New Releases

• Downton Abbey | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £4.45   |  Saving you £3.54 (79.55%)   |  RRP £7.99

  This prestigious ensemble brings the world of Downton to life with splendour and passion. Set in England in the years leading up to the First World War Downton Abbey tells the story of a complicated community. The house has been home to the Crawley family for many generations but it is also where their servants live and plan and dream and they are as fiercely jealous of their rank as anyone. Some of them are loyal to the family and committed to Downton as a way of life others are moving through on the look out for betterment or love or just adventure. The difference is that they know so many of the secrets of the family while the family know so few of theirs. But for all the passions that rage beneath the surface this is a secure world serene and ordered and at first glance it seems it will last forever. Little do they know family or staff that the clouds of the conflict that will change everything are already gathering over their heads.

• Hallelujah - The Complete Series | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £14.98   |  Saving you £7.00 (53.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Hallelujah: The Complete Collection (2 Discs)

• Doctor Who - The Complete Series 5 | Blu Ray | (08/11/2010) from £20.98   |  Saving you £61.00 (321.22%)   |  RRP £79.99

  Brand New Doctor! Exciting New Adventures! Episodes Comprise: 1. The Eleventh Hour 2. The Beast Below 3. Victory of the Daleks 4. The Time of Angels 5. Flesh and Stone 6. The Vampires of Venice 7. Amy's Choice 8. The Hungry Earth 9. Cold Blood 10. Vincent and the Doctor 11. The Lodger 12. The Pandorica Opens 13. The Big Bang

• How I Met Your Mother Season 5 | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £9.98   |  Saving you £17.00 (212.77%)   |  RRP £24.99

  How I Met Your Mother: Season 5

• Heartbeat - The Complete Second Series | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £20.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (31.60%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield and initially starring former EastEnder Nick Berry as PC Nick Rowan this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines with a host of colourful characters that viewers took to their hearts and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack.

• 24 - Season 8 | Blu Ray | (08/11/2010) from £11.77   |  Saving you £42.22 (358.71%)   |  RRP £53.99

  Bauer is back and the countdown has begun. Set in New York City Day Eight unfolds amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations as President Allison Taylor (Jones) alongside new chief of staff Rob Weiss (Chris Diamantopoulos) negotiates international security with Omar Hassan (Anil Kapoor) a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the U.S. on a peacemaking mission. As the new day begins an upgraded CTU operates under the command of M.B.A.-schooled razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings (Mykelti Williamson) who supervises quirky Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub) expert data analyst Dana Walsh (Katee Sackhoff) and systems analyst Arlo Glass (John Boyd). COLE ORTIZ (Freddie Prinze Jr.) an ex-Marine who wants to follow in Bauer's footsteps leads field operations while Agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching) returns with an agenda of her own. One of the most innovative and acclaimed dramas on television 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy awards winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons Sutherland has garnered seven Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor; while Season Seven co-star Cherry Jones earned an Emmy for her highly praised work as President Allison Taylor.

• Home Alone | Blu Ray | (08/11/2010) from £9.15   |  Saving you £10.84 (118.47%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Now and forever a favourite among kids, this 1990 comedy written by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) and directed by Chris Columbus (Mrs. Doubtfire) ushered Macaulay Culkin onto the screen as a troubled 8-year-old who doesn't comfortably mesh with his large family. He's forced to grow a little after being accidentally left behind when his folks and siblings fly off to Paris. A good-looking boy, Culkin lights up the screen during several funny sequences, the most famous of which finds him screaming for joy when he realises he's unsupervised in his own house. A bit wooden with dialogue, the then-little star's voice could grate on the nerves (especially in long, wise-child passages of pure bromide), but he unquestionably carries Home Alone. Billie Bird and John Candy show up as two of the interesting strangers Culkin's character meets. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are entertainingly cartoonish as thieves, but the ensuing violence once the little hero decides to keep them out of his house is over-the-top. --Tom Keogh

• Jimmy's Farm - Series Two | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Jimmy's Farm: Series 2 (2 Discs)

• Bellini's I Puritani: Juan Diego Florez / Nino Machaidze / Ildebrando D'Arcangelo / Orchestra e coro del Teatro Comunale di Bologna/ Michele Mariotti | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £17.06   |  Saving you £0.19 (1.20%)   |  RRP £15.99

