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Dramatic story of a British Navy destroyer dive-bombed in the awful Battle of Crete but always gallant to the last.

Widely regarded among the best films ever made about Hollywood this is a brilliant study of an unscrupulous film producer and the methods and people he uses in his climb to the top. Directed by the legendary Vincente Minnelli.

A crusading news editor returns home to run the local newspaper in this drama which features Marilyn Monroe in one of her earliest films.

When Cornelia a mystery story writer decides to rent a spooky house from an employee at the town's bank she becomes aware that all is not what it seems.When the local bank manager reports a million dollars missing from the bank what looks like an ordinary robbery soon prevails into something a lot more sinister!

Sherlock Holmes is the greatest of all fictional detectives as famous for his deerstalker and pipe as his legendary powers of observation and deduction. He is an aloof and private man driven by a fierce intellect that gives him astounding brilliance and unfathomable eccentricity in equal measure. Jeremy Brett the definitive Holmes stars in these beautiful adaptations taken from the classic ITV series.

This version has a vein of unease that is not present in the earlier two versions. It delights in the bizarre characterisations portrayed so admirably by the leading members of the cast. From Bogart's amiably snarling Sam Spade to Lorre's petulant Gardenia-scented Joel Cairo.

Sherlock Holmes is the greatest of all fictional detectives as famous for his deerstalker and pipe as his legendary powers of observation and deduction. He is an aloof and private man driven by a fierce intellect that gives him astounding brilliance and unfathomable eccentricity in equal measure. Jeremy Brett the definitive Holmes stars in these beautiful adaptations taken from the classic ITV series.

You'll never forget this train ride across the Continental Divide on Via Rail's famous Canadian! Filmed on location in the late 1980s this exciting video takes you through some of the world's finest scenery. These were the last days of Via Rail's veteran FP9 diesel locomotives. You'll witness the FP9's in mainline duty during the winter months when spectacular snowscapes flanked the tracks. There's plenty of great train action fantastic scenery informative narration and the rumble and roar of the locomotives. Railroading in the Rockies comes vividly alive in this winter's journey on the Continental Divide!

Based on Ian Fleming's first novel this hilarious comedy boasts a constellation of stars.

The Second World War has mainly been seen in black and white. However recent research has unearthed an abundance of superb colour film which can fully present what it really looked like to those were there protecting our freedoms.A Vivid Account Of Britain At War!This is the Home Front between the years 1934 and 1945.the remarkable story of Britain's involvement using much previously unseen footage.in colour! The research is impeccable and it comes from not only the specially released footage but also the letters diaries and documents of the people that lived through this unforgettable era of history.Featuring Footage Exclusive To Video!Narrated by John Thaw this 2 video set portrays the bloody conflict of the most cataclysmic event of the 20th Century. The Battle Of Britain Churchill before the 1945 election British POW's in Burma.it's all here. This double pack contains the programme Darkest Hour and The Beginning Of The End and in addition features extra footage exclusive to video as well as the moving wartime documentary The Memphis Belle directed by legendary William Wyler.

Excellent drama about two escaped convicts one white one black who struggle to freedom whilst still shackled together. A landmark of 1950's cinema winning director Stanley Kramer the first of his 3 Oscar nominations.

After returning the body of Gus McRae to Lonesome Dove Woodrow Call sees about driving a herd of wild mustangs 2500 miles north to Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. From Indian brawls and deadly gunfights to broken hearts and broken dreams it is a daring cattle drive which is filled with tragedy triumph despair and deceit.

Bitter convict Robert Stroud learns to cope with a lifetime of solitary confinement when he nurses a feeble sparrow back to health. Despite having little education and no support Stroud goes on to become a world renowned ornithologist achieving a great sense of freedom from within his cell.

Based on the novel by Colin Dexter. Anne Stavely a member of Morse's choir group and possible romantic interest is found dead. Morse and his partner Lewis investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death in Canal Reach.

Poirot is at the French Open Tennis Championship when he witnesses an inebriated Lady Hornbury telling Mme Giselle that she has no money. On the flight back from Paris Mme Giselle is killed with a poisoned dart. What seems like a straightforward case becomes complicated by the presence of Daniel Clancy a detective writer with a knowledge of blow pipes and by the sudden appearance of Mme Giselle's illegitimate daughter who arrives to claim her inheritance.

First broadcast by the BBC in 1985 and starring John Thaw along with George Baker Paula Hamilton and Christopher Fulford. We'll Support You Evermoreis about a man haunted by the mysterious death of his son in Ulster and the Army's strange silence. He travels to Belfast in attempt to dig down to the truth.

Visit the romantic and cosmopolitan "City by the bay.where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars." You'll fly over the city and then board a cable car for Fisherman's Wharf stand by the Golden Gate bridge and watch the fog roll in and cross the bay to Alcatraz. Experience the ethnic diversity of the city in Chinatown Mission District and Little Italy. Travel to the surrounding areas of Oakland Sausalito Napa Valley and Berkeley and ride back on BART - the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.

To many thousands of people around the world the Mini is a way of life. Since it rolled off the production line in August 1959 the car remained essentially the same for 40 years while revolutionising the motor industry inspiring artists starring in films and winning numerous racing trophies.When change did eventually come with BMW's new Mini the style of the original car mixed with up-to-date technology proved a winning combination that has continued to thrill Mini fans everywhere.Story of the Mini tells the story of the small car that became one of the giants of automobile history. Using specially shot new footage the programme charts the rise of one of the best-loved cars in the world. It looks at the critical models in detail and illustrates what it was that made the car such a success. There is also rarely seen archive footage that documents the Mini's important milestones from its launch through to the One Millionth Mini - and onwards. There are some of the wacky and fun things that people did with the car as well as its extraordinary achievements in competition including the legendary wins on the Monte Carlo Rally at the hands of Paddy Hopkirk.

