Documentary

• The Girl/the Fifteen Streets | DVD | (07/11/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  two films on two discs

• Napoleon - Waterloo Final Curtain | DVD | (01/06/2009) from £8.96   |  Saving you £4.02 (67.34%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This is the final chapter of Napoleon Bonaparte's extraordinary life - a chapter that begins with his enforced exile on the island of Elba. He busied himself building forts and bridges winning the support of the local population and making plans for a return to France. When he did return it was to an ecstatic welcome from his former troops and it was not long before he was reinstated as Emperor and at war once again. But there was to be no glorious ending to the tale - instead it ended in spectacular and bloody failure in June 1815 on the famous battlefield of Waterloo. Napoleon's old enemy the Duke of Wellington once again beat his forces and this time there was no way back. Napoleon died in exile on St. Helena just six years later but the legend of his military genius had only just begun.

• Elvis Presley - Early Elvis | DVD | (05/08/2002) from £9.70   |  Saving you £-3.71 (-61.90%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This programme released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on August 16th showcases many phases of this remarkable entertainer. It includes rare footage film clips stills and information that will delight every trivia lover.

• Drawing Made Easy - Pastels | DVD | (18/12/2006) from £4.75   |  Saving you £3.24 (40.60%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Renowned landscape artist Ken Jackson has made his name capturing the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. This charming DVD gives you the opportunity to learn his techniques and tips first-hand. Perfect for complete beginners as well as the more experienced wishing to perfect their pastel techniques.

• Bygone Pictures - Nottingham | DVD | (22/03/2010) from £19.42   |  Saving you £-6.43 (-49.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Nottingham is a multicultural city which has experienced many changes over the last century so sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane as we journey back through time and catch a glimpse of its glorious past. You will see street scenes showing everyday life for the people of the city people at work and at leisure plus some examples of transport in bygone Nottingham. You will also see some of the bad times and good times in the city's history. Some rare and unusual photographs have been used to make this film so now you can discover how Nottingham has changed over the years and watch it be brought back to life using the latest digital video technology. Anybody who knows this famous city either as a home or as a favourite place to visit will find this film both amazing and educational.

• The War In The Pacific Vol.1 | DVD | (01/09/2008) from £16.16   |  Saving you £-7.17 (-79.80%)   |  RRP £8.99

  WWII documentary focusing on 'Operation Cartwheel' General Douglas MacArthur's plan to take the initiative from the Japanese in the Pacific which involved nullifying the huge Japanese presence on Rabaul Papua New Guinea.

• History Of The National Railway Museum | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £10.78   |  Saving you £2.21 (17.00%)   |  RRP £12.99

  History Of The National Railway Museum

• U-Boat War | DVD | (18/10/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  As the coastal neon burned brightly at night from New York to Florida Americans were unaware that just a few miles off the coast lurked one of the world's most potent military forces. Watch as the German U-Boat fleet dominated American coastal waters sinking vessel after vessel in what has to be one of the greatest maritime disasters of all time.

• Jesus - The Headliner | DVD | (01/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  We think we know Jesus, how he lived, how he taught, how he died and how he rose again, but does the way we live show others that we are following closely in his footsteps? Have we become so familiar with the story that we have forgotten the challenge at the heart of the message?In this innovative series of short teaching films, church leader and gifted communicator Andy Frost asks us to take a second look at the real Jesus: the hero, the wrestler, the wildman, the revolutionary, the dreamer,...

• Casshern Sins - Part 2 | DVD | (18/07/2011) from £7.98   |  Saving you £17.01 (68.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Casshern – a cybernetic assassin with no memory of his past – awakens in a corrosive wasteland where nothing survives for long. A plague known as the Ruin sweeps across this once-vibrant world, reducing everything in its path to rubble and scattering any chance for salvation. Robots and humans alike – or what little remains of them – seek vengeance against Casshern for the life he took and the role he played in their Ruin. A machine built to kill, Casshern murdered the last hope for this world, but now, lost in a future he does not recognize, he will fight to save the dying.

