From the makers of 'World War 2 In Colour' comes this acclaimed ITV series chronicling Great Britain's wartime leader recently voted the 'Greatest Briton'.
Charting the life and times of Muhammad Ali this documentary begins in Louisville Kentucky the birthplace of the future World Heavyweight Champion and follows his career from his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe (for which he was paid the princely sum of $4.00) to the most infamous fights of his life: ""The Rumble in the Jungle"" and ""The Thrilla in Manila"". Featuring classic footage from legendary fights as well as interviews with his trainer Angelo Dundee and contribu
Vidal Sassoon is more than just a hairdresser - he's a rock star an artist a craftsman who 'changed the world with a pair of scissors'. With the geometric Bauhaus-inspired hair styles he pioneered in the 1960s and his 'wash and wear' philosophy Sassoon revolutionised the art of hairstyling leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. Sassoon literally changed the way that women look and cut their hair today. Spanning 80 years of revolution in culture Vidal Sassoon: The Movie takes a deeply intimate look into the life of this extraordinary man whose influence far outreaches the industry he changed forever.
From the first sighting by a wayward buccaneer in 1688 all the way through to the present day, Australia has been influenced by many cultures. Now Tony Robinson (Time Team, Blackadder) uncovers amazing stories of conflicts, hardship and discovery to bring fascinating new insights into the impact that so many nations have had on Australian life.Tony retraces the steps of the earliest explorers, delves into the harrowing stories of the early days of white settlement, finds out how the indigenous Australians responded to their invaders, looks at the turning points in Australia’s development and explores the influence of multiculturalism and two world wars on Australia’s relationship to Britain.
All 13 instalments of the prehistoric animated children's adventures, The Land Before Time.
Rachmaninoff's passionate music is more popular today than it has ever been. This 100-minute documentary, filmed in Russia, Switzerland and America, made with the full participation of the composer's grandson, Alexander Rachmaninoff, celebrates the life and work of a remarkable musician and composer of genius who, forced into exile in 1917, became the greatest pianist of his day. Featuring soloists Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mikhail Pletnev (with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Cla.
Join Alan Herd for a trip along Britain's canals. Narrow BoatJoin master craftsman Alan Herd as he journeys around the canals and waterways of Britain in search of surviving examples of boat building craft and restores an old 70-foot working boat into a state-of-the-art floating holiday home. The series celebrates the enchanting industrial past of Britain's canals and also looks to the future as Alan fulfils a lifelong ambition by painstakingly converting an 80 year old traditional working boat into a truly 21st century luxury vessel. Narrow Boat follows Alan through the transformation process and then on to the IWA National Boat Show in a bid to win first prize for his efforts. Narrow Boat AfloatAlan Herd returns in Narrow Boat Afloat travelling the Grand Union Canal from the Gas Street Basin Birmingham down to Bulls Bridge then London visiting places of historical and industrial significance. The Discovery cameras follow Alan's narrow boat Dover through glorious English countryside as she travels 126 miles and traverses 178 locks. Along the way Alan gets involved in the many restoration projects that are preserving the UK's industrial heritage.
Prince Charming
Eddie and The Hot Rods began life in the mid seventies when the prevailing trend in the music business was 'Pub Rock'. Introspective is a DVD that mixes both live footage of the band along with interviews with the band including founder member and vocalist Barry Masters.
Aftershock
Margaret Thatcher. First and only woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom re-elected three times and at the head of the government for eleven years... She has been one of the most admired yet one of the most reviled contemporary political figures. Her destiny has been played out in three days from November 20 to 22 1990: from the preparation of her destitution to her political downfall stabbed in the back by her own Ministers Secretaries of State advisors campaign managers and cabinet secretary... Told by the conspirators themselves all of them being live witnesses William Karel's latest documentary - is the amazing story of the final days in power of Margaret Thatcher. Known to be a specialist in politics he has also done portraits of several French and American politicians.
