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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 we've developed 5 tummy toning workouts that are just 10 minutes each. These quick workouts will help shrink your workout time and your waistline. Compact and ultra-efficient, the 10 minute belly blasts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts or do them all together for ..
No time to exercise? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least 10 minutes in their day, and we've developed five different boot camp routines that are just 10 minutes each. These powerful little workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into five separate workouts, mix and match your favourites to fit your schedule each day, or do them all together for the ultimate boot camp expe..
A look back at the evolution of different forms of transport in Britain over the past 100 years. This four-volume set, comprising British ships, buses, trains and trams, features mainly archive material, some of which dates back to the early 1900s...
20,000 days on earth is a bold and unique look at one of music’s most mysterious and charismatic figures, the iconic musician and writer Nick Cave. Directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard present a vision of an artist in a way that is unconventional yet undeniably intimate, while also exploring more universal themes of creativity and how we choose to spend our time on the Earth. The film presents Cave’s personal analysis of his own life..
US documentary examining the aftermath of the 2012 murder of Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Florida. On Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in November 2012, Michael Dunn opened fire on a car of four black teenagers, whilst stopped at a petrol station, after an argument about their music, killing 17-year-old passenger Jordan Davis. The documentary follows Dunn's trial for first-degree murder, including footage from inside the courtr..
Winner of audience prizes at festivals around the world, and long-listed for an Oscar, 5 Broken Cameras is the story of Bil’in, a West Bank Palestinian village, whose inhabitants have long been mounting a resistance to the occupation and appropriation of their land for neighbouring Israeli settlements. It is told via the footage of local inhabitant Emad Burnat, who bought a camera to make home-movies about the growing years of his newbo..
Argent Films presents the definitive collection of Tinto Brass' art-house Erotica. Acknowledged by film critics and fans worldwide as the "Maestro of European Erotica". Brass is at his most kinky abd the girls spectacularly gorgeous in these - his most controversial - films on the very edge of hard-core! This classic must-have collector's set brings together for the first time these three pivotal cinematographic works of this unique fil..
Every subsequent and the original instalment of the famous 1964 'World in Action' special directed by Michael Apted that looked at the lives of seven-year-olds from a variety of social backgrounds. With extraordinary ambition, the show set out to study the extent to which children's backgrounds influenced their future prospects, with Apted returning to visit the participants at seven-year intervals to see how they were getting on. The p..
Every subsequent and the original instalment of the famous 1964 'World in Action' special directed by Michael Apted that looked at the lives of seven-year-olds from a variety of social backgrounds. With extraordinary ambition, the show set out to study the extent to which children's backgrounds influenced their future prospects, with Apted returning to visit the participants at seven-year intervals to see how they were getting on. The p..
An insight into the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960). This American documentary examines this particular scene, how it was constructed and how it was perceived by its audiences. Industry experts from actors to producers examine the effects on modern cinema today and the controversy following the release of the film...
9.79 tells the astonishing story of the infamous men's 100 metre race at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where the scandalous tale of illegal substance abuse changed the world of athletics forever. Canadian Ben Johnson and the U.S.A's Carl Lewis had one of the greatest sporting rivalries of the 20th century, and their competition let to one of the most dramatic moments in Olympic history as Johnson took the gold medal bu..
Pearl is a seemingly ‘normal’ young woman who lives a reclusive lifestyle. She struggles between her sexual desires and societies ‘acceptable’ behaviour. One day she hears a voice claiming to be Jesus talking to her through the radio. Pearl communicates with him in what appears to be waking consciousness| as well as in her dreams| and he slowly takes over her mind| manipulating and tormenting her as she is pulled between sexual desire a..
In this fascinating series, TV historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver (Coast, A History of Scotland) travels the British Isles to tell the story of the very beginnings of our land and its people. The series traces the development of Britain, from the glacial wasteland of 12,000 BC, through the glories of the Stone Age to the magnificence of international Bronze Age society - following the growth of farming and trade; the establishment ..
“MacCulloch's fresh way of thinking and thorough research upturns long-held views on how we typically view the major religion of the west.” The Guardian. Presented by Diarmaid MacCulloch – one of the world's leading historians and Professor of History of the Church at St Cross College Oxford, A History of Christianity considers the evolution of the Christian faith and its four main forms: Orthodoxy, Oriental Christianity, Western Cathol..
