Documentary

• The Soviet Influence: From Turksib to Nightmail (DVD + Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (19/09/2011) from £19.20   |  Saving you £2.05 (11.43%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The small number of Russian films which were shown in Britain in the late 1920s and early 1930s excited the attention of British filmmakers and writers, and played a central role in developing ideas about film as an art-form. In particular this influence was felt in the British documentary film work of such key figures as John Grierson and Paul Rotha.This unique and fascinating release explores this influence through the formal and thematic relationships between Viktor Turin's extraordinary, yet little-seen, silent documentary Turksib (1929), and a number of British documentary films, including the celebrated Night Mail (1936).

• Titanic | DVD | (26/05/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Disc 1. The Investigation Begins 52 minutes In April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg the RMS Titanic cruise ship sunk into the North Atlantic ocean in one of the most notorious disasters in world history. This special one-hour program documents an unprecedented August 1996 research and recovery expedition during which a section of the Titanic's hull is raised briefly before returning to the ocean floor. Disc 2. Anatomy of a Disaster 1 hour 44 minutes In April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg the RMS Titanic cruise ship sunk into the North Atlantic ocean in one of the most notorious disasters in world history. Touted as unsinkable before its maiden voyage the manner in which the Titanic sunk has long been a mystery and source of debate. Scientists and researchers combine underwater archaeology forensic science metallurgy microbiology and sonar imaging to present a complete investigation of the sinking and attempt to answer puzzling questions about the wreck. Computer graphic animation will create important aspects of the sinking. In addition to interviews with scientists survivors will share their thoughts and dramatic recreations will offer a view into the history as it was happening. Disc 3 and 4. Answers from the Abyss - Volumes 1 and 2 2 hours Groundbreaking deep-water tests show what's never been seen Titanic's fate once she slipped out of sight beneath the chilly ocean waves. New photo mosaics images show stunning views of new pieces of the submerged hull. Disc 5. Deep Inside the Titanic 52 minutes Discovery Channel uses its special remote submersibles to glide through the living spaces of this famous ship. Viewers witness the current condition of the ballrooms hallways and living quarters of the vessel while the program reveals what each was like before the tragedy. On a guided tour of the ship the stories of the inhabitants of each room are told. Around each corner the grandeur that made this ship the pride of the White Star line brings home the poignant story of those who spent their last moments aboard Disc 6. Untold Stories 52 minutes Titanic: Untold Stories is the personal account of the people and the tragedy. In never-before-seen footage we journey with historian Charles Haas as he descends the depths of the North Atlantic and guides us on a tour of the Titanic. While recounting tales of triumph and struggle we see among the many sites the doors where all passengers would have entered peer through the porthole of a first class cabin see the davits where the too few lifeboats hung pause by the mailroom where the postal workers heroically died. With this unique footage plus letters old stills artifacts and new recreations we tell the human stories of this famous ship as never before. . Disc 8. Last Mysteries of the Titanic 1 hour 28 minutes This compelling documentary sees Academy Award Winning Director James Cameron lead his team of underwater explorers on a series of

• One Night In Turin | Blu Ray | (31/05/2010) from £6.00   |  Saving you £13.99 (233.17%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Before the Premier League & multi-million pound salaries, in England 'football' was a dirty word. The game was in disgrace, the fans, hooligans, the nation, it seemed, were all played out. Then came Italia '90 - The World Cup - a shot at redemption.

• Merlin Series 4 Volume 1 | DVD | (28/11/2011) from £11.98   |  Saving you £3.00 (30.03%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Merlin is back for a fourth series of the hit BBC adventure as Camelot stands on the brink of a golden age. But its birth will not be an easy one. For the forces of evil are gathering and the darkest hour is just before the dawn... This series sees the arrival of the fearless Knights of Camelot and a fantastic guest cast featuring Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones' Diary, Harry Potter), Phil Davis (Doctor Who, Brighton Rock) and Nathaniel Parker (Stardust, The Chronicles of Narnia) as well as the return of Santiago Cabrera (Heroes, Che) as the dashing Lancelot. With its thrilling mix of action, adventure and pure magic, the fourth series of Merlin will captivate the imagination as never before...Volume 1 contains episode 1-6 of the Series Four plus exclusive extras and free gifts!

