Documentary

• The H.G. Wells' War Of The Worlds Scandal | DVD | (04/07/2005) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-8.03 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

  On the night before Halloween 1938 in Newark - New Jersey more than twenty families in a single block rushed from their homes with wet towels over their faces fleeing from what they believed was a poison-gas raid. Elsewhere in New York traffic became grid-locked amid scenes of genuine terror as people sought to escape imminent attack. Across America phone-lines were overloaded as thousands called the police newspapers and radio-stations seeking advice on protective measures with m

• Radiohead | DVD | (26/11/2007) from £8.25   |  Saving you £-2.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  With so much coming out of the music industry that is shallow uninspiring and downright dull it's more than a little refreshing when a band do things a bit differently. In the case of Radiohead - who do things a lot differently - It's not just refreshing it's life changing! Radiohead: The DVD Box contains two separate documentary films about the band. The first looks at Radiohead's entire history from their university days through to the global success they have achieved today. The second is dedicated to the story of the making and impact of their most enduring work OK Computer the album that proved to the world that these boys were something special way back in 1997. Both films contain rare footage of the band classic performances rare interviews exclusive contributions from friends and colleagues review and insight from journalists and the group's biographers seldom seen photographs and a host of other features.

• Discovering Egypt | DVD | (19/03/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Visit modern Egypt with its crowded bazaars in Cario the famous dam at Aswan and the intriguing River Nile. Experience the incredible treasures from King Tut's Tomb.

• Vikings - Journey to New Worlds | DVD | (09/10/2006) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Vikings are among the best-known and intriguing characters in world history but they are also among the least understood. This 40-minute large format documentary film provides a portrait of the Vikings exploring in-depth their historical and cultural impact as well as their technological and scientific achievements. The film takes us through the lands that the Vikings settled and explored Iceland Greenland and Newfoundland. The primary skill that differentiated the Vikings from other cultures in the 9th through the 12th centuries was shipbuilding. The Viking ships were fast light and maneuverable enabling them to venture to lands both inland and across oceans that were beyond the reach of other travelers.

• Fourteen Weddings and a Divorce | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £4.98   |  Saving you £5.01 (100.60%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Like any modern family the British royal family has had its fair share of turmoil, the only difference is, it’s all reported in the media and is the business of the whole world. Not a day goes by without some news of the royals; their image is most popularly encapsulated around the world in the powerful pictures of royal weddings and funerals, punctuated on a continuous basis by gossip and scandal. Chronicling the romantic life of Britain's royal family in the 20th century, this DVD includes archive film footage, photographs, personal accounts, and interviews and tells the true stories of royal love and marriage. Highlights include accounts of the Duke of Windsor's abdication of the throne to marry an American divorcee, Mrs. Simpson, the celebrated wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, and their bitter divorce which saddened the nation and the world.This documentary explores the history of royal marriages in the twentieth century and asks what next for a royal family increasingly battered by pressures from all sides.

• Twelve Depraved Sex Films, 12 film boxset | DVD | (26/10/2009) from £14.83   |  Saving you £5.16 (34.79%)   |  RRP £19.99

• Itty Bitty Titties | DVD | (31/10/2011) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

• Macklemore And Ryan Lewis: Limitless | DVD | (10/03/2014) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Their debut album has sold nearly a million copies and their smash hit Thrift Shop has garnered over 390 million views on You Tube alone. Macklemore's unpredictable flow combined with Ryan Lewis's catchy beats have landed them both at the top of the charts. In this exclusive documentary packed with rare footage we chronicle the evolution of hip hop's newest sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

• Gladiators Of World War 2 - The Anzacs | DVD | (24/05/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The Anzacs - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps first saw active service in Libya with the British when they forced the Italian army to surrender. The real test came when Rommel and his Afrika Korps entered the desert arena. At Tobruk the largely Australian garrison known as `the rats of Tobruk' held out against overwhelming odds to repel the Axis forces. Initial defeats in the Mediterranean in Greece and Crete against the German Blitzkrieg might have disillusioned less

• 1960's Flashbacks | DVD | (16/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A whistle stop tour of architecture music cars films places politics fashion furniture holidays and sport from the 1960's. Archive footage includes: The Beatles the Mini Carnaby Street the Profumo Affair mini skirts moulded furniture holidays in Blackpool and the 1966 World Cup. Also includes clips from two great classics of the 60s: 'The Birds' and 'Psycho'.

• World Class Trains - The Most Luxurious Train Journeys In The World | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Disc 1 - World Class Trains 7 - Northern Belle British Orient: The 'British Orient Express' for the more romantic way to travel in Belvoir Castle York including history cuisine and much more. Disc 2 - World Class Trains 12 - Royal Scotsman: The Royal Scotsman will take you into the heart of Scottish history on an exclusive round trip where you can enjoy exquisite hospitality in castles distilleries and great country houses. When it comes to sheer glamour no ride on rails compares with a trip on the Royal Scotsman. Disc 3 - World Class Trains 5 - The Venice Simplon Orient Express: The most famous of all luxurious trains dating back to Edwardian glory and carrying passengers across Europe.

