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• Ultimate Christmas Karaoke | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £8.05   |  Saving you £-0.06 (-0.80%)   |  RRP £7.99

  1. White Christmas - As made famous by Bing Crosby 2. Mistletoe & Wine - As made famous by Cliff Richard 3. Last Christmas - As made famous by Wham 4. Merry Christmas Everybody - As made famous by Slade 5. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree - As made famous by Brenda Lee 6. Lonely This Christmas - As made famous by Mud 7. Wonderful Christmas Time - As made famous by Paul McCartney 8. Blue Christmas - As made famous by Elvis Presley 9. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - As made famous by Wizzard 10. When A Child Is Born - As made famous by Johnny Mathis 11. Christmas Time (Don't Let Bells End) - As made famous by The Darkness 12. All I Want For Christmas - As made famous by Mariah Carey 13. Step Into Christmas - As made famous by Elton John 14. Do They Know Its Christmas - As made famous by Band Aid 15. Happy Christmas War Is Over - As made famous by John Lennon 16. Stay Another Day - As made famous by East 17 17. Santa Baby - As made famous by Kylie Minogue 18. Winter Wonderland - Traditional 19. Merry Christmas Everyone - As made famous by Shakin Stevens 20. Fairytale Of New York - As made famous by Pogues & Kirsty Mccoll 21. Auld Lang Syne - Traditional

• A Foreign Affair | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Billy Wilder's A Foreign Affair was criticised when it was first released for it's humourous take on Nazi war guilt bombed-out Berlin and the post-war European black market. However Wilder has managed to create a very funny take on the bleak outlook of life in Europe after World War II. John Lund and Marlene Dietrich play a couple embarking on an affair and Jean Arthur is the American congresswoman sent to Berlin who while being initailly shocked by the levels of corruption surrounding her soon falls for Lund's charms much to Dietrich's annoyance.

• Poor Cow | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Young mother Joy (Carol White) is forced to fend for herself when her brutal and uncaring husband Tom (John Bindon) is put in jail. Joy finds brief happiness with Tom's criminal associate Dave (Terence Stamp) who proves kind and gentle when she moves in with him but this relationship ends when he is also jailed and Joy is left to raise her young son alone in squalid circumstances. Poor Cow is a poignant controversial slice of raw social realism and in true Loach style is an imaginative exploration of the thin line separating fiction and real-life.

• Prom Night | Blu Ray | (13/10/2008) from £5.75   |  Saving you £19.24 (334.61%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In a blood 'n' guts homage to the 70's slasher flick, "Prom Night" sees one girl's high school right of passage quickly descend in to a nightmarish game.

• Barack Obama - His Story | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £6.97   |  Saving you £3.02 (43.33%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Democratic Party nominee in the 2008 presidential election Barack Obama is on the verge of becoming the first African- American President of the United States. Featuring some of his most powerful speeches this documentary presents the riveting story of a truly successful political leader who has overcome a troubled adolescence and the challenge of being one of the most notable multiracial politicians of his time.

• Tommy Emmanuel - Centre Stage | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £16.18   |  Saving you £-0.19 (-1.20%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Tommy Emmanuel: Centre Stage

• DC Superheroes | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £12.13   |  Saving you £5.86 (32.60%)   |  RRP £17.99

  D.C. Superheroes (2 Discs)

• The Tudors - the Complete Second Season | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

• The Seven Per Cent Solution | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna in order to place him in the care of Sigmund Freud after his abuse of cocaine starts to spiral out of control. While Holmes believes he is solving a kidnapping Freud delves into his subconscious.

• A Small Miracle | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £20.99

  On Christmas Eve a poor old woman plays her accordion in the street. Apart from two children the passers-by ignore her. So in desperation at the end of the day she sells her accordion to buy some food. But her troubles aren't over. On her way home a thief steals her money. She discovers that he has also vandalised the church. The crib lies scattered on the floor and the collection box is empty. She restores order and donates her last two pennies thinking that her actions are unobserved. But the little Nativity figures come to life and make sure that her virtue is rewarded. A magical story for all ages with memorable music and no words.

• Fall and Rise of Britain's Rai | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £31.49   |  Saving you £-11.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  This major new documentary tells the story of how the railways of Great Britain met and overcame the challenges of the post industrial era. From the legacy of WWII through the years of neglect and under investment and the trauma of Beeching's cuts to a period of hope and growth epitomised by the Intercity 125. Packed with superbly restored colour and B&W footage. Comprised entirely of archive film from ITN British Movietone News Pathe and British Transport Films. Includes never before released original newsreels unseen since their broadcast in cinemas decades ago. Hours of rare film material rescued from the vaults especially for this series including rushes which were never used in any broadcast or newsreel. Made by the creative team behind the highly acclaimed BBC Railway Roundabout. Highlights include breathtaking footage the steamliner era excellent material on the Blue Pullman coverage of the electrification of the West Coast Mainline British locos in the scrapyards and rare film of Deltics and early diesels.

