| "The Croupier (DVD)" |
| "Clive Owen heads a strong cast in this atmospheric thriller of sexual and financial temptation set in London's gambling world. Jack Manfred (Owen) is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his better judgement, he takes a job as a croupier. Drawn into the glamour and intrigue of the casino, the job gradually takes over his life and his relationship with girlfriend Marion (Gina McKee) begins to deteriorate. One gambler in particular catches his attention, Jani (Alex Kingston), whom he starts to see outside of work - a serious violation of casino rules. Jani is down on her luck. She asks Jack to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. It looks so simple, but even a professional like Jack can't predict the cards he will be dealt. Running Time: 90 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 17 Sept. 2007"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Crow Road (DVD)" |
| "Bill Paterson and Peter Capaldi star in this BBC adaptation of the Iain Banks novel. Seven years after Rory McHoan disappeared without a trace en route to visit his brother Kenneth, Rory's nephew Prentice decides to find out what really happened to him. He attempts to decipher Rory's inaccessible computer disks, but must make various discoveries about himself and his family first. Synopsis Superior BBC adaptation of Iain Banks's acclaimed and darkly comic novel in which teenager Prentice sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious and unresolved disappearance of his Uncle Rory. He finds that the truth lies under a tapestry of dark secrets shrouding his own family's past. Running Time: 240 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 4 Aug. 2008"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Crown - Series 2 (DVD)" |
| "Claire Foy and Matt Smith return as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip in the critically acclaimed and deeply satisfying Netflix drama Its 1956 and Elizabeth and Philip are coming up to their 10 year anniversary, and all is not as it should be in the royal marriage. Prince Philips rumoured infidelities rears their ugly head and the Queen feels humiliation and fury. Buckingham Palace battles the thread of public scandal. But for every blazing row between the couple, there are also tender and romantic moments. Look out for the scene with Philip fooling around with his heavily-pregnant wife, encouraging her to pretend to pull a pint like a barmaid and making her giggle. The Crown Series Two stars Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Greg Wise and Vanessa Kirby. Cert TBC"
Price: 17.99 |
| "The Crown Season 1 (DVD)" |
| "The multi award-winning drama series that took the world by storm! The drama charts the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth IIs reign and the events that shaped the 20th century. To do nothing is often the best course of action. But history was not made by those who did nothing.? Elizabeth II Claire Foy stars as a 25-year-old newlywed Elizabeth II faced with the daunting prospect of leading the worldmost famous monarchy while forging a relationship with Winston Churchill, played by John Lithgow. The series focuses on the queenearly years on the throne. It begins before King Georgedeath in 1952, when she was a young princess leading a relatively carefree life with her husband, Prince Philip (Matt Smith). Their wedding in 1947 is lavishly presented in the opening episode. What the press said ""An orgy of sumptuous scenes and rich performances this is a series you watch to see actors being given the time to act, and to be reminded of or introduced to historical nuggets."" New York Times ""From Lizmisery to Phil the Greekgaffes and the PMdrug habit, Peter MorganNetflix series is a top-quality soap that refuses to bow before the royals"" Guardian ""Drama doesncome more eagerly awaited than The Crown"" Daily Telegraph"
Price: 14.99 |
| "The Crown Season 1 and 2 (DVD)" |
| "Season 1 & 2 of the Award Winning Netflix drama about the famous British Monarchy. All 20 episodes from the first and second seasons of the biographical drama based on the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The story begins in 1947 as Elizabeth (Claire Foy) marries Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark (Matt Smith). As the couple settle in to married life, performing royal duties in the place of her father King George (Jared Harris) due to his ill health, Elizabeth's life takes a dramatic turn when she receives the news that her father has passed away. As she tries to grieve for her father, Elizabeth returns home to take her place on the throne as the new Queen of England. Season 1 The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, and a young woman takes the throne… a new era is dawning. Queen Elizabeth II is a 25-year-old newlywed faced with the daunting prospect of leading the world’s most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Golden Globe® winner for Best TV Drama Series, “The Crown”, created by Peter Morgan, explores the Queen’s private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Season 2 Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Release Date‚ 22nd Oct 2018"
Price: 34.99 |
| "The Crucible (DVD)" |
| "Nicholas Hytner’s gripping adaptation of the McCarthy-era Arthur Miller play about the Salem witch trials, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Winona Ryder. Nicholas Hytner’s gripping adaptation of the McCarthy-era Arthur Miller play. In Salem, Massachusetts, John Proctor (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his wife Elizabeth (Joan Allen) are innocent of charges of witchcraft, but John has committed adultery with former serving girl Abigail (Winona Ryder), who attempts to implicate Elizabeth, hoping she’ll be reunited with her lover."
