Documentary

• Secrets of Stalingrad | DVD | (10/01/2011) from £4.00   |  Saving you £5.99 (149.75%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Battle of Stalingrad saw over two million soldiers fighting for two hundred days in the most nightmarish conditions imaginable - and the life expectancy of a Soviet soldier was just 24 hours. However, it proved to be the turning point of the war. The myth of the invincible Wehrmacht was shattered forever. It changed the course of World War II - and the whole 20th Century. But until now, the true story of the Battle of Stalingrad has remained shrouded in mystery. Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 was the largest troop offensive in military history. Many experts now believe it was the battle of Stalingrad - not Normandy — that decided the whole war. But until now, our understanding of this crucial battle has been based on German materials and on Stalin’s own censored version of the battle. It is only since the collapse of the Soviet Union that it has been possible to dig into Russian archives and uncover the truth… BONUS FILM: Battle For Stalingrad In 1949, the Soviet Union decided to celebrate their auspicious victory at Stalingrad by making a full-length feature film of the battle. Thousands of men from the Red Army re-enacted the battle before the cameras, helping to create one of the largest and most spectacular war movies of all time. Battle For Stalingrad has been seen only rarely in the West and is being made available on DVD for the very first time in this important new DVD release.

• Nostradamus 2012 | Blu Ray | (11/04/2011) from £6.12   |  Saving you £8.87 (59.20%)   |  RRP £14.99

  It’s a year that many have predicted will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store – a massive cosmic collision, a global environmental disaster, an Armageddon-like religious showdown, or a more subtle transformation – many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. But what is there to substantiate such fears? A detailed, historical investigation of this chilling prophecy is the mission of Nostradamus 2012, an exciting History™ special that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context. December 21, 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able to collectively heed the warnings and affect a course to avert disaster may be the defining moment of the modern age.

• Jesus in India | DVD | (22/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A former Fundamentalist from Texas is ousted from his church for asking unwelcome questions about the 'missing years' of Jesus - the years from 12 to 30 unaccounted for in the Bible. The New Testament is silent on those years, however in India there is an ancient tradition that young Jesus joined a caravan and took the Silk Road to the East, where he lived with both Hindus and Buddhists before returning to begin His ministry. Scholars and religious authorities are joined in this film by the D...

• Instant Classic - The Best of Christian Cage | DVD | (12/11/2007) from £13.48   |  Saving you £1.51 (10.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This DVD brings you the very best of Christian Cage and his career in Total Nonstop Action. From his World Heavyweight Title reigns to his wars with Sting Rhino Kurt Angle Samoa Joe and others this is the complete chronicle of The Instant Classic. The DVD contains 7 full matches an in-depth sitdown interview with Cage never-before-seen photos and video bonus footage and so much more!

• The Spying Game - Twentieth Century Spies | DVD | (09/05/2005) from £5.91   |  Saving you £7.08 (54.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The exploits of great spies were one of the most popular inspirations for books and films throughout the 20th century. The truth is that real spies exist in a murky world of espionage that is often nasty brutal and short. The great clashes of nationalism imperialism communism and fascism provided the backdrop for the 20th century spy. We will probably never know the names of some of the greatest spies. If they did their work well enough their exploits will remain forever unknown.

• Europe's Secret Armies - Resisting Hitler - The Mountain Men Of Crete | DVD | (18/07/2005) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Its geographical importance in both German and Allied planning for the domination of the Mediterranean and Africa was to prove Crete's downfall. As the Germans mounted 'Operation Mercury' a ragbag collection of defenders readied themselves for the onslaught. Nazi intelligence had assured the attacking force that their presence on the island would be welcomed by the presumed docile inhabitants. The local Cretans along with an eclectic mix of Allied troops would prove that intelligenc

• Sonja Henie-Queen of the Ice | DVD | (21/04/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £31.99