Edmund Davey a young actor becomes an overnight star when his wife and co-star helps to doctor the reviews for his latest play 'Othello'...

60 Years Of JaguarThis superb and definitive double video collection is a dream. Providing you with a unique opportunity to see and enjoy the entire history of one of the greatest automobile brands ever created: The Jaguar.More Than 100 Jaguars!From the earliest Jag in 1931 through to the recent 1997 XK8 and XJ220 models superb examples of the full range of cars are presented in glorious colour. Representative Of The Entire History Of The Marque!Detailed footage of over 100 Jaguars with owner interviews and in-car cameras makes this the greatest Jaguar collection ever produced. Have a look at an MK7 or 8 or an E-type roar through the French countryside and see if you don't end up wanting to buy one for yourself!

The Great Wall And The Ming Dynasty! Only one man-made object can be seen from outer space: The Great Wall Of China. It remains the most soaring architectural achievement of the Chinese people but is by no means the only one! Examine The Terracotta Army Beijing's Forbidden City and the simple pagoda. One of the most advanced societies on earth during the ancient world China and its law were at the forefront of civilisation.

It's called the land of shining mountains! A place of exhilarating beauty where magnificent mountains and turquoise lakes meet lush rain forests. Hike the icy edge of a glacier's crevasse and raft a wild river. Relive a little history aboard the only transcontinental train that stops at a national park! Trekking through rugged backcountry witness both fire and ice and venture to places where man meets bear and avalanches.The Crown Of The Continent! Glorious wildlife!In Northwestern Montana one of the least populated states uncover a rich Native American heritage and abundant wildlife including the fearsome grizzly bear and the long-horned sheep whose trademark headgear is an icon of the Park. These glaciers are an American treasure: wild unspoiled and awe-inspiring to those who take the time to discover it!

We had such a wonderful response to the Eddie Stobart video that we thought our customers might just like the real thing. well almost. This is the famed Corgi Classic of the Eddie Stobart truck! Presented in a lovely box printed with Eddie's own signature this lovely collectible is yours for only œ2.99!

Waters Of Time was made for the Festival of Britain in 1951 by Basil Wright. It is a poetic celebration of the Thames featuring aerial footage and behind the scenes views of activities on the docks. The Vital Link provides an insight into the Port of London Authority's own railway system police force and cargo handling. London's Capital City takes us back to the early 1960s when the 14000 ton merchant vessel Hinakura brought its New Zealand cargo to London. Port Of London features the opening of the King George V Dock by His Majesty the King in 1921.

Take a wonderful video tour of Cuba and the tropical delights that you can find in the Dominican Republic. Visit Havana a city that grows in popularity year by year! Plan a visit or just sit back and relax in to the tropical heat! Enjoy the sultry and lively atmosphere of these islands in the sun!

From the Himalyas to South India Bombay to the Ganges travel to one of the world's most ancient and mysterious civilizations. Learn about the history of the vast sub-continent! Visit the palaces forts mosques Victorian building buildings and Hindu Temples... not to mention the Taj Mahal! This modern-day video tour reveals to you the majesty and diversity of the crowded cities and serene villages. You'll see jungle scenes straight from Rudyard Kipling and deserts filled with some of the most colourful forts palaces and people on earth. Visit tropical beaches Himalayan mountain vistas great places of meditation and the sights in Mumbai (Bombay) Khajuraho Jaipur Udaipur New Delhi Varanasi (Benares) Kerala South India and Calcutta!

Cowboy Joe Buck leaves Texas for New York with dreams of making it big as a hustler for rich Park Avenue women. Buck soon teams up with a Ratzo Rizzo a homeless con man. With Rizzo's help they brave the perils of New York City together hoping to make enough money to go to Florida.

Graphic footage and exclusive interviews take you on a journey that you will never forget. Harrowing disasters and daring robberies. the history of train travel is full of intrigue and mystery.Past And Present Danger When American barons lured by commerce the gold rush and the property market pushed toward the American West the frantic building of the railroads led to many crashes deaths and injuries. In 1890 alone 6000 people were killed.This video compares the period reports and photographs that dogged the railroads in the early days to the modern rail networks. Explore what can be done to avoid such crashes and to make train travel safer on our rails.The History Of Robberies!Slow and virtually undefended trains often carried valuables and became targets for bandits in the Great Plains states in the USA. This second half of our video history is a colourful journey highlighting the legendary and almost mythical characters like Billy The Kid The Daltons and The James Gang.Rail historians trace the exploits of these daring robbers. Learn how the railroads fought back by hiring the famous Pinkerton Agency and discover how train robbers are still with us today.The Great Train Robbery!End your video voyage with the complete and true story of the most famous train robbery in history at the great London terminus Euston where the daring perpetrators netted one of the biggest heists in the annals of crime!

The Last Historic Flights! Concorde's imminent retirement from service captured the emotions of many who had experienced supersonic flight or had merely witnessed the graceful elegance of her ascent into the skies. Her remaining flights offered a last chance to record the majesty of this beautiful aircraft in all her glory. Includes Previously Unseen Footage Now the film of Concorde's last days - much of it unseen at the time - has been collected together on one full length DVD or video. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a superb and lasting memory of the greatest aircraft the world has ever seen.

Found all over the world these huge and complex designs are etched into field crops before horvest. Some believe they are communications from another world others see them as messages from God.British Farms InvadedSceptics write them off as hoaxes. But there are deeper questions as well. Explore and learn about these mysterious and magnificent designs.