Documentary

• Michael Jackson - The Inside Story - What Killed the King of Pop? | DVD | (08/03/2010) from £14.09   |  Saving you £-1.10 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  On June 25th 2009 the death of Michael Jackson shook the world. With a musical legacy spanning decades he was without doubt one of the world's most influential musicians and a true legend in his own lifetime. As more and more details surrounding Michaels death surface still more questions arise. It seems like everybody has their own theory as to what happened to the king of pop; from a calculated murder to a tragic suicide. One thing is for certain there is more to this story than it first appeared. Get the inside story with interviews and personal accounts from family and those closest to him (Jermaine and Tito Jackson Elizabeth Taylor Diana Ross Uri Gellar and Quincy Jones to name a few). Looking back at the highs and lows of Michael's life this inside story examines the contributing factors and events leading up to his death; including the infamous Pepsi Commercial accident reportedly the start of his supposed medication dependency. Featuring fantastic footage throughout from rehearsal footage and video of life on the road to the fateful 911 call and a touching look at his memorial service including Paris Jackson's heartbreaking eulogy for her father. This programme attempts to uncover the truth of just who or what lead to the death of the King of Pop whilst offering a sensitive look at the man and the tragedy: this is a must see for any Michael Jackson fan.

• Race Across America with James Cracknell | DVD | (01/06/2013) from £4.15   |  Saving you £12.10 (418.68%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Race Across America started as the greatest endurance challenge of the century - 100 mile run through Death Valley cycling the 2 500 miles of Route 66 row 250 miles across Lake Erie and a swim 15 miles down the Hudson River - and ended with James Cracknell almost losing his life.

• Life After People - As seen on Channel 4 | DVD | (02/02/2009) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Using feature film quality visual effects and top experts in the fields of engineering botany ecology biology geology climatology and archeology Life After People provides an amazing visual journey to a world free from human intervention. We visit New York now overrun by forest London submerged under water Paris where the Eiffel Tower no longer stands... Humans won't be around forever and now we can see in detail for the very first time the world that will be left behind in... Life After People.

• NAKED ISLAND, The (Masters of Cinema) (BLU-RAY) | Blu Ray | (24/06/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Filmed on the virtually deserted Setonaikai archipelago in south-west Japan The Naked Island [Hadaka no shima] was made - in the words of its director - as a 'cinematic poem' to try and capture the life of human beings struggling like ants against the forces of nature. Kaneto Shindô (Onibaba Kuroneko) made the film with his own production company Kindaï Eiga Kyôkai who were facing financial ruin at the time. Using one-tenth of the average budget Shindô took one last impassioned risk to make this film. With his small crew they relocated to an inn on the island of Mihari where for two months in early 1960 they would make what they considered to be their last film. The Naked Island tells the story of a small family unit and their subsistence as the only inhabitants of an arid sun-baked island. Daily chores captured as a series of cyclical events result in a hypnotising moving and beautiful film harkening back to the silent era. With hardly any dialogue Shindô combines the stark 'Scope cinematography of Kiyoshi Kuroda with the memorable score of his constant collaborator Hikaru Hayashi to make a unique cinematic document. Shindô who had worked with both Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa shot to international fame in 1952 with the astounding Children of Hiroshima. Eight years later the BAFTA-nominated The Naked Island won the Grand Prix at the Moscow International Film Festival (where Luchino Visconti was a jury member). It is now considered to be one of Shindô’s major works and its success saved his film company from bankruptcy. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to release The Naked Island for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK. Special Features: Newly restored 1080p transfer in its 2.35:1 original aspect ratio Full-length audio commentary by director Kaneto Shindô and composer Hikaru Hayashi Video introduction by Alex Cox Optional English subtitles 24-page booklet with an essay by Acquarello and a reprint of Joan Mellen’s interview with Shindô from Voices from the Japanese Cinema

• Raiders Of The Lost Art | DVD | (22/09/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found. All 6 episodes of the series are presented here in this 2 disc set.

• Team Khan | DVD | (12/11/2018) from £5.29   |  Saving you £4.70 (47.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Team Khan is a fly-on-the-wall documentary about professional boxer Amir Khan, filmed between 2014-16. The documentary follows Khan as he chases a fight with the unbeaten superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. Outside of the ring, Amir must grapple with the significance of family, fame, and religion, as he grows from being boxing's golden child into a man.

• The Krays - A Life of Crime | DVD | (18/06/2012) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-10.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Take a journey back to the 1950s East End as Krays' biographer Fred Dinenage retraces the extraordinary lives of two of Britain's most notorious criminals.Ronnie and Reggie Kray are perhaps the most notorious criminals in British history. The East End gangsters earned a reputation as two of the most unpredictable and deadly villains living and working in 1950s London. Here, broadcaster and journalist Fred Dinenage recalls how he was personally chosen by the Krays to write their story, and takes a journey back through the lives of Ronnie and Reggie to see how right he got it. Dinenage takes a tour through the old haunts of the twins, from Old Repton boxing club where they spent much of their formative years to the Carpenters Arms, scene of the murder of Jack 'the hat' McVity at the hands of Reggie. Along the way, Dinenage recounts his memories of acting as the Krays' biographer and speaks to those who were close associates of the twins for the very first time, to find out what the twins were really like. Interviews with 'Mad' Frankie Fraser, trusted 'enforcer' Freddie Foreman, firm member Lenny Hamilton and jewel thief Billy Frost help Dinenage to retrace Ronnie and Reggie's extraordinary lives from their childhood to their heyday and finally to the demise of one of British crime's most infamous partnerships.