Bertrand Tavernier writes and directs this documentary which looks at some of the most influential figures from French cinema during a period of 40 years up to the late 1970s. A life-long film fan himself, Tavernier profiles a number of renowned directors, actors and writers as he discusses the influence they have had on his own career and also the role each has played in French cinema history. Featuring archive clips and rare behind-th..
The Exploration of the birth, death and recent resurrection of illustrated movie poster art. Through interviews with key art personalities from the past four decades, director Kevin Burke's film aims to answer the question: What happened to the illustrated movie poster, why did it disappear, and what's brought it back? (Official Selection, Fantastic Fest 2016)..
with characteristic passion and enthusiasm, Alan Titchmarsh takes an incredible voyage of discovery - from the frozen summit of Ben Nevis to the white sands of the temperate isles of Scilly, and from the rain-drenched tip of western Ireland to the dry expanses of East Anglia. To reveal the secrets hidden in the landscape, Alan descends a Yorkshire waterfall twice as high as Niagara falls, climbs one of the highest mountains in Scotland ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
INCLUDES 5 EXCLUSIVE ART CARDS Planet Earth is perfect. Everything about our world - its size, its distance from the Sun, its spin and tilt, its moon - is perfectly suited to our existence, and our planet's natural forces perfectly nurture life. A global weather system circulates and distributes fresh water to all corners of the globe, marine currents deliver nutrients to even the deepest reaches of the ocean, sunlight warms and energ..
You had to be there. Now you can finally can be. For the first time ever on disc and completely remastered, AC/DC's famed 1979 Paris concert film is ready to rock your world (and pin your ears to the wall!). The band - guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, lead singer Bon Scott in his legendary final tour, Phil Rudd And Cliff Williams - powers up the thunder, glory and passion of 13 signature songs (including the gritty. anthemic Highway ..
You had to be there. Now you finally can be. For the first time ever on disc and completely remastered, AC/DC's famed 1979 Paris concert film is ready to rock your world (and pin your ears to the wall!) The band - guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, lead singer Bon Scott in his legendary final tour, Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams - powers up the thunder, glory and passion of 13 signature songs (including the gritty, anthemic Highway to He..
Acorn Antiques the Musical! is the all-singing, all-dancing and fully overalled stage version of the beloved TV spoof. The triumphant West End production brought together Julie Walters (Mrs Overall), Celia Imrie (Miss Babs) and Duncan Preston (Mr Clifford) - the original cast of the series. It was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables, Woman in White, Starlight Express) and written by Julie's understudy, the award-winning Victoria..
Alan Davies makes a triumphant and long-awaited return to stand-up with his first live gig in more than a decade. Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor - the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek - and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry's foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is ..
Steve Hoover directs this documentary following the activities of Ukrainian Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko, or 'Crocodile Gennadiy'. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the independent Ukraine devastated much of what infrastructure and political and social services existed previously. As a result of a rise in poverty and child homelessness many children became addicted to injecting a mixture of cold medicine and alcohol..
Dylan Goch directs this documentary following Welsh musician Gruff Rhys of the Super Furry Animals as he follows in the footsteps of a distant relative. His ancestor, John Evans, left Wales in 1792 and set out for America on a seven-year adventure to search for the lost tribe of Welsh-speaking Native Americans in the Allegheny Mountains. As he retraces Evans' journey, Gruff also tours through the Midwest, playing alongside The Flaming L..
Out of StockWith over 40 years at the top of his trade, Ken Dodd performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent...
Documentary following former 'next president of the United States' Al Gore as he attempts to make the world aware that global warming is a very real threat to mankind. An impassioned Al Gore tirelessly trots the globe giving talks to anyone who'll listen on the only topic he's interested in - the environmental consequences of global warming. Footage from the hundreds of speeches Gore delivers on this matter in a year are interspersed wi..
Big budget, six episode BBC drama about the Roman Empire starring popular British actors. Focusing on the known history of the 500 year Roman Empire rather than fictionalising it, this drama-documentary dissects the most written about of historic periods. 500 years are covered in six episodes by focusing on key turning points for the empire...
Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous hit musicals. 'Cats' is based on the poetry by TS Eliot. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is a dramatisation of the Christian story, and 'Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' is adapted from the biblical story about the young boy sold into slavery, who rises to become chief advisor to the Egyptian pharoah...
Experience in glorious high definition the breathtaking new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies and continue the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daae. In a bid to win back her love, the Phant..
Experience the breathtaking new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies and continue the story of The Phantom Of The Opera. Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daae. In a bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husb..
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus ..
The BBC's political commentator, Andrew Marr journeys across the globe to present this eight-part series tracing humanity's history over 70,000 years. Alongside re-enactments and state-of-the-art CGI, the series charts the major events in the story of mankind's development, from its earliest beginnings in Africa through to the position of dominance it holds today. The episodes are: 'Survival', 'Age of Empire', 'The Word and the Sword', ..
Join Andy and his friends on a prehistoric adventure searching for the dinosaurs that once roamed the planet. Andy loves his job at the Museum, and he loves dinosaurs - but his clumsiness often threatens the grand opening of the latest exhibit. In a race against the clock, Andy must travel millions of years back in time and come face to face with real dinosaurs to save the exhibition! Pre-history is brought to life in Andy's Dinosaur Ad..
All 25 episodes from the first series of the CBeebies show in which museum worker Andy Day travels back in time to gather artefacts for the museum's displays. He also uses the opportunity to take a closer look at some prehistoric predators and our ancient ancestors. The episodes are: 'Argentinosaurus and Eggshell', 'Woolly Mammoth and Tusk', 'Epidexipteryx and Tail Feather', 'Nothrotheriops and Dung', 'Ophthalmosaurus and Painting', 'Pa..
Every episode from the first series of the Cbeebies series centred around Andy Day, a park ranger at Pickles' Animal Park who has a passion for learning about the planet's wildlife. The episodes are: 'Emperor Penguins', 'Elephants', 'Black Bears', 'Meerkats', 'Grasscutter Ants', 'Mountain Gorillas', 'Chinstrap Penguins', 'Flamingos', 'Capuchin Monkey', 'Sengi', 'Grizzly Bears', 'Fruit Bats', 'Caiman', 'Australian Adventures', 'Monarch B..
Angels is a devilish tale of a man who is about to commit suicide whan an angel appears and stars showing him the erotic pleasures he would be missing. Features the tragic beauty and Billy idols' girlfriend Savanna who ironically committed suicide by blowing her brains out a year or two after this film was made...
In the summer of 1940, young volunteer reservist T.B. ‘Septic’ Baird (John Gregson – The Longest Day) is forced to crash his Hurricane on the RAF fighter station runway in order to avoid a collision with another plane. Injured in the accident, he incurs the wrath of Squadron leader ‘Tiger’ Small (Jack Hawkins - Zulu), who grounds Baird, transferring him to the operations centre until he recovers. Baird is desperate to get airborne, but ..
Hiroshi Teshigahara directs this documentary about the work of Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí...
At 14, school friends Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Rob Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, went on to become the "demigods of Canadian metal", releasing one of the heaviest albums in metal history, 1982's Metal on Metal. The album influenced a musical generation including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, that went on to sell millions of records. But Anvil's career took a different path - straight to obscurity. Anvil..
Two schoolboy friends divided by murder: Any Which Way is a life changing play about knife crime and its consequences. David Watson's timely, powerful drama based on the real-life stories. Performed by cast of ex-offenders, including former inmates of HMP Wormwood Scrubs and HMP Pentonville and joined by Alicia Eyo, Doreen Blackstock and Clare Perkins, Any Which Way is gritty, funny, brutal and ultimately poignant. 'An electrifying imme..
As seen on Channel 4 and the National Geographic Channel, Apocalypse is the groundbreaking documentary series that tells the brutal and moving history of World War 2 entirely through colourised archive footages. Three years in the making and gathered from more than 60 national libraries and personal archives, Apocalypse tells in amazing, never-before-seen detail, the key events that shaped the conflict: from the Blitzkrieg to the Allied..
