Drama

• The English Patient | DVD | (30/05/2011) from £6.48   |  Saving you £13.51 (208.49%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Winner of an outstanding nine Academy Awards The English Patient is the sweeping World War II romantic epic that's being compared to such legendary films as Casablanca and Doctor Zhivago. After a badly burned pilot (Ralph Fiennes) is pulled from the wreckage of his plane in the Sahara Desert he's placed in the care of an army nurse (Juliette Binoche) and identified only as the English patient. As his memory slowly returns a passionate and consuming love affair with a married woman (Kristin Scott Thomas) is unveiled and lives from both the past and the present become inextricably altered. Set against breath taking backdrops in North Africa and Italy this film is a riveting cinematic masterpiece that stirs the heart and touches the soul like no other film in years!

• The Exception | DVD | (02/10/2017) from £5.19   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A German soldier tries to determine if the Dutch resistance has planted a spy to infiltrate the home of Kaiser Wilhelm in Holland during the onset of World War II, but falls for a young Jewish Dutch woman during his investigation.

• Kes | DVD | (20/01/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Two brothers get caught up in Ireland's bid for independence in 1920.

• Sense And Sensibility | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Emma Thompson scores a double bull's-eye with this marvellous adaptation of Jane Austen's novel . Not only does Thompson turn in a strong (and gently humorous) performance as Elinor Dashwood--the one with "sense"--she also wrote the witty, wise screenplay. Austen's tale of 19th-century manners and morals provides a large cast with a feast of possibilities, notably Kate Winslet, in her pre-Titanic flowering, as Thompson's deeply romantic sister, Marianne (the one with "sensibility"). Winslet attracts the wooing of shy Alan Rickman (a nice change of pace from his bad-guy roles) and dashing Greg Wise, while Thompson must endure an incredibly roundabout courtship with Hugh Grant, here in fine and funny form. All of this is doled out with the usual eye-filling English countryside and handsome costumes, yet the film always seems to be about the careful interior lives of its characters. The director, an inspired choice, is Taiwan-born Ang Lee, who brings the same exquisite taste and discreet touch he displayed in his previous Asian films (such as Eat Drink Man Woman). Thompson's script won an Oscar. --Robert Horton, Amazon.com

• Game of Thrones S1-3 | DVD | (15/07/2019) from £11.30   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• A Man For All Seasons (Masters Of Cinema) (Dual Format) (Blu-ray & DVD) | Blu Ray | (20/02/2017) from £13.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Robert Bolt's successful play was not considered a hot commercial property by Columbia Pictures--a period piece about a moral issue without a star, without even a love story. Perhaps that's why Columbia left director Fred Zinnemann alone to make A Man for All Seasons, as long as he stuck to a relatively small budget. The results took everyone by surprise, as the talky morality play became a box-office hit and collected the top Oscars for 1966. At the play's heart is the standoff between King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw, in young lion form) and Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield, in an Oscar-winning performance). Henry wants More's official approval of divorce, but More's strict ethical and religious code will not let him waffle. More's rectitude is a source of exasperation to Cardinal Wolsey (Orson Welles in a cameo), who chides, "If you could just see facts flat on without that horrible moral squint." Zinnemann's approach is all simplicity, and indeed the somewhat prosaic staging doesn't create a great deal of cinematic excitement. But the language is worth savoring, and the ethical politics are debated with all the calm and majesty of an absorbing chess game. --Robert Horton

• Danger UXB | DVD | (19/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Anthony Andrews plays a young Lt. in the early days of World War II who is assigned to a UXB unit. UXB is the signal that an aerial bomb has not exploded. Andrews' job is to deactivate bombs made by German technicians some of which have fuses specifically designed to kill him. The series takes us through his maturation as an officer a love story with Judy Geeson and the stresses and strains of wartime on the civilians and military in England. Episodes Comprise: 1. Dead Ma