• Michael Wood - Story Of India | Blu Ray | (17/04/2019) from £40.48   |  Saving you £-10.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  For over two millennia India has been at the centre of world history. But how did India come to be? What is India? These are the big questions behind this intrepid journey around the contemporary subcontinent. In this landmark series historian and acclaimed writer Michael Wood embarks on a dazzling and exciting expedition through today's India looking to the present for clues to her past and to the past for clues to her future. The journey takes the viewer through majestic landscapes and reveals some of the greatest monuments and artistic treasures on Earth. From Buddhism to Bollywood from mathematics to outsourcing Michael Wood discovers India's impact on history - and on us.

• Instruments Of Death | DVD | (10/02/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £33.99

  In days gone by death came at close quarters. This was a time when warriors stood toe-to-toe with their enemy; when battlefields were confused hell holes where men hacked desperately at each other; where no mercy was expected and none was given. This series explores the realities of taking a crushing blow from a battle axe or being hit by a deadly arrow from a longbow. The experience of facing mortar and artillery fire; or of attacking into a hail of bullets from muskets or machine guns. Instruments of Death place some of history's deadliest weapons in your hands. Through a series of innovative tests and modern experiments you'll see at first hand the effects of the blade and the bullet on a human being. You'll find out how just effective shields armour and helmets actually were. And how the wounds suffered by ordinary soldiers were treated on the battlefield. This is a fascinating and immersive look at the stark truth of yesterday's wars - a world far away from statistics and numbers and co-ordinates - and demonstrates the dangers faced by those who were sent into battle to do or die. Episodes Comprise: The Battle of Naseby 1645 The Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Towton 1461 The Norman Invasion: The Battle of Hastings 1066 Queen Boudicca’s Revolt: The Battle of Watling Street AD61 The Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Waterloo 1815 The Great War: The Battle of the Somme 1916

• Facing Ali | DVD | (18/07/2016) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  He rocked the sport, shook the world, and changed their lives. Now, several decades after they met in the ring, ten of the sport's finest fighters tell what it was like to battle Muhammad Ali, the man many consider the greatest of all time. This brutally honest documentary recounts Ali's incomparable journey as seen through the eyes of those who stepped through the ropes and into history. Join these respected fighters as they weigh in on The Greatest and pay tribute to a legend in this powerful and unforgettable film.

• Marvin Gaye - What's Going On - The Life And Death Of Marvin Gaye | DVD | (01/12/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  What's Going On is the story of Marvin Gaye's extraordinary life and tragic death. Produced by the same team responsible for the acclaimed Classic Albums series the tale unfolds through archive footage of interviews and performances with Marvin and brand new interview footage with his friends and family. The documentary delves into the abrasive relationship between Gaye and his father his marriages his drug abuse and his relationship with Berry Gordy and

• World in Action - Volume 3 | DVD | (01/07/2013) from £13.16   |  Saving you £11.83 (89.89%)   |  RRP £24.99

  World in Action was, undoubtedly, ITV's flagship current affairs show. Over four decades (from the '60s to the '90s) this multiple BAFTA winner was fearless, hard-hitting and trailblazing, choosing subjects that other programmes would not dare touch, getting into trouble with ITV regulators and - at times - the Government. A cornerstone of the British viewing schedule, the WIA team investigated stories at no small personal risk to themselves and often courted controversy whilst reporting on organisations such as the National Front. This report is included here, along with editions that cover everything from euthanasia to Scientology, from the Miners' Strike to extended coverage of the underhanded practices of the CIA in the 1970s.

• Safari/Rainforest/Turtle - the Incredible Journey | Blu Ray | (26/11/2012) from £24.28   |  Saving you £10.71 (30.60%)   |  RRP £34.99

• Digging For Britain | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A small island with a big history - everywhere you stand there are worlds beneath your feet and archaeologists make it their life's work to uncover the clues that tell our story unravelling who lived here when and how. Join Dr. Alice Roberts as she visits some of Britain's most exciting archaeological digs in search of the small finds that point towards the bigger picture. Over four episodes and four time periods: Pre-History the Romans the Anglo-Saxons and the Tudors we discover a Norfolk beach which hints at a world of pine forests hyenas mammoths... and early man; the secret of the 97 buried infants near a Roman fort; the enormous Frome Hoard of buried coins; deep insights from shallow graves; lost palaces found theatres and so much more. Skeletons swords temples coins wood pottery and cobble stone. So many secrets so many clues so much history that lies just beneath your feet.

• Apocalypse | Blu Ray | (22/11/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Documentary series about World War Two. The footage has been taken from over 60 different archives around the world and details the experiences of the war's heroes and victims.