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary which chronicles the 1969 American space mission to the moon featuring exclusive footage of the mission itself with crew members Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins...
TO CELEBRATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON Over 8 hours of content including the Apollo 11 moon walk, an interview with Neil Armstrong and the brand new documentary, 8 Days: To The Moon and Back This 50th anniversary collection contains the most important examples of the BBC's comprehensive coverage of the Apollo missions to the Moon. The cultural impact is featured in James Cameron's sobering film 'Nobody Ever Ask..
All five episodes of the BBC series following anthropologist Bruce Parry as he journeys into the Arctic Circle. In the series, Parry examines the threat posed to indigenous people like the Inuits of Northern Greenland by superpowers racing to cash in on the polar region's rich supply of natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals...
Set in the vast snow kingdom at the top of the world, Arctic Tale is a real-life adventure from the people who brought you March Of The Penguins. Join narrator Queen Latifah as she follows two very different Arctic creatures, Nanu the polar bear cub and Seela the walrus pup, through exciting and harrowing struggles for survival. Armed only with their natural instincts and mothers' guidance, these inspiring animals face countless trials ..
Ashley Joiner directs this documentary centred on the history of the LGBTQ+ community and its impact on media and society as a whole, featuring archive footage and interviews...
All six episodes of the BBC series following Michael Palin as he retraces his footsteps across the Persian Gulf. In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Phileas Fogg in the epic novel of 1873. His journey became a great 20th-century adventure that was made into a BBC television series. 20 years later, Palin returns to the scene of one of the most memorable sequences of the s..
In 1969 Jacob Bronowski was commisioned by David Attenborough, then Controller of BBC2, to write and present this 13-part documentary series that examines in great depth and with great erudition the intellectual and technological history of the human race from prehistoric times to the present day. Broadcast in 1973 and designed to complement Kenneth Clarke's earlier BBC documentary series 'Civilisation', Bronowski concentrates on the gr..
Luc Besson first gained national recognition with his eighties, cyberpunk classic Subway. This was shortly followed by the mystical drama of The Big Blue. By the 1990's he was taking on Hollywood with his own new-wave style, visionary imagination and intellect, with groundbreaking action films such as Nikita and the classic Leon. The rarely seen Atlantis, on the other hand, is one of Besson's most elusive, personal and accomplished piec..
Luc Besson first gained national recognition with his eighties, cyberpunk classic Subway. This was shortly followed by the mystical drama of The Big Blue. By the 1990's he was taking on Hollywood with his own new-wave style, visionary imagination and intellect, with groundbreaking action films such as Nikita and the classic Leon. The rarely seen Atlantis, on the other hand, is one of Besson's most elusive, personal and accomplished piec..
Out of StockLife on Earth, The Living Planet, Trials of Life, Life in the Freezer, The Private Life of Plants, The Life of Birds, The Life of Mammals, Life in the Undergrowth..
60 years after liberation, the astonishing story of the most horrific single place on the planet is finally unveiled.... AUSCHWITZ THE NAZIS & THE FINAL SOLUTION This is the definitive screen history of the evolution of Auschwitz, how it fitted into the Nazis' plan for the conquest of the East and how scarcely a country in Europe was untouched by its existence. Recognising the horror is not enough. this series reveals how and why the Na..
Bad Reputation chronicles the life of Joan Jett, from her early teenage years as a founding member of The Runaways to her enduring presence over four decades later as a rock ‘n’ roll icon. Jett’s relentless passion for music and her revolutionary spirit has allowed her to defy great odds and find success, credibility and respect among her peers. The film shows the evolution of a young girl with a radical notion that girls could play ele..
It's a documentary about the first female filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché. Narrated by Jodie Foster..
Josh Greenbaum writes and directs this documentary which tells the story of how former Australian male model George Lazenby landed the role of James Bond in the 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'. After moving to London in search of love, Lazenby began a successful modelling career before being convinced to audition for the role of Bond. Despite having never acted in his life, Lazenby somehow overcame the odds and got the part,..
THE BEE GEES: HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART takes audiences on a unique cinematic journey through the brotherhood of the Bee Gees and their ever-enduring musical accomplishments. The story of Barry, Maurice and Robin is one of phenomenal success, of loss and heartbreak, and a continual spirit of creative reinvention. From the award-winning producers behind The Beatles: Eight Days A Week and Sinatra: All Or Nothing At All, How Can You ..
