| "LIAM Hurling Final - 2007 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The 2007 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final was a hurling match held at Croke Park Dublin on 2 September 2007 The match was the 120th All-Ireland hurling final and was contested by Kilkenny and Limerick with Kilkenny winning 2&8211;19 to 1&8211;15 Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 1"
Price: 12.49 |
| "3 Film Collection - The Best Of Me / Dear John / Safe Haven DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The Best of MeWhen he gets back to his hometown to attend his surrogate father's funeral Dawson reunites again with his former high school sweetheart Dear JohnJohn is a soldier who loves Savannah a college student He re-enlists post the 911 attack but the two continue to be in touch over letters Fate tests their love many times over the next few years Safe HavenA mysterious young woman arrives in Southport North Carolina She falls in love with a widowed store owner But her dark past intrudes in her new life Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 3"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Mayans M.C. Season 1 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Mayans MC is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter&8217;s award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga In a post-Jax Teller world Ezekiel &8220;EZ&8221; Reyes (JD Pardo) is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans MC charter on the CalifornianMexican border Now EZ must carve out his new identity in a town where he was once the golden boy with the American dream in his grasp Actors JD Pardo Clayton Cardenas Sarah Bolger Michael Irby Carla BarattaFormat PALLanguage EnglishRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Aspect Ratio 169 - 1781Number of discs 4"
Price: 19.99 |
| "The Irish Grand National: Chasing a Dream DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play This unique chronicle captures the essence of the Irish Grand National run at Fairyhouse telling the story of one of Ireland s best loved traditions since 1870 when it was set up by the Ward Union Hunt and records the development of its sporting heritage in the wider context of Irish history &160; It s told with passion emotion and humour by those most associated with the country s richest National Hunt race including generations of racing families such as Carberry Dreaper Hughes Moore Mullins Taaffe Walsh and Woods Other contributors who share their personal accounts include Richard Dunwoody David Elsworth Ann Ferris Mouse Morris and Jenny Pitman The programme features many outstanding steeplechasers along with those who have taken their place in Sports Folklore like Arkle Desert Orchid and Brown Lad among others &160; The eye-opening documentary examines the famous Anglo Irish rivalry It also explores the origin of steeplechasing when two gentlemen challenged each other to a race over a distance of four and a half miles between the church steeples of Buttevant and Doneraile Cork Ireland in 1752 Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 1"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Tiernan Tommy- Loose DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Filmed in 20042005 at Cork's Marquee Festival Glor Ennis Vicar Street in Dublin The Galway Arts Festival The Electric Picnic in Laois and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival CLASSIFICATION 18 AUDIO Dolby 20 Stereo - English REGION Region Free PICTURE FORMAT PAL 169 RUNNING TIME 1 hour 11 minutes SPECIAL FEATURES - Filmed at the 2004 'Just For Laughs' The Montreal International Comedy Festival (15 minutes approx) - Weblink Format Import PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 1"
Price: 7.99 |
| "1916 Easter Rising: Beneath A Dublin Sky DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Each Irish Rebellion has generated its own collection of songs At noon on the 24th of April 1916 the Easter Rising began a defining moment in Irish history This commemorative DVD pays a special tribute to all Patriots who put their nation's freedom first Language EnglishRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 1"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Walt Disney Story: As Dreamers Do DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Behind every great mouse there is a man - Armed with an ever growing imagination and eternal optimism Walt begins to develop skills as an animator early in life He overcomes a variety of hardships to become one of the biggest icons in the world Walt Disney Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 1"