  In this high-definition film of Bellini’s historical bel-canto drama, I Puritani, tenor superstar Juan Diego Flórez is partnered by new young Georgian soprano Nino Machaidze, in her first appearance on Decca DVD. Joining them in a striking new staging by Pier’Alli at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna is celebrated bass baritone, Ildebrando D’Arcangelo. The context is England’s Civil War between the Roundheads (the 'Parliamentarians' or 'Puritans' of the title) and the Cavaliers (Royalists). A love triangle between Arturo (a Puritan), Riccardo (a Royalist) and the beautiful Elvira results in a drama of escapes, disguises and captures, during which Elvira loses her reason, before a final pardon restores her senses and unites her with her beloved Arturo. This new production benefits from the use of a new critical addition, with significant added material i.e. all the music that Bellini wrote for the opera. It makes this release, apart from the excellent cast, even more interesting for the opera lover.

• The Pathe Collection -The Battle Of Ypres | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £5.85   |  Saving you £14.14 (241.71%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Released in its entirety for the first time ever The Battle Of Ypres is the original 1925 British Instructional Films documentary re-enacting key scenes from the notorious Battle Of Ypres in the actual battle trenches. The lengthy campaign was largely a murderous stalemate that perfectly demonstrated the horror and futility of war. A massive 1.7 million soldiers died in the attempt to capture the Belgian town and its environs over the length of a four year campaign. The first second third and fourth battles of Ypres are all covered as are the key positions of Mesen Hill 60 and the Passchendaele Ridge - the scene of prolonged and terrible carnage over a mere 900 metres of land. A follow-up to the best-selling DVD The Battle Of The Somme (1916) as a representation of war The Battle Of Ypres was not without its controversy; it arguably distorted the grimmer realities of conflict - the trenchfoot the maiming and death - into a noble recount of the superiority of the Allies. But even in this light The Battle Of Ypres gives us a unique historical reading of one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the First World War. The original silent documentary has had an all new soundtrack created from digitally enhanced recordings of the period as well as the addition of evocative sound effects.

• Thomas & Friends: Christmas Ex | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £4.69   |  Saving you £8.30 (176.97%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends: Christmas Express

• How About You | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £4.97   |  Saving you £8.02 (161.37%)   |  RRP £12.99

  How About You

• The Concert | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £8.95   |  Saving you £11.04 (123.35%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Thirty years ago Andrei Simoniovich Filipov (Aleksei Guskov) was the celebrated conductor of the renowned Bolshoi Orchestra. But during the communist era he was fired at the height of his fame for refusing to get rid of all his Jewish musicians which included his best friend Sasha. Now demoted to the position of cleaner at the Bolshoi he learns by chance that the Ch''telet Theatre in Paris has invited the Orchestra to perform there. Andrei decides to reunite his orchestra and to perform in Paris in the place of the current Bolshoi Orchestra. He wants Anne-Marie Jacquet (M''lanie Laurent) a young virtuoso as the solo violinist to accompany his old Jewish and gypsy musicians. If they all manage to overcome the hardships ahead this very special concert will be a triumph.

• Tommy Tiernan - Cracked (The Comedian's Cut) | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Tommy Tiernan is a phenomenon in his homeland of Ireland. His DVD's sell in their thousands and he is second only to U2 when it comes to live ticket sales with his tours setting box office records wherever he goes - he played a staggering 166 dates at Dublin's 1000 seat Vicar Street Theatre. 'Cracked (The Comedians Cut) is his first official UK release in eight years and shows him at the height of his powers. It perfectly captures the passion energy charm and lyricism that make him one of the best comedians working in the world today. Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival 2010 he is embarking on a sold out 7 week UK tour in the autumn and can be seen performing on Michael MacIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo in October and December.

• The Sound of Music 45th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + DVD) | Blu Ray | (08/11/2010) from £19.94   |  Saving you £-3.95 (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  See and hear The Sound of Music in a whole new way! A timeless cinematic treasure soars to new heights in this 45th anniversary edition. Digitally remastered for spectacular sound and pristine picture quality you've never seen or heard The Sound Of Music like this before! Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria a spirited young woman who leaves the convent to bring love and music to the home of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) and his seven children.