  The daughter of a fur wholesaler Sonja Henie received her first pair of ice skates when she was six. Eight years later she was the Norwegian Skating Champion. At 15 she would win the gold medal in Skating at the 1928 Olympics thus becoming the youngest Olympic skating champion - a record that stood for 70 years. She repeated as champion in 1932 and 1936. A ten-time World Champion Women's Figure Skater she was the first skater to parlay athletic success into a lucrative career. In 1936 she turned professional and began touring with her own ice show and soon after caught the attention of Hollywood. She signed with 20th Century Fox and played an ice skater in One in a Million (1936). The film was a great success and Sonja was now a movie star. Sonja's popularity suffered briefly when a photograph was published showing her shaking hands with Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Olympic Winter Games in Berlin. She continued to make a series of light romantic comedies throughout the late 30s and early 40s. More a testament to her skating skills and physical attributes the films were profitable and her popularity soared. Films like One in a Million Thin Ice and Wintertime helped bring financial success for the Hollywood Ice Revues that she produced and starred in every year and which drew huge crowds across the United States. Sonja became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1941. In the mid-40s her movie career tapered off but she continued skating until her retirement in 1960. An astute businesswoman Sonja was one of the ten wealthiest women in the world when she died of leukemia in 1969. Sonja was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1976 and the International Women's Sport Hall of Fame in 1982.

• Charley Says... Vol. 2 | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A further selection of Public Information Films from the archives of the Central Office of Information. Containing more than 150 individual live action and animated short films these rarely seen gems feature a host of well known British talent and have been exhaustively researched.

• 40s Britain - The True Story Of Lili Marlene | DVD | (08/01/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Marius Goring narrates Humphrey Jennings' film of the extraordinary story of Lale Andersen the singer whose record became a battle song for troops on both sides in World War II. Goebbels detested the song and contrived to have Andersen placed in a concentration camp. Also features Before The Raid another true story of Norwegian fishermen repelling German soldiers who were plundering their catch from their small fishing village.

• Elite Soldiers: The Real Bravo Two Zero/ The French Legion | DVD | (16/07/2012) from £9.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (100.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Elite Soldiers 3-disc Box Set features an in depth insight into the toughest fighting forces in the world. DVD1 and DVD2 focus on the French Foreign Legion which has a notorious reputation as one of the most secretive elite regiments in the world. These DVDs highlight exactly how tough these soldiers are and what it takes to become a legionnaire and survive in the regiment. DVD 3 is the incredible account of the SAS operation in Iraq during the first Iraq war that lead to the fight for survival of an SAS team that was cut off behind enemy lines. This operation has gone down in history as the story of Bravo Two Zero one of the most infamous military operations ever undertaken.DVD 1/DVD2 - The Foreign Legion - Tougher Than The RestMen from all over the world have left their pasts behind to start a new life as elite soldiers in the French Foreign Legion. Director/Producer Elisabeth Nord has been granted unprecedented access to follow this legendary defence force from the inside. The Foreign Legion Tougher than the Rest looks beyond the myths and brutal reputation of the French Foreign Legion, portraying the legionnaires and their lives within the Legion. This exploration reveals the true face of one of the most famous, mysterious and secretive fighting forces in the world.DVD 3 - The Real Bravo Two ZeroBravo Two Zero was the call sign of an eight-man British Army SAS patrol, deployed into Iraq during the Gulf War in January, 1991. According to one patrol member's account, the patrol were given the task of gathering intelligence and setting up an OP The patrol was the subject of several multi-million selling books Bravo Two Zero, and The One That Got Away. Accounts in both these books did not always correspond, leading to accusations of lying from the media. This documentary, led by ex-SAS explorer Michael Asher, travels to Iraq and follows the routes set out in the books to investigate

• Alan McManus & Jimmy White's Absolute Snooker | DVD | (17/11/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This is Snooker Legend Jimmy 'Whirlwind'' White''s first ever DVD release. The ultimate guide for absolute snooker! This is the first ever DVD release from Alan McManus and Jimmy White which contains all of their professional tips and secrets to improve your game. The DVD features the first ever 155 break.