• The Waterloo Collection DVD Part 4 | DVD | (14/11/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The climax of the battle is covered in the fourth and final disc in the series, with programmes on the final attack and defeat of the Imperial Guard and the Pursuit by the Prussians in the immediate aftermath of the battle to Genappe. The final programme in the collection covers the last battle of the Napoleonic era fought at Wavre, the day after Waterloo and the Allied pursuit to Paris. This disc also contains programmes that detail the clothing and equipment of a Highlander and a soldier of the 95th Rifles.

• Monty Halls Beachcomber Cottage | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £22.99

  In his first BBC series, marine biologist and professional diver, Monty Halls, turns his back on city life to become a 21st century beachcomber on the West Coast of Scotland. Inspired by his childhood love of otters, Monty and his dog Reuben move into a run-down cattle shed overlooking an isolated beach. And it couldn't start any better. Unbroken sunshine allows him to explore the highlands and islands, looking for basking sharks, dolphins, seals, red deer, and of course otters. The sea shimmers in the sunlight, the sky is cornflower blue, and he experiences the west coast of Scotland at its most glorious. Monty fishes for mackerel as well as raising pigs, sheep, hens and growing his own vegetables. But he also throws himself enthusiastically into community life, taking part in the Applecross games, running the annual Glamaig Hill Race and throwing an impromptu beach party.

• The Founding of America (6 DVD Box Set) | DVD | (31/05/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Review for Founding Brothers:The political wrangles of a fledgling country may sound dull compared to the drama of a war, but the early history of the United States only gets more fascinating as the Revolutionary War is left behind. Founding Brothers, a documentary from the History Channel, examines the struggle to not only establish democracy, but to give it the economic strength and governmental structure that will allow it to survive and thrive. George Washington grappled not only with politics, but with questions of style and propriety--how should a president, as opposed to a king, behave? Understanding the conflicts between Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson will illuminate ideas that have shaped the government of the U.S. ever since. Founding Brothers provides a wealth of portraits and illustrations from the time, as well as discreet dramatizations, that bring the rise of party politics to life, humanizing these historical figures with tales of the scandals and squabbles they faced as well as their political achievements. An excellent introduction to the roots of the American experiment, and a bracing illustration of what Jefferson meant when he said of the presidency, "No man will bring out of that office the reputation which carried him into it." --Bret Fetzer

• Comandante | DVD | (28/06/2004) from £5.36   |  Saving you £14.63 (272.95%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Oliver Stone's fascinating documentary on his meeting with Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro. From three days filming in Cuba Stone edited down more than 30 hours of interviews and conversations to provide a candid and direct portrait of the leader. Fidel Castro touches on issues such as his rise to power the present state of the country the Cuban missile crisis the Bay of Pigs the US embargo the equally iconic Che Guevara Chaplin and Brigitte Bardot. Stone co participant

• Ice Age/Ice Age 2 - The Meltdown | Blu Ray | (03/11/2008) from £14.98   |  Saving you £20.01 (133.58%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Ice Age (Dirs.Chris Wedge & Carlos Saldanha 2002): A star-studded cast provides the voices for the prehistoric creatures in this computer-animated feature set 20 000 years ago as the Ice Age approaches. Seemingly anti-social Manny a woolly mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano) acts as if he just wants to be left alone. When he meets Sid (voiced by John Leguizamo) a sloth the two become unlikely traveling companions. The plot thickens when the duo finds a human infant and decides to try to return the child to its herd. Manny slowly but surely reveals his heart of gold while Sid continues to provide comic relief. Diego (voiced by Denis Leary) a saber-tooth tiger with ulterior motives soon joins them in their search for the humans. Ultimately this group of misfits becomes its own herd learning about friendship and loyalty as they brave snow ice freezing temperatures predators hail and even boiling lava pits. All the while a saber-tooth squirrel Scrat provides comic relief as he valiantly struggles with an acorn. A well-written humorous script and endearing characters mesh well with the state-of-the-art technology and effects. Other stars lending their voices to the feature include Goran Visnjic Jack Black and Jane Krakowski. Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (Dir. Carlos Saldanha 2006: Manny the woolly mammoth Sid the sloth Diego the saber-toothed tiger and the hapless prehistoric squirrel/rat known as Scrat: those sub-zero heroes are back! Manny may be ready to start a family but nobody has seen another mammoth for a long time; in fact Manny thinks he may be the last one. That is until he miraculously finds Ellie (voiced by Queen Latifah) the only female mammoth left in the world. Their only problem: they can't stand each other. Oh and Ellie somehow thinks she's a possum! Ellie comes with some excess baggage in the form of her two possum brothers Crash and Eddie (voiced by Seann William Scott and Josh Peck) a couple of daredevil pranksters and cocky loud-mouthed troublemakers. Manny Sid and Diego quickly learn that the warming climate has one major drawback: a huge glacial dam holding off oceans of water is about to break threatening the entire valley. The only chance of survival lies at the other end of the valley. So our three heroes along with Ellie Crash and Eddie form the most unlikely family as they embark on a mission across an ever-changing increasingly dangerous landscape...