• Shaun the Sheep - Party Animals | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £4.98   |  Saving you £8.01 (160.84%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Shaun The Sheep: Party Animals

• 24 Season 1-8 plus Redemption | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £59.99   |  Saving you £185.00 (308.38%)   |  RRP £244.99

  Season 1: The first episode begins at midnight on the day of the California Presidential Primary. Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) heads up the government's Counter-Terrorist Unit. He discovers that there's going to be an assassination attempt on Senator Palmer (Dennis Haysbert) an African-American presidential candidate. Bauer faces a battle against the clock to avert disaster. The series follows several characters as they live through a day that none of them will forget. For Kimberly (Elisha Cuthbert) a night on the town takes an unexpected turn. Teri (Leslie Hope) sets out to find Kimberly and encounters more danger than she ever imagined possible. Senator Palmer unaware there's going to be an attempt on his life faces the threat of a long buried scandal resurfacing. Meanwhile Jack with help from his Chief-of-Staff Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke) is charged with the responsibility of stopping the assassination. But who can he trust when it appears a rogue element inside the Agency is in on the hit? Season 2: Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) and the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) race to prevent a nuclear bomb being detonated by terrorists in Los Angeles in the second season of 24. Season 3: When the head of a Mexican drug cartel is imprisoned by Jack Bauer (Sutherland) a plot ensues to blackmail the US Government with the threat of a released bio-weapon that will kill millions to ensure his release. With Palmer seeking re-election to a second term will Jack survive this day? Season 4: 18 months after day 3 CTU has a new leader Erin Driscoll a steely government agent who made firing Jack one of her first priorities. After the explosion of a commuter train Jack who is now working for Secretary of Defense James Heller and also is romantically involved with Heller's married daughter Audrey Raines suddenly finds himself heading back to CTU for a meeting with Driscoll. Jack believes that the train explosion is a prelude for bigger things to come... Season 5: 18 months have passed since the events of Day 4. With the exception of David Palmer Tony Almeida Michelle Dessler and Chloe O'Brian the world believes that Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is dead... Jack is in fact living under the name of Frank Flynn and conceals his identity by taking a manual job on an oil rig. However when President Logan is placed at the centre of a labyrinthine conspiracy involving the signing of a vital U.S. - Russian arms treaty Jack is forced back into action! Season 6: Season 6 picks up 20 months after last season's shocking season finale when Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) was captured by Chinese government agents - battered bloodied and header for points unknown. Wayne Palmer (DB Woodside) is now the President of the United States. After a series of horrific terrorist attacks Palmer and his team of advisors begin an unthinkable nail-biting day. Season 7: The eagerly anticipated Season 7 starts with Jack being forced to stand trial for human rights violations after returning from Africa but he is soon drafted back into action when terrorists threaten America's national security by taking control of its communication systems. As Bauer sets out to uncover who is behind the menacing plot he discovers an old friend he believed to be dead could be involved. Season 8: Amidst the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and the United Nations President Allison Taylor negotiates international security with Omar Hassan a determined Middle Eastern leader visiting the U.S. As the new day begins an upgraded CTU operates under the command of M.B.A.-schooled razor-sharp head honcho Brian Hastings.

• Shaun the Sheep - Series 1-3 Gift Set | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Shaun The Sheep: Series 1 - 3 Gift Set

• George Best Testimonial Match - Featuring George Best, Ossie Ardiles, Rudi Krol, Pat Jennings, Liam Brady, Paul Breitner, Emlyn Hughes, Johan Neeskens and Trevor Francis. Also includes a digital copy | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £13.92   |  Saving you £1.07 (7.69%)   |  RRP £14.99

  George Best was without doubt one of the greatest footballers to have graced the game. Over the course of his career he scored 115 goals for Manchester United was instrumental in helping the club win their first European Cup played for Northern Ireland 37 times and earned the admiration of players the world over. On august 8th 1988 a Testimonial Match was held in Best's honour at Windsor Park Belfast. Gathered there was a collection of some of the sport's greatest players from all over the world such as; Ossie Ardiles Rudi Krol Pat Jennings Liam Brady Paul Breitner Emlyn Hughes Johan Neeskens and Trevor Francis. The game was both exciting and rammed full of goals. An entertaining football event and a fitting and emotional farewell to one of the sport's most inspirational players. Relive that historic match time and again accompanied by original commentary and post-match interview. This is the full event and not to be missed by any football fan!

• The Goodies ... At Last! (Repackaged) | DVD | (08/11/2010) from £13.48   |  Saving you £6.51 (48.29%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Goodies At Last: Volume 1 (2 Discs)