Liang Zhao directs this documentary about Inner Mongolia's coal mines and iron works. The film focuses on how China's growing industrialism and productivity has altered the environmental and social landscape of the surrounding regions...
From the lawless streets of Kinshasa, Congo, comes one of the most incredible films ever to emerge out of Africa. Five years in the making, Benda Bilili follows a group of street musicians as they struggle to record their first album. Four of the group are paraplegics who get around Kinshasa in Mad Max/ Easy Rider style customised wheelchairs. The other three are homeless street children whose star is Roger Landau - a teenage prodigy wh..
From the lawless streets of Kinshasa, Congo comes one of the most incredible stories ever to emerge out of Africa. Five years in the making, Benda Bilili follows a group of street musicians as they struggle to record their first album. Four of the group are paraplegic’s who get around Kinshasa in Mad Max/ Easy Rider style customized wheelchairs. The other three are homeless street children whose star is Roger Landau - a teenage prodigy ..
Collection of public information films for the British public with topics ranging from paying National Insurance, good design principles and safety warnings for children when playing outdoors...
Live from Dublin, Dandelion Mind finds Bill Bailey grappling with the theme of Doubt, or is he? This sensational new show features hilarious rants about celebrity, TV, creationism, frogs, Michael Winner, and a wonderfully inspired guide to Doubting Thomas - plus stunning visuals by film wizard Joe Magee. Bill communes with the Oud, croons an internet love song, lets rip with a punk lament and performs a joyous French disco reboot of Gar..
Extreme surfing film directed by Philip Boston in which a team of pro surfers travel to the world's best beaches - including locations in California, Washington, Hawaii, Mexico, Australia, Spain and France - in search of the ultimate wave. As well as following their incredible 18-month journey, the film offers an insight into how the sport has changed and evolved over the years since its advent, and showcases a kaleidoscope of breathtak..
From London's Victoria Palace Theatre, this special performance brings all the humour, emotion and excitement from the multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical for you to enjoy on DVD for the very first time. Experience the joy of this spectacular live event featuring stunning performances and a unique finale that unites 25 current and former Billy Elliots in an awe-inspiring routine. Based on the Academy Award nominated film first ..
A decadent world of lust| as a burned out writer of lust and innocence again enacts his imaginings for real with his agent! Behind his best selling book| BLACK ORCHID, is a powerful, sex-hungry executive waiting to live out his fantasies. This is one of Michael Ninn’s (the extraordinary director of| Latex) earliest films. A must for fans of adult cinema.Special FeaturesStills Gallery Trailer Video Artwork Triple Silence Feature Vide..
A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that has killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extra..
A mesmerising psychological thriller with a killer whale at its centre, Blackfish is the first film since Grizzly Man to show how nature can get revenge on man when pushed to its limits. Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature's extraordi..
Out of StockThe Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this maringe epic reveal sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a workd of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. Accompanied by a superb sou..
The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a workd of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. To accompany the series ..
The Blue Planet: The Blue Planet is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea at its most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a world of breathtaking beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught on camera before. Accompa..
In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. Blue Planet II uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has ..
Bob Dylan is captured on-screen as he never would be again in this groundbreaking film from D.A. Pennebaker. The legendary documentarian finds Dylan in England during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic performer. In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists, Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musi..
American biographical documentary focusing on the life and career of enigmatic Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood film star whose career spanned from 1933 to 1951. Alongside her starring roles, Lamarr pioneered sophisticated technology used to prevent radio-controlled torpedoes from being tracked or thrown off course, which has also been adapted today to be used in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth...
Bottom Live 4' finds Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson bravely and bodly poking their dirty bits into the start of a new millenium. Armed only with an endless stream of knob gags, gallons of banana and raison ouzo and the funniest, most outrageous stage show show ever invented! Filmed during the sell-out 2001 tour we find Richie and Eddie where we left them - stuck on a Pacific Island and still the saddest pair of no-hope losers the world ..
