Documentary

• Frozen Planet I & II | DVD | (31/10/2022) from £19.99   |  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

• Seaside Special-Ein Liebesbrief An Großbritannie | DVD | (28/07/2023) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Loose Change - Final Cut | DVD | (25/05/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  9/11 has clearly been the most important event of the 21st century providing the basis for the US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and many other dimensions of the war on terror. The main purpose of the Loose Change series of films is to explore various unanswered questions about 9/11 - questions that by virtue of being unanswered by any official body raise doubts about the truth of the official account. By the very nature of this type of investigative film-making flaws in the narrative become apparent when new information becomes available. To overcome those flaws Loose Change: Final Cut is significantly different from and better than the earlier versions incorporating 80% new material and amazing new evidence checked for accuracy by Dr David Ray Griffin the foremost 9/11 academic. Loose Change: Final Cut will re-define the power and importance of investigative documentary. It will alter the way in which mankind views the concept of democratic accountability and questions the concepts of right and wrong truth and fiction. Delivered in a contemporary accessible style set to a rhythmic dynamic sound track using the latest graphics technology its mission is to prove that the official story of 9/11 cannot be true.

• London Nobody Knows/Les Bicyclettes De Belsize | DVD | (03/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  The London Nobody Knows / Les Bicyclettes De Belsize

• On Any Sunday - The Next Chapter | DVD | (25/01/2016) from £7.19   |  Saving you £8.80 (55.00%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In 1971On Any Sunday, starring Steve McQueen, opened in theatres and wrote its place in motorcycle history. It also transcended the sport to reach a wide audience through a cast of engaging characters and a variety of heartfelt stories. On Any Sunday, The Next Chapter will continue this family tradition and also pass the torch to the next generation. A lot has happened in the past 40 years, but the passion for riding is timeless and continues today.

• Becoming Cousteau | DVD | (28/02/2022) from £11.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  BAFTA NOMINEE 2022 BECOMING COUSTEAU examines the epic life of Jacques Yves Cousteau, the ocean explorer who spanned the globe with a misfit crew of divers and filmmakers, under the lifelong creed, Il faut aller voir -- We must go and see for ourselves. The Frenchman who first sounded the alarm to save the oceans was born with a dream to fly, but a car accident grounded his aviation career, and he found rehabilitation and inspiration through free-diving in the South of France. His desire to go deeper and further led him to inventions that would forever change the way we see and know the undersea world, co-inventing the aqualung and revolutionizing underwater cinematography. At the start, a burgeoning oil industry backed his explorations paving the way for ocean exploitation. Then, the television industry made him an international star. His trailblazing underwater cinematography and high sea adventures aboard the Calypso introduced generations around the world to the wonders of the seas, but when Cousteau started to see with his own eyes the destruction and degradation of the oceans, he sounded the alarm. But was it too late?

• Yorkshire Dales - A Landscape Of Longing | DVD | (24/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This DVD captures the dramatic landscapes and historic settlements of the Yorkshire Dales. Stunning photography guides you through the limestone peaks and pastoral valleys of one of Britain's most cherished national park. Featuring:Nidderdale Wharfdale Three Peak Country Wensleydale Dentdale Swalesdale Malhamdale and surrounding areas.

• The Desert War - The Struggle Against Rommel's Afrika Korps | DVD | (07/11/2005) from £12.13   |  Saving you £-2.14 (-21.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This is the story of Erwin Rommel - the Desert Fox of legend - and his battles with General Montgomery. Sent with his specially trained Afrika Korps to stem the Italian retreat Rommel succeeded in driving the British back to the Egyptian border. After the heroic defense of Tobruk the fighting ebbed and flowed until the great British victory at El Alamein. The events of the desert war were central to the outcome of the entire Second World War. Featuring archive footage informative m

• War Horse: The Real Story: As Seen on Channel 4 | DVD | (14/05/2012) from £11.75   |  Saving you £1.24 (9.50%)   |  RRP £12.99

