Documentary

  • The History Of Britain's Railways Vol 1: The Cradle Of The RailwaysThe History Of Britain's Railways Vol 1: The Cradle Of The Railways | DVD | (26/06/2006) from £11.49   |  Saving you £4.50 (39.16%)   |  RRP £15.99

    This programme traces the history of the railways of the north east of England and those major companies which came together to form the London and North Eastern Railways. The early days of George Stephenson and the pioneering engineers are told with reference to museum and reproduction locomotives whilst the developments of the successor railways to the Stockton and Darlington the North Eastern Railway the Great Northern Great Eastern and Great Central are told through previously unseen video archive footage of their locomotives in the 1950s. Further footage from the 1950s and 1960s adds to this whilst preserved locomotives such as Flying Scotsman and Mallard take the story on to the present day with Class 91s on the electrified East Coast Main Line. The archive footage includes film of locomotives such as Gresley's P1 2-8-2 North Eastern and Great Northern Atlantics and 4-4-0s and Great Eastern 'Hikers'.

  • Angels, Demons And MasonsAngels, Demons And Masons | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £10.98   |  Saving you £2.00 (25.03%)   |  RRP £9.99

    This fascinating documentary uses evocative archive evidence with commentary from world renowned experts taking viewers on a gripping journey from Baroque Rome to historic Washington D.C. This 2 hour programme is the ultimate guide to the secretive societies known as the 'illuminati' and the 'freemasons' pivotal to best selling author Dan Brown's novel 'Angels And Demons' and 'The Solomon Key'. Trace the history of the famous astronomer Galileo who was allegedly invloved in a plot to bring down the Catholic Church. Unravel the secretive world of the Vatican City whilst learning the truth behind the plots in Dan Brown's thrillers. Examine the amazing technologies of 'antimatter' and the likelihood of its use as a weapon of mass destruction whilst exploring the secrets of the Freemasons including its surprising role in the founding of the USA. Uncover sinister suspicions fueled by strange coincidences and symbols that all point to the involvement of organisations like the Freemasons to a disturbing extent in the world's corridors of power. This is a must see programme for conspiracy theory enthusiasts Dan Brown fans and those who are simply intrigued to gain a fascinating insight into these organizations.

  • The Bible in Vision: The Gospel of Mark [DVD]The Bible in Vision: The Gospel of Mark | DVD | (17/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

    The Bible was the first great book and now for the first time ever you can see it's reading from beginning to end, accompanied by images of the art that it inspired The readers of 'The Bible in Vision' include the Bishop of London, Lord David Owen, the Bishop of Stepney, the Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fairfax, Lord David Hunt, Rabbi Janet Darley, Sister Wendy, the Reverend Nicky Gumbel, writers Howard Jacobson, Amos Oz, Sara Maitland and actors John Kaye Steel and Chloe Davis. The Writings of the Church Fathers suggest that the Gospel of Mark was the source for the gospels of Matthew ands Luke, though Mark gives no account of the genealogy of Jesus. An important theme is the fact that the disciples are all too human and have trouble understanding Jesus' parables.

  • Discover Dance Combinations - The Tango - Series 2Discover Dance Combinations - The Tango - Series 2 | DVD | (26/11/2007) from £12.48   |  Saving you £12.51 (50.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

    The Best Step By Step Guide To The Tango With Simon & Heidi Cruwys Former Uk Professional Ball Room Champions Learn Three Stylish Ballroom Combinations. It Does Not Matter Whether You Are A Complete Novice Or A Skilled Dancer - Repetivie Practice Makes Perfect An Interactive Menu Allows You To Practice On Your Own As Leader (Gentleman) Follower (Lady) Or As A Couple Looped Practice Structure.

  • Bruce Lee - The Path Of The DragonBruce Lee - The Path Of The Dragon | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

    Produced and directed by Walt Missingham who in 1983 became the first non-Chinese to practice Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple this authoritative and informative programme uses rarely seen archive footage to trace both the history of martial arts and the phenomenal impact Bruce Lee had on this culture. Narrated by Lee's daughter Shannon Lee Keasler.

  • The Contemporary ArtsThe Contemporary Arts | DVD | (21/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