Price: 6.49 |
| "A Fanatic Heart: Bob Geldof On W.B. Yeats DVD + CD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Musician and advocate Bob Geldof examines the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest poets William Butler Yeats A Fanatic Heart is the extraordinary story of revolution nation-birth mythology and disillusion and how one poetic genius dreamed and sang an entire country into being from the ravages of poverty and famine and into the raw dawn of a modern state With over 30 unique performances of W B Yeats' epic poetry by leading Irish and British cultural figures Geldof argues why Yeats and his circle built the cultural scaffolding of a modern pluralist Ireland but was pushed aside by the narrow-minded Catholic elite of the new Free State ? the Banana Republic that Geldof in turn rebelled against half a century later Written by Geldof and biographer Roy Foster this incisive and moving documentary features readings by celebrity contributors Sting Noel Gallagher Elvis Costello Edna O'Brien Bono Van Morrison Shane MacGowan Olivia O'Leary Liam Neeson Stephen Fry Dominic West Richard E Grant Bill Nighy Anne Enright Colin Farrell Ardal O'Hanlon and many others Format Colour DVD-Video NTSCLanguage EnglishRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Aspect Ratio 43 - 1331Number of discs 1"
Price: 21.99 |
| "The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1 & 2 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a thrilling heartwarming tale full of incredible action hilarious comedy and charming songs! Inspired by Victor Hugo&8217;s classic novel Disney brings the heroic adventures of Quasimodo the gentle and lonely bell ringer of Notre Dame to life At the urging of his hilarious gargoyle pals Quasimodo defies his evil guardian and ventures from his tower to the joyous Festival of Fools in the city streets below But when the crowd turns on him because of the way he looks he is rescued by another outcast the beautiful gipsy Esmeralda Now Quasi finds himself struggling in two battles to save the city he loves from destruction meanwhile compelling others to see people for who and what they really are not just for how they appear The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a joy to hear and a wonder to behold full of heroes villains comedy suspense and music that will enthral your senses and warm your heart&8230; no matter who you are! Return to the magnifi cence of Notre Dame in Disney&8217;s The Hunchback of Notre Dame II &8212;The Secret Of The Bell a fun romantic adventure told with vibrant animation and music as glorious as its setting Quasimodo and all of his friends reunite in this thrilling escapade as the lovable yet lonely bell ringer takes on the evil circus owner Sarousch A master of sorcery Sarousch plots to steal the Cathedral&8217;s famous bell La Fidele &8212; forcing his assistant and Quasi&8217;s new friend Madellaine to help him When Esmeralda&8217;s little boy Zephyr tries to stop Sarousch Quasi must race to the rescue of his small pal and the jewelled bell Ignoring some hilarious advice from his gargoyle buddies Quasi listens to his own brave heart &8211; and discovers that he too must look past appearances to learn to trust Disney&8217;s legendary tale continues with this comical magical musical celebration of the beauty inside everyone Actors Demi Moore Jason Alexander Tom Hulce Mary Kay Bergman Corey BurtonDirectors Gary Trousdale Kirk Wise Bradley RaymondFormat PALLanguage CastilianSubtitles English Spanish Portuguese Hebrew GreekSubtitles For The Hearing Impaired EnglishRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats)Number of discs 2"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Wonders Of Life Blu-Ray" |
| "Please note this is a region B Blu-Ray and will require a region B or region free blu-ray player in order to play Professor Brian Cox tells the story of the origins and history of life from the fundamental laws which govern its creation to the myriad species that populate our planet Tracing how light gravity time matter and energy combined 37 billion years ago to begin a process which ultimately led to the huge diversity of life we now have on Earth Prof Cox visits locations around the world to reveal how life came to adapt and develop in the most unusual and unexpected places Actors Brian Cox Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2013 Screen Widescreen 1781 Languages English - DTS-HD Master Audio (51) Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Closed Captions Yes Duration 4 hours and 53 minutes (approx)"