This year's bottom live 5 is a terrifying, brain shreddingly deafening, rib-splintering, (technically illegal), insanely explosive live show. It's like full metal jacket meets apocalypse now...in the toilet. Rik and Ade of course star as the criminally insane no-hopers Richie and Eddie, who plan to save the world (and possibly destroy it trying) from a conflict much bigger than a mere Gulf War; the fight between good and underpants. Edd..
Britain, 1975: Brian Clough is sacked as manager of Leeds United after just 44 days in charge. Seemingly impossible to work with, Clough’s only offer of work comes from a run-down second division club called Nottingham Forest, who are going nowhere fast. Set to a fantastic 70s soundtrack, using unseen footage of games and the great man himself, and including interviews with every player from Clough’s European Cup-winning side, I Believe..
Documentary about football manager Brian Clough from film-maker Jonny Owen. Former footballer Brian Clough became a manager after retiring from playing but by 1975, after resigning from Derby County and Brighton & Hove Albion and being sacked from Leeds United, his reputation was in tatters. However, he later became manager of the Second Division team Nottingham Forest and led them in a number of unlikely victories...
All six episodes from the British television documentary series in which presenter Alice Roberts examines the history of the United Kingdom and the towns and cities in which events took place that stood as landmarks in time. The episodes are: 'Roman Chester', 'Viking York', 'Norman Winchester', 'Tudor Norwich', 'Regency Cheltenham' and 'Victorian Belfast'...
Bruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The DragonBruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The DragonBruce Lee Box Set Anniversary Edition - The Intercepting Fist & Jeet Kune Do & Path Of The Dragon..
Wim Wenders’ recording of the Cuban all-stars band helped introduce the world to these consummately gifted and charismatic performers.In 1996, Ry Cooder helped bring together a group of legendary Cuban musicians under the banner of Buena Vista Social Club, the name of a popular 1940s members bar in the Buenavista quarter of Havana. Amongst the performers were guitarist and singer Compay Segundo, pianist Rúben Gonzalez, singer Ibrahim ..
Wim Wenders’ recording of the Cuban all-stars band helped introduce the world to these consummately gifted and charismatic performers.In 1996, Ry Cooder helped bring together a group of legendary Cuban musicians under the banner of Buena Vista Social Club, the name of a popular 1940s members bar in the Buenavista quarter of Havana. Amongst the performers were guitarist and singer Compay Segundo, pianist Rúben Gonzalez, singer Ibrahim ..
Director Wim Wenders accompanied musician Ry Cooder to Cuba to reunite the musicians who played on his best-selling album, 'Buena Vista Social Club'. The band were recording an album with singer Ibrahim Ferrer, and are shown in interview (talking about their lives, careers and personal philosophy), rehearsal and performance, concluding with a final, triumphant concert at Carnegie Hall...
The Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films, presents. Burroughs: The Movie - Made up of intimate, revelatory footage of the singular author and poet, filmed over the course of five years, Howard Brookner's 1983 documentary about William S. Burroughs was for decades mainly the stuff of legend. That changed when Aaron Brookner, the late director's nephew, discovered a print of it in 2011 and ..
Award-winning documentary from renowned Italian filmmakers the Taviani brothers following a production of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' by a group of incarcerated criminals. Filming the rehearsals and performance of the play by the inmates of the Rebibbia prison near Rome, the Taviani brothers allow for a candid look within the prison's walls and by using a blend of narrative and documentary show how the events of the play begin to mirr..
Carmen is a 1983 Spanish musical film written and directed by Carlos Saura and the second part of Saura’s Flamenco trilogy. Art imitates art in this Bafta-winning film, which stars Antonio Gades as Antonio, a choreographer looking for someone to play the lead in his new dance work, based on Georges Bizet’s opera of Prosper Merimee’s story. He spots a young dancer named Carmen whose skills are unrefined but her wildcard spirit is just ri..
With unprecedented access, Cartel Land is a harowing look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilante groups and their shared enemy - the murderous Mexican drug cartels. In the Mexican state of Michoacan, Dr. Jose Mireles, a small-town physician known as "El Doctor", leads the Autodefensas, a citizen uprising against the violent Knights Templar drug cartel that has wreaked havoc on the region for years. Meanwhile, in Arizona's Altar Val..