    Discover the world of fine art with the people who made it happen. Arata Isokai: The architect of the Museum of Contemporary Art reveals the motivation of the design of his symbolically imaginative buildings. Eui Kyu Kim: The renowned Korean Artist who creates spiritual canvases that emphasise the curves and contours of the body. Ed Ruscha: Considered to be one of the first modern artists who embraced the impersonality of billboard advertising to philosophise about the arbitrariness of the painted and printed expression. Bob Branaman: A Distinguished film-maker print-maker and painter whose work encompasses a broad and eclectic range of subject matter from the treatment of the aboriginal people in America to his love of the female form. Don Williams: Using the medium of pastel in realistic fashion by documenting his surroundings with a camera and incorporating the photographs into hauntingly realistic pastels. The Fauves: An overview of the sensation that this group created in art during the early 1900's and the lasting influence they have even today. Sam Francis: A montage of Francis' watercolours at the hight of his popularity reviewed by Andre Emmerlich. Man Ray: Ranging from the sublime to the bizarre Man Ray was a visionary in contemporary art. His fine and graphic art was innovative and his photography continually went beyond all accepted boundaries. He is still an art icon 30 years after his death. Aurobora Press: Housed in one of downtown San Francisco's oldest buildings this turn of the century firehouse has been revived as a living studio where artists can work through their inspiration in a nurturing comfortable setting. Richard Pousette-Dart: One of the original Abstract Expressionists who now enjoys the notoriety that his New York contemporaries have long experienced. Often termed 'painterly' abstraction learn how Pousette's work expresses an evocative field of colour hinting at myth ritual and psychological themes. Wrapped In Glory: The tale of how American history has been recorded stitch by stitch in rare and beautiful quilts that demonstrate how utility meets art. The Eight: A survey of paintings by the group of 'Eight' who broke away from the established traditions of American art and imposed an influence that remains present even today. Andre Emmerlich: Perhaps the world's most famous art dealer candidly reveals the relationship between the artist and the dealer and the myth of the discovered artist.

  • Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ [DVD]Helping Others Find Freedom in Christ | DVD | (25/06/2010) from £21.31   |  Saving you £15.68 (42.40%)   |  RRP £36.99

    This easy-to-follow Keyboard DVD tutor will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing tracks! Includes English audio with subtitles in Dutch, Greek, Italian and Polish.

    Clear pictures and demonstrations along with jargon free commentary to guide you through...

    • Correct posture and playing position
    • Finding your way around the keyboard
    • Reading basic music notation, learning note names and understanding rhythm
    • Playing with ...

    • Desperatley Sexy Nurses [DVD]Desperatley Sexy Nurses | DVD | (05/09/2011) from £16.19   |  Saving you £-5.20 (-47.30%)   |  RRP £10.99

    • British Railway Journeys: Nort [DVD]British Railway Journeys: Nort | DVD | (26/09/2011) from £4.99   |  Saving you £8.00 (160.32%)   |  RRP £12.99

      From the mouth of the River Tees to the rugged coast of the North Sea this programme takes us through some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. With the splendour of the Esk Valley and the dramatic climb into the North York Moors, this is one of the great railway journeys. Starting in Middlesbrough, we explore the three railway lines that serve this popular holiday area: the heritage line, the Esk Valley line and the North Yorkshire Moors line. Taking a look around the industrial town of Middlesbrough, we pass through Redcar, Saltburn, Staithes and many other beautiful towns and villages along the way. From Battersby we head up the steep incline into the magnificent North York Moors National Park, before travelling across to Whitby with it cobbled streets, splendid abbey and beautiful surrounding beaches. Finally we head down to the busy market town of Pickering with its glorious castle, which is the end of the line for our truly delightful journey.

    • Angkor-Land of the Gods (3D Blu-Ray)Angkor-Land of the Gods (3D Blu-Ray) | Blu Ray | (05/11/2012) from £16.25   |  Saving you £-3.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

      Since its discovery, Angkor has been synonymous with mystery. It is often depicted in popular culture as a place of foreboding inhabited by the gods. Few remember that the place was once inhabited by full-blooded men and women whose reasons for building the massive structures of Angkor were as earthly as they were celestial. This documentary will bring Angkor to vivid life, capturing not only Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in their moment of glory, but the people who lived and worked there as well.

    • John Osborne [DVD] [2006]John Osborne | DVD | (18/01/2010) from £18.78   |  Saving you £-3.53 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

      On May 8th 1956, Look Back in Anger changed theatrical history. It's a fact. But why? And in what ways? And could it possibly be true that Osborne wrote very little else of consequence, as some of his harshest critics maintain? And what exactly did his outbursts against the world in which he found himself really represent? Osborne believed in an England which he saw successive governments destroying, and saw himself as almost a lone voice screaming protest - it was as simple as that. But thi...

    • The Vickers Wellington [DVD]The Vickers Wellington | DVD | (23/05/2011) from £4.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (100.20%)   |  RRP £9.99

      When it entered service in 1938 the twin - engined Vickers Wellington began an operational career that spanned the whole of the Second World War. Rugged and reliable it was operated by Bomber Command Coastal Command and Transport Command possessing a level of versatility second to none serving in almost every theatre of War. By the autumn of 1945 nearly 11 500 had been built. As the last one rolled off the Vickers' production lines the Wimpy as it was affectionately known had secured its place in history as one of the truly great aircraft of the Second World War.

