Documentary

• Tilson Michael Thomas - Stravinsky's Rite Of Spring | DVD | (10/11/2006) from £14.19   |  Saving you £3.80 (26.78%)   |  RRP £17.99

  In 1913, with Europe on the brink of war, a fashionable Parisian audience reacted with hostile frenzy to the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's new work, The Rite Of Spring. The ballets's shocking music and dance provoked a riot that evening and soon afterwards was recognized as perhaps the most revolutionary piece of the 20th century. It still has that reputation today.In this DVD, Michael Tilson Thomas and the musicians of San Francisco Symphony take you from the salons of St. Petersburg to the villages where Stravinsky found inspiration in the earthy power of Russian folk music and dance. MTT then retraces Stravinsky's journey to the cultural crossroads of pre-war Paris. There, in collaboration with the great impresario Diaghilev and his star dancer Nijinsky, Stravinsky developed the shocking, erotic, and violent evocation of Pagan Russia that become The Rite of Spring.Nearly a century after this wild rainforest of sound was performed, The Rite of Spring remains as exhilarating and liberating as music can be. MTT and the San Francisco Symphony show you why.

• Stoke on Film - 1950's | DVD | (23/10/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This was a period of great change in the Potteries - as elsewhere. The 1951 Festival of Britain heralded a new optimism following years of post-war austerity. Freed finally from utility regulations the pottery industry could now produce colourful ware in exciting new designs - but faced the end of coal - firing new techniques ans corporate mergers - and the Burslem School of Art was training the new designers. The Coronation of 1953 boosted the nation's morale and the sale of T.V sets. Rationing was finishing there was a housing boom and more people had cars and a better standard of living. Rock'n'Roll arrived and the decade ended with the City's Jubilee - 50 years since Federation. People looked forward to the ""You've never had it so good"" Sixties.

• The DVD Guide to Birdwatching in Europe | DVD | (08/08/2011) from £10.55   |  Saving you £17.44 (165.31%)   |  RRP £27.99

  Ten of the best sites in europe are featured and for each one you are shown the birds you might expect to see during a typical day at that time of year. A wide range of species are featured and include such exciting birds as Great Grey Owl, Lammergeier, Wallcreeper, 28 species of raptors, 8 species of owls and 24 species of warblers. An added bonus is the inclusion of various mammals, butterflies and dragonflies (including Brown Bears), plus a variety of landscapes from sea cliffs in the arct...

• Heroes Of Wwii | DVD | (05/01/2015) from £4.89   |  Saving you £20.10 (80.40%)   |  RRP £24.99

• Drake: Started From The Bottom | DVD | (14/04/2014) from £6.77   |  Saving you £6.22 (91.88%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Drake - the gifted child that paved his way to becoming a rap legend. His unwavering work ethic has allowed him to sell over five million albums worldwide. He has received numerous nominations and awards from the music industry and is considered one of the top MCs of all time. He has been through beefs tragedy betrayal adversity and major scrutiny. This intimate documentary takes a look at his incredible journey.

• Learn To Paint - Watercolours Outdoors | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £12.07   |  Saving you £7.92 (39.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  James Fletcher-Watson shows how to paint using watercolours in a structured and fun way, gradually building up the skills and confidence necessary.

• Weird Stories - Witches | DVD | (20/10/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Mythology And Magic: Today a witch is generally thought of as an imaginary character in stories for both children and adults. the word 'witch' conjures visions of old hags travelling on broomsticks illuminated by the moon of an eerie halloween night or gathered around a cauldron brewing evil potions. Just a few hundred years ago marked on of the most violent and shameful chapters in human history. In the history of witchcraft the horrors that occured were more than anything portrayed on the screen. The witch hunts of the past mark one of the many low points in the history of the human condition. The Art Of Witchcraft: Modern witchcraft is not only a system of magic but many consider it to be a modern religion. The word 'witch' itself means wise woman. The origins of witchcraft can actually be traced back to the ancient world of 25 000 years ago. Because nature could be so overwhelming people needed a reason for the unpredictability of the raging seas the flash of lightning or the rushing river. Out of this evolved magic and eventually witchcraft. Witches adn witchcraft have spread throughout the modern world shrouded in mystery and almost always shunned without any thought due to fear of the occult.

• Made in Leicester | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  A multicultural city, Leicester sits in the heart of England and its history can be traced back almost 2,000 years. In Roman Leicester merchants were thriving with livestock in the marketplace and its current market, the largest outdoor market in Europe, has stood in the same spot for the last 700 years. The city had a global reputation for being at the forefront of manufacturing. 'Leicester Clothes the World' was an apt slogan with around 100 distinct industries from hosiery to boot and shoe making. Engineering also became a major industry in Leicester with well-known brands like the Imperial Typewriter Company based in the city. This 60 minute DVD was researched, written and compiled by multimedia content producer Radica Wright at the University of Lincoln's School of Media and mixes new interviews with archive films of the market and manufacturing dating back to the 1920s up to the 1980s which are all preserved at MACE's archive facilities at the University of Lincoln. Presented by Leicester's own Rosemary Conley CBE with contributions from current market stall holders as well as Leicester's first elected mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, this DVD is a tribute to 'Britain's favourite market' and the manufacturing heritage of Leicester.ormat: 1 Disc presented in a digipak with protective cover and shrink wrapped. DVD PAL. Running Time: 60 mins Ratio: 16:9 (Archive 4:3) Colour/Black and White Optional Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing

• Target Berlin - P-51 Mustang Bomber Escorts | DVD | (20/06/2005) from £10.80   |  Saving you £2.19 (20.28%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The P-51 Mustang was the only fighter with the range to escort bombers deep inside Germany - and it was a natural killer. By early 1944 the Luftwaffe had to be smashed as a prelude to D-Day and the P-51 would do the smashing while the hundred mile long bomber formations acted as fighter bait. Packed with rare archive footage dramatic gun camera film and exclusive interviews with Mustang pilots this is an exciting tribute to the fighter aircraft that won air superiority for the Allies in the war-torn skies over Europe.

