 (103.29%)   |  RRP £12.99

  All aboard for some fun-packed adventure in this collection of every episode from Series 3. Join Thomas and his friends as they welcome Mavis to Sodor. Meanwhile, Percy has a terrible fright when he confronts a huge dragon, but nobody believes him!

• Thomas And Friends - Hero Of The Rails | DVD | (12/10/2009) from £4.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (160.32%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas & Friends: Hero Of The Rails

• Children's Favourites - Ultimate | DVD | (17/01/2005) from £21.99   |  Saving you £-9.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Over two hours of fun with Bob The Builder Angelina Ballerina Pingu Barney The Wiggles Fireman Sam Kipper and The Robbadubbers.

• Thomas & Friends - Misty Island Rescue | DVD | (11/10/2010) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In this all-new Thomas & Friends 60 minute film Thomas gets the honour of travelling to the mainland to collect special wood needed to help build the new Search and Rescue Centre. There is no room on the boat so Thomas has to be pulled along on a raft. During the journey the chain breaks from the raft and Thomas wakes to find himself in a strange place called 'Misty Island'. While looking for a way to get back to Sodor Thomas meets three new friends know as the 'Logging Locos' they want to help Thomas return to Sodor. Will the engines on Sodor be able to find their missing friend?

• Thomas And Friends - Classic Collection - Series 8 | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £4.00 (66.78%)   |  RRP £9.99

  All aboard for this special collection of Thomas and Friends that brings together all the episodes from the eighth series. Join Thomas and his friends Percy Toby Rusty Duncan Duke Peter Sam Stepney and of course The Fat Controller for more fun and mischief on the Island of Sodor. Thomas & Friends is a timeless television series based on the much-loved books by Reverend W. Awdry. The show features the adventures of Thomas a cheeky little Tank Engine and his engine friends. Set on the imaginary island of Sodor a place where all vehicles have their own personalities Thomas' world is an idlyllic place with a willingness to embrace good manners hard work and a desire to be Really Useful - The ultimate steam engine praise! Episodes Comprise: 1. Thomas & The Tuba 2. Percy's New Whistle 3. Thomas To The Rescue 4. Henry & The Wishing Tree 5. James Gets A New Coat 6. Thomas Saves The Day 7. Percy's Big Mistake 8. Thomas Emily & The Snowplough 9. Don't Tell Thomas 10. Emily's New Route 11. Thomas & The Firework Display 12. Gordon Takes Charge 13. Spic & Span 14. Edward The Great 15. Squak Rattle & Roll 16. Thomas & The Circus 17. Thomas Gets It Right 18. As Good As Gordon 19. Fish 20. Emily's Adventure 21. Halloween 22. You Can Do It Toby! 23. James Goes Too Far 24. Chickens To School 25. Too Hot For Thomas 26. Percy & The Magic Carpet

• Thomas And Friends - Engines To The Rescue | DVD | (01/03/2004) from £8.70   |  Saving you £4.29 (49.31%)   |  RRP £12.99

  More adventures with Thomas and his friends in 8 brand new episodes! Those included on this DVD are Gordon and Spencer Harold and The Flying Horse The Grand Opening It's Only Snow The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop Trusty Rusty Salty's Stormy Tale and Something Fishy.

• Thomas & Friends - The Complete Series 13 | DVD | (13/02/2012) from £3.36   |  Saving you £9.63 (286.61%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas and his friends return in Series 13 for more fun on the rails. For the first time ever, all 20 episodes featuring the latest CGI animation and talking engines are available on one DVD! Join Thomas and the Really Useful crew for exciting adventures with mischievous bees, a runaway kite, a ‘Bubble Show’ and a case of mistaken identity. Introducing new friends Charlie, Hiro, Victor & Kevin!

• Thomas And Friends - Calling All Engines / Great Discovery / Hero Of The Rails | DVD | (29/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends: Kids Gift Box Set (65th Anniversary) (3 Discs)

• Thomas & Friends: The Complete Series 15 | DVD | (07/07/2014) from £6.39   |  Saving you £6.60 (103.29%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas and his friends return in the Complete Series 15 with all episodes on DVD together for the first time ever! With the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre up and running the race is on to become the 'Sodor Search and Rescue Engine'. Thomas takes Bertie on a rail adventure and soon runs into trouble on the Shake Shake Bridge. There are twitters and tweets clanging bells and wonky whistles giant escaping balloons and sticky magnets. Percy makes some new friends and the engines are rewarded for being Really Useful.