    • Furrer - Begehren (Desire)Furrer - Begehren (Desire) | DVD | (09/09/2013) from £18.81   |  Saving you £-4.82 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

    • Captain Smith and The TitanicCaptain Smith and The Titanic | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

      The Titanic is still news - several decades after the worlds largest and finest ship struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912. The events of the fateful voyage are told through dramatized contemporary accounts. These are enhanced by an extensive interview with Miss Eva Hart M.B.E. who was a girl of 7 at the time. This is not only the story of that great tragedy but also of Edward John Smith - a potter's son - who rose from the back streets of Hanley Stoke-on-Trent to become the country's premier sea captain. His great nephew Don Smith gives us an insight into the man and shows some of Captain Smith's possessions - handed down to him through the family. It is also the story of how such a terrible disaster can be turned into something of national pride by the press of the day.

    • Best Of Fred Dibnah Six DVD Box SetBest Of Fred Dibnah Six DVD Box Set | DVD | (12/03/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

      Iron and SteelFred takes a look at the development of the iron and steel industries at Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. MiningFred’s tour takes him from Cornwall to Scotland, exploring how tin, slate, lead and coal were all extractedfrom the ground. RailwaysIn this programme he traces the development of the railways from the first steam locomotive to the world record-breaking Mallard. Ships and EngineeringFred looks at the great age of shipbuilding and examines the skills of engineers who turned Britain into a great manufacturing nation. Forts and CastlesFred visits Old Sarum, Hadrian's Wall and the strategically placed castles at Dover, Edinburgh and Warwick. Houses and PalacesFred starts his tour at his old house in Bolton with its unusual chimney before moving on to Ightham Mote, Hampton Court, Lacock Abbey, Cragside and Beamish. Bridges and TunnelsFred takes a tour of some of the most wonderful bridges and tunnels in the country including The Pontcysylite Aqueduct, Conwy Suspension Bridge, structures designed by Brunel, The Forth Bridge, Humber Bridge, Thames Barrier and Channel Tunnel. Pleasure PalaceFred spends time looking at familiar places of entertainment in Bath, London, Edinburgh and Blackpool, and takes the opportunity to have a ride on the Pepsi Max Big One. Changing the LandscapeAs Fred was growing up in Bolton his house was surrounded by canals, railway lines, bridges and tunnels and he was always fascinated by the skills of the men who built them. Great British BuildersIn this programme we see Fred giving us a number of demonstrations including the hilarious falling down arch. Masters of Their TradeHis love of fine craftsmanship and the perfectionism that shone through in all that he did led us to a greater appreciation of the skills of craftsmen of the past and of the work of people today who carry on the traditions. A Good Days WorkFrom the labourers and stonemasons who built the great medieval castles and cathedrals to twentieth century coal miners, mill workers and steel workers, the real heroes for Fred

    • Great British Steam Trains - On The Great Central Railway [DVD]Great British Steam Trains - On The Great Central Railway | DVD | (06/06/2011) from £9.19   |  Saving you £0.80 (8.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

      We begin on a brisk January morning at the Winter Steam Weekend on the Great Central Railway Britain's only double-track preserved railway. The weekend features numerous eye-catching engines including LMS 5690 Leander and the undoubted star of the day 70013 Oliver Cromwell. A quick trip down the line brings us to picturesque Rothley Station and another wonderful vantage point to see more of these impressive machines such as LMS Stanier Black Five 44767 and British Railway's standard 78019. We take a small detour to Doncaster to witness the homecoming of one of the town's most famous locomotives 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley before heading to Loughborough to see LMS 48305.

    • The David Cooke Vintage Toy CollectionThe David Cooke Vintage Toy Collection | DVD | (14/06/2004) from £5.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (83.47%)   |  RRP £10.99

      Vintage toy expert David Cooke has an amazing collection of over 5000 diecast toys from around the worl. We visit his collection at The Bressingham Steam Museam at Diss Norfolk where we see cars commercials ships aircraft and buses from the early years of manufacturing to the present day. Famous names like Dinky Corgi Triang Minic Spot On Matchbox LLedo and many more rare makes can all be seen in this fantastic film.

    • Ultimate Crimes - Prescription For MurderUltimate Crimes - Prescription For Murder | DVD | (14/03/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

      This DVD concentrates on the most infamous medical muders the world has ever seen. Three features comprise: 'Deadly Doctors' 'Savage Surgeons' and 'Angels Of Death'.

    • Glasgow - Murder Capital [DVD]Glasgow - Murder Capital | DVD | (15/03/2010) from £10.48   |  Saving you £4.51 (30.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

      Glasgow: Murder Capital

    • Straight Mate [DVD]Straight Mate | DVD | (03/05/2010) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

      Straight Mates is the story of three young Gold Coast gay lads (Nick Mitch and Adam) and their quest to seduce straight guys. It all starts with Adam's brother (Krisrian) has his old college room mate Andy up for a few days. Throw in Mitch's step brother Joey and the boundaries between gay and straight get very very blurred. Filmed on Australia's Queensland coast and directed by Mike Esser Straight Mates is a fun and sexy film with a great cast of young Aussies.

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