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The Brandon family are back in every episode of this classic BBC comedy series. There's miserable Uncle Mort Les and Annie and Carter and Pat. There's also morbid Uncle Stavely who keeps popping up to provide even more humour. More Laughter From The BBC Enjoy every moment of this great series again from embarrassing dinner parties to Uncle Mort falling in love with a `ghastly and horrendous sight'. Every episode brings Peter Tinniswood's books wonderfully to life.

The Highly Acclaimed Channel 4 Series! Based upon the book by Professor Hew Strachan the events of the "war to end all wars" are brought to TV in this graphic account of the most devastating conflict of the 20th century. The series covers all spheres of the first World War as far apart as Asia and Africa offering a comprehensive and riveting record of the social political and military actors that made the conflict so significant and so terrible. In an industrialising world technological developments resulted in a war that utilised tanks and aircraft yet still relied on the spirit of the foot soldier mired in trench warfare. The subject matter of the film is poignantly accompanied by a haunting soundtrack. Set includes stills gallery plus extra frontline and newsreel footage.

Special 12 DVD Collector's Edition!A fascinating train journey across the rail networks of Europe experiencing diverse cultures and breathtaking backdrops capital cities and magnificent mountain vistas.Disc 1 - From Scotland to Ireland and a nostalgic trip from Edinburgh to London on the Royal Scotsman.Disc 2 - Travel through the South of France via Nice to Corsica on to Andalusia visiting beautiful Seville and Grenada.Disc 3 - In Portugal follow the rail along the Douro Valley then along the banks of the Tagus river to Europe's westernmost shore.Disc 4 - Explore northern Russia aboard the White Nights Steam Express - a 5500 km tour starting and ending in St. Petersburg with a visit to Moscow.Disc 5 - Travel from Dresden to Berlin and ride the high speed trains of the Deutsche Bahn along the Rhine taking in Cologne Bonn and the wine region of Mosel.Disc 6 - Ride one of the most heavily travelled networks in the world across Europe's highest mountains to enchanting southern Switzerland.Disc 7 - Explore Norway's little known railways then follow Finland's breathtaking track to the southeast - and the opera!Disc 8 - Take the Viking route through Denmark from Copenhagen to Aalborg then cross the Baltic Sea to experience Sweden's wonderful railways and scenery.Disc 9 - Discover Hungary on trains old and new and travel from romantic Bucharest to the heart of Romania.Disc 10 - Visit The Czech Republic Bohemia and beautiful Prague. In Holland view the miniature trains at Madurodam and take a "double deck" ride through colourful bulb fields.Disc 11 - Pass through Central Europe to Warsaw for three train rides through Poland then marvel at the beauty of Austria - country of mountains!Disc 12 - The opulent Orient Express passes through beautiful towns and splendid landscapes. In Greece our rail journey opens up a world of ancient culture.

The Duchess Of Duke Street is an extraordinary series; still compelling 25 years after it was made and still ranks as one of the most superb examples of what truly grand television can be.Louisa Trotter works her way up to be the Queen of cooks cook to the king and the owner of the Bentink Hotel. Now get Series Two on DVD or VHS!

The Goodies: Complete Series 1 & 2. Starring 1970s comedians Graeme Garden Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie. Features 16 episodes and a clup from 1972 Christmas Night With The Stars as well as commentary from all 3 Goodies.

Elizabeth I Helen Mirren gives a stunning performance as Queen Elizabeth 1 in this Channel 4 production. This lavish account of the later years of the monarch's life tells of her doomed affair with the Earl Of Essex her tragic relationship with Mary Queen Of Scots and Elizabeth's struggle to keep her personal anguish separate from her overarching responsibilities as Queen. Starring Helen Mirren Jeremy Irons & Hugh Dancy. This is a magnificent representation of the life of one of England's greatest and most inspirational rulers. Elizabeth R Glenda Jackson gives an outstanding performance in this definitive 1971 adaptation of the story of England's Virgin Queen. Elizabeth R charts the life of the great monarch from her youth to the end of her dazzling yet turbulent reign. An outstanding cast includes Ronald Hines and Robert Hardy.

The 'tough dame from Brooklyn' - as she called herself - who melted our hearts.Six Films Double Indemnity The Bitter Tea Of General Yen The Miracle Woman The Lady Eve All I Desire Golden Boy

An Incredible Story With An Impeccable Cast!Based on real-life experiences and filmed on location in Singapore and Dorset Tenko proved to be one of the most popular BBC television series of all time! Aired between 1981 and 1984 Tenko showed a behind-the-scenes drama following a group of women previously well-off ex-pats living in Singapore who are captured and spend time in a gruelling Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War.

