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• The Castle | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The title of The Castle refers to a ramshackle suburban tract house so close to an airport that planes fly mere yards above the roof. Worse than that, it's built on a toxic landfill and right beside humming high-power lines. But to patriarch Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton) and his dim-witted but cheerful brood, it's home. Darryl has devoted himself to constantly improving it with modifications such as a false chimney that, as he brags to a man sent to estimate the value of the property, makes the house look more picturesque. When the owners of the airport serve Darryl notice that his home is being compulsorily purchased, Darryl hires a small-time lawyer and pursues his case all the way to the Australian Supreme Court. This Australian box-office smash has something of the same buoyant spirit as The Full Monty. Its relationship with its characters resembles the farcical intimacy of classic sitcoms such as Fawlty Towers, in which crazed behaviour is balanced by the genuine warmth of the whole cast. Caton in particular is a sweet, engaging presence; Darryl Kerrigan is a fool, but a fool with dignity, and he carries you through the movie. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com

• Mythica Boxset | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £8.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  THE COMPLETE 5 FILM COLLECTION OF THE EPIC FANTASY SERIES The Mythica series follows the adventures of Marek, a wizard born with the dark power of necromancy, as she learns to harness the magic that threatens to corrupt her. She recruits a team of adventurers to battle Szorlok, the legendary Necromancer, and thwart his goal of uniting the four shards of the Darkspore to unleash an undead plague on the land. Mythica is a sweeping adventure featuring monsters, magic, romance, betrayal and hard-hitting action. Starring Melanie Stone, Adam Johnson, Jake Stormoen, Nicola Posener, Matthew Mercer, Robert Jayne and Kevin Sorbo.

• A History of Britain (Simon Schama) | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £62.90   |  Saving you £-32.91 (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Bringing Britain's rich history to life Simon Schama's unique storytelling describes the triumphs and trials of the monarchy the effects of warring religions the expansion of the empire and the decline of Britain as a world power. The story begins around 3000 BC and concludes in 2000. This DVD features the complete 15-part epic BBC series presented on six DVDs in special edition packaging.

• Dying Young/Sleeping With the Enemy double pack | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £9.26   |  Saving you £5.73 (61.88%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Dying Young: A vivacious young woman begins work as a carer for a wealthy young man only to fall in love with him as his terminal condition worsens... Sleeping With The Enemy: A put-upon wife wakes up the fact that the beatings she receives from her husband are not likely to end and may very well take her life. Faking her own death she sets up home in a new town with a new name but her husband is none too keen to let her go...

• The Inn of the Sixth Happiness | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £8.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (42.92%)   |  RRP £9.99

  An epic and extraordinary true story--or, at least, an extraordinary story based on a novel (Alan Burgess's The Small Woman) based on a true story. Gladys Aylward (an improbably mesmerizing Ingrid Bergman) is a British would-be missionary with an obsession about China. As she has no experience, the Missionary Society won't let her go, but she goes anyway, alone, to a remote northern province. She is hated, then loved; finally she becomes both a significant political figure and the heroine of a miraculous escape in which she shepherds 100 children to safety across the mountains just ahead of a Japanese invasion. Curt Jurgens is suitably stony as Lin Nan, the half-Dutch, half-Chinese military officer who falls in love with her, and a visibly ailing Robert Donat (who died before this, his final film, was released) is the wily local mandarin who sees and makes use of her extraordinary abilities. Directed by Mark Robson, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is a sweeping, stirring tearjerker, a big tale told in a big landscape with acres of orchestrated strings by Malcolm Arnold. A beautiful and beautifully made film that's a classic of the "everyone said I couldn't but I did it anyway" genre. --Richard Farr

• Stephen King's The Stand | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £10.00 (166.95%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When a deadly man-made virus destroys 99% of the Earth's population those left alive are haunted by visions and dreams luring them into two camps--good or evil--and eventually to a final conflict. Stephen King's apocalyptic tale of the battle between the forces of Good and Evil is ably adapted from his best selling novel.

• Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Shiver me timbers! Surprises await Thomas and his friends as they dig up their most daring adventure yet. Unearthing an old pirate ship, Thomas is on the hunt for Sodor’s lost treasure. When Thomas rocks the boat with some new friends, trouble soon rushes in. Will Thomas track down the treasure in time or will Sailor John set sail with it? Join Thomas & Friends™ in this explosive movie adventure!

• Pride | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.05   |  Saving you £12.94 (183.55%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Set in the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride March in London a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support. But the activists are not deterred. They decide to ignore the Union and go direct to the miners. They identify a mining village in deepest Wales and set off in a mini bus to make their donation in person. And so begins the extraordinary story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising and ultimately triumphant partnership.

• Doc Martin | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The adventures of Doc Martin, the Cornish-based GP, continues. Not much has changed, Doctor Ellingham is still grumpy and at a loss with Louisa his wife. After returning from a breather in Spain with her mum, Louisa moves back into the family home while Ellingham moves out. To try and reconsolidate, the unhappy couple undertake therapy with the attractive Dr Rachel Timoney. Will it end in happy ever after? Find out in Series 7. Episodes: Rescue Me While Louisa is visiting her mother in Spain to have some time to think, Martin undertakes some therapy to try and save their marriage but a lifeboat training exercise causes problems for the doctor. The Shock of the New It's all change at Portwenn. Al welcomes his first fishing guests and not all goes to plan. Morwenna asks for a pay rise and Bert tries to boost trade by joining an online voucher website. It's Good to Talk Martin moves out of the Surgery to give Louisa space. Penhale helps Janice babysit and bailiffs pay a visit to Bert's restaurant. Education, Education, Education Martin and Louisa have their first therapy session together. Mrs Tishell is surprised when her husband returns and wants her back. Louisa calls Martin for help when one of her pupils collapses during a school trip. Control-Alt-Delete Martin is still being followed by buddy the stay dog. Clive, Mrs Tishell husband is suspicious that she is cooking meals for another man. Panhale asks Janice out but it does not go to plan. Martin and Louise go on a picnic that is interrupted by the local vet. Other People's Children Danny, Louisa's ex-boyfriend makes an appearance with seven children from London when he comes for a camping trip to Ruth's farm. Martin and Louisa's date is interrupted when one of the children goes missing. Martin uncovers a health scare during James's first birthday. Facta Non Verba Dr Timoney is involved in a car accident outside Louisa's school. Bert goes back to being a handy man and Louisa is not impressed when the new art teacher wants to try out some unusual ideas on the children. The Doctor is Out Martin goes missing and Louisa believes this is down to Dr Timoney's suggestion that they are not meant to be together. She rounds up Ruth, Morwenna and Janice for help.

• Despicable Me 3 (DVD + digital download) | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £4.18   |  Saving you £0.81 (19.38%)   |  RRP £4.99

  Illumination, the creators of Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughtersMargo, Edith and Agnesand the Minions in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brothera brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable footstepsone former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.Steve Carell not only reprises his role as Gru, but also takes on a second partthat of Dru, Gru's long-lost twin. Kristen Wiig returns as super-spy Lucy, while Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker voices new villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who has become obsessed with the evil TV character he played in the '80s. Gru's most formidable and comedic nemesis to date, Bratt is out to take down Hollywood and anyone who stands in his way. Despicable Me 3 comes with two brand new mini-movies The Secret Life of Kyle and Yellow is the New Black, a digital download to watch on your mobile devices, and lots of bonus content!

• Doc Martin Series 6 | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  He's rigid surly tactless and self-centred but he's the only doctor in Portwenn. Even on his own wedding day Dr. Martin Ellingham can't raise a smile; but following a suitably disaster-filled honeymoon he and Louisa must learn to live together raise a child and manage both their careers as best they can. It's a big adjustment for them especially Martin unaccustomed as he is to clutter and noise.