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Cruel Sea - Digitally Restored [1953](DVD)" |
| "Nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Film, The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Sir Donald Sinden and Stanley Baker. The novel The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat was an unflinching portrayal of life at sea during WWII on a boat tasked with protecting convoys and seeking and destroying U-boats. Nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Film, The Cruel Sea stars Jack Hawkins, Sir Donald Sinden and Stanley Baker, and is a gripping insight into the lives of unsung heroes at sea during the war, and the agonizing decisions and incredible peril they faced on a daily basis. Extras Interview with Sir Donald Sinden Stills Gallery Running Time: 121 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: English Release Date: 12 Sept. 2011"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Cruise Liner Experience - The 1950s And 1960s (DVD)" |
| "Four rare colour films from the post-war golden age of cruise liners Travel back to the post-war golden age of cruise liners, when fine British ships dominated the world’s sea-lanes and taking a cruise was the stuff of dreams. These four rare, full colour films from that golden age capture perfectly the magic of the cruise liner experience… recorded on board the Oronsay, Orsova, Arcadia and Oriana in the 1950s and 1960s. Running Time: 97 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 09/07/2007"
Price: 3.99 |
| "The Crunch and Other Stories (DVD)" |
| "Best known for his pioneering Quatermass stories and harrowing adaptation of George Orwells Nineteen Eighty Four, as well as later TV triumphs like The Stone Tape and The Woman in Black, Nigel Kneale is widely regarded as one of Britains greatest scriptwriters. Making his name at the BBC in the 1950s, he subsequently wrote acclaimed dramas for ITV over the following decades of which three are presented here.The plays on this set showcase some of Kneales most enduring themes: a deep sympathy for the plight of the individual facing an unimaginable threat; the unease and paranoia of the Cold War era, and fears of an uncertain near-future; and the volatility and potential menace of the crowd.THE CRUNCH stars Harry Andrews as a prime minister attempting to avert a nuclear catastrophe in London; Maxwell Shaw, Anthony Bushell and Peter Bowles are among his co-stars.LADIES NIGHT is a chilling story of misogyny as members of a gentlemens club turn on a woman who ridicules them; a strong cast includes Alfred Burke, Ronald Pickup and Bryan Pringle.GENTRY stars Roger Daltrey in a blackly comic suspense drama in which a couple buy a shabby house in an up-and-coming area but find themselves drawn into the aftermath of an armed robbery. Running Time: 158 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 25/09/2017"
Price: 11.99 |
| "The Crusades (DVD)" |
| "The story of the Crusades is remembered as a tale of religious fanaticism and unspeakable brutality, but using fresh evidence, Dr Thomas Asbridge re-examines this medieval drama The Crusades have long been romanticised in culture but crucially misunderstood in history. Now, new theories and evidence are challenging long-held views to rewrite the history books on these brutal, epic wars Bloody and brutal, the Crusades were meant to be the religious wars to end all others. Except they didnt, and in modern times, their history has been hijacked by politics and religious fervour, with both Muslim and Western worlds misunderstanding the truth. This series sets out to shed new light on these legendary wars, and re-analyse the romanticised, idealised history to find out what really happened eight centuries ago, through detailed archaeology, and fresh scrutiny of ancient sites and long discarded eyewitness testimony. Guardian describes the series as 'utterly engaging'. The Crusades Release Date 16th July 2018 No. Discs 2 DVDs Cert E"
Price: 11.99 |
| "The Cry (DVD)" |
| "Jenna Coleman leads the cast in a harrowing and gripping BBC drama about a missing baby, emotional turmoil and the glare of the media. With Stella Gonet. Jenna Coleman and Ewen Leslie lead the cast in a harrowing and gripping story of loss, emotional turmoil and the glare of the media. Adapted from the novel by Helen FitzGerald, the story follows Scottish parents Joanna and Alistair whose son vanishes during a trip to Australia. The story is a media circus with the grieving parents at the centre. This is 2018 television at its best. A must-watch. Release Date 12th November 2018"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Cuckoo Waltz - Complete Series (DVD)" |