Price: 11.49 |
| "BBC Natural History Collection Blu-ray" |
| "Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play A collection of BBC nature documentaries &39;Wild China&39; (2008) narrated by Bernard Hill focuses on one of the world&39;s most enigmatic and magnificent countries The programme delves into the country&39;s vibrant habitats to reveal a land of unbelievable natural complexity Journey across China from the glittering peaks of the Himalayas to the barren steppe the sub-Arctic to the tropical islands through deserts both searingly hot and mind-numbingly cold and see in pioneering images a dazzling array of mysterious beautiful wild and rare creatures Tilda Swinton narrates &39;Galapagos&39; (2005) which explores the distinctive flora and fauna of the Galapagos archipelago Charles Darwin&39;s world within itself is the subject of this in-depth programme The Galapagos Islands are every botanist&39;s Shangri-La the 13 main islands are actually underwater volcanoes and are situated at the confluence of four oceanic currents This singular habitat combined with its isolated location has given rise to hundreds of varieties of flora and fauna found nowhere else but here &39;South Pacific&39; (2009) explores the vast South Pacific ocean and its many islands giving viewers the opportunity to see beyond the white sandy beaches and palm trees Both the wildlife and the islander&39;s way of life and rituals are examined showing how both cope with their remote environment Highlights include spectacular sights of giant crabs that can open coconuts undersea volcanos and the use of super slow motion footage to capture the scale of some of the of the world&39;s biggest waves &39;Nature&39;s Great Events&39; (2009) chronicles some of the planet&39;s most spectacular natural events and shows how these phenomena can transform entire landscapes drawing in millions of animals and determining their fate The series also explains how powerful natural forces can trigger chain reactions involving everything from microscopic organisms to entire tracts of rainforest Events featured in the series include the Pacific salmon run the greening of the Serengeti the plankton bloom in the Pacific Northwest the spring thaw in the Arctic the flooding of the Okavango Delta and the South Atlantic sardine run Actors Bernard Hill Tilda Swinton David Attenborough & Benedict Cumberbatch Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2009 Duration 21 hours (approx)"
Price: 66.49 |
| "Gaa - Football Final 2006 [DVD] [DVD] (2007) Gaa" |
| "Gaa - Football Final 2006 DVD DVD (2007) Gaa"
Price: 11.49 |
| "A Star Is Born 2 Disc Special Edition DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play &39;A Star Is Born&39; marked Judy Garland&39;s return to movies after a four year absence director George Cukor&39;s first musical and first colour film and a showcase for the great Harold ArlenIra Gershwin songs in state-of-the-art stereo One of the most beloved show business stories of all time it represents a career peak for many involved Garland is singer Esther Blodgett an undeniable talent on the rise She catches the eye of Norman Maine (James Mason) an alcoholic actor in a career decline Their intense love transforms them both Only one will survive Hollywood&39;s slings and arrows Shortened after its premiere the movie underwent one rebirth in 1983 when film historian Ronald Haver found almost all the cut sequences and supervised a reconstruction to near its original length Its rebirth on DVD is includes a breathtaking digital surround stereo track and incorporates picture and musical material found in Warner Bros&39; vaults"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Only Fools And Horses - Mother Nature's Son DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play his feature-length episode from Christmas Day 1992 Mother Nature&39;s Son sees the Trotters with a Christmas cashflow problem But it might start to flow again with the discovery of Peckham Spring Water care of Grandad&39;s old allotment Contented they settle down for the evening only to see on the news that some old yellow barrels they cleared from the allotments have gone and contaminated the local water supply!"