• Aquaman | Blu Ray | (08/04/2019) from £9.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  An action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, Aquaman reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime-one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be...a king. Features: Featurettes- James Wan: World Builder-James Wan has created one of DC's most ambitious films. With his help, we'll take a deeper look at the inherent challenges and solutions James faced in both performances and visual effects in order to bring a new world to life. Becoming Aquaman-Jason Momoa provides a rare look at what it means to be number one on the call sheet. Watch him become the King of the Seven Seas through rollicking behind the scenes footage and exclusive interviews shot before, during and after shooting the movie. Going Deep Into the World of Aquaman-A unique, revealing look at the creation of all facets of the movie, leading up to the unveiling of Aquaman to the world. Experience hard work required to create a world that has never been seen before, with exclusive access to his cast and crew. James Wan: World Builder-James Wan has created one of DC's most ambitious films. With his help, we'll take a deeper look at the inherent challenges and solutions James faced in both performances and visual effects in order to bring a new world to life. Dark Depths of Black Manta-Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Manteen II hosts an insightful look into the comic book history and film debut of Arthur Curry's deadliest foe! The Heroines of Atlantis-Oscar winner Nicole Kidman as Atlanna and rising star Amber Heard as Mera discuss making their way in an action packed, epic film that hinges on the impact of the two most important women in the life of Arthur Curry. Villainous Training-Patrick Wilson (Orm) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Black Manta ) unveil a first-hand look at what it's like to face off against Jason Momoa and the training that goes into it. A match made in Atlantis-Jason Momoa and Amber Heard's chemistry onscreen and off is captured in this fun conversation about the development of their underwater romance developed and their surface land friendship blossomed, illustrated with BTS footage and bloopers . Atlantis Warfare-Aquaman redefines underwater excitement! The Visual effects and stunt departments provide a breakdown of the epic finale. Creating Undersea Creatures-The undersea world of Aquaman has a galaxy of creatures tha t populate those kingdoms and regions beyond. Teams of crea tive artists uncover the creation and inspiration for these memorable and often terrifying denizens of the deep! Aqua Tech-Filmmaking has always had a close relationship with innovation and technology and how it aids in the storytelling. Foll ow director James Wan as he uses both original and classic filmmaking tools to help push the boundaries and tell his story! Scene Study Breakdown: The Submarine-Detailed examinations of the most exciting sequences from Aquaman! Scene Study Breakdown: Sicily Showdown-Detailed examinations of the most exciting sequences from Aquaman! Scene Study Breakdown: The Trench-Detailed examinations of the most exciting sequences from Aquaman! Kingdoms of the Seven Seas-King Atlan himself, Dolph Lundgren, hosts this tour of Atlantis following the earthquake that sank the kingdom and broke it into pieces, resulting in seven distinct and dangerous undersea regions. Shazam Sneak Peek-Exclusive sneak peek at Shazam!

• Gathering Storm | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.19   |  Saving you £6.80 (94.58%)   |  RRP £13.99

  The Gathering Storm is a fictionalised portrayal of Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine during their wilderness years of the 1930s. It deservedly won numerous awards, including an Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe in recognition of Albert Finney's wonderful central performance. Equally deserving were those for all aspects of the production design: period wardrobe, set dressing and use of location are equally impressive, apparently ensuring that this production has everything going for it in its depiction of pre-War Britain. The snag is that its restriction to TV movie format, a mere 90 minutes, excludes a lot of historical context that ought not to have been left out. Seeing Churchill's adoration of his wife (Vanessa Redgrave) or the family woes troubling Ralph Wigram (Linus Roache) is all very emotionally dramatic, but it uses precious screen time that might have been better devoted to highlighting the political situation abroad, or indeed the monarchy's situation at home. The enterprise smacks a little too much of sentimental contrivance, lionising Churchill in rose-tinted retrospect. True, some attempt is made to acknowledge the personality traits that excluded him both from office and popularity prior to Germany's re-building, but like so much else pertinent to the machinations of anticipating the war, these are glossed over for familial feel-goodery and button-pushing poignancy. This is a film that's easy to admire, but ought not to be mistaken for well-rounded history. On the DVD: The Gathering Storm doesn't look or sound quite as crisp and clear as you'd hope for a recent TV-movie transfer. That's down to some obvious grain in the picture, and the 2.0 surround audio that tends to lose quieter dialogue moments. There are extensive cast and crew biographies that will no doubt help international viewers place the naggingly familiar British faces. There's also the accumulatively enthusiastic commentary from director Richard Loncraine and producer Frank Doelger, which happily points many of them out. --Paul Tonks

