"Actor: Peter Pears"

  • Shrek 1 & 2 Box Set [2004]Shrek 1 & 2 Box Set | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £14.14   |  Saving you £18.85 (133.31%)   |  RRP £32.99

    Both of the hit animated movies in one package. Full of verve and wit, Shrek is a computer-animated adaptation of William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare but it's the jokes that make Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humour is fun enough for the 10-year-old but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keeps the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its cross-town rival, Disney. --Doug Thomas In Shrek 2, the newlywed Shrek and Princess Fiona are invited to Fiona's former kingdom, Far Far Away, to have their marriage blessed by Fiona's parents--which Shrek thinks is a bad, bad idea, and he's proved right: the parents are horrified by their daughter's transformation into an ogress, a fairy godmother wants her son Prince Charming to win Fiona, and a feline assassin is hired to get Shrek out of the way. The computer animation is more detailed than ever, but it's the acting that make the comedy work--in addition to the return of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek 2 features the flexible voices of Julie Andrews, John Cleese and Antonio Banderas, plus Jennifer Saunders as the gleefully wicked fairy godmother. --Bret Fetzer

  • All Creatures Great And Small - Series 1 - Part 1 [1978]All Creatures Great And Small - Series 1 - Part 1 | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

    Based on James Herriot's autobiographical best sellers 'If Only They Could Talk' and 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet' the long running TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small' continued to satisfy the Herriot hysteria of the British public.

  • Nomadland BD [Blu-ray] [2021] [Region Free]Nomadland BD | Blu Ray | (28/06/2021) from £5.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

    Following the closure of a gypsum mine in the Nevada town she calls home, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road in this exquisite film (Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal). Exploring an unconventional life as a modernday nomad, Fern discovers a resilience and resourcefulness unlike any she's known before. Along the way, she meets other nomads who become mentors in the vast landscape of the American West. From Searchlight Pictures, written for the screen and directed by Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, the film also stars David Strathairn and features real-life nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells. Special Features: The Forgotten America Telluride Premiere Q&A Deleted Scenes

  • Shrek - 20th Anniversary Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + DigitalShrek - 20th Anniversary Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital | Blu Ray | (11/05/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  • Wind In The Willows - The Complete CollectionWind In The Willows - The Complete Collection | DVD | (20/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £49.99

    Join Ratty Badger Mole and the inimitable Toad in these exciting adventures!

  • Shrek - Remastered [DVD]Shrek - Remastered | DVD | (29/11/2010) from £6.37   |  Saving you £17.88 (349.90%)   |  RRP £22.99

    Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) is searching for a wife. Because of a complicated situation he needs a mate so he can qualify as king of the land. The 3-foot-tall despot has already banished all the fairy tale characters from his land resulting in a diaspora of familiar bedtime figures. Shrek (Mike Myers) and the obnoxious Donkey (Eddie Murphy) factor in when Farquaad concludes that he needs dragon-slaying assistance. The woman he wants is the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) who's imprisoned in a castle by said dragon. To cut a deal to keep his house the antisocial Shrek accepts the mission except he falls in love with the princess he's been ordered to find!

  • Britten - Peter Grimes - BrittenBritten - Peter Grimes - Britten | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

    Part of the Britten-Pears DVD Collection. This DVD collection features four historically and musically significant films from the BBC archives of works and performances by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears one of the greatest English tenors and Britten's long-term partner and artistic inspiration. None of the films have been available before on any home video format. First-ever audio-visual recording of Peter Grimes Britten's first great operatic success. The only film recording of Peter Grimes featuring Peter Pears in the title role and conducted by the composer. The production was mounted by the celebrated Decca producer John Culshaw following his move to the BBC. The 1969 studio colour film was staged by the great British soprano Joan Cross. Cross was closely associated with the operas of Britten and had created the role of Ellen Orford at the premiere of Peter Grimes in 1945. Fabulous cast of British opera greats from the period including Heather Harper as Ellen Orford Elizabeth Bainbridge and Robert Tear.