  This is one of the most important documentaries of 2012, it is even more epic and brutal than the Steven Spielberg feature film. This is the extraordinary and deeply moving true story of the million British horses who served in World War One. It is told using rare archive and testimony, combined with the latest historical research. The story begins with the mass call up of horses from every farm and country estate in the land. Brough Scott evokes the world of Downton Abbey as he tells the tale of his aristocratic grandfather Jack Seely and his beloved horse Warrior. He would become the most famous horse of the war, renowned for his amazing courage. In a new era of mechanised trench warfare the deep bond that developed between man and horse helped both survive the hell of the Somme and Passchendaele. The finest hour of the cavalry came in spring 1918 when – led by the warhorse Warrior – they broke through the German lines and helped win the war. But there was further heartache for the horses when the war came to an end. 85,000 of the oldest were sold for horse meat. Half a million were sold to French farmers to help rebuild the countryside. Only 60,000 made it back to Britain. Six black horses that survived the war together would pull the body of the unknown warrior to its last resting place in Westminster Abbey. But the most famous war horse of all to return in glory was Warrior. His story, like the million other British horses who served, should never be forgotten.

• Marley | Blu Ray | (20/08/2012) from £11.92   |  Saving you £13.07 (109.65%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Marley is the definitive film about one of the most loved international icons of the 20th Century, Bob Marley. His music and message of love and redemption are known throughout the world and his story has finally been brought to life in this definitive work. Acclaimed director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play, Life in a Day) joined forces with the Marley family to direct the ultimate authorised documentary film on the life, legacy and global impact of one of the most influential musicians in history. Marley marks the first time ever that Bob's family has authorised the use of their own private Bob Marley archives.Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and his role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. His music and message transcend culture, language and creed and resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. Only a handful of musicians have ever achieved such an impact and Bob Marley, though his life was far too short, stands strongly among them.I think what's great about the film is though there have been a lot of things done on Bob, I think this one will give people a more emotional connection to Bob's life as a man - not just a reggae legend or a mythical figure, but his life as a man. - Ziggy Marley

• COI Volume 7: The Queen on Tour | DVD | (28/05/2012) from £3.79   |  Saving you £16.20 (427.44%)   |  RRP £19.99

  To mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee the BFI has conducted an extensive search through the National Archive to unearth a wealth of fascinating and illuminating footage on a range of Royalty-related subjects. COI Volume 7: The Queen on Tour brings together a number of Central Office of Information productions which capture the Royal family between 1953 and 1971. With unprecedented access to the royal household, the films in this unique collection provide a valuable and indispensable record of royal tours and state visits, and also include revealing portraits of the Queen and her children. Extra features: All films newly transferred from original materials preserved in the BFI National Archive Includes comprehensive booklet with newly commissioned essays and detailed film notes, along with full credits for each film

• Cow | Blu Ray | (18/04/2022) from £17.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Academy Award-winning director Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank) returns with COW, a compelling portrait of the life of a dairy cow called Luma that marks her first foray into feature-length documentary filmmaking. This intimate and observational work chronicles its subject's daily life, from grazing in green fields to giving birth, making milk and everything in between. A profoundly empathetic and unexpectedly moving contemplation of life and our relationship with animals, this is pure cinema shot through with Arnold's typically vivacious energy.

• Charles Darwin And The Tree of Life | DVD | (02/03/2009) from £10.78   |  Saving you £5.21 (32.60%)   |  RRP £15.99

  To mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' the BBC is airing a season of landmark TV and radio programmes. Simple yet profound Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is one of the most influential scientific ideas ever conceived. Even today its conclusions and implications impact religion politics economics and art as well as our understanding of the natural world. David Attenborough Andrew Marr Armand Leroi and Melyvn Bragg are among the key names who will explore Darwin's extraordinary life and work.