• Rhys Darby - Live | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £6.58   |  Saving you £11.41 (173.40%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Rhys Darby is the genre breaking breaking boundary leaping comic genius from New Zealand. His sensational blend of sound effects characterisations and askew observations has been reducing international audiences to a state of bewildered hysteria since he launched himself onto the world circuit in 2002. By combining stand up story telling with physical theatre Rhys has developed a truly unique style of comedy performance.

• Spot's Magical Christmas Triple Set | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  It's Christmas and Spot is getting excited by the festivities! During all the chaos disaster strikes and Santa's sleigh goes missing ...who better to help him find it than everyone's favourite puppy Spot! 'Spot's Magical Christmas' is a fully animated enchanting film with all the fun and warmth of a traditional Christmas story. This wonderful set features Three individual DVD's a total of Twenty Six Spot episodes packed with merriment and surprises all supported by Stacks of entertaining and early learning DVD extras!

• Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow | Blu Ray | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Famous scientists around the globe have mysteriously disappeared and Chronicle reporter Polly Perkins (Paltrow) along with ace aviator Sky Captain (Jude Law) is on the case. Risking their lives as they travel to exotic places around the world can the fearless duo stop Dr Totenkopf the evil mastermind behind a plot to destroy the earth? Aided by Frankie Cook (Angelina Jolie) commander of an all-female amphibious squadron and technical genius Dax Polly and Sky Captain may be our planet's only hope... Bit of trivia for you: the villain Dr. Totenkopf is played by Sir Laurence Olivier who died in 1989. The director Kerry Conran achieved this by using CGI-manipulated archive footage of Olivier.

• High School Musical - Encore | Blu Ray | (13/10/2008) from £31.03   |  Saving you £-7.04 (-29.30%)   |  RRP £23.99

  High School Musical - Encore Edition: Troy (Zac Efron) the popular captain of the basketball team and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams everyone learns about acceptance teamwork and being yourself. And it's all set to fun tunes and very cool dance moves.

• Hellsing Ultimate Vol.1 | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  An unusual new breed of vampires terrorizes England while increasing at an alarming rate making it impossible to conceal their presence from the public for much longer. Furthermore the attacks seem organized which makes the situation even more ominous.

• The Tudors - Series 1 And 2 - Complete | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The Tudors: Season 1: Passion ambition and treachery collide in this compelling drama about the early years of King Henry VIII's infamous 40-year reign. With a lust for power and an appetite for love this young Monarch (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) rules his kingdom as he lives his life - with ruthless abandon. Affairs of the state carry little interest for him and official matters are left to the powerful Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (Sam Neill) while England's ruler tends to his own desires. This engaging and thrilling drama also stars Natalie Dormer Jeremy Northam and Gabrielle Anwar. The Tudors: Season 2: Passion ambition and treachery collide in this compelling drama about the early years of King Henry VIII's infamous 40-year reign. With a lust for power and an appetite for love this young Monarch (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) rules his kingdom as he lives his life - with ruthless abandon. Affairs of the state carry little interest for him as England's ruler is intent upon his own desires.

• Law & Order - The First Seasons (L&O, L&O SVU, L&O CI) | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £44.99