Price: 9.49 |
| "Botham's Ashes - The Miracle Of Headingley 81 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Highlights from the 1981 Cornhill Test Series where Ian Botham turned the series on its head displaying heroics with bat and ball England cricket fans will quote this series as the best ever - especially as it was an Ashes series The summer of &39;81 saw cricketer Ian Botham set the Ashes alight at Headingley when he played one of the most memorable innings of modern times England were teetering on the brink of defeat in the Third Test against the Australians when Botham came through with a spectacular visit to the crease which sent the high-spirited crowds roaring Spurred on by the enthusiasm of their supporters Botham and England followed on to win the"
Price: 15.49 |
| "Fit In 5 To 20 Minutes: Muffin Top Burn Off DVD" |
| "Part of the FIT IN 5-20 MINUTES series of guides to getting in shape this volume concentrates on targeting unwanted fat deposits around the stomach area"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Balamory - Mysteries With P.C. Plum DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Episodes are &39;The Missing Scarecrow&39; which finds PC Plum hunting for Miss Hoolie&39;s scarecrow &39;The Sing Along Machine&39; which finds Archie keeping the whole village awake with his new invention and &39;Litter Bug&39; in which PC Plum tracks down a litter bug"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Alien Quadrilogy DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Alien The terror begins when the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and makes a horrifying discovery a life form that breeds within a human host Now the crew must fight not only for its own survival but for the survival of all mankind Aliens Sigourney Weaver returns as Ripley the only survivor from mankind&39;s first encounter with the monstrous Alien Her account of the Alien and the fate of her crew are received with skepticism until the mysterious disappearance of colonists on LV-426 lead her to join a team of high-tech colonial marines sent in to investigate Alien 3 Lt Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is the lone survivor when her crippled spaceship crash lands on Fiorina 161 a bleak wasteland inhabited by former inmates of the planet&39;s maximum security prison Ripley&39;s fears that an Alien was aboard her craft are confirmed when the mutilated bodies of ex-cons begin to mount Without weapons or modern technology of any kind Ripley must lead the men into battle against the terrifying creature And soon she discovers a horrifying fact about her link with the Alien a realisation that may compel Ripley to try destroying not only the horrific creature but herself as well Alien Resurrection Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) died fighting the perfect predator Two hundred years and eight horrific experiments later she&39;s back A group of scientists have cloned her along with the alien queen inside her hoping to breed the ultimate weapon But the resurrected Ripley is full of surprises for her "creators" as are the aliens And soon a lot more than "all hell" breaks loose! To combat the creatures Ripley must team up with a band of smugglers including a mechanic named Call (Winona Ryder) who holds more than a few surprises of her own"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Galapagos DVD" |
| "With breathtaking cinematography and state-of-the-art visual effects GALAPAGOS takes you to the islands that changed the world Beneath the beauty and seclusion of the islands lies a legacy of geological miracles and this documentary attempts to life the lid on them Witness the volcanic eruption that leads to an island’s creation right through to its ultimate demise GALAPAGOS is an Earth-shattering experience that must be seen to be believed"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom Vol. 5 The North Pole DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play It is Christmas Eve and the elf plane crashes on its way to deliver presents Now the last batch may not make it to the children on time Can Ben and Holly help them get to where they are meant to be?"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Balamory Games And Fun For Everyone DVD" |
| "Episodes include &39;The Street Party&39; &39;Wheelie Day&39; &39;The Piano&39; &39;Anyone For Tennis&39; &39;Party Games&39; &39;The Boat Race&39; and &39;Too Much Of A Good Thing&39;"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Bronte Boxset DVD" |
| "Contains three classic films based on the novels of Charlotte Bronte THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL WUTHERING HEIGHTS and JANE EYRE"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Are You Being Served? The Complete Series DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The complete series of the popular sitcom about the staff at Grace Brothers department store"
Price: 46.99 |
