Documentary

• Around the World in 80 Gardens Vol.4 | DVD | (07/07/2008) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-13.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  In Around The World In 80 Gardens a visually stunning series BBC Two's resident gardening expert Monty Don sets off on an enchanting journey to visit 80 of the world's most celebrated gardens from ancient to modern large to small and grand to humble.

• Chavez | DVD | (21/01/2008) from £8.08   |  Saving you £11.91 (59.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  J.C. Chavez is a documentary about the life and career Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez.

• Mummies: Tales From The Egyptian Crypts | DVD | (08/04/2013) from £4.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (66.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Unravel the truth behind the sinister, mysterious world of ancient Egypt's long dead rulers. The mummies of ancient Egypt continue to fascinate us, many thousands of years after the decline of the civilisation from which they emerged. They are the linen wrapped bodies that helped inspire, define and outline a religion. At first glance it appears that the ancients were preoccupied with death, but in unravelling the truth we find it was life they were after. Venture down the Nile in search of a lost society focused on immortality. Winding past the last of the Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids of Giza, discover the secrets hidden within ancient hieroglyphs, including detailed instructions for mummies to travel to the ‘other side’. Learn the science behind mummification and travel through the labyrinth of passageways that protected the ancient kingdom’s mighty rulers: the Pharaohs.

• Kirstie Allsopp: Kirstie's Handmade Britain - Series One | DVD | (29/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In this Channel 4 series Queen of the Handmade Kirstie Allsopp turns her love of crafts into a sport, travelling across the country entering the toughest craft competitions at Britain's brilliant country shows. From hand sewing to paper crafts, flower arranging to baking, Kirstie struggles with the pressures of competition rules and tests her mettle in the cutthroat world of competitive amateur and professional crafters. She's got a lot to learn if she wants to stand a chance of making thing...

• The American Civil War | DVD | (16/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £48.99

  Experience for yourself the historical and personal impact of the Civil War in a way that only History can present it in this moving megaset filled with over 29 hours of documentaries. A multifaceted look at The War Between the States this definitive collection brings the most legendary Civil War battles and the soldiers and leaders who fought them vividly to life. Almost 150 years after Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House the unexpected secrets and little-known stories from Civil War history are divulged with fascinating detail. Cuttingedge CGI and accurate dramatisations illustrate archival letters and original diary entries and the country's most renowned historians describe the less familiar incidents that add perspective and depth to the war that divided a nation.

• The Complete Coen Collection: 1984 - 2004 | DVD | (18/02/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £69.99

  Modern-day auteurs of the cinematic world the Coen Brothers have built a reputation as one of the most visionary and idiosyncratic filmmakers of the late 20th century. Combining thoughtful eccentricity wry humour arch irony and often brutal violence the films of the Coen brothers have become synonymous with a style of filmmaking that pays tribute to classic American movie genres -- especially film noir -- while sustaining a firmly post-modern feel. For the first time ever all eleven of the Coen Brothers titles available in one box set which cover the first 20 years of their output Blood Simple (1984): A rich but jealous man hires a private investigator to kill his cheating wife and her new man. But when blood is involved nothing is simple. Raising Arizona (1987): When a childless couple of ex-con and an ex-cop decide to help themselves to one of another familys quintuplets their lives get more complicated than they anticipated. Miller's Crossing (1990): Tom Reagan an advisor to a Prohibition-era crime boss tries to keep the peace between warring mobs but gets caught in divided loyalties. Barton Fink (1991): In 1941 New York intellectual playwright Barton Fink comes to Hollywood to write a Wallace Beery wrestling picture. Staying in the eerie Hotel Earle Barton develops severe writers block. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994): A nave business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam. Fargo (1996): Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of pregnant Marge Gunderson. The Big Lebowski (1998): 'Dude' Lebowski mistaken for millionaire Lebowski seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to get help O Brother Where Art Thou? (2000): Set in 1930s Deep South three stumblebum convicts escape to go on a quest for treasure and meet various characters while learning where their real fortune lies. The Man Who Wasn't There: (2001) A laconic chain-smoking barber blackmails his wifes boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning but his plan goes terribly wrong. Intolerable Cruelty: (2003) A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverley Hill lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce. The Ladykillers: (2004) An eccentric if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord: a sharp old woman.