• Look At Life - Compilation Of Shorts | DVD | (08/03/2010) from £20.37   |  Saving you £29.62 (145.41%)   |  RRP £49.99

  Look At Life: Compilation Of Shorts (4 Discs)

• Lost Treasures Of The Ancient World - Carthage | DVD | (12/08/2003) from £13.48   |  Saving you £-3.49 (-34.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The unique 'Lost Treasures' series enables the ancient wonders of the world to be seen as never before...magically 'restored' to their former glory by 3D graphics and presented in a superb animated vista. Our camera teams have travelled the world to gather spectacular new footage of ancient history's greatest monuments and their surroundings providing a fascinating link between the past and present day.

• Steve Jobs - The Man In The Machine | DVD | (02/11/2015) from £3.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In his signature black turtleneck and blue jeans, Steve Jobs’ image was ubiquitous. But who was the man on the stage under the giant iPhones? What accounted for the grief of so many across the world when he died? In Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine, Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney presents a critical examination of Jobs, revered both as an iconoclastic genius and denounced as a barbed-tongued tyrant. The film is a candid telling of the Apple legend through interviews with a handful of those close to Jobs at different stages in his life. Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine is an evocative portrait of his legacy, and our relationship with the computer. It unravels the larger than life myth he so deliberately crafted, and examines the endurance of his values which continue to shape the culture of Silicon Valley to this day. he kids find themselves in the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse they don’t understand and the only way out is to go as fast as their cop car can take them.

• Eric Clapton -The 1960's Review | DVD | (13/09/2010) from £12.45   |  Saving you £3.54 (28.43%)   |  RRP £15.99

  While few would argue that Eric Clapton is one of the finest guitarists of all time it is sometimes forgotten just how pivotal influential and downright startling this man was during the 1960s. And while throughout the 70s 80s 90s and 00s Clapton has remained a musician and songwriter of rare ability with moments of glory resplendent on album after album it was during the decade in which he emerged that his awesome skills were used most creatively. As an early member of the Yardbirds a crucial part of the Bluesbreakers a founder member of Cream and the one who mattered most in the short lived Blind Faith EC to many really was a deity. In this extraordinary documentary his life and career throughout these crucial ten years is put under the microscope and with the help of archive interviews with the man himself exclusive contributions from friends band mates and colleagues rare and classic performance footage seldom seen photographs location and period archive plus a host of other features the story in question is told in a manner it never has been before.

• Side By Side | DVD | (13/05/2013) from £13.73   |  Saving you £4.26 (23.70%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Join Keanu Reeves and the master moviemakers of today for an eye-opening insight into the history of filmmaking. With no-holds-barred interviews from big hitters like Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, George Lucas and James Cameron, Reeves presents a fascinating and candid look at the Film v Digital controversy that currently dominates the industry. Witness the likes of Danny Boyle, David Lynch and Steven Soderbergh argue the relative merits of both, passionate and frank in equal measure. Is Film Dead? You be the judge. Special Features: Two-disc release featuring Side by Side Unseen: hours of extended and additional interviews with some of Hollywood's masters

• The Battle Of Britain | DVD | (12/09/2005) from £6.48   |  Saving you £13.51 (208.49%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In the summer of 1940 2936 pilots took part in an historic battle against the German Luftwaffe. The pilots became known as 'The Few': 544 of them lost their lives many killed in action and others never heard of again officially listed as missing in action. The Battle of Britain was a prelude to a German invasion of Great Britain which had to be abandoned because of the dedication courage and tenacity shown by the pilots. This double disc DVD set contains interviews with the RAF

• A Royal Family - 10 Disc Collector's Edition | DVD | (29/10/2012) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £48.99

  A jubilant collection celebrating a century of the House of Windsor. Discover the stories that lie at the heart of a uniquely British institution with this incredible and comprehensive box set, spanning over a century and including 10 fascinating documentaries on Britain's cherished royal family. Journey back to the birth of the House of Windsor with a documentary looking at the decision made by George V to change the family name forever; learn the truth about George VI, thrust into the int...

• Classic Buses & Coaches | DVD | (27/07/2009) from £5.64   |  Saving you £4.35 (77.13%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Never has such an everyday means of transport been more popular than the humble bus. Single deckers open tops single cabs double deckers London transport and luxury coaches can all evoke a special memory of a journey to somewhere in the past. Visiting bus and coach rallies up and down the country we relive those memories of days gone by looking at the world of the bus and coach enthusiast. There is something for everybody at a bus rally including model ticket and photo collecting. We discover what makes someone want to own of of these vehicles with 'this is my bus' filmed at Showbus 2000. Vehicle owners were interviewed to discover what is the attraction of owning and running a classic bus. Swindon Nostalgia Day and Bus & Coach Wales last Rally at Barry Island in 1999 are also featured. So hop on and tickets please for Classic Buses and Coaches on Show.