One of the longest-running musicals in West End and Broadway history has now been re-mastered in high definition for Blu-ray. The show that changed the face of modern musicals - Cats as you've never seen it before... and as you'll never see it again! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, one of the most famous musicals of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. 'Memory', one of its many classic songs, became an instant worldwide..
Cats is the longest running musical in West End history, the show that changed the face of modern musicals - now as you've never seen it before ... and as you'll never see it again! This Ultimate Edition of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning classic boasts an all-star cast headed by Elaine Paige (London's original Grizabella) and Sir John Mills, with music performed by an eighty piece orchestra. From the opening dance number to the fina..
A world history produced in 26 one-hour programmes, this series is the most comprehensive visual record ever assembled, of the conflicts and battles which shaped the last one hundred years. Archive footage, which goes back as far as 1896, is coupled with the latest full colour combat material from the Gulf Wars. An unparalleled collection of military and historical archives has been assembled from the USA Japan Britain Germany France It..
Out of StockChasing Perfect is the untold story of Frank Stephenson, the extraordinary man who revolutionised the Mini and was design director of some of Ferrari's and McLaren’s most iconic cars. As one of the most influential designers working today, the film tracks through Frank’s groundbreaking designs and the story behind them. From high-end hypercars, such as the Maserati MC12 and the McLaren P1 to the reimagined MINI and Fiat 500, and through..
Gorgeous Mediterranean beaches are no distraction for the Checkmate grandmasters. Ten top chess champions in the world bring their best game to the table, while hosts Anna and Simon provide quick-witted commentary on the competition.Special Features Master Game EP. Featuring Nigel Short, Pus Analysis Of Each Game From Simon Williams..
The Master Game broke new ground in the 1970s and 1980s when it established itself as the only international chess tournament played for television. Following its launch by BBC Television in 1975, it became a firm favourite amongst chess fans and grandmasters alike. The list of competitors featured is a who's who of famous Grandmasters from the 1970s including Anatoly Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, Tony Miles, Bent Larsen, Nigel Short, John N..
Ooh, look! Chris Addison - star of BAFTAs-winning The Thick of It and In The Loop, Mock The Week regular, Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You type person, evil headmaster off Skins and host of E4's Show & Tell - has made a DVD of this critically acclaimed stand-up for the first time. Innit. Recorded live (obviously) at London's Bloomsbury Theatre following a massive sell-out tour, Chris Addison Live is a blisteringly funny ex..
Following the Emmy winning success of his tour-de-force HBO comedy special "Bring The Pain" and feature film stardom in movies like "Lethal Weapon 4" and "Down To Earth", America's hottest comic Chris Rock keeps it real, loose and live from the Apollo Theatre in New York with Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker. Be there, front and center, as Chris Rock takes on fidelity - "A man is basically as faithful as his options"; racism - "The most rac..
Comic superstar and three-time Emmy® Award-winner Chris Rock stars in his fifth solo HBO stand-up performance. Kill The Messenger features Chris Rock from three international performances - at South Africa's Carnival City Casino,Londons Carling Apollo Hammersmith and New York 's legendary Apollo Theater - where he delivers his unique,adults-only take on dozens of social,political and celebrity issues...
In Kill The Messenger, three time Emmy Award-winner Chris Rock - comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and one of Time magazine's "100 most influential people in the World" - is at his wisecracking, groundbreaking best. This all-new HBO exclusive follows Rock as he takes his unique, adults only comedic assault to three international venues: The Carling Apollo, Hammersmith in London, Harlem's world famous Apollo theatre in New York..
The complete first and second seasons of Chris Rock's award-winning series features the comic's incomparable stand-up monologues, wildly inventive sketched and parody commercials, musical performances from the industry's top talents and candid interviews with major celebrity and political figures...
Documentary about journalist and urban activist Jane Jacobs and her opposition of New York city planner Robert Moses, examining the effects of Moses' redevelopment and the resistance Jacobs rallied against it. Jacobs worked as a journalist in New York City and wrote at length about how Moses' urban renewal projects were in fact tearing down neighbourhoods and their communities, even publishing a book called 'The Death and Life of Great ..