• The Color Purple | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £4.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (180.36%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Steven Spielberg, proving he's one of the few modern filmmakers who has the visual fluency to be capable of making a great silent film, took a melodramatic, DW Griffith-inspired approach to filming Alice Walker's novel. His tactics made the film controversial, but also a popular hit. You can argue with the appropriateness of Spielberg's decision, but his astonishing facility with images is undeniable--from the exhilarating and eye-popping opening shots of children playing in paradisiacal purple fields to the way he conveys the brutality of a rape by showing hanging leather belts banging against the head of the shaking bed. In a way it's a shame that Whoopi Goldberg, a stage monologist who made her screen debut in this movie, went on to become so famous, because it was, in part, her unfamiliarity that made her understated performance as Celie so effective. (This may be the first and last time that the adjective understated can be applied to Goldberg.) Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including best picture and actress (supporting players Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Avery were also nominated), it was quite a scandal--and a crushing blow to Spielberg--when The Color Purple won none. --Jim Emerson

• Normans | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £13.05   |  Saving you £6.94 (53.18%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The Normans is a three-part series on BBC Two that will examine the extraordinary expansion and unchecked ambition of this warrior race between the 10th and 13th Centuries. Presented by Professor Robert Bartlett the series brings the history of the Normans to life by uncovering the personal stories of shadowy figures like Tancred of Hauteville best remembered as a poor 11th Century Norman lord who fathered no less than 12 sons two of whom left their homeland and risked their lives to become great rulers in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Sweeping across borders and centuries Bartlett journeys from the stormy shores of Great Britain via Jerusalem to the Kingdom of Sicily explaining how and why a dynasty of dukes and warriors became conquerors and kings. Bursting with colourful manuscripts documents and artefacts this series gives voice to an unfamiliar world of princess historians and mixed-race monks.

• Made In Dagenham | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £5.60   |  Saving you £14.39 (256.96%)   |  RRP £19.99

  From the director of Calendar Girls comes the new comedy/drama with an all star British cast, Made in Dagenham.

• The Polar Express (1 Disc) | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.19   |  Saving you £-2.21 (N/A%)   |  RRP £4.98

  Tom Hanks stars in this big budget adaptation of the festive children's book

• The Big Country | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.18   |  Saving you £-3.26 (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.92

  William Wyler directed this epic Western, about the clash of East and West, intellect and action. Gregory Peck stars as a sea captain who moves way out West to marry Carroll Baker and become part of the ranch owned by her father (Charles Bickford). But he discovers that daddy's top hand (Charlton Heston) carries a torch for Baker and doesn't particularly like Peck stepping into his place. Peck also finds himself caught in the midst of a power struggle between Bickford and his surly neighbour, Burl Ives (and his reprehensibly bullying son, Chuck Connors). The Big Country is a long, sprawling tale that works because its characters are played by movie stars who know how to command the big screen in a big story. --Marshall Fine

• World War Z | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £3.95   |  Saving you £16.04 (406.08%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.

• 10 Minute Solution: High Intensity Interval Training | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £7.55   |  Saving you £5.44 (72.05%)   |  RRP £12.99

  No time to exercise? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and interval training is one of the most effective ways to shed fat and calories in a short amount of time. So we've developed 5 High Intensity Interval Training workouts that are just 10 minutes each. These short sessions work with even the busiest of schedules. Split them into separate workouts, mix and match your favorites to fit your schedule each day, or dig de.