| "The complete series 1-4 of the 1970s sitcom about married couple Chris and Flick Hawthorne (David Roper and Diane Keen) and their man-about-town lodger Gavin Rumsey (Lewis Collins). The episodes are: 'Cuckoo in the Nest', 'Paying Your Way', 'The Anniversary', 'A Day Off', 'Fleet Street', 'House for Sale', 'Babysitter', 'Financial Difficulties', 'The Armchair, 'Connie', 'The Model', 'The Letter', 'It's All Greek to Me', 'The Treat', 'The Air Hostesses', 'The Policeman', 'Perspectives', 'Alterations', 'The New Lodger', 'The Neighbour', 'Leather', 'A Love That Does Not Dim', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?', 'The Press Ball' and 'An Ideal Home'. Running Time: 650 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 3 Dec. 2012"
Price: 16.99 |
| "The Culpepper Cattle Company (Remastered) (DVD)" |
| "The Culpepper Cattle Company is a worthy example of a certain kind of early-1970s Western: deglamorized, unromantic, and frankly violent. An innocent western teenager learns about life on a long, violent and harrowing cattle drive. The American West as it really was. Special Features High Definition Transfer Black and White in Colour (2016, 45 mins): new interview with director Dick Richards Audio commentary with actor Bo Hopkins and Western writer and cinema expert C. Courtney Joyner Location Stills Gallery Promotional Materials Gallery Original Theatrical Trailer Running Time: 92 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 30 Jan. 2017"
Price: 13.99 |
| "The Cure (DVD)" |
| "Release Date: 08/05/2017 A young female researcher whose life is in danger when she discovers the pharmaceutical company she works for had developed a cure for cancer many years earlier. They haven't released it because that would destroy their chemotherapy drug sales. She must now escape and release the cure to world while the company tries to stop her. Running Time: 76 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Â"
Price: 3.99 |
| "The Current War (DVD)" |
| "Benedict Cumberbatch stars as inventor Thomas Edison, with Michael Shannon starring as rival entrepreneur George Westinghouse. Historical drama, based on a true story, exploring Edison’s rivalry with entrepreneur Westinghouse. It chronicles the race to light up America and the world, and how both men wanted to control electricity to shape the future. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Thomas Edison and Michael Shannon as George Westinghouse – the greatest inventors of the industrial age. Release Date: 18th November 2019"
Price: 13.99 |
| "The Curse Of The Wraydons (DVD)" |
| "Tod Slaughter gives his most maniacal performance ever in this adaptation of Maurice Sandozs famous stage play Spring-Heeled Jack. Philip Wraydon (Tod Slaughter), a murderous Napoleonic spy previously exiled in France, returns to England and becomes a crazed inventor with a hatred of all things British. He embarks on a killing spree, seeking revenge on his brothers family. His nephew, young captain Jack Wraydon, aka Spring Heeled Jack, becomes the prime suspect after falling foul with the police. The only way Jack (Bruce Seton) can prove his innocence is by finding and trapping the real killer. Running Time: 94 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 10 Feb. 2014 Genre: Film Cat No: 135006 Barcode: 5019322350064 No Disc: 1 Certification: U Format: DVD"
Price: 2.99 |
| "The Curse of Halloween Jack (DVD)" |
| "Creepy British horror set during Halloween night. Celebrating Halloween is banned in the sleepy seaside town of Dunwich following a series of brutal murders by a killer known as Halloween Jack. However, when a cult group decide to resurrect the notorious killer on October 31st the return of Halloween Jack results in a horrific night for the people of Dunwich. Release Date 14th October 2019"
Price: 11.99 |
| "The Curse of Lilith Ratchet (DVD)" |
| "This is the stuff of nightmares!""A hauntingly beautiful gory nightmare"" – HorrorSociety She took her lover's head, and if you say the rhyme, you'll too soon be dead. When Alice and her best friend find a mysterious shrunken head they plan a live podcast to introduce their find to the world. Unbeknown to them, by doing this they are setting in motion a hellish curse that will unleash the demonic spirit of Lilith Ratchet on the world. After laying dormant for years, Lilith is ready to once more wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world. Release Date 14th October 2019"
Price: 12.99 |
| "The Curse of the Fly [1965] (DVD)" |
