The Avro Shackleton was a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft for use by the Royal Air Force. It was developed by Avro from the Avro Lincoln bomber with a new fuselage. It was originally used primarily in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) roles, and was later adapted for airborne early warning (AEW), search and rescue (SAR) and other roles from 1951 until 1990. It also served in the South African Air Force from 1957 to 1984. The type is named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Starring Pierce Brosnan as Phileas Fogg and featuring Eric Idle Peter Ustinov Christopher Lee and many more... Based on Jules Verne's classic about 19th century aristocrat Phileas Fogg's bet that he can circumnavigate the earth in a mere 80 days - and vows to leave that very night taking only some necessary cash in a carpet bag and his newly-hired man-servant Jean Passepartout. Can it be mere coincidence that 55 000 English pounds is missing from the Bank of England? The Bank's directors don't think so and have private detective Mr. Fix to bring in the most likely suspect: a man leaving the country with an unusually large quantity of money
The Bront'' Way is a trail of about 43 miles stretching from Birstall near Leeds in West Yorkshire traversing the Pennines to Gawthorpe Hall at Padiham in Lancashire. 'Bront'' Ways' takes us along this walk and visits the many places associated with the lives and literary works of the Bront'' family. Part 1 starts in 'Shirley Country' looking at Oakwell Hall the Red House and other places which formed the locations for that novel including places connected to the Luddite rioters. It traces the Bront'' family through Patrick's ministries at Hartshead and Thornton before the family moved to Haworth. There are live interviews with people at the various museums and buildings preserving the Bront'' story. It takes us through some spectacular scenery as well as exploring villages along the way such as Oxenhope and Norwood Green. Haworth is finally entered by way of a ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway featured in the 'Railway Children'. This section ends in Haworth with a tour of the Parsonage Museum and St Michael and All Angels Church. Part 2 will include a more thorough look at Haworth before exploring 'Wuthering Heights' country then onto Gawthorpe Hall by way of Wycoller Village featured in 'Jane Eyre'.
In WE ARE THE GIANT ordinary citizens face the same moral questions that have defined revolutionary leaders across the ages, from Jefferson to Che Guevara to Mandela. Filmed largely in secret and sometimes at great risk, Emmy award-winning director Greg Barker delivers remarkable access as he documents six people from very different walks of life. Grappling with the agonizing dilemma at the heart of all struggles for justice and freedom, they must each decide whether to take up arms and fight.
Family Feuds Can Be The Worst... It's make it or break it time for the Teutel men as they head off in separate directions after a bruising family breakup. With stubborn determination Senior continues his struggle to keep OCC afloat during difficult financial times with hard work and a take-no-prisoners attitude. Having been banished from the company he helped build Paul Jr. has come full circle literally as he sets up his own shop in the shadow of Orange County Iron Works. Junior is driven by his desire for success but also by his need to prove something to his father and to himself. Everyone is taking sides and heads are turning as the competition heats up. Is the writing on the wall for OCC now that Junior's back to building bikes? Who will come out on top as OCC and Paul Jr. Designs start cranking out competing bikes side-by-side.
A step by step guide to painting in oils - from selecting the right type of canvas how to put it on a stretcher and how to decide which colours to utilise for your chosen subject matter. Then join Paul Thomas and Chris Smith as they both paint a basic still life.
Made in 1952 the kings of comedy are given a live retrospect of their lives in the popular TV programme 'This Is Your Life'.
This practical guide provides the perfect introduction to pet care for adults and children alike. You'll find easy-to-follow tips on all aspects of proper care for small animals including feeding healthcare housing cleaning play and handling for: cats dogs gerbils hamsters rabbits and fish.
The West Coast Mainline has always attracted the serious railway enthusiast due to its attractive line side locations and stations. In this DVD we visit 12 locations with helpful maps of where the footage was taken informative narration and train head codes. Famous locations like Millmeece and the now closed Norton Bridge Station both offer the discerning photographer excellent opportunities as do the fabulous surroundings of the Cumbria Fells. Locomotive types featured include 220
The topic of stem cells has been a matter of great debate for our generation. No other subject straddles the line between life and death such as the question over the validity of the use of stem cells to improve the lives of those who seem beyond repair. Government officials and spiritual leaders have waged war on this scientific frontier as our great minds make even greater discoveries every day. But what are stem cells and are they the key to our future or a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate? Led by Stephen Hawking a pioneer in the science world this programme takes us on a journey which delves into the subject of stem cells both embryonic and adult to explore what these wondrous and baffling mechanisms are capable of. Advancement in science is paramount; with the result of how to improve the lives of those who are living all the while acknowledging the moral debate our species faces.
