Documentary

• Cake Decorating - Jenny Harris Masterclass | DVD | (24/04/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  If you want to learn from the best then you've come to the right place. Jenny Harris is a world renowned tutor decorated (please forgive the pun!) many times for her achievements. The step-by-step skills and techniques demonstrated in this Masterclass programme are an exploration of new ideas and techniques in sugarcraft. With the aid of this DVD you'll soon be creating stunning centrepieces in no time at all!

• Horses - A Year In The Lives Of Three Irish Racehorses | DVD | (05/04/2010) from £12.93   |  Saving you £2.06 (13.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Written and directed by acclaimed documentary film maker Liz Mermin (Shot in Bombay) this intimate observational film draws us into the inner lives of three thoroughbred racehorses over the course of a difficult racing year focusing not on jockeys or trainers but on the horses themselves. Ireland's horse-racing culture has produced some of the finest athletes in the world. The protagonists prove less reticent than one might imagine and as we watch them train rest play and race distinct characters undeniably emerge. The equine characters Cuan Na Grai Ardalan and Joncol are framed by a charismatic collection of human supporting actors - from their good-looking foul-mouthed trainer to an elderly groom who obviously prefers horses to people - but ultimately the horses command our attention on their own. Eschewing sentimentality Horses raises basic questions about what constitutes character and who can have it.

• British Railways DVD/Jigsaw Gift Pack | DVD | (04/10/2010) from £16.85   |  Saving you £-3.86 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This set consists of the DVD described below and a jigsaw 470 x 330 mm. Branch lines and secondary routes have always had a special appeal. This programme recalls many such English byways in films made in the 1950s and '60s. The railways portrayed ran through landscapes which ranged from the green and pleasant shires of rural England to the very heart of the Metropolis.

• The Alton Towers Story | DVD | (10/03/2008) from £20.23   |  Saving you £-0.24 (-1.20%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This is the story of Alton Towers today and yesterday. We take a privileged journey through images dating back to the 1870's - through film dating back to the 1920's and through the eyes of the present - to those who know and love Alton Towers today. The Story of Alton Towers as a place of fun thrills and magic began when Charles the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury first flung open the gates of his amazing ancestral estate to an awe-struck public - as far back as the 1830's! As his monument in the garden testifies 'He Made The Desert Smile' and his great vision of a 'wonderland' with magnificent gardens and attractions such as the Chinese Pagoda Fountain and Swiss Cottage saw Alton Towers as a themed park - 120 years before Disneyland! All this set against an incredible Gothic mansion - worked upon by the great Austine Pugin - and one of the most splendid in the world! Crowds have flocked to this magical place ever since - to the fairs wakes and fireworks extravaganzas in the 1890's - through to the funfairs of the 1950's - and on to modern times from the unveiling of The Corkscrew in 1980 through to the present. We take a special look and ride upon the remarkable gravity defying rides of today such as Oblivion Air Nemesis and Rita Queen Of Speed with fascinating insights from those such as Rollercoaster guru John Wardley. Re-live the magic and wonderment of nearly two centuries of Alton Towers!

• Concorde - The Early Years 1962-1969 | DVD | (23/11/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Concorde: The Early Years 1962-1969

• Bill T. Jones - Dancing to the Promised Land | DVD | (27/09/2004) from £32.37   |  Saving you £-7.38 (-29.50%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Bill T. Jones is one of the post powerful figures in the modern dance world. His style is fresh and unique creating contemporary classics known for their energy and innovative partnering and technical virtuosity. Built around rehearsal and performance of his epic masterpiece ""Last Supper At Uncle Tom's Cabin / The Promised Land"" this film guides through the life work and creative process of Bill T. Jones and his extraordinary company. The choreographer himself is our charismati

• That's Entertainment Trilogy | Blu Ray | (18/12/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Berkeley In The Sixties | DVD | (04/04/2009) from £22.93   |  Saving you £-5.94 (-35.00%)   |  RRP £16.99

  The sixties were a turbulent and at times violent decade. As the youth tried to break out of the confines set by the previous generation the old were puzzled by the sometimes outrageous behaviour of the young. The establishment and the younger generation seemed intent on colliding. This award nominated documentary tries to explain what went on more particularly in Berkeley California which at the time seemed to be at the epicentre of some of the changes and the birth pangs of a new generation and covers subjects like The Black Panthers the student movement and free speech movement and of course the anti war movement. Interviews with Allen Ginsberg Mario Savio and Huey Newton all give their impressions on what it was like in California during the sixties A time of almost revolution With a backdrop of some of the most exciting music to come out of the sixties from bands like Jefferson Airplane the Grateful Dead Joan Baez and many more. Berkeley in the Sixties is a fascinating glimpse back in time where almost everything and anything was possible.