| "Doctor Who: The Key to Time Collection (1979) DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Join the popular Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and the beautiful Romana on a 26-episode intergalactic treasure hunt for the six segments of the all-powerful Key to Time Includes all six stories from the popular series The Ribos Operation The Pirate Planet The Stones of Blood The Androids of Tara The Power of Kroll and The Armageddon Factor Actors Tom Baker Mary Tamm John Leeson Lalla Ward Cyril Luckham Valentine Dyall Iain Cuthbertson Nigel Plaskitt Paul Seed Bruce Purchase Andrew Robertson Rosalind Llioyd Beatrix Lehmann Susan Engel Peter Jeffery & Neville Jason Director George Spenton Foster Pennant Roberts Darrol Blake Michael Hayes & Norman Stewart Certificate PG Year 1978 - 1979 Languages English Duration 10 hours and 50 minutes (approx)"
Price: 66.49 |
| "Gormenghast (2 Discs) DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The glorious castle of Gormenghast is home to the ancient family of Groan where nothing has changed for thousands of years The dynasty is threatened by the charming and evil kitchen-boy Steerpike With the birth of a new heir Titus Groan Steerpike begins his ruthless ascent to power As he charms outwits and terrorises the castle&39;s inhabitants only Titus the young and timid Earl of Groan stands in Steerpike&39;s way Who will triumph? And can Gormenghast survive? Actors Lynsey Baxter Stephen Fry Richard Griffiths Celia Imrie Christopher Lee Neve McIntosh Warren Mitchell Jonathan Rhys Meyers Ian Richardson John Sessions Fiona Shaw Zoe Wanamaker Martin Clunes Phil Cornwell & Windsor Davies Director Andy Wilson Certificate 12 years and over Screen Widescreen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English - Dolby (20) Stereo Duration 4 hours (approx)"
Price: 28.99 |
| "Morecambe And Wise Christmas Specials DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play It was as much a part of Christmas Day as the Queen&39;s Speech and Turkey and Plum Pudding The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Day Special was an event not to be missed! The legendary comedy duo&39;s Christmas Specials began in 1969 but the phenomenon exploded in 1971 when the first lavish extended Christmas production was broadcast Shirley Bassey sang in hobnail boots; Glenda Jackson was serenaded by an assortment of BBC Presenters and the Andre Previn sketch stole the show From then on every subsequent year demanded new stars and great sketches Diana Rigg played Nell Gwynne Elton John was sent the wrong way round Television Centre Vanessa Redgrave starred in a Latin-American extravaganza and a leggy Angela Rippon emerged from behind the news desk to perform a legendary dance routine In their last year at the BBC the show reached it&39;s peak as a record 28 million people tuned in to see a chorus line of newsreaders acrobatically dance and sing &39;There Ain&39;t Nothing Like A Dame&39; Penelope Keith climb awkwardly from an unfinished stairway and an unexpected return for Elton John Includes all 8 christmas specials from The Morecambe And Wise Show in colour from 1969 to 1977 Actors Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise Certificate PG Year 1969 - 1977 Languages English"
Price: 15.49 |
| "The Best of Ronnie Barker DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The sketches and scenes included on this DVD were selected by Ronnie himself as representations of some of his best work From the Two Ronnies we are treated to gigglesome delights such as the 'slang Vicar&39; 'four candles&39; and 'pismronounciation&39; Mixed with chunks of Porridge Open All Hours Clarence and Magnificent Evans this programme is a must for any true Barker fan"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Spiral - Series 4 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play he Parisian police and lawyers return for a fourth series of the acclaimed and riveting crime drama Police Captain Laure Berthaud and her lieutenants Gilou and Tintin investigate when a student is abandoned by his accomplices in a forest near Paris after being blown asunder by their homemade bomb Lawyer Joséphine Karlsson is getting herself into dangerous waters defending undocumented immigrants; her colleague Pierre Clément surprisingly finds himself representing crime boss Johnny Jorkal; while Judge Roban returns to the Palais De Justice sidelined and on the warpath As the story unfolds to reveal a group of extremists intent on waging a war against the Parisian Gendarmerie and a dangerous arms-trafficking operation the police and the lawyers begin to turn on each other in another tense and gripping series United Kingdom released PALRegion 2 DVD LANGUAGES French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ) English ( Subtitles ) WIDESCREEN (1781) SPECIAL FEATURES 3-DVD Set Interactive Menu Scene Access SYNOPSIS The Parisian police and lawyers return for a fourth series of the acclaimed and riveting crime drama Police Captain Laure Berthaud and her lieutenants Gilou and Tintin investigate when a student is abandoned by his accomplices in a forest near Paris after being blown asunder by their homemade bomb Lawyer Joséphine Karlsson is getting herself into dangerous waters defending undocumented immigrants; her colleague Pierre Clément surprisingly finds himself representing crime boss Johnny Jorkal; while Judge Roban