• World War II In Colour - Homefront | DVD | (02/05/2005) from £8.00   |  Saving you £6.99 (46.60%)   |  RRP £14.99

  World War II was the most extensive armed conflict in recorded history. It touched the lives of nearly every person on four continents. The millions of combatants and various armed services bore the brunt of this devastating global war. However a struggle of this magnitude was not limited to the fighting forces alone. The civilian populations of the countries involved also endured their share of hardship and sacrifice. Severe war-time conditions were often inflicted on those least abl

• The Ancient World According to Terry Jones | DVD | (19/07/2010) from £24.28   |  Saving you £-4.29 (-21.50%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Ancient World According To Terry Jones

• BRITISH COMEDY GREATS Book & DVD Set | DVD | (19/11/2012) from £8.08   |  Saving you £4.91 (37.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Follow the era of British Comedy Greats from the silent screen stars Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, to the modern day stand-ups Peter Kay and Michael McIntyre. When it comes to the great icons of comedy, Britain rules the airwaves, screen and stage. No other country in the world can boast such a pedigree of top comic entertainers and their legacy lives on through their recordings and films. From the silent screen stars Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, to the modern day stand-ups Peter Kay ...

• The Third Reich | DVD | (27/05/2013) from £40.48   |  Saving you £-15.49 (-62.00%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Relive the incredible rise and fall of the Third Reich. Rise and Fall of the 3rd ReichAn in-depth look at the Third Reich from its formation in the wake of the shame caused to Germany in the Treaty of Versailles through to the downfall and Hitler and his infamous regime. This programme features unique footage and interviews with military experts. Luftwaffe - The Eagle StrikesThis documentary combines rare archive footage and intricate graphics to follow the meteoric ascent of the Luftwaffe and Germany's innovative aircraft designers. Additional features include: actual gun camera footage a compendium of aircraft types a look at the formidable Junkers JU87 dive bomber and a gallery of Nazi secret air weapons. U-Boat Wars - The Killer Wolf PackHell-bent on starving the British into surrender Hitler's U-Boats prowled the Atlantic in packs like hungry wolves sending ships supplies and thousands of men to a watery grave. Stealthy and undetected the German submarines of WW2 were unparalleled in their ability to sneak attack. Their goal was to destroy merchant shipping bound for the British Isles with essential supplies and bring the country to the brink of starvation and total collapse allowing an easy Nazi invasion. Road to Liberty: Battle of the EdgeThe Battle of the Bulge was the infamous German offensive against the Allies towards the end of World War II which took place in the forested Ardennes region of Belgium. Germany's planned goal for these operations was to split the Allied line in half capturing Antwerp Belgium and then proceeding to encircle and destroy four Allied armies. This comprehensive programme looks at all the strategic plans firsthand witness reports and interviews with military experts.

• Seapower - Ironclads | DVD | (11/05/2009) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  As the Industrial Revolution clunked and hissed its way into life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries the possibilities new technologies brought were swiftly utilised by the armed forces of nations across the globe in particular the opportunity for new ship design. Though not famous for being a naval conflict the American Civil War was the first major battle of the Industrial Age and as such played host to what many naval analysts believe to be the most significant naval engagement in history - the battle between the Confederates' vessel Merrimack and the Union ship the Monitor. While the battle itself was inconclusive the technology deployed would influence ship design from that time onwards - the day of the mighty wooden man-of-war was over and the age of the Ironclad was dawning. This programme goes aboard one of these new breed of ships the HMS Warrior - a ship so feared and respected that its mere the Golden Hinde is a living link to a bygone age of adventure which has inspired countless tales of privateers and Spanish gold. It was in ships like this that English pirate adventurers such as Drake and Hawkins preyed upon the vital bullion convoys en-route to Spain from the new world disrupting Spanish trade and weakening her grip on the low countries. These were the men who precipitated the conflict between England and Spain which was to presence in British waters was sufficient deterrent to all potential enemies so much so she has never fired a shot in anger.