• Jaguar - The 60th Anniversary at The Silverstone Classic 2009 | DVD | (15/03/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Grace Space And Pace a simple but astute adage to describe the Jaguar. Instantly recognisable thanks to their classic shapely lines the Jaguar has long been regarded as a luxury drive within reach of the everyday man. In the summer of 2009 enthusiasts from across the world gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Jaguar at Silverstone bringing with them some of the most exceptional examples of models both old and new. And after spending time with their lucky owners there can be no better vantage point to see these classic cars being put through their paces than pit-side seats at Silverstone and to enjoy the smoke noise and sheer excitement of race day.

• Van Cliburn - a Portrait | DVD | (12/07/2004) from £12.98   |  Saving you £10.01 (43.50%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Van Cliburn is one of the most celebrated pianists this country has produced. Though he will always be remembered as the winner of the first Tchaikovsky International Competition (and remains the only American pianist to have won it) this 1966 documentary from the archives of the Bell Telephone Hour highlights Cliburn's true distinction as a musician of remarkable range and depth. Cliburn narrates the film and offers many personal insights on music.Van Cliburn's dedication to the development of young artists is shown in his work with the Interlochen Music Camp. Leading a student orchestra Cliburn rehearses Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 for a concert in which he will both conduct and be piano soloist. The Russian composer Dmitri Kabalevsky also makes an appearance during this segment.Other highlights include a recording session of the Chopin b minor sonata; a visit with his parents followed by a trip to the site of his very first recital at age 5; Cliburn practicing Liszt's b minor sonata at his home in Arizona; hosting a White House concert of the winners of the Tchaikovsky International Competition at which Erich Leinsdorf also performs; and in rehearsal with Kiril Kondrashin for a Hollywood Bowl performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2. At the conclusion of the Hollywood Bowl concert Cliburn and Kondrashin offer the final movement of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 as an encore - a thrilling climax to this fascinating profile.

• San Francisco | DVD | (18/04/2005) from £14.56   |  Saving you £-1.57 (-12.10%)   |  RRP £12.99

  San Francisco sits in the northern part of California and is generally recognised as one of the most liberal and attractive cities in the United States. Home to the flower power generation and a thriving cultural mix San Francisco has something to offer everyone. Follow Justine Shapiro through the communities of China Town The Mission District The Castro Haight Ashbury and North Beach that comprise this thriving and cosmopolitan metropolis.

• Target For Tonight | DVD | (24/06/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  An amazingly graphic documentary series with moving emotional personal accounts from both sides on the strategy adopted by both the Allied and Axis forces during World War Two in which cities and civilians became the target. This includes the destruction of Berlin Hamburg Koln London Coventry Plymouth Manchester Dresden Hiroshima and Nuremberg.

• Churchill's Bodyguard - Vol. 5 - Indian Nazi Sniper Plan | DVD | (01/04/2006) from £8.85   |  Saving you £1.13 (19.28%)   |  RRP £6.99

  During the 1930's although he was out of office Winston Churchill's outspoken opposition to Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime made him a marked man. So much so that when war seem inevitable French Intelligence got wind of a German plot to Assassinate him. Immediately Winston called his former bodyguard ex-dectective Henry Walter Thompson out of retirement to protect him again.

• The Time Of Your Life - 1932 | DVD | (30/01/2006) from £21.02   |  Saving you £-8.03 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £12.99

  'The Time Of Your Life' Series brings an exclusively commissioned documentary featuring the news events personalities and music of the year in question. Take a look back at what happened in the year you were born or simply look back through history enjoying the events that shaped a particular year. In each edition there is a special feature with bonus material covering the classic music movies and television from the period. On this DVD harp back to 1932.

• Picasso - Magic, Sex And Death | DVD | (25/07/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  At the end of the twentieth century interest in Picasso is on the increase and there are more exhibitions of his work than ever before. No one expected this fascination with Picasso to continue growing so fiercely after his death in 1973. But then few realised how much more there was to learn about the century's greatest artist. One of those who did was Picasso's friend and award winning biographer John Richardson. John Richardson now writes and presents a three part documentary ser

• Strange Culture | DVD | (24/11/2008) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-5.24 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Lynn Hershman Leeson's moving and innovative film Strange Culture tells the terrifying story of how one man's personal tragedy was turned into persecution by a government made paranoid of a terrorist threat. Art professor Steve Kurtz's nightmare began on May 11 2004 when he awoke to find his wife Hope dead of a heart attack. Paramedics responding to his 911 call discovered what they believed to be a suspicious collection of petri dishes and scientific paraphenalia in his house and contacted the FBI. For Kurtz whose reason for the scientific experiments was that he was preparing for an art project on modified food his world was turned upside down. Only hours after his wife's tragic death he was suddenly accused of being a bioterrorist and became a pariah to all but his closest friends. Told through a unique blend of interviews documentary footage and reconstructed scenes starring Tilda Swinton Thomas Jay Ryan and Peter Coyote Hershman's critically-acclaimed film is a sophisticated look at how the traumatic events of 9/11 altered American society and undermined its long-held values.

• A Beginners Guide To Needlework - Crocheting | DVD | (04/03/2008) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Learn to crochet with Penny Peberdy. She will guide you through the yarns and hooks that are necessary and the three basic stitches: double half-treble and treble. Follow Penny's instructions in making a slip knot a chain and the three basic stitches. By the end of the DVD you should feel confident enough to join Penny in making a needle case and a coaster with your new found knowledge.