| "Third part of the science fiction series which began with The Fly. A scientist's son becomes obsessed with transporter experimentation against his family's wishes. Unfortunately the equipment malfunctions with disastrous consequences, leaving the scientist with only one method of escape from the law. Synopsis Third part of the science fiction series which began with The Fly. A scientist's son becomes obsessed with transporter experimentation against his family's wishes. Unfortunately the equipment malfunctions with disastrous consequences, leaving the scientist with only one method of escape from the law. --This text refers to an alternate DVD edition. Running Time: 86 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 5 Nov. 2012"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Da Vinci Code [2006] [2007](DVD)" |
| "Tom Hanks stars in the big screen adaptation of Dan Brown’s all-time best-selling thriller about the search for the Holy Grail – and the evil forces out to stop it. With Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina et al. Dan Brown's international bestseller comes alive in this film adaptation, directed by Ron Howard with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman. Join symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) in their heart-racing quest to solve a bizarre murder mystery that will take them from France to England - and behind the veil of a mysterious ancient society, where they discover a secret protected since the time of Christ. Running Time: 142 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: Czech|Hindi|Italian|Dutch|English Release Date: 15 Jan. 2007"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Daemons of Devils End (DVD)" |
| "THE DAEMONS OF DEVIL S END This special DVD release contains two unique productions. The first is the brand-new drama production WHITE WITCH OF DEVIL S END starring DAMARIS HAYMAN, who reprises her role as Olive Hawthorne from the DOCTOR WHO story THE DAEMONS. With a blend of dramatic monologue enhanced with visualisations and sound design to develop and tell the stories, the drama is an anthology of tales following the magical life of Olive Hawthorne, from childhood to her final days as the protector of Devil s End. Drawing on a rich heritage and appreciation of witchcraft and fokelore, the stories bring Olives history to life, pitting her against vampire, succubus, fae, daemonic influence and more - as Guardian of Devils End, she must do what she must to protect the village ... but what happens when she reaches the end of her life? Who will protect the townsfolk then? The second is the long-awaited DVD release of the classic documentary RETURN TO DEVIL S END . Filmed around the village of Aldbourne in 1992, this marvellous production stars JON PERTWEE (The Third Doctor), NICHOLAS COURTNEY (The Brigadier), RICHARD FRANKLIN (Capt. Yates), JOHN LEVENE (Sgt. Benton) and THE DAEMONS director, CHRISTOPHER BARRY. NICHOLAS BRIGGS (currently the voice of the Daleks in DOCTOR WHO), takes the cast and director on a trip around the locations, deftly gleaning stories and anecdotes about filming the classic DOCTOR WHO series in 1971. Including interviews with villagers and rare archive film and photos ... this documentary is rightly considered one of the best behind-the-scenes look at the making of DOCTOR WHO ever produced. Both discs are packed with bonus features, making this a totally unique production! PLUS! A third bonus disc containing video of conventions held in Aldbourne to celebrate one of DOCTOR WHO s most fondly remembered stories. THE DAEMONS OF DEVIL S END CONTENT,br > Disc 1: White Witch of Devil s End - Drama, Weaving Magic - The Making of ... ,The Scriveners - The writers tell their story, Linzi s Tune - Theme Music singer Linzi Gold Tells her story (inc. music video), Disc 2: Return to Devil s End - Documentary, Recording the Return - Home video of the shoot, Reporting the White Witch - Damaris Hayman & David Simeon interview, Morris Men - A profile of the Headington Quarry Morris Dancers, who featured in The Daemons Disc 3 The Daemons Revisited - Conventions at The Daemons location of Aldbourne village Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 13 Nov. 2017"
Price: 12.99 |
| "The Dam Busters (DVD)" |
| "Michael Andersons classic war movie from1954 and one of the very best British movies about the Second World War, starring Michael Redgrave. Richard Todd stars as Guy Gibson and Michael Redgrave as genius inventor Dr. Barnes Wallis in this thrilling true story of the daring and dangerous low level strike on the German Ruhr dams by the Lancasters of RAF 617 Squadron. Michael Redgrave is superb as Dr Barnes Wallis, the scientist who invents the famous 'bouncing bomb' during World War Two and Richard Todd at his best as Wing Commander Guy Gibson, the man picked to head the RAF mission that delivers it to the German dams it must destroy. Release Date: 4th June 2018"
Price: 10.99 |
| "The Dame Edna Experience - The Complete Series [1987-1990] (4-Disc Set) (DVD)" |