  • Fatal LoveFatal Love | DVD | (13/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    An inspiring commercial artist Alison Gertz was young white and upwardly mobile from a strong upper middle class family. She was heterosexual not promiscuous had never used intravenous drugs and had never had a blood transfusion. Yet her life and the lives of her family and friends are changed radically by her diagnosis as having AIDS at the age of 22. One moment of passion changed Alison Gertz's life forever.

  • Shrek [Blu-ray]Shrek | Blu Ray | (31/10/2011) from £17.53   |  Saving you £0.46 (2.62%)   |  RRP £17.99

    Set in a strange, colourful land populated by fairy tale characters, Shrek is a hilarious comedy that will win over audiences of children and adults alike. Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) is a fearsome green ogre living in isolation in his own cosy little swamp. He is not receptive to visitors, and fends off the occasional party of torch-wielding villagers with ease. But when the power-hungry Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) turns Shrek's swamp into a relocation camp for dozens of banished fairy-tale characters (including some pesky dwarves, wolves, and fairies) Shrek's quiet, introverted life is ruined. Joined by the talkative Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek makes his way to Farquaad's realm of Duloc, where the Lord promises to make Shrek an offer: He will rid Shrek's land of the unwanted visitors if Shrek will go on a simple quest to free Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) from her remote, dragon-guarded castle and convince her to marry Farquaad. On their quest, Shrek and Donkey run into a number of bizarre situations, and Shrek finds himself realising that he isn't quite the fearsome monster he has always made himself out to be. Reinventing the traditional fairy tale adventure, Shrek features gorgeous computer animation, a unique sense of humour, and compelling characters - especially Murphy's lovable Donkey.

  • Shrek 3D (Blu-ray 3D + Blu ray + DVD)Shrek 3D (Blu-ray 3D + Blu ray + DVD) | Blu Ray | (05/12/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £26.99

    Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) is searching for a wife. Because of a complicated situation he needs a mate so he can qualify as king of the land. The 3-foot-tall despot has already banished all the fairy tale characters from his land, resulting in a diaspora of familiar bedtime figures. Shrek (Mike Myers) and the obnoxious Donkey (Eddie Murphy) factor in when Farquaad concludes that he needs dragon-slaying assistance. The woman he wants is the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), who's imprisoned in a castle by said dragon. To cut a deal to keep his house, the antisocial Shrek accepts the mission, except he falls in love with the princess he's been ordered to find!

  • Shrek - Special Edition [2001]Shrek - Special Edition | DVD | (16/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

    Full of verve and wit Shrek is a computer-animated adaptation of William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare but it's the jokes that make Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humour is fun enough for the 10-year-old but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keeps the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its cross-town rival, Disney. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com On the DVD: DVD could have been invented to showcase Shrek's stunning computer animation--admirably served here by 16:9 anamorphic widescreen presentation--while the exuberant soundtrack comes alive in 5.1 Dolby Digital. There are plenty of extras to choose from on this DVD, from The Tech of Shrek and fake Character Interviews to the amusing Swamp Karaoke Dance Party featuring the whole cast. However, none of these features have much depth, nor do they last long and it would be easy to feel slightly disappointed--were it not for the excellent Shrek's ReVoice Studio. This first-of-its-kind feature requires a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, an Internet connection and a DVD-ROM drive. However, once the DVD-ROM is up and running, the instructions could not be clearer and within minutes the whole family will be dubbing their voices over favourite characters and scenes--rendering the other extras almost irrelevant.--Helen Baker

  • Schubert - Winterreise - BrittenSchubert - Winterreise - Britten | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £6.48   |  Saving you £8.77 (168.01%)   |  RRP £13.99

    This DVD is part of the Britten-Pears DVD Collection. This collection features four historically and musically significant films from the BBC archives of works and performances by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears one of the greatest English tenors and Brittens long-term partner and artistic inspiration. None of these films have been available before on any home video format. Two recitals with Peter Pears accompanied by Benjamin Britten at the piano. The 1964 black-and-white ""Celebrity Recital"" film of the pair performing a selection of Britten's folk song arrangements is unique for featuring Britten performing his own music. The 1970 colour film of Peter Pears singing Schubert's great song cycle Winterreise (sung in German) was produced by the legendary Decca producer John Culshaw. The songs are staged (Britten accompanying on the piano is not in view) and introduced with a brief voice-over.