• Thomas & Friends | DVD | (21/02/2011) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Join Thomas and his friends in the complete 12th series full of adventure and surprises. Join new friends Stanley the Silver tank engine Hank the American tender engine Flora the new tram and Colin the crane as well as Duck Oliver Stepney Emily Rosie Percy and many more. Episodes: 1) Thomas & the Billboard 2) Steady Eddie 3) Rosie's Funfair Special 4) Mountain Marvel 5) Henry Gets It Wrong 6) Heave Ho Thomas 7) Toby's Special Surprise 8) Excellent Emily 9) The Party Surprise 10) Saved You! 11) Duncan & the Hot Air Balloon 12) James Works It Out 13) Tram Trouble 14) Don't Go Back 15) Gordon Takes A Short Cut 16) The Man In The Hills 17) Thomas Puts The Brakes On 18) Percy & the Bandstand 19) Push Me Pull You 20) Best Friends

• Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends: The Complete 16th Series | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.00   |  Saving you £6.99 (116.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas and his friends return in Series 16! together for the first time ever! Sodor is filled with the sound of music when a famous composer visits the island. Thomas becomes a scarecrow for the day Percy falls foul of one of Salty's tales and Charlie combines his love for snow and jokes. The engines welcome Stafford to Sodor celebrate The Fat Controller's birthday and when a photographer visits the island Thomas aims to appear in as many photos as possible!

• Thomas And Friends - Classic Collection - Series 9 | DVD | (19/01/2009) from £5.99   |  Saving you £4.00 (66.78%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Episodes Comprise: 1. Thomas & the Rainbow 2. Respect For Gordon 3. Molly's Special Special 4. Mighty Mac 5. Thomas's Milkshake Muddle 6. Percy & the Oil Painting 7. Thomas & the Birthday Picnic 8. Toby Feels Left Out 9. Bold & Brave 10. Tuneful Toots 11. Flour Power 12. Rheneas & the Dinosaur 13. Henry & the Flagpole 14. Thomas & the New Engine 15. Emily Knows Best 16. Thomas's New Trucks 17. The Magic Lamp 18. Thomas & the Toy Shop 19. Saving Edward 20. Thomas Tries His Best 21. Duncan & the Old Mine 22. Thomas's Day Off 23. Keeping Up With James 24. Thomas & the Statue 25. Skarloey The Brave 26. Thomas & the Golden Eagle

• Thomas And Friends - Thomas And The Runaway Kite | DVD | (24/05/2010) from £5.89   |  Saving you £7.10 (120.54%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends: Thomas And The Runaway Kite

• Thomas And Friends - Classic Collection - Series 10 | DVD | (17/05/2010) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas is joined by his friends Edward Gordon Henry James Bertie Percy and Tob under the watchful eye of the Fat Controller in this collection of episodes from the original 1980's Thomas The Tank Engine series.

• Thomas And Friends - Happy Little Helpers | DVD | (23/03/2009) from £21.16   |  Saving you £-14.91 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Join Thomas Percy James Edward Toby Donald & Douglas Oliver Emily and the Fat Controller for more action-packed helpful adventures on the Island of Sodor. Included on this DVD are: Three Cheers for Thomas: Thomas takes the children to their Annual Sports Day and wishes that he could take part and win a medal - just like the children. When he discovers that the children's medals have been left behind he rushes back to get them and is presented with a special medal for his helpfulness. Percy Gets It Right: Percy is out on Toby's old line when he discovers that the track is wobbly - but when he goes back to warn the others they won't listen. When Thomas gets stuck on the line and Percy has to go and rescue him the Fat Controller promises that he will always listen to Percy in the future. Edward's Brass Band: Every year Edward loves taking the brass band to their concert - but when he has an accident Bertie has to take the band instead. Due to heavy rain the roads are too muddy but thankfully Edward is fixed just in time to help out. James and the Queen of Sodor: When James hears the Queen of Sodor has arrived he volunteers to collect her - but when the Queen turns out to be a filthy coal barge he is determined to do the job and stay clean. Toby's Windmill: Toby loves the windmill but after a heavy storm it is damaged and the miller is unable to afford the timber to mend it. But when Toby finds a fallen tree he gives it to the miller and the windmill is repaired and re-opened. Bad Day at Castle Loch: Donald and Douglas are pleased that Sodor's 'Scottish' castle is opening again and they certainly don't believe the stories about a monster that lives in the loch. However when they get stuck they see something moving across the misty water - but thankfully it is only Harvey coming to help them. Snow Engine: It's time for the winter festival but Oliver doesn't like the snow and he has to take a delivery to some children in a mountain village. He gets stuck for the night and in the morning he looks like a giant snow engine and the children are delighted. Emily's New Coaches: Emily a new steam engine arrives on the island of Sodor and takes Thomas' coaches (Annie & Clarabel) by mistake. Thomas is not very happy but when Emily saves him from a crash he forgives her.

• Thomas And Friends - It's Great To Be An Engine | DVD | (18/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  With a new theme tune and seven brand new episodes from series 8 have more fun with Thomas and his friends with these exclusive adventures! 1. Too Hot For Thomas 2. Emily's Adventure 3. You Can Do It Toby! 4. Gordon Takes Charge 5. Edward The Great 6. James Goes Too Far 7. Percy And The Magic Carpet