Childrens

• Oliver Twist / Great Expectations | DVD | (17/03/2008) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-4.54 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  An astonishingly good David Lean double-bill featuring his two Dickensian adaptations, Great Expectations (1946) and Oliver Twist (1948), this is a reminder that cinema does not necessarily have to debase its literary sources, sometimes it can enhance them. Lean's painterly eye for evocative locations--be they windswept marshes or bustling London streets--provides the backdrop, but his focus on smaller details--the ominous tree in the graveyard with its almost human face, the reaction of Bill Sikes' dog to Nancy's murder--adds the vital ingredient that brings both place and character to life. Starring a youthful John Mills as Pip, Lean's Great Expectations is an unadulterated delight, a serendipitous gelling of screenplay, direction, cinematography and acting that produces an almost perfect film. The cast is exemplary, with Alec Guinness in his first (official) role as Pip's loyal pal Herbert Pocket; Martita Hunt is a cadaverous Miss Havisham; Finlay Currie transforms himself from truly threatening to entirely sympathetic as Magwitch; while the young Jean Simmons makes more of an impact as the girl Estella than Valerie Hobson does as the older incarnation. Perhaps best of all, though, is Francis Sullivan as the pragmatic but kindly attorney Jaggers. The cinematography alone (courtesy of Guy Green) would qualify Oliver Twist as a classic: the opening sequence of a lone woman struggling through the storm is an indelible cinematic image. Fortunately, Lean's film has many more aces up its sleeve thereafter, notably Alec Guinness' grotesque Fagin--a caricature certainly, but a three-dimensional one--and Robert Newton's utterly pitiless Bill Sikes. The skewed angles and unsettling chiaroscuro lighting transform London itself into another threatening character. --Mark Walker

• Fungus The Bogeyman | DVD | (14/12/2015) from £3.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (75.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  BBC adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's book. Fungus (voice of Mak Wilson)'s job is to venture above Bogeydom and scare dry-cleaners (a Bogey's name for humans). But on one trip disaster strikes and a dry-cleaner discovers their existence in Bogeydom. The dry-cleaner, Jessica (Clare Thomas), strikes up a friendship with Fungus' children and escapes back home to tell her father George (Martin Clunes) all about it. George then decides to stake-out the entrance to Bogeydom, in order to catch a real-life Bogeyman.

• Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check-up | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £4.49   |  Saving you £3.50 (43.80%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Get ready to start your day in a wonderful way! Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup is all about helping to keep toys - and little ones - happy and healthy. Join Doc and her trusty team of lovable toys as every new checkup leads to miles of smiles. Laugh along when Doc cures Gus the Gator's Stuffedfulliosis. Blast off with Star Blazer Zero as Doc shows him how to play it safe from launch through landing. Whether it's eating right getting enough rest or getting an annual physical check-up this delightful and nurturing program combines music humour and surprises in five fun-filled adventures that inspire friendship hugs and stay-healthy habits every day!

• Scooby Doo - What's New Scooby Doo - Mummy Scares Best | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £7.09   |  Saving you £5.90 (83.22%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Take Mystery Inc. out to the ball game! When Fred and the Scooby-Doo crew meet a star baseball player they wind up facing spooky specter who pitches flaming fastball's in The Unnatural. Watch for the attack of the 30-foot Shaggy in Big Appetite In Little Tokyo where with the help of Velma's prize-winning robot canine Mystery Inc. says sayonara to a legendary Japanese curse. The gang is thrilled to explore Egypt's ancient pyramids only to come quickly unraveled by a local evil spe