  • Wind In The Willows - Series Two - CompleteWind In The Willows - Series Two - Complete | DVD | (25/06/2007) from £9.43   |  Saving you £10.56 (111.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

    More 'tales from the river bank' in this complete series 2 box of The Wind In The Willows.

  • Britten - Billy Budd - MackerrasBritten - Billy Budd - Mackerras | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £16.99

    1. Britten: Billy Budd - Opening Credits 2. I Am An Old Man Who Has Experienced Much 3. Pull My Bantams! 4. Boat Ahoy! 5. I Heard Your Honour! 6. Christ The Poor Chap! 7. Boy! My Compliments To Mr. Redburn 8. Any Danger Of French Notions Spreading This Side Sir? 9. We Are Sir. Claggart Is An Able One 10. Land On The Port Bow Sir 11. Blow Her Away Blow Her To Hilo 12. Come Along Dansker And Sing 13. O Beauty Handsomeness Goodness 14. Come Here. Remember Your Promise 15. Billy! Hist! Billy Budd! 16. Dansker Old Friend Glad To See You 17. I Don't Like The Look Of The Mist Mr. Redburn 18. This Is Our Moment 19. There You Are Again Master-At-Arms 20. O This Cursed Mist 21. Claggart John Claggart Beware! 22. The Mists Have Cleared 23. William Budd You Are Accused By Captain Vere 24. I Accept Their Verdict 25. Look! Through The Port 26. Here! Baby! Dansker Old Friend 27. Interlude 28. According To The Articles Of War 29. We Committed His Body To The Deep 30. Britten: Billy Budd - Closing Credits

  • Benjamin Britten - in Rehearsal & PerformanceBenjamin Britten - in Rehearsal & Performance | DVD | (01/11/2004) from £18.29   |  Saving you £0.70 (3.70%)   |  RRP £18.99

    Benjamin Britten in rehearsal and performanceNocturne for Tenor 7 Obbligato Instruments and Strings Op. 60Peter Pears tenorCBC Vancouver Chamber OrchestraTelecast of April 29 1962

  • Britten: Owen WingraveBritten: Owen Wingrave | DVD | (14/07/2009) from £19.92   |  Saving you £-3.93 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  • Wind In The Willows - SpringWind In The Willows - Spring | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £6.73   |  Saving you £-1.74 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £4.99

    Wind In The Willows: Spring Follies features three tales brought to life from the pages of Kenneth Grahame's evergreen children's book. Join the classic characters Mole Rat Toad and Badger in their Spring Follies!

  • Fatal Love [1992]Fatal Love | DVD | (23/02/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

    An inspiring commercial artist Alison Gertz was young white and upwardly mobile from a strong upper middle class family. She was heterosexual not promiscuous had never used intravenous drugs and had never had a blood transfusion. Yet her life and the lives of her family and friends are changed radically by her diagnosis as having AIDS at the age of 22.

  • Mozart - Idomeneo - BrittenMozart - Idomeneo - Britten | DVD | (09/06/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

    This DVD is part of the Britten-Pears DVD Collection. This collection features four historically and musically significant films from the BBC archives of works and performances by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears one of the greatest English tenors and Britten's long-term partner and artistic inspiration. None of these films have been available before on any home video format. This colour film recording of Mozart's Idomeneo dates from a period when Mozart's first mature masterpiece was barely known. This may indeed be the first-ever film of the opera. Conducted by Benjamin Britten using his own performing edition the opera is sung in English with Peter Pears singing Idomeneo - the only film recording with Peter Pears in the title role. The cast also includes renowned British soprano Heather Harper and a young Robert Tear. Each act begins with a spoken introduction from John Warrack revered music historian and academic.

  • Wind In The Willows - AutumnWind In The Willows - Autumn | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

    Join Ratty Badger Mole and the inimitable Toad in these exciting Autumn adventures! A collection of episodes set in Autumn from the popular Wind In The Willows TV series based on the characters created by Kenneth Grahame.

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