Documentary DVDs

Famously anonymous Andy McNab (author of Bravo Two Zero, the best-selling war book of all time) presents Andy McNab's Tour of Duty; a hard-hitting series that reveals the incredible stories behind individual moments of extreme bravery on the battlefield in Iraq and Afghanistan.In this edge-of-your-seat action series Andy McNab used his expert background knowledge from his years in ...

After the incredible success of Tribe, explorer Bruce Parry embarks on an epic journey down the Amazon - the world's greatest river - which follows a route through the Earth's largest forest, has the most bio-diverse habitat on the planet and is home to some of the most remote tribes on Earth. It's an amazing enterprise, as Parry travels over 6,000 kms from the mountain source of the river to the

Born Survivor follows British mountaineer and adventurer Bear Grylls into some of the world's most inhospitable places. Bear reveals the fundamental skills needed to survive and get out alive as he attempts to find his way back to civilisation!Sahara:Join Bear for an incredible adventure as he shows what it takes to survive the blistering heat, deadly sand storms and lack of food and ...

Cast your roast dinner, pizzas and fish and chips aside and join British mountaineer and adventurer Bear Grylls on a journey into nature's kitchen.With no succulent leg of lamb, fluffy roast potatoes or chocolate bars in sight, Bear must put his prejudices aside and tuck into a whole array of 'tasty treats' in order to survive the most hostile places on earth.Yes, it's the juicy ...

Born Survivor follows British mountaineer and adventurer Bear Grylls into some of the world's most inhospitable places. Bear reveals the fundamental survival skills needed to get out alive as he attempts to find his way back to civilisation!Join Bear on an adventure of a lifetime, in one of the most dangerous places on the planet... The Ring Of Fire! Consistently hit with massive ...

Hello and welcome to my Top Gear Stunt Challenge DVD. Packed onto this tiny silver disc you'll find a whole festival of brand new never seen before daredevilry, plus some stunt footage from the Top Gear telly show and an entire interactive quiz extravaganza.Best of all, whilst you're playing along at home you get to control the action, so if you've ever fancied bungee jumping a caravan, ...

Welcome to my all new DVD which, as the name suggests, is all about thrills at the wheel. Aston Martin's gentleman thug, the DSB, takes on its rivals from Italy. The lightweight Lamborghini Superleggera battles it out on the track with Ferrari's 430 Scuderia and my test of the best takes me to the breathtaking roads of the Swiss Alps, the no limits German autobahn - and, er, Norfolk.I ...

For some, he is already the leader of the pack, with the Guardian newspaper putting the question 'Is he the greatest storyteller of them all' when Pullman was selected in 2004 as the Greatest Briton in the Arts. The National Theatre of Great Britain has twice run sell-out seasons of its adaptation of Pullman's trilogy, starring ex-James Bond actor Timothy Dalton, and New Line Cinema has secured .

Born Survivor follows British mountaineer and adventurer Bear Grylls into some of the world's most inhospitable places. Bear reveals the fundamental survival skills needed to get out alive as he attempts to find his way back to civilisation!Namibia:Bear attempts to make it through a week of challenges in a place where most people wouldn't last a day: Namibia, one of the hottest, ...

VINNIE JONES' TOUGHEST COPS.Vinnie Jones takes a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred look at the Toughest Cops operating in some of the world's mostnotorious crime hotspots.Shocking yet utterly engrossing be prepared to come face to face with the criminals from hell as you discover theintense training programmes devised for only the toughest cops and then join them on patrol as ...

British Columbia's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into an unstoppable business giant, dubbed by those involved as 'The Union'. Commanding upwards of 7 billion Canadian dollars annually, The Union's roots stretch far and wide. With up to 85 percent of 'BC Bud' being exported to the United States, the trade has become an international issue. Who are the players, and when do their ...

Academy Award winning filmmaker, Martin Scorsese and the world's greatest rock n' roll band to bring audience the years most extraordinary feature film event, Shine A Light.Shine A Light will show the world the Rolling Stones as they've never been seen before. Filmed at the Beacon Theatre, New York City in 2006, Scorsese assembled a legendary of cinematographers to capture the raw energy ...

The Battle of the Somme (1916) is one of the most successful British films ever made. It is estimated that more than 20 million tickets were sold in Great Britain in the first two months of release, and the film was distributed worldwide to prove Britain's commitment to the First World War. It is the source of many of the conflict's most iconic images.The Battle of the Somme gave its 1916 ...

Paul Merton, (star of Have I Got News for You), journeys across both modern and traditional China as he attempts to unravel the deep mysteries and baffling contradictions of this ancient country. Travelling to major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu but also to the country's most obscure and traditional backwaters, Merton enjoys a voyage of personal discovery as he encounters ...

Find out about the wondrous land of Narnia, and why C.S. Lewis created it. Discover for yourself who the White Witch was supposed to be based on, and learn all about fauns, wolves, badgers and Aslan, and where they fitted into Lewis's world. Focusing particularly on The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, this entertaining and insightful DVD reveals the author and his works. Mixing exclusively ..

This is the first definitive collection of ground-breaking documentaries from John Pilger's career as a world renowned film-maker, author and investigative journalist. The title, Heroes, is taken from one of his films and his seminal book (1986), which celebrates the struggles and heroism of ordinary people all over the world. Beginning as a journalist in his native Australia before moving to ...

Everest: Beyond The Limit Series 1:Follows a group of extraordinary individuals as they embark on an epic journey that will push them to the absolute limit in some of the most extreme conditions known to man. Using cutting edge technologies, small cameras mounted on helmets, as well as human determination, this DVD charts a dangerous trek up the tallest mountain in the world.Everest: ...

A passionate and rare critic of foreign military and economic ventures by Western governments, Pilger has been described as a unique presence on British television. His work makes uneasy viewing as he uncovers shocking truths about the political forces that manifest themselves worldwide; forces that many turn a blind eye to. Leaving no stone unturned, he treads where many fear to go.TO ...

Stephen Fry is Peter Kingdom, the country solicitor standing up for the little guy.Despite his success, Peter Kingdom's life is overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of his brother and business partner, Simon. In between driving round the picturesque beauty of the Norfolk landscape, investigating one case after another, Peter is constantly searching for clues to the mystery ...

Return to war-time Dundee for a film show celebrating the city of jute jam and journalism. Featuring: Opening of Green PlayhouseDundeeThe Tay Bridge DisasterRailway Ride over the Tay BridgeChildren of the City.Imagine it's wartime Dundee. You are in the audience in Green's Playhouse for a film show about the city, beginning with a short film celebrating ...