• The Magic Of The North Yorkshire Moors Railway - The Railway People | DVD | (17/09/2007) from £14.60   |  Saving you £-4.61 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Amidst the glorious backdrop of the North Yorkshire Moors there lies an 18 mile stretch of living history carrying thousands of passengers every year. It is a railway line fuelled by the passion of people dedicated to keeping the tradition alive. In this programme we journey over the moors and through the valleys to meet some of the colourful characters that make up ""the railway people"". Also included: an interview with artist and steam enthusiast David Shepherd and over an hour of bonus footage showing the sights and sounds of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

• Amazing Grace - An Inspirational Journey | DVD | (26/04/2010) from £4.98   |  Saving you £3.01 (60.44%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Tracklist: 1. Footsteps - Daniel O'Donnell 2. My Forever Friend - Charlie Landsborough 3. Daddy's Hands - Mary Duff 4. Bless This House - Dominic Kirwan 5. The Nearest To Perfect - Michael English 6. The Way Dreams Are - Daniel O'Donnell 7. Love You Every Second - Charlie Landsborough 8. I'll Walk With God - Dominic Kirwan 10. Wounded Hearts - Mary Duff 11. A Whisper Away - Michael English 12. What Colour Is The Wind - Charlie Landsborough 13. O'sole Mio - Finbar Wright 14. In The Garden - Daniel O'Donnell 15. What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Dominic Kirwan & Mary Duff 16. Amazing Grace - Mary Duff 17. How Great Thou Art - Daniel O'donnell Mary Duff Charlie Landsborough & Dominic Kirwan

• Complete Story of World War 1 | DVD | (22/10/2007) from £40.48   |  Saving you £-2.49 (-6.60%)   |  RRP £37.99

  It began as a regional conflict and escalated into a war that embroiled the world. This collection is more than just the history of this global conflict it is also a photo album of the early twentieth century. Meet the men and machines that fought the war and witness every major battle and event of this horrendous struggle.

• Adventures of a Super Spy | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £7.78   |  Saving you £-1.79 (-29.90%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Three friends who find thrills in spying on their families and playing pranks at school discover information on the whereabouts of a stolen FBI microchip. They use their skills and cutting edge technology to embark on what might be the most exciting mission of their lives.

• Nottingham Past in Pictures | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Let Past in Pictures take you on a nostalgic journey into Nottingham's magnificent past. You will encounter marvellous street scenes as well as local events of the 20th Century from Coronation celebrations and sporting confrontations to terrible accidents and World Wars. All of these time locked photographs have been brought back to life using the latest digital technology. Anyone who knows this city either as a home or a favourite place to visit will find this film both amazing and educational.

• Jazz Upright Bass Featuring Ed Friedland | DVD | (21/04/2008) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-4.57 (-45.70%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Through live band demonstrations and detailed step-by-step analysis Ed shows you how to: develop stylistic left and right-hand techniques for maximum tone and sustain; arrange scale and arpeggio patterns for greater range and efficiency whether walking or soloing; Deal with typical live performance challenges - performance protocol stock intros endings trading fours and more; Play classic stylistic variations including Latin jazz up-tempo tunes the ""two-feel "" ballads 3/4 time and more. Ed's practical direct teaching style offers easy-to-understand explanations and methodical demonstrations of each topic. The accompanying booklet includes notated versions of each example for added clarity.

• Wild, Wild, West - Wild Bill Hickok | DVD | (20/06/2005) from £8.63   |  Saving you £4.36 (50.52%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Wild Wild West series chronicles some of the most important and influential figures from the American West era this film documents the life of Bill Hickok. James Butler ""Wild Bill"" Hickok was one of the most legendary figures of the Old West. A renowned marksman and Civil War spy Hickok was known for his skills with a pair of twin Colt revolvers killing somewhere between eight and 100 men depending on whose stories you believe. As a deputy U.S. marshal he was a veteran o

• The Churchills | DVD | (23/09/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Drawing on Winston's own letters and memoirs family archives and on the reminiscences of his close relations and allies 'The Churchills' strips away the myths and misconceptions about Winston Churchill and his family over three generations.

• Jayne Mansfield - From Hollywood to Yorkshire | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £8.75   |  Saving you £4.24 (48.46%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In April 1967 Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield arrived in the Northern mill town of Batley, West Yorkshire for a week's long engagement at the Batley Variety Club, for a reputed 20,000 per week - Jayne who had been a star of such films as Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter & The Girl Can't Help It had become the pin-up of a generation by then, whilst starring roles may have dwindled in Hollywood, her reputation had not.Celebrity interviewer Neil Sean & film maker Sharaz Ali have joined forces to bring you an exclusive insight in the life & times of the actress during this difficult period of her life with never before seen interviews, rarities & exclusive pictures to make this DVD a must have for any fan of Hollywood's golden age. Within two months of Jayne hitting the Yorkshire town she was to be tragically killed in a car accident.This is her story from the people that knew and worked with Jayne.