• Royal Navy Caribbean Patrol | DVD | (02/04/2012) from £12.99   |  Saving you £17.00 (130.87%)   |  RRP £29.99

  HMS Manchester, a 30-year old British Destroyer, is on her final deployment - a seven month tour of duty in the Caribbean. Award-winning film-maker Chris Terrill unveils the sometimes frustrating, always exciting, frequently humorous and occasionally terrifying scenes as the ageing warship attempts to track down some of the world's most ruthless drug smugglers as well as sailing through hurricane driven seas to islands ravaged by killer storms.

• We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks | DVD | (07/10/2013) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. Filmed with the startling immediacy of unfolding history Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney's We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. Hailed by some as a free-speech hero and others as a traitor and terrorist the enigmatic Assange's rise and fall are paralleled with that of PFC Bradley Manning the brilliant troubled young soldier who downloaded hundreds of thousands of documents from classified U.S. military and diplomatic servers revealing the behind-the-scenes workings of the government's international diplomacy and military strategy.

• Kray Twins | DVD | (07/09/2015) from £8.47   |  Saving you £-0.48 (-6.00%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Britain's most notorious gangsters of all time were East-end duo identical twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray. They went from rags to riches and became legends in their own time. Throughout the Swinging Sixties the Kray twins unleashed a reign of psychotic terror across London's crime-ridden East End leaving a gruesome trail of violence and murder in their path. Though they spent most of their lives in jail their legend continues to both haunt and enthral. When they died their funerals were like royalty. Tens of thousands turned out in London's East End. On his deathbed Reg said ""I would do it all again."" See how they achieved a level of celebrity all while running their nefarious operations hear stories from ex-gangsters safe crackers and crooks and discover how they were finally captured and convicted in this fascinating programme.

• The Secrets of Underground Britain | DVD | (25/08/2014) from £12.35   |  Saving you £3.64 (29.47%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Three Reader's Digest investigations take us into; Britain's subterranean caves, rivers, tunnels and bunkers from ancient times to the modern era; plus the shelters, secret weapons sites and hidden command centres of WW2; and the bunkers, citadels, and hidden nuclear command centres of Cold War Britain. HIDDEN HISTORY: Be amazed by tales of Britain's hidden caves, forgotten catacombs and mysterious tunnels. Unearth the tale of Edinburgh's secret underground city and uncover the mysteries of t.

• Classic Train Journeys - Scotland | DVD | (27/11/2000) from £9.25   |  Saving you £0.74 (7.40%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A unique and fascinating journey over the railways of Scotland filmed from inside the drivers cab and from helicopters.

• Ross Kemp: Return to Afghanistan | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.74   |  Saving you £14.25 (71.30%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Following last year's critically acclaimed series Ross Kemp in Afghanistan Ross and his team return to one of the world's most dangerous areas the Helmand Province where the British forces continue to fight the insurgent Taliban. Ross joins up with the Canterbury-based Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the town of Musa Qaleh and investigates how things have changed in this war torn province one year on. Ross explores how the British and coalition forces are combating the changing tactics of the Taliban the conditions the troops face and how the huge task of reconstructing this country is progressing. Ross Kemp - Return to Afghanistan is a truly unique documentary that marches the viewer to the front line to experience a very real depiction of modern warfare.

• Berlin Wall - Escape To Freedom | DVD | (19/05/2007) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Dramatic Attemps To Go Over Under Round Or Through The Infamous Wall Of Death A tyrannical regime builds a monstrous concrete slab that severs a city - the Berlin Wall. On the Western side it's a hated symbol of a bitter Cold War on the East a deadly blockade to freedom. The Berlin Wall: Escape To Freedom reveals the stories of courageous East Germans who dared to challenge the authorities and the Berlin Wall in their bid for freedom. From tunnelling under the Wall to smuggling refugees in a car's trunk to flights over the Wall uncover the details of sensational escape stories. It takes us into the heart of the Death Strip - a lethal zone next to a Wall filled with barbed wire mines attack dogs tank traps and armed guards - and shows us how authorities learned from each escape to make the Wall stronger and harder to beat. Finally the Wall that was strengthened over 28 years was breached in one unbelievable night while signs of the divisions of generations past still lingers on today.