• Tantric Yoga For Blissful Pregnancy | DVD | (15/05/2006) from £17.79   |  Saving you £-0.80 (-4.70%)   |  RRP £16.99

  Tantric Yoga for Blissful Pregnancy with Usha Devi and Clare Beckwith is a totally authentic and user-friendly pregnancy yoga DVD which is designed to help women throughout their pregnancy. Usha Devi has devised an easy sequence of gentle asanas (physical postures) breathing techniques and a guided relaxation and visualisation technique called Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra has a deeply profound effect on the pregnant mother and developing foetus. The traditional practices of tantric yo

• Gambling For Head | DVD | (28/11/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

• The Real Pirates Of The Caribbean | DVD | (03/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Just the word ""pirate"" conjures up a powerful image that touches the soul...They roamed the waves in search of booty and plunder and their names evoke visions of danger and dashing on the Caribbean's seas. But the real history of piracy is quite a different story. Real Pirates of the Caribbean tells the truth behind the legends of men like Blackbeard and other pirates who called the Caribbean their home. Their stories are told by leading authors historians and archaeologist

• Heyday Of British Steam | DVD | (08/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £48.99

  Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britain's railways during the steam era but thanks to a handful of amateur cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras many images of the 'iron horse' have been saved for posterity. All the shots taken in the 1950's and 60's are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary. Disc One: London/South Midlamds/South West Disc Two: The East Midlands/The North East Of England Disc Three: Birmingham/The North Midlands/Wales Disc Four: The West Midlands/The North/The North West Disc Five: London/The Isle Of Wight/Scotland Disc Six - Fred Dibnah - Getting Steamed Up : This DVD offers an insight into the world of Fred Dibnah from chimney felling to a visit to the world's largest steam rally. You will enjoy Fred's wonderful sense of humour as he takes centre stage and captivates his audience with his anecdotes and witty reminiscences.

• The Greatest Is the Least | DVD | (02/04/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  The Greatest Is The Least

• Our Century 1939 - 1945 - Paradise Lost | DVD | (26/07/2004) from £10.97   |  Saving you £2.02 (15.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Our Century is an outstanding series of ten programmes comprising exceptional film archives made throughout the last century. It covers the great international events that marked both our history and everyday life and also addresses the major issues of the time. 1939 - 1945 Paradise Lost World War II: six years of violence massacres and devastation. In many countries everyday life is reduced to nothing more than hunger escape and survival. The atrocities of the concentration

• Inspired Textile Landscapes | DVD | (05/07/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Renowned landscape textile expert and teacher Gilda Baron leads you through a workshop with ten chapters from creating landscapes with fabric or silk paints through to felting free machinery hand stitching and embroidery techniques using mixed media to create outstanding pieces of work at home. Chapters Comprise: 1. Create Landscapes with Fabric Paint 2. Create Landscapes with Silk Paints 3. Mixing Fabric Dyes & Silk Paints 4. Working on Dark Fabrics 5. Hand Felting Flowers 6. Felted Seascapes 7. Combining Felting Techniques 8. Paper Landscapes with Free Machining 9. Hand Stitching- French Knots Seed Stitch & other embroidery techniques 10. Exclusive Look into Gilda Baron's Sketchbooks and find out where Gilda draws her inspiration from.

• Joe Zawinul - A Musical Portrait | DVD | (07/11/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Joe Zawinul: A Musical Portrait by award-winning director Mark Kidel features an illuminating documentary profile of one of the world's foremost jazz keyboard players and composers along with an electric performance by the Zawinul Syndicate at The Point in Cardiff in 2004. Shot in an intimate manner the film powerfully communicates the immediate excitement of jazz as a no-holds-barred risk-embracing adventure: the shooting and editing highlights the exceptional co

• The Secret Identity Of Jack The Ripper | DVD | (19/05/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In 1888 a string of innocent women were viciously murdered by a serial killer. No witnesses were found.No suspects were convicted. The real identity of the killer has never been determined. In this 2 hour investigation presented by peter Ustinov a team of world renowned forensic scientists and criminologists investigate the murders. Using state of the art methods of criminal analysis developed by the F.B.I. with vivid re-enhancements of the crimes and profiles of each suspect the experts will attempt to positively identity JACK THE RIPPER.

• The Eye - Mona Hatoum | DVD | (07/09/2005) from £11.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (50.04%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Part of the interview-based documentary series profiling major contemporary artists. This volume looks at the work of Lebanese-born artist Mona Hatoum, who initially created work using performance and video installations, and who has since moved towards sculpture. Hatoum discusses her interest in the themes of individual and national identity, and her use of often surprising materials in her work.

• The Eye - Dryden Goodwin | DVD | (10/08/2006) from £11.45   |  Saving you £6.54 (36.40%)   |  RRP £17.99