| "Great British Movies - Horror (DVD)" |
| "A collection of classic British Horror movies together for the first time: Nothing But The Night, Vampire Circus, The Man Who Changed His Mind. Collection of three British horror films. In 'Nothing But the Night' (1973), Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing star as a police officer and a psychiatrist who work together to try and get to the bottom of strange happenings on a remote Scottish island. The island is home to an orphanage that comes to the attention of police colonel Charles Bingham (Lee) when three of its trustees are found dead in a short space of time. Though initial evidence suggests that the deaths were suicides, Bingham is suspicious and enlists the help of Sir Mark Ashley (Cushing) to try and solve the mystery. In 'Vampire Circus' (1972), an itinerant circus arrives in a small village, causing the villagers to rejoice at the prospect of entertainment to relieve the burden of years of plague. This plague, superstitious locals believe, is the result of a curse from Count Mitterhouse (Robert Tayman), a vampire. But shortly after the circus's arrival the children of the village start to die in mysterious circumstances. In 'The Man Who Changed His Mind' (1936), Boris Karloff stars as a scientist warped by the power he gains from one of his own discoveries. When Dr Laurience (Karloff) retires to an isolated house to research the origins of the human mind and soul with a surgeon, Clare (Anna Lee), and a man confined to a wheelchair, Clayton (Donald Calthrop), he is scorned by his scientific peers. However, Laurience succeeds in discovering a means of mind-transference: the ability to swap the mental faculties of any two people and thus to take possession of the bodies of others. But will he use the power wisely? Running Time: 235 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 1 Oct. 2012"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Great British Movies World War 2 (DVD)" |
| "Four classic war movies bought together in this collection for the first time: Seven Thunders (Stephen Boyd), Conspiracy of Hearts (Lilli Palmer, Sylvia Syms), Theirs Is the Glory, which earned some of the highest critical praise ever afforded a British wartime docudrama; and Operation Amsterdam (Peter Finch, Eva Bartok, Tony Britton). No. Discs 4 DVDsCert PGRunning Time 6hrs 25Release Date 2 June 2014"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Great British Railway Journeys 1 (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook, travelling the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed Britain, in this acclaimed BBC series. Portillo's railway adventures begin in Liverpool by learning to speak Scouse! His journeys, across 20 episodes, are: Liverpool to Eccles Manchester to Bury Todmorden to York Pontefract to Bridlington Filey to Scarborough Preston to Morecambe Settle to Garsdale Windermere to Kendal Carlisle to Glasgow Edinburgh to Kirkaldy Swindon to Bristol Yatton to Weston Super Mare Torquay to Totnes Bugle to Mevagissey Truro to Penzance Buxton to Matlock Cromford to Burton-on-Trent Walsall to Bournville Coventry to Watford St Pancras to Westminster"
Price: 14.99 |
| "Great British Railway Journeys 6 (DVD)" |
| "Armed with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook, Michael Portillo takes to the tracks and over a series of four journeys, he travels from coast to coast to see what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.This 4 DVD set features 20 episodes covering 4 different journeys:Ayr to EdinburghAmersham to London BridgeDerby to LindisfarnePembroke Dock to CambridgePassionate about trains, Michael Portillo continues to chart the great British romance with the railways in this phenomenally successful series. Armed with his copy of George Bradshaw's famous railway handbook, he retraces four journeys that were first documented in the Victorian guide, witnessing what's changed and discovering how our love of the railways began. Throughout, he makes stops at some of Britain's most beautiful cities and secluded villages, meeting extraordinary people and hearing how their lives have been shaped by the railways.Michael takes to the tracks again for this complete sixth series, with four new journeys in which he tries his hand at curling, visits the birthplace of golf, gives an old engine a fresh start in Derby, explores London's Highgate Cemetery, takes a trip to Lindisfarne, learns of the miners who fuelled the Industrial Revolution, explores the treasures of the Bodleian Library... and much more! Running Time: 580 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 11/04/2016"
Price: 21.99 |
| "Great British Railway Journeys Series 10 (DVD)" |
| "Popular BBC documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train, retracing journeys from the famous Bradshaw’s Handbook. Armed with his early 20th century Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo sets off in Episode One on the first leg of a trip through Britain's industrial heartlands in the footsteps of George V, beginning by travelling from Warrington to Preston. Release Date 6th May 2019"
Price: 22.99 |
| "Great British Railway Journeys: Series Nine (DVD)" |
| "Once again Michael Portillo reminds us of the importance of the nation's railways. Michael Portillo embarks on train journeys through Edwardian Britain at the start of this series, exploring the grand estates of Norfolk and a bivouac on Brownsea Island on the way. Episode Two sees Michael exploring an Edwardian utopia in Letchworth, where he meets a fourth generation citizen who introduces him to the city's community spirit. He then heads towards London, and discovers a favoured haunt of King Edward VII, before sampling the monarch's favourite tipple, the King's Ginger. 15 episodes in total. Release Date: 26th March 2018No. Discs: 3 DVDsCert URunning Time: 7hrs 15"
Price: 21.99 |