returns to the Palais De Justice sidelined and on the warpath As the story unfolds to reveal a group of extremists intent on waging a war against the Parisian Gendarmerie and a dangerous arms-trafficking operation the police and the lawyers begin to turn on each other in another tense and gripping series SCREENEDAWARDED AT Emmy Awards Spiral (Series 4) - 3-DVD Set ( Engrenages ) ( Spiral - Series Four ) Age Rating 15"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Middletown Region 2 DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play An explosive and gripping thriller about ambition and betrayal Middletown is the powerful tale of two brothers battling for the heart and soul of their hometown Matthew Macfadyen plays Gabriel a preacher who returns to Middletown the place of his birth and childhood memories after a long absence only to find that things are not as they used to be Actors Matthew Macfadyen Daniel Mays Gerard McSorley Sorcha Cusack Richard Dormer & Chalene McKennaDirector Brian KirkCertificate 15 years and overYear 2006Screen Widescreen 169 AnamorphicLanguages English - Dolby (20) StereoDuration 1 hour 25 minutes (approx)"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Michael Wood Box Set DVD" |
| "Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play This Boxset contains all of the individual Michael Wood titles In Search Of The Trojan War Filmed in Greece Turkey and Berlin charismatic historian Michael Wood attempts to discover whether there was any truth in Homer&39;s epic poems Is Hissalik the site of the Mighty Troy? Did Helen Achilles and Agamemnon ever exist? What was the significance of the famous wooden horse? Be prepared for new and dramatic twists to the tale In The Footsteps Of Alexander The Great Michael Wood brings his own unique approach to the story of Alexander the Great which has excited and puzzled the imagination of East and West for the past 2000 years Alexander&39;s extraordinary journey is now seen as a key moment in history which laid the foundations for the later dominance of Western culture but which also ironically paved the way for the spread of Islam In this innovative and compelling account combining travel adventure with history and current affairs Michael Wood embarks on a 2000 mile journey in the footsteps of Alexander&39;s army through many of the 20th century&39;s major troublespots including Gaza and Afghanistan He travels with Lebanese traders Iranian pilgrims and Afghan guerrillas by jeep train boat camel and on foot In an account based on the texts of Greek and Roman historians the momentous events of the past are interwoven with present day reality In Search Of Shakespeare Complete four part series exploring the life of the world&39;s greatest and most famous writer Presenter-led mixing travel adventure live action interviews and specially shot documentary and live action sequences with the Royal Shakespeare Company on the road A History series - it focuses not on the plays but on the history and sets the life of the poet in the extraordinary times in which he lived We are introduced to the dark world of Queen Elizabeth&39;s police state - a time of surveillance militarism and foreign wars We are reminded that Shakespeare lived through the Spanish Armada the Gunpowder Plot the colonisation of the New World and the beginnings of British power in America But most importantly Shakespeare also lived through England&39;s Cultural Revolution an enforced split with the old medieval English spirit world which was to lead the English people into a brave new Protestant future A split which defined Shakespeare&39;s life - and our modern world In Search Of Myths And Heroes Michael Wood explores four of the most famous myths in the world Shangri-la the Golden Fleece the Queen of Sheba and the Holy Grail His journeys take him to some of the most remote and exciting places on earth - from the fantastic landscapes of Western Tibet to the mountains of Georgia and the Caucasus; and from the plains of Southern Iraq to the coasts of Ethiopia Yemen and the Horn of Africa The stories he reveals will also take in Greece and Turkey India and Nepal Egypt and Israel and the world of Celtic Britain and the West of Ireland In his investigations Michael Wood delves into the past to separate fact from fiction and find the historical truth Conquistadors In Conquistadors Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of some of the greatest of the Spanish adventurers from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca and from the deserts of North Mexico to the heights of Macchu Picchu He experiences first hand the reality of epic journeys such as those made by Hernan Cortes and Francisco and Gonzalo Pizarro and explores the turbulent and terrifying events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires as well as Orellana&39;s extraordinary voyage of discovery down the Amazon and Cabeza de Vaca&39;s journey across America to the Pacific Actors Michael Wood Certificate Exempt from Classification Screen Widescreen 169 Languages English - Dolby Digital (20) Stereo Subtitles English for the hearing impaired Duration 19 hours and 10 minutes (approx)"
Price: 70.99 |