  Law & OrderFrom its gritty documentary look to its signature note-knocking "tching-tching" that signals scene changes, Law & Order was a groundbreaking cop show when it debuted in 1990. It has since earned Emmys for Best Dramatic Series and spun off satellite franchises, and reruns of the original series are as omnipresent in syndication as those of I Love Lucy. Law & Order is television's most resilient series. It has survived wholesale changes to its ensemble. One of the secrets of the show's durability: its compelling structure. The first half of each hour-long episode is classic police procedural in which "Law," personified in the first season by partners Greevey (George Dzundza--and be sure to catch the interview segment with series creator Dick Wolfe to learn how to pronounce his name) and Mike Logan (Christopher Noth, the future "Mr. Big" on Sex and the City) investigate a crime and make an arrest. The second half chronicles the ensuing trial, as prosecuted by assistant district attorneys Ben Stone (Michael Moriarty) and Paul Robinette (Richard Brooks) under the supervision of Steven Hill's Adam Schiff (more feisty and animated here than in later seasons). Law & Order is also distinguished by its superb writing. Several episodes take their inspiration from the headlines, including "By Hooker, By Crook" about a socialite-run call-girl ring, and "Indifference," which recalls the tragic Lisa Steinberg child abuse case. Others deal with such hot-button issues as abortion ("Life Choice") and AIDS ("The Reaper's Helper"). Another plus is the talent pool of character actors who lend their verisimilitude. Guest stars include Samuel L. Jackson and Philip Seymour Hoffman ("The Violence of Summer"), The West Wing's John Spencer ("Prescription for Death"), Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon ("Subterranean Homeboy Blues"), and The Sopranos' Dominic Chianese ("Sonata for Stolen Organ"). --Donald LiebensonLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit Originally called Sex Crimes, executive producer Dick Wolf wisely opted for something less lurid when the second in the inexhaustible Law & Order franchise hit the air in 1999. Still, as the opening voiceover makes clear, the "sexually based offenses" investigated by New York's Special Victims Unit can be "especially heinous." Wolf penned series premier "Payback," which sets the scene, but not the tone. It's a lively, if uneasy mix between horror (rape) and comedy (risqué banter). As the show progressed, humour would be written out altogether (leaving Richard Belzer's Homicide-derived John Munch with increasingly less to do). Less emphasis would also be placed on the home lives of this "elite squad of dedicated detectives." Mostly, "Payback" introduces us to the unit, centering around partners Olivia Benton (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni). For two people with so little in common, they make a terrific team--arguably one of TV's best. Stabler is married with four children; Benton is single and her closest relationship is with her mother (Elizabeth Ashley). While Stabler can get a little rough with suspects, Benton tends to over-empathize with the victims. They report to the no-nonsense Captain Cragen (Law & Order vet Dann Florek). Like the parent program's Lenny Briscoe, he's a recovering alcoholic. Dean Winters and Michelle Hurd round out the rock-solid cast. As it would continue to do in successive years, SVU's first season proved that network TV could explore sex crimes without being salacious or exploitative. "Uncivilised," for instance, concerns a child murder that is automatically pinned on a local sex offender, when the actual perpetrator isn't quite so obvious. "Disrobed," in which Brian Cassidy (Winters) leaves the department and Benson (with whom he had a brief affair) shoots a suspect is another standout in a strong year. SVU features several guest appearances from Jerry Orbach (Briscoe) and Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael) from the original Law & Order. --Kathleen C. FennessyLaw & Order: Criminal Intent Dick Wolf (Law & Order) has claimed that Arthur Conan Doyle inspired him to create Criminal Intent. Indeed, the brilliant--if socially awkward--Robert "Bobby" Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and cool-headed partner Alexandra "Alex" Eames (Kathryn Erbe) do come across like a modern day Holmes and Watson. Rather than England, however, they're members of New York's major case squad. (Trivia buffs may find it of interest that D'Onofrio played Holmes's arch-nemesis Moriarty in the 2002 made-for-cable movie Case of Evil.) The show, which premiered in 2001, added "criminal" to the successful "law" and "order" equation. Each episode moves back and forth between the efforts of Goren and Eames to track down "the worst criminal offenders" and the efforts of the offenders to evade capture. The detectives report to plainspoken Captain Deakins (Jamey Sheridan) and work closely with urbane ADA Carter (Courtney B. Vance). Criminal Intent could hardly be mistaken for a comedy, but it can be lighter on its feet than Law & Order and Special Victims Unit--even if the crimes are just as grim. The fun comes from watching Goren and Eames do whatever it takes to catch the perps. As long as it's legal--they'll do it. Highlights of the first season include "Jones" with Griffin Dunne (An American Werewolf in London) as a philandering lawyer, "Badge" with Viola Davis (Solaris) as a corrupt ex-cop, and "Phantom" with Michael Emerson (The Practice) as a desperate family man. The last is based on the same real-life case that inspired the critically acclaimed French film Time Out (in the movie and teleplay, the protagonist pretends to work for the UN; in reality, Jean-Claude Romand pretended to be a doctor). Other cases, also often suggested by actual events, concern burglary, forgery, and money laundering--although murder is always mixed up in there somewhere. Featuring guest appearance from Law & Order detectives Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) in "Poison" and Lieutenant Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson) in "Badge." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

• The Next Avengers | DVD | (13/10/2008) from £11.64   |  Saving you £2.35 (20.19%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Whenever the forces of evil threatened mankind the Avengers were always earth's unstoppable heroes - until they fell to the malevolent robot Ultron and all hope seemed lost. But kept secret by Tony Stark (Iron Man) the world's future lay in the hands of four amazing teenagers. James (Son of Captain America and Black Widow) Torunn (Daughter of Thor) Azari (Son of the Black Panther) and Pym (Son of Wasp and Giant Man) must now fight a battle that even their super parents could not win. The odds are stacked against them but joined by the arrow-slinging son of Hawkeye they just might have a chance if they can find the missing Hulk and come together as the heroes of tomorrow to defeat Ultron and become...the Next Avengers!

• Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season | Blu Ray | (13/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £59.99

  Smallville tells the tale of a teenage Clark Kent in the days before he was Superman. Clark must deal with a variety of individuals given powers by the green rocks keep his powers a secret cope with his friendship with a young Lex Luthor and balance the two girls in his life Chloe and Lana.