• Combat - Reconnaissance And Intelligence Aircraft | DVD | (10/04/2006) from £21.59   |  Saving you £-17.60 (-441.10%)   |  RRP £3.99

  The Amazing capabilities of today's 'Spies in the Sky' on show - including a mission with the mighty SR-71 Blackbird

• Then & Now - The West Midlands | DVD | (22/11/2010) from £13.35   |  Saving you £-0.36 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Then And Now: The West Midlands

• Buster Keaton - 3 Hours of Shorts | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.99

• Trains Remembered - The Flying ScotsMan, Swindon Works and many more. | DVD | (11/02/2008) from £9.70   |  Saving you £-3.71 (-61.90%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Ranging in time from the early 1930s to the late 1980s this DVD utilises archive film to create a vivid recollection of the golden days of the railways. Old Southern Railway trains are shown on their way to the seaside followed by the approaches to Waterloo Station in the snow of 1947. Carlisle Station is shown full of smart electric locos then back in time to 1966 for steam locos at the same station. The once extensive Longmoor Military System in 1968 is shown. Then onto York and the Derwent Valley Preservation Railway which despite its proximity to the museum only lasted a couple of years. The now closed Swindon Works is shown first in the 30s where a loco is steaming away followed by a visit in 1975 during the diesel-hydraulic era. Finally a visit in 1987 during the last weeks of the works.

• Land Rover - Land Rover Owners Show | DVD | (07/06/2010) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  They are known for their durability ruggedness and endurance a go-anywhere trailblazer that has gained popularity across the globe especially in its birthplace of Britain. Join the legions of Land Rover enthusiasts at the Land Rovers Owners' Show and be amazed at the incredible variety of vehicles on display from vintage collector's items to modern machines.

• The World War 2 Archives - President Roosevelt And The American Dream | DVD | (10/11/2008) from £5.55   |  Saving you £4.44 (80.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This series of programmes tells the complete story of World War II through fascinating archive footage that has become a living history of the incredible series of events that shaped the future of the entire human race. It's impossible to discuss the military implications of World War II without considering the dramatic impact of the Americans entering the conflict at the end of 1941 after the devastating attack on the US Navy at Peal Harbour by the Japanese. Nevertheless right from the outbreak of war in 1939 the Americans played a huge supporting role when it came to the Allied cause. With President Franklin Roosevelt working closely with Winston Churchill and the British as Hitler stormed through Europe the financial muscle of the USA was flexed long before the GIs were called upon to leave their homeland. As Roosevelt campaigned for freedom against tyranny providing loans for re-armament after such disasters as Dunkirk the fight against Nazi Germany was able to continue as the tide gradually started to turn in the Allies' favour. This fascinating documentary explores the role of the Americans in WWII and the intriguing larger than life Generals including George S Patton Omar Bradley and the legendary Dwight D Eisenhower as they did everything in their power to fulfil the American Dream.

• The Eastern Front | DVD | (21/06/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A fascinating documentary using original footage featuring the collapse of German resistance along the Eastern Front from 1944.

• World War 2 in Colour | DVD | (19/10/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Shot entirely in colour this award-winning series recounts the complete history of World War II as never seen before. WWII was a truly global conflict fought in extraordinary terrain over four continents. This remarkable programme takes us right to the front lines of combat and into the daily lives of servicemen taking on their enemy face to face. Packed with dramatic colour footage this programme puts you at the front lines but also at home with the civilian population who suffer the burden of rationing terror and concern for their loved ones overseas. This is a story of bravery in the face of extreme hardship.

• Art Hodes - Jazz Alley Vol. 2 | DVD | (12/09/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £20.99

• Armoured Mission - Medium Tank Mission | DVD | (12/11/2007) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A German infantry corporal in the trenches during World War One had been impressed by the capabilities of the tank - his name was Adolf Hitler. Under his rule the Panzer was developed and of this series the Panzer IV was by far the most important and could fight on equal terms with anything but some of the heavier Russian Tanks. One of the major reasons for the eventual German defeat was the Soviet T-34 medium tank generally thought of as the best all-round tank of World War Two. Early British WWII medium tanks were rather lightweight and the first true medium tank was the Vickers' Valentine. The Allies eventually developed the M4 Sherman to match the Panzer IV but by this time the Germans had developed more advanced machines of their own. Despite this the Sherman played a decisive role in winning the war due mainly to the sheer volumes produced. The old Sherman was followed after the war by the M48 and M60 and then first entering service in 1965 but still going strong the S-tank. This is almost certainly the end of the medium tank since more recent weapons have resulted in the evolution of much heavier battle tanks designed to cope with helicopters and other aircraft.

• Omen | DVD | (18/10/2010) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.95%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Omen

• Tasmania's Wild West | DVD | (19/10/2009) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-6.17 (-61.80%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Just eleven years before European settlement at Sydney Cove Port Jackson Captain James Cook had his only real meeting with Australian Aborigines at Bruny Island just off the southern coast of Tasmania. It was a meeting destined to change the fate of two distinct groups in the human race. Jack Absalom's breathtaking journey into Tasmania's spectacular and scenic south west wilderness looks at both the distant and recent past and the struggle for the survival of the wilderness.