| "Great British Railways Journeys: The Complete Series 7 (DVD)" |
| "Armed with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook, Michael Portillo takes to the tracks and over a series of four journeys, he travels from coast to coast to see what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.This 4 DVD set features 20 episodes covering 4 different journeys:Carlisle to AltonDover to PorthcurnoBirmingham to DartmoorAshford to Henley-on-ThamesPassionate about trains, Michael Portillo continues to chart the great British romance with the railways in this phenomenally successful series. Armed with his copy of George Bradshaw's famous railway handbook, he retraces four journeys that were first documented in the Victorian guide, witnessing what's changed and discovering how our love of the railways began. Throughout, he makes stops at some of Britain's most beautiful cities and secluded villages, meeting extraordinary people and hearing how their lives have been shaped by the railways.This complete seventh series sees Michael visiting the home of Beatrix Potter, enjoying a Brief Encounter with British film history, navigating a precipitous tightrope walk and taking a ride on the very first passenger heritage line in Britain. He also hears tales from a Victorian tannery, discovers a very early white-knuckle ride, takes in an opera at Glyndebourne, and learns of the tragic events that would ultimately bring about the Victorian age. Running Time: 580 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 22 Aug. 2016"
Price: 22.99 |
| "Great British Railways Journeys: The Complete Series 8 (DVD)" |
| "Armed with his Victorian copy of Bradshaw's Railway Handbook, Michael Portillo takes to the tracks as, over a series of three journeys, he travels from coast to coast to discover what remains of Bradshaw's Britain and Ireland.This 3 DVD set features 15 episodes covering 3 different journeys:London to EdinburghBlackpool to HarwichGoes to Ireland: Wexford to WestportPassionate about trains, Michael Portillo continues to chart the great British romance with the railways in this phenomenally successful series. Armed with his copy of George Bradshaw's famous railway handbook, he retraces three journeys that were first documented in the Victorian guide, witnessing what's changed and discovering how our love of the railways began. Throughout, he makes stops at some of Britain and Ireland's most beautiful cities and secluded villages, meeting extraordinary people and hearing how their lives have been shaped by the railways.This complete eighth series sees Michael going back to school, testing a state-of-the-art passenger train, uncovering the macabre history of body snatching, rubbing shoulders with Nobel prize-winning scientists and making a once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the most famous train in history the Flying Scotsman!.Subtitles: English Running Time: 435 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 05/15/2017"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Great British Steam - BR (DVD)" |
| "Documentary focusing on the steam locomotives that formed the backbone of the early British Railways. From the Britannia to the Evening Star, the locomotives are shown working all over Britain, from the Scottish Highlands to the Welsh coast and London. Running Time: 50 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 18/05/2009"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Great Canadian and Alaskan Railroad Journeys: Series One (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Guidebook to Alaska. Michael Portillo journeys through the stunning wilderness of the 49th US state on its most extreme railroads, before crossing the border into Canada, the world's second largest country, to explore its lakes and mountains, visit its cities and ride its most scenic and spectacular railroads. Release Date 1st April 2019"
Price: 27.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys - Series Four (DVD)" |
| "Timothy West and Prunella Scales continue their waterway adventures. The couple set forth from Gothenburg on the first half of the G ota Canal, one of the longest and most beautiful waterways in the world, travelling 350 miles, coast to coast across Sweden. They follow the ancient route of the Vikings, visiting Stockholm and the nearby islands of its archipelago Finally, the pair take a trip down the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, one of Britain's most picturesque waterways, and also pay tribute to William Shakespeare. Release Date: 15th Jan 2018No. Discs: 2 DVDsCert ERunning Time: 4hrs 42"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys Series Five (DVD)" |
| "Timothy West and Prunella Scales continue their waterway adventures embarking on spectacular canal journeys across Britain and abroad. In this fifth series, Pru and Tim embark on remarkable canal journeys, sharing a passion that they've enjoyed for decades. From the Norfolk Broads to Kerela, India; this series of Great Canal Journeys is truly international. Their adventures also take them to Portugal France. Release Date 7th May 2018No. Discs 2 DVDsRunning Time 4hrs 30"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys: Series 1-5 Boxset (DVD)" |
| "Enjoy some of the most beautiful canal journeys in the UK with Prunella Scales and Timothy West Television favourites and long-married couple Prunella Scales and Timothy West enjoy the most beautiful canal journeys in the UK and European mainland. Release Date 22nd October 2018"
Price: 44.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys: Series Six (DVD)" |
| "Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on spectacular canal journeys. In this series they venture along The River Nile, to North Italy, Manchester, Argentina, the Lancaster Canal and Canada. Release Date: 18th November 2019"
Price: 21.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys: Series Three (DVD)" |