• The Eye - Chris Ofili | DVD | (15/06/2005) from £11.25   |  Saving you £6.74 (37.50%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Part of the series of interview-based profiles examining the work of contemporary artists. This volume looks at the paintings of Chris Ofili, who uses dense colours and enveloping light to achieve his artistic effects.

• The Queen Of Ireland | DVD | (16/11/2015) from £6.94   |  Saving you £16.04 (406.08%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Queen of Ireland is the incredible story of Pandora ˜Panti' Bliss and her creator, Rory O'Neill. Part glamorous aunt, part Jessica Rabbit, Panti is an accidental activist and, in her own words, ˜a court jester, whose role is to say the unsayable'. Directed by Conor Horgan (One Hundred Mornings, Deep End Dance) and produced by Blinder Films (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology, One Hundred Mornings), the film follows Rory and Panti on their journey from a small town in Mayo to national figureheads for equality, and all the way to global spokespersons for LGBT rights. Funny, powerful and timely, The Queen of Ireland is part personal documentary, part social history an entertaining and powerful noble call for that icon and iconoclast of 21st Century Ireland, Rory O'Neill (RTE Guide).

• Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey | DVD | (30/06/2014) from £8.64   |  Saving you £7.35 (85.07%)   |  RRP £15.99

  A documentary on Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from YouTube to become the new singer for the rock & roll band, Journey.

• Annie/Annie 2/Oliver | DVD | (27/09/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Annie: A plucky red-haired girl dreams of a life away outside her orphanage and its gin-soaked tyrant Miss Hannigan (played to perfection by Carol Burnett). One day Annie meets the famous billionaire Daddy Warbucks and the pair share spectacular times in 1930's New York City. But Miss Hannigan and her zany villainous colleagues are determined to spoil the fun for America's favourite orphan... Annie 2: The little red-head orphan is back in this film based on the classic Harold Gray comic strip. This time she and her faithful canine Sandy visit England after Daddy Warbucks is called over to be knighted by the Queen. Oliver!: Young Oliver Twist (Mark Lester) is an orphan who escapes the cheerless life of the workhouse and takes to the streets of 19th-Century London. He's immediately taken in by a band of street urchins headed by the lovable villain Fagin (Ron Moody) his fiendish henchman Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed) and his loyal apprentice The Artful Dodger (Jack Wild). Through his education in the fine points of pick-pocketing Oliver makes away with an unexpected treasure... a home and a family of his own.

• Happy People: A Year In The Taiga | DVD | (28/11/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga.Werner Herzog. director of Grizzly Man, Encounters at the End of the World and Cave of Forgotten Dreams, presents yet another awe-inspiring documentary, this time following the lives of the indigenous people living in the heart of the Siberian Taiga.Deep within this remote landscape, facing the most hostile conditions on Earth, 300 people inhabit the small village of Bakhtia. There are only two ways to reach this outpost: by helicopter and by boat. In this wilderness there are no phones, running water or medical aid. The people live according to their own values and cultural traditions which have remained unchanged for centuries. With his wonderfully evocative narration accompanying the breath-taking imagery, Werner Herzog brings us another remarkable encounter.

• Manchester Through The Ages | DVD | (16/05/2005) from £5.35   |  Saving you £10.64 (198.88%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Join Martin Henfield on a historic journey through the events that have shaped the city of Manchester through the ages. Starting in Roman times the story continues through the turbulent years of the English Civil War Bonnie Prince Charlie the Battle Of Peterloo the slaughter of the Pals Battalions on the fields of France during the First World War and also charts the rise of Manchester as the industrial powerhouse of Europe as well as the achievements of MAnchester United and Manch

• Serial Killers - The Evil Inside | DVD | (06/06/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  What is it that turns seemingly ordinary men and women into sadistic twisted multiple murderers? Many of the world's most famous serial killers lived apparently normal lives from the outside appearing to be just like everyone else but with an insatiable appetite for evil lurking within. This fascinating collection investigates what drives these people to murder the extent to which the law will go to stop them and the depths to which human beings can stoop to satisfy their most depraved urges.

• In Search Of Mozart | DVD | (23/01/2006) from £8.22   |  Saving you £16.77 (204.01%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Considered the greatest composer of all time Mozart is without doubt one of history's most remarkable men. But what do we really know about him? In Search of Mozart directed by the multi award-winning film-maker Phil Grabsky reveals the complexities of the man and his music through the letters of Mozart himself his family and friends. This is the definitive Mozart feature documentary filmed in ten countries throughout Europe and made in association with the world's