• Garfield - Holiday Celebrations | DVD | (06/12/2004) from £16.55   |  Saving you £-6.56 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  No one loves the cold months better than acerbic fat cat Garfield, who thrives on a bounty of junk food and traditional meals in the delightful collection of musical-comedy TV specials Garfield Holiday Celebrations. "Garfield's Halloween Adventure" finds the portly hero and airhead-sidekick Odie the dog scrounging through owner Jon's attic to find perfect costumes, then encountering ghosts and ghoulies that seem a tad authentic. "Garfield's Thanksgiving" is a screwball special in which Jon harasses veterinarian Liz into being his Turkey Day guest. Trouble is, Jon is clueless about how to cook a big bird; fortunately, starving Garfield has the good sense to call in Jon's spirited grandmother for a culinary rescue. Grandma shows up, too, in "A Garfield Christmas," about a family get-together that covers all the nice holiday stuff and, of course, lots of bickering, pouting, and jealousy. As long as Garfield gets his Yuletide lasagna, however, all is right with the world. --Tom Keogh

• Labyrinth | DVD | (06/12/1999) from £6.77   |  Saving you £9.21 (243.65%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Sarah (a teenage Jennifer Connelly) rehearses the role of a fairy-tale queen, performing for her stuffed animals. She is about to discover that the time has come to leave her childhood behind. In real life she has to baby-sit her brother and contend with parents who don't understand her at all. Her petulance leads her to call the goblins to take the baby away, but when they actually do, she realises her responsibility to rescue him. Sarah negotiates the Labyrinth to reach the City of the Goblins and the castle of their king. The king is the only other human in the film and is played by a glam-rocking David Bowie, who performs five of his songs. The rest of the cast are puppets, a wonderful array of Jim Henson's imaginative masterpieces. Henson gives credit to children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, and the creatures in the movie will remind Sendak fans of his drawings. The castle of the king is a living MC Escher set that adults will enjoy. The film combines the highest standards of art, costume, and set decoration. Like executive producer George Lucas's other fantasies, Labyrinth mixes adventure with lessons about growing up. --Lloyd Chesley

• A Muppet Family Christmas / The Christmas Toy | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A warm Yuletide special, A Muppet Family Christmas pairs the Muppet gang with the perennial favourite Sesame Street cast for a seasonal celebration. With a blizzard brewing outside, Fozzie's childhood farmhouse on Christmas Eve becomes the backdrop for a medley of holiday tunes--eight in all--ranging from the Muppet band's rousing "Jingle Bell Rock" to Big Bird's sweet rendition of "The Christmas Song". Though the script meanders in part, the 42-minute programme shines as a musical revue, seasoned with quick-witted interludes by the culinary comedic Swedish Chef, slapstick odd couple Ernie and Bert, and the diva-like escapades of Miss Piggy. While lacking the irresistible sizzle of The Muppet Movie, the show's finale, which includes Kermit and Piggy under the mistletoe and a cameo appearance by Jim Henson, proves that nothing can dim the Muppets' appeal. --Lynn Gibson In the 50-minute Christmas TV Special, The Christmas Toy, Rugby the Tiger is Jamie's favourite Christmas toy from last year. Rugby is convinced that he will be wrapped up and placed under the tree again this year. When it's Christmas Eve and all the other toys try to explain to him that that is not going to happen, Rugby decides to take matters into his own paws and place himself under the tree. He makes the dangerous trip from the playroom to the living room trying not to be seen, for if a toy's secret of being able to move when humans aren't around is discovered, it becomes frozen forever. Now all his friends from the toy room must get him back before it's too late. This sweet story about friendship and loyalty is delightful, as are the songs, including "Try the Impossible" and "Old Friends". Think Toy Story with Muppetts. --Peggy Maltby-Etra

• Penguins Of Madagascar - Happy King Julien Day | DVD | (18/10/2010) from £4.09   |  Saving you £8.90 (68.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  You're invited to help the Penguins and the whole zoo gang celebrate the biggest holiday of the year - King Julien Day. He's the leader of lemurs lord of the ringtails et cetera et cetera and et cetera! Packed with 8 Julien-filled episodes to keep the party going. Episodes Comprise: Happy King Julien Day! Assaults & Batteries Kingdom Come Operation: Plush & Cover Crown Fools Little Zoo Coupe Eclipsed Lemur See Lemur Do

• The Red Hand Gang - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £11.35   |  Saving you £13.64 (120.18%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Contains the complete classic television series The Red Hand Gang This short-lived 1970s American kids TV series was hugely popular in the UK and still retains a cult following today. Like an up-to-date Famous Five The Red Hand Gang was a group of five inner-city pre-teens who unwittingly found themselves foiling heists robberies and kidnaps. They were so called because they left their trademark red hand prints on fences to mark where they had been. The gang comprised of Frankie who was the oldest troublemaker JR tomboy Joanne brainy Doc Frankie's younger brother Lil' Bill and of course Boomer the dog!