| "Prunella Scales and Timothy West navigate through beautiful canal routes in Britain and Europe. Once again we follow Britain's national treasures Prunella Scales and Timothy West as they navigate their way through some of the most beautiful and challenging canal routes in Britain and Europe. Along the way Tim and Pru meet the local characters who live on, work on, or just enjoy the canals, and witness first-hand how canal life has changed over the years. Journeys include: The Wey and Arun , London's lost route to the sea; Birmingham to Braunston; The Shannon-Erne Waterway, Ireland; The Gata Canal, Sweden Stockholm; and the Archipelago Stratford-upon-Avon. Subtitles for the hard of hearing Running Time: 283 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 2 Oct. 2017"
Price: 14.99 |
| "Great Canal Journeys: The Best of Series One & Two (Prunella Scales & Timothy West) (DVD)" |
| "This seven part documentary travelogue series follows much loved thespians Timothy West and his wife Prunella Scales as they navigate some of the most breath-taking stretches of canal in Britain and France. Each episode tells the history of a different canal network. Along the way Tim and Prunella will meet the local characters who live, work or just enjoy the canals and witness first-hand how canal life has changed over the years. Includes the episodes: Kennet and Avon Veteran actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by heading to the West Country to travel along a canal close to their hearts, the fully restored Kennet and Avon which they helped restore 40 years ago. Pru's increasing forgetfulness due to her dementia doesn't stop them enjoying the sights, characters and wildlife along a picturesque the 21-mile stretch of water from Bath to Devizes. Rochdale Tim and Pru tackle the Rochdale Canal - a waterway that was a main artery for the textile industry at the height of the Industrial Revolution. They begin in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, and head west through Mytholmroyd, before journeying up over the Pennines to the canal summit, more than 600ft above sea level. Llangollen Tim and Pru head to Llangollen, Denbighshire, where they spent their honeymoon. Reminiscing over how their relationship has survived and thrived over the past 50 years, the pair take in the picturesque sights of the Vale of Llangollen and the Montgomery Canal, before travelling on a horse-drawn barge up the Horseshoe Falls. Canal du Nivernais Tim and Pru conclude their odyssey in the Burgundy region of France, where they travel along the Canal du Nivernais, which passes through towns and villages steeped in history. They visit the market town of Chablis to help with the annual grape harvest and the medieval city of Auxerre before reflecting on what the journey has meant to them as a married couple. Oxford Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on another waterway adventure, starting in the romantic city of Oxford, where they began their courtship many years ago. They follow the gentle contours of the Oxford Canal through the Cherwell Valley, where they meet novelist Philip Pullman and are joined by their son, fellow actor Samuel West. Tim and Pru follow in the footsteps of author Tom Rolt, whose vivid account of his journey down this canal in 1939 ignited a campaign that went on to save Britain's canals from extinction. Canal du Midi Built nearly a century before the British canal system, the Canal du Midi in the south of France has been designated a world heritage site. Tim and Pru explore a picturesque stretch, as is it meanders toward the Mediterranean. They visit the town of Beziers and the Malpas Tunnel - Europe's first navigable canal tunnel - and taste the delights of lamb's brain fritters, and a brandy that is almost 200 years old. Forth and Clyde and Union Canals In a coast-to-coast adventure from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Tim and Pru travel along the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal, taking in Scotland's highest aqueduct and longest canal tunnel, as well some striking examples of 21st-century engineering and monumental sculptures. Running Time: 315 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 17/07/2017"
Price: 13.99 |
| "Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 2 [REPACK] (DVD)" |
| "Navigated by his copy of this guide, Michael Portillo goes on a series of six new railway adventures, hopping from station to station, visiting the towns and villages described by the Guide whilst telling the story of Europe in 1913. In this series, Michael comes back to his native Spain to find out what the intrepid tourists of the Belle Epoque experienced on their travels through the fading Spanish Empire. He travels south from Madrid and finishes with tales of British espionage on the Rock of Gibraltar. The second journey takes Michael from the former political capital of Italy, Turin, to Casanova's capital of romance, Venice. Continuing to follow his Bradshaw's, in the third journey, Michael travels to Germany and learns how tourists in the early 20th century would have been visiting quite a new country, which they respected and envied but were also scared of. Michael then travels north into Scandinavia and discovers the royal roots of those Edwardian travellers' close dynastic ties with the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway. He also visits the final resting place of George Bradshaw in Oslo. For his fourth journey, Michael explores the stunning Art Nouveau architecture of Prague, then travels through the Czech Republic, crossing into Bavaria, arriving in Munich and discovering an early 20th century pioneer who laid the foundations for the city's pre-eminence in science and technology today. In his final journey, Michael sets off to sample the delights of the French and Spanish Atlantic coast, heading first to Bordeaux and finishing in Bilbao in the Spanish Basque country."