A Century Of Conflict Using archive footage 3D graphics and eyewitness accounts these powerful programmes explore the most significant wars of the last 100 years wars which have shifted political and territorial balances and secured freedom from oppression. The series demonstrates how the manner of warfare has changed from the bitter and bloody fighting of the Boer War to modern developments in tactical warfare and technology. This is a fascinating account of the history of modern warfare. It includes superb visual images and reconstructions as well as first hand recollections from servicemen. The History Of World War Two The War In Europe The Boer War The Great War Vietnam The Chopper War The Gulf War 1991 The Falklands War The Six Day War 1967.

We are delighted to bring you series two of this popular BBC drama series. Two sisters struggle to make a name for their fledgling fashion house in early 20th century London. These determined young women face a quest to be treated as serious business minds within a glamorous society still coming to terms with emancipation.

Known as 'The Love Goddess' Rita Hayworth started out dancing with her father and ended up being one of the biggest cinema stars of a generation.Six Silver Screen ClassicsGilda Salome You'll Never Get Rich Magnificent Showman Lady From Shanghai Miss Sadie Thompson

The second series of thirteen episodes follows the continuing struggles of the brave men and women who make up the Brussels-based Lifeline evasion network an organization created during WWII through the efforts of a young Belgian nurse to save the lives of stranded young men and ensure their return to Britain. The superb characterization and storylines based on factual events make this compelling viewing.Over the course of the 2nd series the programme's popularity increased to such an extent that for many it became the 'must see' highlight of the week. The Secret Army is one of the best dramas the BBC has ever made!

Gideon's Way: Based on the novels by John Creasey this hard-hitting crime drama follows Commander George Gideon as he investigates a series of crimes in `60s London.

Blonde bombshell Mae West was a firecracker and really showed us how an actress could steal the screen! She wrote many of her own memorable lines to showcase her unique and unforgettable talent. 6 Films: She Done Him Wrong Belle Of The Nineties My Little Chickadee I'm No Angel Klondike Annie The Heat's On

Luxuriate in the splendour of the Edwardian age with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as he revives some of the best traditions if the era. Hugh demonstrates how to create some of the treats of the time including the joy of roses and lavender in the bath and linen cupboard exotic fruits and entire flowers suspended in quivering champagne jellies. Hugh's enthusiasm wonderful recipes and a look at how the Edwardians lived.

When the final episode was broacast on BBC1 24 million people watched! Another great television comedy!It's all change at Grantleigh Manor when Martin Forbes-Hamiton dies and Audrey is forced to sell her beloved stately home to nouveau millionaire grocer Richard De Vere. Audrey and her faithful butler Brabinger move into the small lodge house whilst Richard and his mother Mrs. Polouvicka set about making changes at the Manor - much to the annoyance of the previous owner! A true BBC Comedy Classic!

Set in the picturesque Scottish island of Ronansay Two Thousand Acres Of Sky immediately won the hearts of the nation when it first hit our television screens. Stars Michelle Collins and Paul Kaye Abby Wallace (Collins) a single mother living on a housing estate in London with her two young children spots an appeal asking young families to relocate from the mainland to the island of Ronansay in order to revitalise the neighbourhood. Recognising what a fantastic opportunity this would be to start a new life Abby decides to apply. The only problem is Abby needs a husband in order to fulfil the required criteria for living on Ronansay. Undeterred in her quest she enlists her best friend Kenny (Kaye) to play the part and move with her and the kids to begin a new life. Keeping up the charade however isn't easy especially when Abby arouses the interest of the local salmon farmer and it looks like he may not be the only man who'd like to be more than just friends.

An Incredible Story With An Impeccable Cast!Based on real-life experiences and filmed on location in Singapore and Dorset Tenko proved to be one of the most popular BBC television series of all time! Aired between 1981 and 1984 Tenko showed a behind-the-scenes drama following a group of women previously well-off ex-pats living in Singapore who are captured and spend time in a gruelling Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War.

50 Great Films On Dvd

The classic BBC comedy returns starring the nation's favourite scrap merchants.Widower father Albert and his socially aspiring son Harold continue their relentless bickering as they attempt to run their dilapidated rag-and-bone business.Steptoe & Son is one of the most fondly remembered and sadly missed TV comedies and is well worth another viewing!

Juliet Bravo - The Complete First Series! Starring Stephanie Turner!This successful BBC police drama series was first broadcast in 1980 and starred Stephanie Turner as Inspector Jean Darblay a recently promoted female Inspector who takes over the policing of the close-knit Northern town of Hartley.Jean's task is complicated by the need to prove to her male colleagues that she is capable of undertaking the job successfully. She must rely on the support of her husband and the hard-earned respect of her two sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish.Gradually the Inspector manages to convince those around her that she can juggle the conflicting personal and professional demands of her life.This classic police drama had 17 million viewers hooked! Also starring David Hargreaves David Ellison and Noel Collins.