| "All 12 shows of Dame Edna Everage's variety/chat show. Celebrity guests include Sean Connery, Charlton Heston, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Jane Seymour, Larry Hagman, Rudolf Nureyev, Mel Gibson, Tony Curtis and Joan Rivers. Includes 'the Christmas Experience' and 'A Night on Mount Edna'. Running Time: 610 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 09/04/2007"
Price: 14.99 |
| "The Damned - Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (BLU-RAY)" |
| "From 'Lemmy' filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned. The long-ignored pioneers of punk, The Damned started out as trailblazers on London s 70s punk rock scene, being the first British punk band to release a single, the immortal New Rose in 1976. They were the first of their band s genre to release an album, and the first to tour the United States, performing to sell out crowds, where they left a lasting musical legacy. However the critical adoration lavished on contemporaries like The Clash and Sex Pistols always eluded them. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the band's complex history and infighting. It captures the band on a world tour and follows its estranged former members striking out on their own anniversary tour. With contributions from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, Depeche Mode, the Sex Pistols, Blondie and The Buzzcocks. Region: Region B/2 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.) Release Date: 29/05/2017"
Price: 13.99 |
| "The Damned - Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (DVD)" |
| "The Damned - Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (DVD)"
Price: 11.99 |
| "The Damned United (DVD)" |
| "Michael Sheen stars as the infamous football manager Brian Clough. Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent co-star. After tackling Tony Blair and David Frost, actor Michael Sheen turns to another driven historical figure: football manager Brian Clough. Talented but abrasive, Clough alienates some of those around him, including his rival, Don Revie. When Clough has the chance to coach Leeds, Revie's former team, he takes on the role of the manager of the country's best soccer team. Also starring Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, and Colm Meaney, this film marks the fourth time screenwriter Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) has crafted a character for Sheen. "
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Dancing Years (DVD)" |
| "Premiering on stage in March 1939, Ivor Novellos enchanting musical romance set in pre-Great War Vienna became one of the most popular West End shows during the dark days of the Second World War. This radiant film adaptation proved no less popular, with Dennis Prices sensitive portrayal of the lead character winning great acclaim and Novellos score featuring a string of melodies that swept the world. The Dancing Years is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.1910: a small band of army officers arrive at an inn on the outskirts of Vienna. It is home to Rudi Kleber, a gifted but impoverished composer, who is asked to play while they eat. Rudi plays his own composition and the officers immediately bid against each other for its purchase but a womans voice outbids them all; it is Maria, the lovely and brilliant star of the opera... SPECIAL FEATURES Original Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery Original Promotional Material PDF Running Time: 94 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 1 Jun. 2015"
Price: 5.99 |
| "The Dark - Nature's Night Time World (DVD)" |
| "Three-part documentary series from the BBC exploring wildlife at night. "
Price: 12.99 |
| "The Dark Ages - An Age of Light (DVD)" |
| "Waldemar Januszczak argues that the Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire with a descent into barbarism and civilisations taking a momentary pause. This 4-part series demonstrates how the Dark Ages were instead a time of great artistic achievement, with new ideas and religions leading to new artistic cultures. He embarks on a fascinating trip across Europe, Africa and Asia and visits the world's most famous collections. Hidden artistic gems also help to prove that the Dark Ages were actually a little brighter. No. Discs: 2 DVDs Cert: E Running Time: 4hrs"
Price: 10.99 |
| "The Dark Angel - Complete Series (DVD)" |
| "BBC adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanus gothic mystery novel, Uncle Silas, starring Peter O’Toole. A sensual and stylish adaptation of Uncle Silas – Sheridan le Fanus influential Victorian literary masterpiece. Gothic thriller starring Peter OToole as the dangerous, scheming Silas."
Price: 3.99 |