• World War II: On The Russian Front | DVD | (11/11/2013) from £24.28   |  Saving you £5.71 (19.00%)   |  RRP £29.99

  On June 22nd 1941 three huge German Army Groups launched a surprise attack on Soviet Russia. One of the most barbaric and brutal struggle in history was about to be played out to the death. This unique 3 DVD collection includes: Personal accounts by the men who fought on the side of Hitler Powerful study of the titanic conflicts as seen through German newsreels In depth coverage of all 3 German division Epsiodes Comprise: Disc 1Army Group North Disc 2Army Group Centre Disc 3Army Group South

• Joseph Campbell - Mythos 1 | DVD | (24/09/2007) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  During the final years of his life, Joseph Campbell embarked on a lecture tour in which he drew together all the he had learned about what he called the one great story of humanity. These remarkable talks were filmed and are presented here in the order and manner in which Campbell himself intended, with enhanced images and in minimally edited form. As seen on PBS.The Programmes:01. Psyche and Symbol - The Psychological sources of myths and dreams.02. The Spirit Land - How a living myth imbues the world with meaning.03. On Being Human - The emergence of myth in early hunter-gather societies.04. From Goddesses to God - Ancient personifications of divinity.05. The Mystical Life - Mythic strains that helped shape the Western spirit.

• Swinging UK / UK Swings Again | DVD | (07/06/2010) from £17.53   |  Saving you £-8.54 (-95.00%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Swinging UK / UK Swings Again

• Extreme Trains | DVD | (09/11/2009) from £14.83   |  Saving you £15.16 (50.60%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Series host Matt Brown a real-life railroad conductor from New England brings his infectious passion for these monster machines to rail journeys across the United States. Experience some of the highest fastest longest and strongest railroad engines and train lines and ride aboard amazing special trains that carry everything from coal to circus performers to refrigerated produce. Feel the force of railroads in history including the demolition of Penn Station and the first train robbers and learn how the Nazis tried to blow up the rails in World War II. But railroading is about more than machines cargo and challenging terrain. Matt also explores the human blood sweat and tears that keep the industry moving as he takes on some of its toughest jobs: stoker engineer server and bathroom cleaner.

• The Great British Pub Quiz 2009 | DVD | (10/11/2008) from £22.98   |  Saving you £-7.99 (-53.30%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The best selling Pub Quiz DVD series is back with the ALL NEW 2009 edition! Pit yourself against family and friends as one of the nation's favourite pastimes is brought from your local directly into your living room. Set in a classic pub environment using cutting edge 3D graphics and state-of-the-art technology this quiz is fun for everyone. With over 1000 questions across 8 categories including Film & TV Music Sport Science & Technology The Arts and Geography plus a joker option and bonus feature it's so addictive you'll want to play over and over again!

• Model Railways - A Lineside Look At Model Railways | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  How to build a model railway with Bob Symes using off the shelf track scenic materials and ready-to-run locos and stock.

• Comical Ali | DVD | (07/07/2003) from £10.23   |  Saving you £-0.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Comical Ali is a dry tribute to the thus-nicknamed former Iraqi Minister for Information, Mohammed Saeed Al-Sahaf, whose bravura performances at press conferences throughout the brief Iraq War of 2003 turned him into a global icon, celebrated on numerous Web sites and even showered with tongue-in-cheek praise by President Bush himself. His colourful denunciations of the "villains" and "mercenaries" whom he insisted were being "crushed" by the glorious Republican Guard at every turn only increased in their volume and insistence when TV footage of American troops occupying Saddam Airport plainly proved that he was talking nonsense. And, as a dry smile played about the Minister's lips, you wondered if he himself realised he was talking nonsense and was having fun with it--or was he a Saddam loyalist in pathological denial? Wisely and appropriately, this low-budget documentary restrains itself from overplaying the comedy element here, even if the cover artwork makes you fear otherwise. Rather, it offers a potted history of the War, thumbnail profiles of "Comical Ali" and his boss Saddam Hussein and earnestly ponders whether Al-Sahaf only embarked on his lurid stream of blatant whoppers because he was under orders to do so? (Well, there's a thought...). Copious and highly entertaining footage of Al-Sahaf enables you to arrive at your own theory as to whether he was bad, mad or sad, or all three. --David Stubbs

• World Class Trains - The Imperial Express | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £5.42   |  Saving you £4.57 (84.32%)   |  RRP £9.99

  As we travel through some of the world's most exotic scenery we explore the locomotive its history and livery. We spend time on the footplate with the driver and are taken on a tour of each train by the guard who tells us about the accommodation and facilities on board. We are also told all we need know about the scenery and locations en route.

• Howard Goodall's Big Bangs | DVD | (27/07/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.25

  Award-winning composer Howard Goodall looks at five of the most significant changes in the history of Western music: notation, equal temperament, opera, piano, and recorded sound.