In Michael Palin's Sahara:Through wonderful interviews and footage find the Sahara's rich cultural landscapes and range of peoples. From Morocco to Mauritania by train and on to Senegal and its old French ways Michael experiences Africa in the heat. Join him in Timbuktu as he heads up the Niger River in a cargo boat! Finish in Tunisia!In Michael Palin's Around The World In 80 Days:Air travel is forbidden and wherever possible Michael uses the same routes and transports as Jules Verne's fictional hero meeting interesting characters en route. As he races across continents his route takes him to some of the most exotic places in the world. Using means of travel such as the Simplon-Orient Express and even a camel!

The Very Best Of British Steam! Experience the power and beauty of the magnificent age of steam with exciting footage of locomotives at work on major regional lines all over Britain. Take a fascinating look at some of the most unusual engines to grace the tracks and remember the classics designs that defined an era. Northern England Scotland Southern England Wales Titans Of Steam Strange Trains The Classics A Feast Of Steam.

The excellent John Duttine stars in this faithful BBC adaptation of the story of a working class soldier David Powlett Jones Invalided out of the Army and trying to rebuild his shattered life. His new career as a school master as a respected boarding school requires him to draw upon all his powers of inspiration to confront the challenge of teaching pupils from a vastly different background to his own.A Grand BBC Production! All the ingredients of a classic drama series tragedy romance and adversity! Available on 3 double videos or DVDs this boxed set is a real collector's dream. Over 250 minutes of superb entertainment.The DVD collection is packed with extras including the author's biography!

The excellent John Duttine stars in this faithful BBC adaptation of the story of a working class soldier David Powlett Jones Invalided out of the Army and trying to rebuild his shattered life. His new career as a school master as a respected boarding school requires him to draw upon all his powers of inspiration to confront the challenge of teaching pupils from a vastly different background to his own.A Grand BBC Production! All the ingredients of a classic drama series tragedy romance and adversity! Available on 3 double videos or DVDs this boxed set is a real collector's dream. Over 250 minutes of superb entertainment.The DVD collection is packed with extras including the author's biography!

The classic Heart-warming TV Series!Written by John Finch (Family At War) Sam is set in the 1930s and 40s and is the story of a man's life from early childhood. First broadcast in 1973 over three series we are able to offer each series as a 2 video set-a total of 6 videos. This series starts when Sam Wilson is a young boy of 10. One Sunday morning Sam's mother takes him away from his father to the Yorkshire mining village of Skellerton where she grew up. They move in with Sam's grandparents but money is tight and times are hard. Not only does Sam have to learn how to cope with the upheaval of a new school but also with his Mother's affair with Alan Darkin.Part 1 - A Way Of LifeFeaturing A Way Of Life Poor Law Leaving Home For Ever And Ever And Ever And Ever and A Day To Remember. Part 2 - The Cost Of LivingFeaturing The Cost Of Living Out Of The Blue United We Stand The Beginning Of WinterPart 3 - Where The Heart IsWhere The Heart Is Home From Home No Going Back Breadwinners.

8 Superb Volumes! Wars have shaped the future of the world for centuries. Religion expansionism civil unrest have all played a part in the conflicts that have swept through history. Now in one huge collection you can discover more about the greatest wars. Through the dramatised memoirs of Julius Caesar discover how his Roman legions conquered Gaul. Relive the Zulu Wars and the heroic defence of Rorke's Drift. Explore how the Napoleonic Wars were dominated by one man's ruthless ambition and why religion divided nations. Features Re-enactments & Expert Analysis! These graphic historical accounts include superb reconstructions of major battles period imagery and expert analysis of the tactics and events of the wars. Re-enactments and eye-witness accounts are used to recreate the action colour and atmosphere of each conflict. The Crusades The Napoleonic Wars The Zulu Wars The Gallic Wars The French & Indian Wars The American Civil War The English Civil Wars The Spanish Civil War.

Set in German occupied France during the war `Allo `Allo follows the adventures of harassed cafe owner Ren‚ who is involved in hiding two British airmen and a radio transmitter upstairs! One of the greatest comedies from the BBC!

This video and DVD treasury represents one of the most ambitious undertakings of television. ever. And to think that it premiered in 1952! Viewed as a breakthrough then as a fundamental piece of history Victory At Sea won instant praise then and is still winning praise today. It is the essential black and white video collection for any fan of world and military history!