Documentary

• VE Day Commemoration - Britain's Home Front Commemorative Set | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £27.00   |  Saving you £2.99 (10.00%)   |  RRP £29.99

  This unique 3 disc DVD box set tells the full extraordinary story of everyday life on the British home front from pre-war days to de-mobbing. A powerful and insightful portrait of the British people in their 'Finest Hour' this collection is one of the most dramatic and exciting film histories of a nation at war ever made. Packed with rare and previously unseen government information films of the period; never before seen cinema newsreel footage; exclusive interviews with those who

• Landscape Mysteries Volume 3 - The Tower People of Shetland & the Abandoned Marsh | DVD | (10/03/2008) from £6.25   |  Saving you £3.74 (59.84%)   |  RRP £9.99

  From the makers of Coast Landscape Mysteries embarks on a series of journeys in which Professor Aubrey Manning tries to solve mysteries hidden in the landscape of the British Isles. Unpicking clues in the geology natural history and archaeology Aubrey reveals how the land has come to look the way it does. Features: The Tower People Of Shetland The Abandoned Marsh

• Gagarin | DVD | (23/06/2014) from £8.14   |  Saving you £4.85 (59.58%)   |  RRP £12.99

  On April 12 1961 Soviet fighter pilot and cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin blasted off into space not knowing what fate awaited him. He was one of the legendary top twenty men selected for a mission wrought with danger and whose bravery knew no bounds in his quest to become the first man in space. Gagarin tells the story of one of modern history's greatest pioneers and of the Russian space team whose untiring efforts and determination led to the conquering of the unknown.

• Out Of Town - Vol. 3 | DVD | (09/01/2006) from £14.97   |  Saving you £-1.98 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  For lovers of rural England countryman Jack Hargreaves embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. With the countryside once again back in the news the series demonstrates country life and the importance of rural economies trades and habitats. Age old skills such as apple grafting and sheep shearing are covered alongside familiar pursuits like point - to - point racing and angling.

• HISTORY OF THE GRAND PRIX 4 DVD Gift Set | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £10.98   |  Saving you £14.01 (56.10%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Collection of documentaries that explore the history of grand prix racing. 'The History of Grand Prix Racing' traces the evolution of motor sport from the UK's first racing track at Brooklands to the hi-tech international sport Formula One is today. 'Jaguar' looks at the racing history of the famous British car manufacturer, while 'Lotus' explores the life and legacy of Colin Chapman, the founder of the Lotus car company. Finally, 'Great Circuits' looks at three of the most iconic tracks in motor racing, Silverstone, Monaco and the Nurburgring.

• Made In Jamaica | DVD | (08/03/2010) from £5.60   |  Saving you £12.15 (316.41%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Documentary highlighting Jamaican reggae through the experience of the group "Third World."

• McLaren - Tooned | DVD | (10/12/2012) from £3.48   |  Saving you £9.51 (273.28%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Tooned first time on DVD. Join McLarens two Formula 1 World Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, who voice their own characters, as well as the acclaimed British actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong, in this new animated series about their adventures at McLaren HQ. Including all 12 episodes and 4 special bonus features.

• Jar City | DVD | (30/01/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A worn-down cop works to piece together the recent murder of a little girl to a similar case from over 30 years ago.

• Hamlet | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £13.16   |  Saving you £-2.17 (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  The surface of ceremonies and rituals celebrating the coronation of King Claudius (Mikhail Nazvanov) and his marriage to Hamlet's mother (Elza Radzina) leaves the young prince indifferent. Hamlet's melancholic nature finds no relief from his brooding, not even in his courtship of Ophelia (Anastasiya Vertinskaya). However, a nocturnal visit from his father's ghost changes everything. Claudius' treachery having been brought to light, Hamlet conducts a quest to avenge his father's death.Grigori Kozintsev's renowned Soviet production ranks among the finest adaptations of Shakespeare on film. His strong visual style places the characters on a rich widescreen canvas while preserving the inward dimension of Hamlet's character. Laurence Olivier, director and star of Hamlet, the Oscar-winning 1948 English production, praised Kozintsev's Hamlet, singling out Innokenty Smoktunevsky's performance as the definitive screen performance of the Prince of Denmark.

• The Untold History of the United States | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  From Academy Award-winning film director and screenwriter Oliver Stone. A fascinating documentary series that covers the last 60 years of American History. Focusses on the dramatically under-reported events of the era that shaped the USA. The series also includes newly discovered facts from the Kennedy administration and the Vietnam War and looks at how America achieved its current global role post Cold War. Poses questions such as What did Stalin say to President Truman to make him drop the atomic bomb on Japan?; What were the real reasons behind World War 1 and II? and Was Ronald Reagan one of the worst or best Presidents of all time? It's the American story told in a way that has never been told before.

• London Ink - Series 1 - Complete | DVD | (07/04/2008) from £6.24   |  Saving you £13.75 (220.35%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From the makers of Miami Ink tattooing has come home... Louis Molloy is a tattoo artist whose work is recognised by millions. From his base in Manchester he was the creator of the most famous tattoo in the world - David Beckham's Guardian Angel. But now Louis is ready for his next big challenge. He's hand-picked three of the best tattoo artists in the business. Together they're going to create the most talked about tattoo studio in Britain - London Ink. For the first time Louis will be managing a team of tattoo artists - each with their own unique creative talent and temperament. He's been working hard on the design for the studio - everything must be perfect. Narrated by Max Beesley London Ink sees stars such as Iwan Thomas Darren Thompson Shane Lynch Alex Kramer and Emily Scott being 'inked'. Watch as their tattooing dreams become a reality... if they decide to go through with it!