• Doc Martin Last Christmas in Portwenn | DVD | (23/01/2023) from £9.97   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Platt in Portwenn is a flurry with Christmas activities; the stalls are open, the carollers are singing, the Christmas tree twinkling and Al is running a 'Guess The Weight of the Christmas Turkey' competition. As Martin and James wait patiently to see Santa in his Grotto, Martin spots a medical concern that has him shut down the grotto and send Santa packing - until he's sure he isn't infectious. Louisa, taking matters into her own hands, is determined not to let Martin ruin Christmas, and goes to see Penhale about bringing back the Portwenn Festival of Lights. As keen as Penhale is, they need to get through the officious Portwenn Parish council officer, Agatha, first. Meanwhile, things go from bad to worse as Leonard decides potential illness won't prevent Santa from delivering the gifts - the traditional way! Mrs Tishell feels positively Christmassy when she takes the opportunity offered by some mistletoe and Christmas spirit; and Penhale's "12 Days of Christmas" inspired series of gifts doesn't quite go to plan. But does he have a final gesture up his sleeve? The celebration special Farewell Doc Martin, which goes behind the scenes to reveal the process of making the last instalment of the hugely successful and much-loved series about the UK's favourite grumpy medic, is also included.

• The Last Emperor UHD | Blu Ray | (29/05/2023) from £16.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Captain Corelli's Mandolin | DVD | (18/04/2011) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-0.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In keeping with Hollywood's time-honored tradition of turning celebrated novels into cinematic spectacles director John Madden brings Louis de Berniere's acclaimed 1994 work 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' to life. Set on the Greek island of Cephalonia in 1940 the film tells the story of the beautiful Pelagia (Penelope Cruz) who lives with her father Dr. Iannis (John Hurt) and is engaged to local fisherman Mandras (Christian Bale). When Mandras leaves the island to fight for his country against the approaching German army Pelagia is left behind to worry and wait for a letter which never arrives. In the meantime the Italian army occupies Cephalonia and Pelagia and Dr. Iannis receive a new visitor into their home. Captain Antonio Corelli (Nicolas Cage) a romantic opera lover with a passion for playing the mandolin annoys Pelagia with his free-spirited personality but it is this charm that eventually wins her heart. Soon the two are head-over-heels in love only for Mandras to return...

• Lawrence of Arabia | Blu Ray | (15/07/2019) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  LAWRENCE OF ARABIA50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Winner of 7 Academy Awards® including Best Picture of 1962, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA stands as one of the most timeless and essential motion picture masterpieces. The greatest achievement of its legendary, Oscar®-winning director, David Lean (1962, Lawrence of Arabia: 1957 the Bridge on the River Kwai), the film stars Peter O'Toole in his career-making performance as T.E. Lawrence, the audacious World War I British army officer who heroically united rival Arab desert tribes and led them to war against the mighty Turkish Empire. Newly restored and re-mastered at 4K resolution, the massive scope and epic action of the Director's Cut of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA can now be experienced like never before in this landmark 50th Anniversary Edition. Special Features: Secrets of Arabia: Picture-In-Picture Track (Exclusive to Blu-ray)

• Fifty Shades Darker Unmasked Edition DVD + Digital Copy | DVD | (26/06/2017) from £3.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Bonus: THEATRICAL VERSION EXTENDED/ UNRATED VERSION DELETED SCENES TEASE TO FIFTY SHADES FREED 360 EXPERIENCES BEHIND THE SCENES WITH DIRECTOR E.L JAMES AND CAST MEMBERS Click Images to Enlarge

• Downton Abbey The Movie | Blu Ray | (27/01/2020) from £3.92   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  This autumn, the worldwide phenomenon DOWNTON ABBEY, becomes a grand motion picture event, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast.

• Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy | DVD | (26/05/2003) from £5.98   |  Saving you £4.01 (67.06%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy stars Alec Guinness as George Smiley, John Le Carré's familiar, ageing British Intelligence agent, called out of retirement to discover the identity of the high-ranking Russian mole who has burrowed deep into "The Circus"--codename for the British secret service. This slow-burning, complicated and ultimately rewarding BBC adaptation, dramatised by Arthur Hopcroft and directed by John Irvin, perfectly captures Le Carré's own insight into the shady underworld of spies and the political climate during the Cold War. Le Carré's style is the antithesis of his contemporary Ian Fleming's--far from the glamorous lifestyle of Bond, with his fast cars and faster women, these agents ride around in Skodas, and Beryl Reid is the closest thing to a femme fatale, save for Smiley's elusive wife, Anne. An extraordinary cast (including Ian Bannen, Hywel Bennett and Ian Richardson), gritty realism and close attention to detail make Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy an outstanding piece of television drama. --Nicola Perry

• Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 | DVD | (02/12/2019) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  5 disc set! Includes 16 episodes, plus 1 hour of bonus features In Season 5 of Fear the Walking Dead, the group's mission is clear: locate survivors and help make what's left of the world a slightly better place. Each character believes that helping others will allow them to make up for the wrongs of their past. Spearheaded by Morgan Jones, the group are put to the ultimate test when they find themselves in uncharted territory and are forced to face their greatest fears. But it is only by facing those fears that they will discover an entirely new way to live, one that will change them forever... Bonus Features: Greetings From Set Look At S5 Look at Dwight's Journey Look at Daniel Salazar's Journey Relationships in the Apocalypse Taking Action Not Just Surviving Building a Future Wrap Up

• Schindler's List | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  A cinematic masterpiece that has become one of the most honoured films of all time (seven Academy Awards among them) the film presents the indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler a member of the Nazi party womaniser and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1 100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Please note:

• A Haunting In Venice | Blu Ray | (04/12/2023) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. Product Features FEATURETTE: Murder, Death, and Haunting. DELETED SCENES : Morning Routine, The Doge's Palace, Halloween Party Extended, Desdemona's Warning, Children's Story, Poirot Needs Air, Guarding the Gates, Secret Doorway Extended, Ferrier's Shouts, Poirot Pauses for Thought, Journey Home

• Blue Bloods: The Thirteenth Season | DVD | (27/11/2023) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  All 21 episodes from the 13th season of the US drama following a family of New York cops headed by Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck). As well as the head of the family, Frank is the New York City Police Commissioner, following in the footsteps of his father. Frank's children also share his passion for law and order: Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is an NYC detective, Erin (Bridget Moynahan) works in the District Attorney's office and Frank's youngest son Jamie (Will Estes) works undercover. In this season Jamie is hospitalised after working a case, Frank decides not to endorse a candidate for District Attorney, and Erin's relationship with Jack (Peter Hermann) comes under strain. The episodes are: 'Keeping the Faith', 'First Blush', 'Ghosted', 'Life During Wartime', 'Homefront', 'On Dangerous Ground', 'Heroes', 'Poetic Justice', 'Nothing Sacred', 'Fake It 'Til You Make It', 'Lost Ones', 'The Big Leagues', 'Past History', 'Collision Course', 'Close to Home', 'The Naked Truth', 'Smoke and Mirros', 'Family Matters', 'Fire Drill', 'Irish Exists' and 'Forgive Us Our Tresspasses'.

• The Railway Man | DVD | (05/05/2014) from £3.99   |  Saving you £16.00 (401.00%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on his best-selling memoir, The Railway Man tells the extraordinary and epic true story of Eric Lomax, a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II.

• Time | DVD | (05/07/2021) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A powerful depiction of prison life, starring Emmy® and BAFTA® winner Sean Bean, and four-time BAFTA® nominee Stephen Graham. Authored by Emmy® and three-time BAFTA® winning writer Jimmy McGovern. A three-part drama for BBC One. Former teacher Mark Cobden is responsible for the death of an innocent man. Tortured by visions of his victim, he welcomes his four-year sentence as penance. Eric McNally is a dedicated prison officer, doing his best to protect those in his charge. But when a dangerous convict threatens to hurt someone Eric loves, he is faced with an impossible choice. Unflinching but ultimately hopeful, Time is a raw study of punishment and penitence. Also starring Siobhan Finneran, Sue Johnston, Hannah Walters, David Calder, Nadine Marshall, Michael Socha, Aneurin Barnard, Jack McMullen and James Nelson-Joyce.