• Ocean's Eleven - The Documentary | DVD | (18/02/2002) from £17.97   |  Saving you £-4.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Released to coincide with Steven Soderbergh's classy remake, The Ocean's Eleven Story is a fascinating American television documentary that sets the original Ocean's Eleven film in its historical context. Despite the opportunistic title, the film itself only constitutes part of the story and is featured in only the briefest of clips--none of which include any dialogue. Despite this--and the rather shoddy nature of the interview footage--there is still enough excellent archive material and interesting stories to make The Ocean's Eleven Story a worthwhile proposition. Placing the film in the context of the whole "Rat Pack" period, the documentary also looks at the role of Sinatra and company in the political rise of the Kennedy clan, the involvement of the Mafia and their heady days in Las Vegas. It also focuses on the individual lives of the five principal members--Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop--and is particularly poignant with regard to Davis, who was treated as a god on stage but with utter contempt off it. This is maybe not the greatest piece of documentary film making ever made, but with a subject this engaging it would be difficult to fail. On the DVD: Despite the quality of much of the material involved (particularly the film of the Rat Pack performing in Las Vegas), there is a rather rushed feel to the release. DVD extras are minimal, featuring merely some dated TV footage and some equally odd trailers for other films starring the five. --Phil Udell

• Winston Churchill & The Battle For Britain | DVD | (26/03/2012) from £17.79   |  Saving you £-2.80 (-18.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  This four DVD collection recalls some of the seminal events of World War II, utilising fascinating archive footage that has become a window on a world from a different era, depicting a living history of a series of events that shaped the future of the entire human race. From the beaches of Dunkirk, to the Battle of Britain, and from the D Day invasion to the Battle of Berlin in April 1945, this is the story of some of the key moments of World War II and of Winston Churchill who lead Britain to victory.

• The Weather At War - Mud-The Great Leveller | DVD | (09/03/2009) from £8.06   |  Saving you £1.93 (19.30%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In January 1863 during the American Civil War Unionist General Burnside attempted to retake the town of Fredericksburg committing 75 000 troops to the task. His endeavour would go down in history not as a military triumph but as a debacle known as the three day 'Mud March'. Heavy rains turned the surrounding area into a sticky bog and after nearly 72 hours of effort they'd only managed to bury themselves knee-deep in mud. At the battle of Passchendaele in July 1917 a sea of mud could be clearly seen before the fighting began. The battlefield had been turned into a quagmire due to the unrelenting shelling and then made worse by the destruction of the Flemish drainage system. Yet still the troops were committed to battle in conditions that it has been said were more suited to naval warfare. Unceasing rain turned the trenches that had become home to the men of both sides during the Great War into rivers of stinking clinging freezing rat-infested mud subjecting them to a new enemy - trench foot. A similar fate befell Hitler's army as he invaded Russia some 25 years later in Operation Barbarossa. The infamous rasputitsa the great thaw following the Russian winter brought his troops to an abrupt halt as men horses and machines were unable to wade through the marshy terrain.

• Jack Johnson: En Concert | Blu Ray | (26/10/2009) from £14.12   |  Saving you £7.87 (35.80%)   |  RRP £21.99

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• Brasil: A Nation Expects - Collectors' Edition (Includes Stars of Brasil documentary series) | DVD | (02/06/2014) from £6.99   |  Saving you £23.00 (76.70%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Brasil: A Nation Expects This fly-on-the-wall 80 minute documentary film follows the Brasil national team in the eighteen month lead up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Includes intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with all 21 players as they travel around the globe from London to Beijing via New York and Johannesburg.  This is an all-access look at “The Scolari Family” as they prepare for the biggest moment in their careers and their lives.  The pressure is immense. Stars of Brasil DocumentaryThis 10 episode TV series profiles Brasil’s star players mixing exclusive sit down and post-match interviews with exciting career highlights footage.  Featuring great goals and great skills for both club and country from some of the world’s best players.  Each episode contains exclusive interview footage and clips from one of the key members of the Brasil team.  Includes Neymar Oscar Thiago Silva David Luiz Paulinho Ramires Lucas Moura Luiz Gustavo Daniel Alves and Hulk. Special Features: Collector’s Edition – Includes the documentary film Brasil: A Nation Expects and the never before released Stars of Brasil TV Series.  

• Spring | DVD | (11/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  Everything you'll ever need to know about gardening in March April and May from hanging baskets spraying fruit trees and dwarf conifers to bulbs and borders.