• Collapse | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £14.14   |  Saving you £0.85 (6.01%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Meet Michael Ruppert a different kind of American. A former Los Angeles police officer turned independent reporter he predicted the current financial crisis in his self-published newsletter From the Wilderness at a time when most Wall Street and Washington analysts were still in denial. Sitting in a room that looks like a bunker Ruppert recounts his career as a radical thinker and spells out the crises he sees ahead. He draws upon the same news reports and data available to any Internet user but he applies a unique interpretation. Collapse also serves as a portrait of a loner. Over the years Ruppert has stood up for what he believes in despite fierce opposition. He candidly describes the sacrifices and motivators in his life. While other observers analyze details of the economic crisis Ruppert views it as symptomatic of nothing less than the collapse of industrial civilization itself.

• Grayson Perry and the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman | DVD | (12/11/2012) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  For two years, Turner Prize-wining artist Grayson Perry worked behind the scenes at the British Museum to stage his most ambitious show yet.. In a major departure for both artist and Museum, Perry was given free rein to choose whatever he wanted from the Museum's collection of more than 8 million objects gathered from around the world. He also made his own works of art - from his trademark ceramics to sculptures, tapestries and even a working motorbike. The resulting exhibition was as if the...

• The Concorde Story | DVD | (04/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A fascinating DVD documentary chronicling the remarkable history of Concorde's development years of painstaking research that resulted in the ultimate in commercial air travel.

• Tyson | Blu Ray | (06/04/2009) from £12.74   |  Saving you £12.25 (96.15%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Welcome to the no-holds barred epic portrayal of the life of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Tyson: The Movie will take you on an incredible journey into the legendary boxer's life from his days as a teenage drug dealer and thief in Brooklyn New York to his meteoric rise to fame as the champion of the world and on to his shocking and outrageous decline. For the first time in history and in his own words this unparalleled extremist takes you deep into his gritty world of crime drug addiction and violence. Witness the 'monster' fighting for his reputation and his very life while imprisoned for rape tearing Evander Holyfield's ear off with his teeth and tasting defeat at the hands of Britain's Lennox Lewis... all before finally declaring bankruptcy and revealing the loss of a 0 million fortune. The top of the world or the bottom of the ocean... there is no in-between.

• The Complete History Of World War Two - Vols. 1 To 3 | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £9.79   |  Saving you £10.20 (104.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This three part set covers the major events of World War Two: including the Blitzkrieg through Poland Denmark Norway and the Low Countries to the fall of France... Dunkirk the Battle of Britain and the savage Blitz... the Duels in the Desert and the Atlantic... the invasion of Russia the assault on Pearl Harbour... the battles of Stalingrad Kursk Monte Casino... the 1 000 bomber raids on Germany the battles of the Pacific... the D-Day landings and the push to the Rhine the reversals at Arnheim and the Ardennes... the fall of Berlin the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps... and the awesome finale of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

• Legend of the Millennium Dragon | DVD | (26/12/2011) from £7.47   |  Saving you £10.52 (140.83%)   |  RRP £17.99

  A 15-year-old boy goes 1,200 years back in time to find his unlikely destiny as the saviour to end the war between humans and demons. His spectacular journey thrusts him into a mysterious past full of monsters, dragons, and strange hidden powers, and through a series battles and adventures, he is transformed from a shy middle school boy into a hero destined to battle evil and ensure harmony and tranquillity in the world.

• Formula One Season Review 2009 | DVD | (30/11/2009) from £5.93   |  Saving you £14.06 (237.10%)   |  RRP £19.99

  No one could have predicted the outcome of the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP season. The biggest shake up of the regulations in recent times saw former Champions struggle and less familiar faces leading the pack. Witness the charging Red Bull lock horns with the mighty Brawn GP and watch as the title nearly slips though Jenson's fingers. When his critics thought he had lost his nerve he produced the drive of his life to prove himself a worthy champion. After the drama of Brazil watch the sun set on the 2009 season in the first ever twilight race at the awe-inspiring Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. FORMULA ONE is the ultimate thrill for the viewer now you can fully immerse yourself in the complete audio extravaganza. For the first time you can select a commentary-free option and experience the breathtaking energy of the sport in 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound the neighbours had better watch out! The Official 2009 FORMULA ONE Season Review brings you more content than ever before: 270 minutes of thrilling action spread over two discs. Five extra features take you behind the scenes and 17 On Board Camera laps of the best racing footage take you to the heart of the most exhilarating sport. NOT IN A HURRY...but Jenson just could not wait until Abu Dhabi to win the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

• Frozen Planet I & II | Blu Ray | (31/10/2022) from £29.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Artic and Antarctic remain the greatest wilderness on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements - the weather, the ocean and the ice - is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. Yet these harsh environments are teeming with life: home to iconic animals from polar bears to Adélie penguins and from killer whales to wandering albatrosses. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Frozen Planet I & II is the ultimate portrait of Earth's polar regions. The films utilise the latest camera technology to transform our vision of the region: on land, from the air, underwater and below the Arctic ice cap. These are worlds of surprising variety and beauty - seemingly untouched by human presence. It's this isolation, far from the noise of human existence, that makes these places so special. Filmed across two decades, Frozen Planet I & II is a breath-taking portrait of our icy worlds at a time when their very future hangs in the balance. Series 1 Special Features: On Thin Ice I Science At The End Of The Earth

• National Gallery | DVD | (04/05/2015) from £16.98   |  Saving you £3.00 (20.01%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The latest documentary from legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman (La Danse At Berkeley) takes the audience behind the scenes of a London institution on a journey to the heart of a museum inhabited by masterpieces of Western art from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. National Gallery is the portrait of a place its way of working and relations with the world its staff and public and its paintings.