Relive the golden age of the steam train and a bygone era where only the select boarded the gleaming coaches of some of the most elegant trains in the world. Experience travelling in unique luxury and style with sumptuous cuisine and a personal service which is beyond comparison as these journeys take you through ever changing landscapes in sheer decadence. Visit some of the most exotic and wildest scenery in the world from the comfort of the most luxurious trains. Included are The Great South Pacific Express (Australia), The Pride Of Africa (Africa), The Palace On Wheels (India), The Royal Scotsman (Scotland), The Imperial Express (Europe) and The Eastern And Oriental Express (Asia).
Five more episodes from the first series of the CGI-animated franchise in which the Autobots and Decepticons return to do battle once again. Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Arcee and Bumblebee face new dangers, including an invasion of miniature, metal-devouring robots; an ancient warrior named Skyquake; and an infiltrator trying to discover the location of the Autobot base. The episodes are: 'Masters and Students', 'Scrapheap', 'Con Job', 'Convoy' and 'Deus Ex Machina'.
From starters to desserts these boys have it covered. The Fabulous Baker Brothers stars brothers Tom a baker and Henry a chef who runs the local butcher's shop next door. With five generations of baking tradition behind them Tom and Henry take viewers into the heat of the artisan kitchen and unlock the trade secrets of baking which have been honed through years of practice and passion. After demonstrating their great cooking and innovative recipes in series 1 series 2 finds Tom and Henry getting out of their kitchen and putting their reputations on the line to come up with truly iconic local dishes for cafés restaurants and bakeries up and down the country.
The artist Ian Breakwell (1943-2005) worked in many mediums, with the moving image a constant part of his art-making.This DVD surveys Breakwell's more than 30 years of filmmaking. Included are his earliest to-camera readings from his written Diaries, Excerpts From The Diary, the film Repertory, his hilarious parody of broadcast television The News, the episodes Growth and The Walking Man from Annalogue's Channel Four Television series Ian Breakwell's Continuous Diary. Also included are two works that reflect his love of the alternative theatre traditions of variety, spectacle and illusion, Auditorium, and his brilliant response to a residency at the National Film and Television Archive, Variety. The DVD also contains theFrame - Ian Breakwell (2007), a 32-minute interview recorded shortly before the artist's death.An illustrated 20-page booklet inside contains a full annotated filmography and brief bibliography.
Anne, 35, a sales office manageress, and Tania, 26, a director's PA, volunteer to spice up the usually monotonous task of dong a warehouse stocktake by kitting themselves out in 50's and 60's lingerie and getting rude in front of the camera. If you're looking for erotica from two ladies dressed in vintage underwear, look no further.
Featured here as a brand-new digital restoration, Peter Whitehead's celebrated film probes the myth and the reality of Swinging London presenting an intimate, impressionistic collage of rare concert and studio performances, interviews with key figures from the worlds of music, art and cinema, and images of Sixties counterculture. John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mick Jagger, Vanessa Redgrave, Lee Marvin, Julie Christie, Allen Ginsberg, Edna O'Brien, David Hockney and Michael Caine are among those captured on film and in sound; bookended by a performance of Pink Floyd's Interstellar Overdrive, the soundtrack features songs by the Rolling Stones and Eric Burdon. Made when many young people saw politicised hedonism as the logical response to global uncertainty, Whitehead's Pop Concerto for Film taps into both the confidence and the confusion of an iconic moment in time.
Haruyuki Arita has come a long way from being the poor bullied boy at school. Now in the Accelerated World he is the feared Silver Crow - risen high up in the ranks under Kuroyukihime’s tutelage. However his goal to fulfil her dream and uncover the secrets of this mysterious world as a Burst Linker is coming under jeopardy. A new kid in the world Nomi Seiji is misusing his powers for personal gain and Haruyuki’s life is coming into his firing range. At the risk of losing his friends and with Kuroyukihime currently away Haruyuki needs to acquire new powers and stop Nomi before he ends the Accelerated World without their leader.
The Word was a UK television programme that was broadcast on Channel 4 between 1990 and 1995. It was a magazine type format programme that included music, interviews and lifestyle features. Whilst the programme did have a high success rate with audiences particularly the younger audience moving into the 18-25 age bracket the show also attracted controversy. There were however many memorable moments contained within the programme in a musical sense and the show is credited with giving Nirvana ...
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