• Amy Winehouse - Fallen Star | DVD | (30/04/2012) from £13.73   |  Saving you £2.26 (14.10%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This is the story of Amy Jade Winehouse - the rise and untimely demise of a soulful icon. As a child Amy Winehouse was infatuated with music. At the tender age of 14, she along with her best friend formed a rap duo called Sweet & Sour. Writing and reciting songs became her childhood hobby - it would ultimately become her therapy and escape. Disappointed by her parents' divorce, she began to rebel against authority at school and at home. Her anger eventually spiraled into depression, which led to bulimia and anorexia. However her passion for music was unwavering. She was inspired by artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billy Holiday. Appalled by the quality of music on the radio, she was determined to make her own mark. One of her recordings caught the attention of a prominent record executive who vowed to make her a star. Her soulful sound was embraced by fans, and propelled her to the top of the charts. In 2006 she won 5 prestigious Grammy awards, tying the record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night. However her success only fueled her rebellious nature. The deadly concoction of drugs and alcohol combined with the pressures of stardom eventually led to a Fallen Star.

• Worcestershire on Film | DVD | (01/12/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Worcestershire is a county steeped in history and between its rolling countryside and Rivers Avon and Severn sits towns, villages and communities rich in manufacturing, crop growing and cultural heritage, from market gardening in the Vale of Evesham to carpet making in Kidderminster. Worcestershire on Film, produced and edited by acclaimed filmmaker Andy McKay and his team at the University of Lincoln's School of Media, pieces together rarely seen and newly restored 20th century films of the county that are preserved at the Media Archive for Central England (MACE). Amongst the films are a variety of reports from the regional news programme ATV Today which ran from 1964 to 1981, including village reaction to the possible sale of St Jarvis' Church Spire to America in 1968; the 1969 demolition of the house on Rainbow Hill where Sir Edward Elgar died; apple picking and asparagus farming in the 1960s and 1970s and reports from the 1960s to 1980s on flooding in the county when the River Severn burst its banks. There is also a focus on industry including a 1925 film illustrating carpet making in Kidderminster and a look at needle making in Redditch in 1968. A variety of films captured with skill by amateur filmmakers can also be seen, including shots of Winston Churchill's visit to Worcester on 20th May 1950. This section includes a glimpse of the newly discovered letters between Churchill and the city's mayor, encouraging Churchill to make this visit after he was granted the freedom of the city in 1945. These hidden gems have been arranged into seven themes so you can choose how you want to make your exploration of twentieth century Worcestershire. The DVD also includes a short film, About MACE, a behind the scenes look at the work of the MACE team and the services they provide. DVD PAL. Running Time: 71 mins Ratio: 16:9 (Archive 4:3) Colour/Black and White Optional Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing

• The Pop Collection | DVD | (10/02/2014) from £5.98   |  Saving you £9.00 (225.56%)   |  RRP £12.99

  An inspirational collection of four films chronicling the lives of Bruno Mars Justin Bieber Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers. Bruno Mars found success initially as a songwriter for other popular artists such as Alexandra Burke Travie McCoy Adam Levine Brandy Sean Kingston and Flo Rida. However his ultimate dream was to be a great performer. Mars eventually realized his dream and signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records. This documentary goes behind the music and explores The Other Side of Bruno Mars. Justin Drew Bieber has a magic that is unexplainable. His soulful voice charm and good looks creates pandemonium wherever he's spotted. His debut album is certified platinum and he continued to sell out concert arenas all around the world. What is it about Justin Bieber that propelled him into a teen icon? In this exclusive documentary we chronicle the life of music's newest heartthrob - revealing the exciting phenomenon dubbed Justin Bieber Fever. Miley Cyrus has always been way ahead of her time. At the tender age of nine she decided that acting would be her career. Her passion for acting and singing has catapulted her into a global teen idol. This inspirational film explores her astonishing evolution-from a Disney Channel favorite to a mega movie and pop star. Kevin Joe and Nick Jonas are clearly teen idols. The Jonas Brothers have sold millions of albums and continue to sell out concert arenas all around the world. This is the inspirational story of how three brothers from the shore region of New Jersey became international super stars.

• Le Violon D'ingres | DVD | (08/05/2006) from £8.27   |  Saving you £18.72 (69.40%)   |  RRP £26.99

  In the trunk of personal archives he left to his native city among thousands of sketches and preliminary studies for his paintings Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres deliberately placed a violin. A modest violin. An old and much-used practice violin.Is it really the instrument on which he shared his life's second passion with such famous musician friends as Paganini Gounod and Liszt?This film invites us to share the life of the man and the artist by following the many threads he wove between his painting and his music that art whose fragrance permeates my life.