• Phineas & Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas | DVD | (01/11/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Phineas and Ferb and Perry the Platypus are gonna save Christmas! Get ready for the wildest sleigh ever ride as the hilarious heroes of the summer vacation launch into their merriest and Perry-est mission yet!.

• Casper - A Spirited Beginning | DVD | (21/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Casper gets caught up in adventure at Ghost Central Station... A spooktacular blend of live-action and state-of-the-art animation 'Casper - A Spirited Beginning' conjures up laughs and surprises that will boost your spirits and entertain the entire family!

• He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe - Vols. 1-3 | DVD | (06/09/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  ""By the power of Greyskull! I have the power!!!"" Enjoy 18 episodes of the classic cult cartoon as the prince of Eternia Adam hides his secret identity well for He-Man is the only person capable of standing up to the nefarious plans of the evil Skeletor... Episodes featured: The Cosmic Comet The Shaping Staff Disappearing Act Diamond Ray of Disappearance She-Demon of Phantos Teela's Quest The Curse Of The Spellstone The Time Corridor The Dragon Invasion A Friend In N

• Sherlock Bones: Undercover Dog | DVD | (30/06/2007) from £5.71   |  Saving you £-2.72 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Sherlock: Undercover Dog

• LazyTown - Football Crazy | DVD | (07/06/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Lazytown: Football Crazy

• The Christmas Miracle Of Jonathan Toomey | DVD | (24/11/2008) from £5.85   |  Saving you £2.14 (36.58%)   |  RRP £7.99

  This live-action feature based on one of America's most loved children's books is now a must-see family movie experience. Oscar nominee Tom Berenger stars as a recluse with a secret past until a widowed mother (Joely Richardson) and her young son move into town and commission the ill-tempered woodcarver to create a replica of a nativity set given to the boy by his father. A story of love redemption and above all hope makes The Christmas Miracle Of Jonathan Toomey a holiday classic for years to come.

• Super Mario Bros Super Show - Volume 1 | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Episodes comprise: The Bird The Bird / Butch Mario And The Luigi Kid / King Mario Of Cramalot / Mario's Magic Carpet / Rollin' Down The River / The Great Gladiator Gig

• Tractor Ted In The Autumntime | DVD | (10/12/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It's one of the busiest seasons at Tractorland and Ted is here to show us around. The harvesting machines are hard at work collecting the maize and sweetcorn. See how the forage harvester sharpens it's own blades ready for cutting and see some ploughing with a massive plough.

• Fifi - Bumper Special Vol.3 | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £17.35   |  Saving you £-4.36 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Fifi Forget-Me-Not is full of energy and creativity always smiling and looking for excitement! Fifi lives in Forget-Me-Not cottage and is always busy with her friends Bumble Primrose and Violet out gardening or cooking or keeping a watchful eye on the naughty Stingo and Slugsy who are always looking for mischief and getting into trouble! But with so much to remember all of the time Fifi often forgets things which leads to all kinds of wonderful adventures!

• Thomas & Friends - The Best of James | DVD | (06/02/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Over 65 years ago the Rev.W.Awdry told his young son, Christopher, a story about a cheeky, fussy, little blue engine called Thomas the Tank Engine™. Since then Thomas & Friends™ has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and parents around the world. Over the years Thomas has been joined by his friend, the cheeky red engine James! James is the No. 5 member of The Fat Controller’s railway, has a fine scarlet coat and thinks of himself as a Really Splendid Engine. To celebrate the friendship between Thomas and James, we have put together 20 fantastic Percy episodes, from the classic live action to the all new animation. Bust my buffers it’s James!

• Secretariat | Blu Ray | (31/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

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