Throughout history, rivers have shaped our landscapes and our journeys; flowed through our cultures and dreams. RIVER takes its audience on a journey through space and time; spanning six continents, and drawing on extraordinary contemporary cinematography, including satellite filming, the film shows rivers on scales and from perspectives never seen before. Its union of image, music and sparse, poetic script will create a film that is both dream-like and powerful, honouring the wildness of rivers but also recognises their vulnerability. Product Features Trailer
Chapters:Disc 1:1. Opening Credits2. Hereinspaziert in die Menagerie3. Darf ich eintreten? ... Mein Sohn!4. Gndige Frau . . . Frau Medizinalrat5. Sie bekommen mich noch lange nicht ... Wie ist dir?6. Machen Sie auf!7. Auf einmal springt er auf8. Noch nicht wieder zur Besinnung gekommen? ... Kannst du die Wahrheit sagen? 9. Ich mchte tauschen mit dir, du Toter!10. Verwandlung ... Wollen Sie mir zuhaken11. Eva? Befehlen?12. Ich finde, du siehst heute reizend aus13. Den hab' ich mir auch ganz anders vorgestellt14. Was tut denn Ihr Vater da? Sonate Wenn ich ihr Mann wre15. Nun? ... Du hast eine halbe Million geheiratet16. Ich darf mich jetzt hier nicht sehen lassen17. Verwandlungsmusik ... Interlude18. Seit ich fr die Bhne arbeite19. Noch etwas bitte20. ber die liee sich freilich eine interessante Oper schreiben21. Ich hatte bei Herrn Doktor Schn das Vergngen22. Sie hatte einen Ohnmachtsanfall .. Das httest du dir besser erspart23. Wie kannst du die Szene gegen mich ausspielen?24. Hier ist Briefpapier ... Sehr geehrtes FruleinDisc 2:1. Sie glauben nicht, wie ich mich darauf freue2. Knntest du dich fr heute Nachmittag nicht frei machen?3. Gott sei Dank, dass wir endlich zuhause sind4. Er hat sie nmlich ursprnglich heiraten wollen ... Hast oben abgeschlossen?5. Die Matine wird, wie ich mir denke6. Sein Vater! - In Paris ist Revolution ausgebrochen7. Wo ist denn der hin? ... Du Kreatur8. Wenn sich die Menschen (Lied der Lulu)9. Nieder, Mrderin, in die Knie!10. Arietta Du kannst mich nicht dem Gericht ausliefern!11. Verwandlung (Filmmusik)12. Er lsst auf sich warten wie ein Kapellmeister13. Sie wollten der verrckten Rakete noch Geld geben!14. Mit wem habe ich ... Sie?!15. H, kleine Lulu - O Freiheit! Herr Gott im Himmel!16. Durch dieses Kleid empfinde ich deinen Wuchs wie Musik17. Meine Herrn und Damen! Gestatten Sie, dass ich trinke ... Und so weiter, meine Damen18. Sag es nur gleich heraus, wie viel du haben willst19. Von den unzhligen Abenteurerinnen20. Ich tauge nicht fr diesen Beruf21. Der Staatsanwalt bezahlt demjenigen 22. Brillant! Es geht brillant ... Einen Moment! Hast du meinen Brief gelesen?23. Ich brauche nmlich notwendig Geld24. Behandeln Sie mich wenigstens anstndig!25. Martha! Mein liebes Herz, du kannst mich heute vor dem Tode retten26. Wollen Sie wohl diese Aktie akzeptieren27. Was bedeutet das?28. Variationen I-IV29. Der Regen trommelt zur Parade30. Wenn ich dir ungelegen komme31. Ihr Krper stand auf dem Hhepunkt32. Komm nur herein, mein Schatz!33. Der Herr Doktor haben sich schon zur Ruhe begeben34. Wer ist das?35. Das ist der letzte Abend36. Lulu! Mein Engel!37. Closing Credits
A hidden power, when flesh becomes metal! When a young boy on a peaceful island becomes the victim of a terrorist attack, he transforms into Xam'd, a powerful mecha capable of extreme power. Now he must discover the depth of his power and the role he plays in a world where metal and rock meet flesh, desire, and destiny. From studio bones (Fullmetal Alchemist, Eureka Seven)
Fantastic Voyage, available to own on DVD for the first time ever.Based on the famous film of the same name, Fantastic Voyage is the animated US TV series from the late 60s, created by the world famous animation studio Filmation (He-Man, She-Ra, Flash Gordon, Batman, Superman) and produced by renowned animators Lou Sheimer and Norm Prescott.The series follows the adventures of C.M.D.F., a secret government organisation that possesses the ability to reduce people to microscopic size for 12 hours only. Using a flying submarine called The Voyager, they do battle against unsuspecting enemies of the free world (both criminal and germinal matter).Released as a 3 disc set containing all 17 episodes. Fantastic fun and over eight hours of entertainment!
From the Imperial War Museum collection featuring rare and fascinating original film preserved in the museum's archives. During the Second World War the Atlantic convoys offered a besieged Britain a vital lifeline. They brought in food munitions oil and other essential materials. The Nazi's realised that if they could stop the convoys Britain would be helpless and subsequently unleashed the full might of their U-Boat Wolf-Packs and bomber fleets against them. Protecting the con
The Pyramids, the Sphinx and the tombs of the Pharaohs are all fabulous monuments to Egypt’s past. But according to one scientist, the astonishing antiquities already discovered are just a tiny percentage of what was left behind by the ancient Egyptians. From her Nasa-sponsored laboratory, Dr Sarah Parcak is using cutting-edge satellite technology to identify thousands of iconic sites that include lost tombs, temples and cities buried beneath the shifting sands. Using the latest visually-stunning CGI technology, the programme recreates landscapes and lost sites last seen of thousands of years ago.
Gordon Ramsay journeys to some of the most incredible and remote locations on Earth in search of culinary inspiration, epic adventures, and cultural experiences he will never forget.
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