Price: 6.99 |
| "Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 3 (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe and beyond, as he retraces more of the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide. This 2 disc DVD set contains the 6 hour long episodes of the series: Tula to St Petersburg Rome to Taormina Warsaw to Krakow A Corua Lisbon Haifa to The Negev Desert Lyon to Marseille Running Time: 355 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 23 Mar. 2015"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Great Continental Railway Journeys [2013] (DVD)" |
| "In Great Continental Railway Journeys, Michael Portillo embarks on a brand new railway adventure, which takes him across the heart of Europe. In a series of 5 hour long episodes, steered by his 1913 'Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide', Michael journeys through a prosperous pre-war Europe of emperors and kings, pomp and elegance and a continent whose industrialists, factories and mines had created wealth, whose scientists and engineers were discovering and constructing the marvelous and whose artists were challenging old ways, whilst intellectuals plotted revolution. This 2 disc set features 5 hour long episodes covering 5 different journeys: London to Monte Carlo Hungary to Austria Berlin to The Rhien Switzerland Amsterdam to Northern France 'Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide' opened up an exotic world to the Edwardian tourist; from glittering cosmopolitan cities, dramatic Alpine landscapes, to warm sparkling seas and picturesque villages. Following in their footsteps, Michael visits the towns, cities and villages listed by his Bradshaw's guide. Travelling from station to station he stays in the recommended hotels, explores the magnificent sights, samples local traditions, takes in many of the continent's most spectacular rail routes and visits some of the central locations in the unfolding Great War story. This series creates a stunning vision of Europe as it was in 1913, and discovers how a way of life and a landscape were changed forever when Europe went to war. Running Time: 295 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: English Release Date: 29/04/2013"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Great Continental Railway Journeys: Series 5 (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo embarks on six memorable railway journeys across Europe armed only with his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide and sporting his trademark colourful jackets!On his travels, Michael visits towns and villages along the way exploring the sights and sampling local traditions while telling the story of what happened in continental Europe in 1913, when everything changed just before the world went to war.TRANSYLVANIA TO THE BLACK SEAMichael travels to Romania, where he encounters bloodsucking vampires and wild brown bears before visiting a fairytale castle with mod cons and calling in at the world's first oil refinery.ZERMATT TO GENEVAMichael is caught up in a war zone with the Red Cross and rescued from an avalanche by a St Bernard puppy; he also takes to the skies and tries his hand at watchmaking.TANGIER TO MARRAKECHMichael leaves Europe behind to take in the sights, smells and tastes of north Africa, ending his journey with a traditional Berber breakfast in the foothills of the Atlas mountains.GENOA TO THE BRENNER PASSMichael discovers how an Edwardian Briton brought 'the beautiful game' to Genoa, then whips up a pesto Genovese before making his way to the spectacular Brenner Pass.RIGA TO TAMPEREMichael journeys from the icy Baltic Sea to the tranquillity of a Finnish lake. En route, he encounters medieval knights and enjoys a soak in a hot tub by the light of the midnight sun.ROTTERDAM TO UTRECHTMichael roots around the world's largest flower auction, operates a crane in Europe's largest container port and investigates Europe's most famous red-light district! Running Time: 354 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 13 Feb. 2017"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Great Continental Railway Journeys: Series Six (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo embarks on two long haul railway journeys across Europe, across six episodes. The series opens with Michael Portillo, armed with his trusty 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, venturing east to the independent state of Ukraine, a land that was once part of the Russian empire. He starts his journey in the capital, Kiev, where he encounters mummified monks and two of the strongest women in the world. After a stop-off in the city of Lviv, he boards the night express to Odessa, where he finds a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, and rounds off this first leg of his journey by visiting the opera. In episode two Michael Portillo takes in Georgia and Azerbaijan as he journeys through the former Russian empire. He begins in the port of Batumi, discovers a surprise 19th-century tea plantation in the West Georgian countryside, visits a private museum dedicated to Joseph Stalin– the most infamous Georgian of all - and discovers that a Briton was the first to conquer the highest mountain in the Caucasus range. Arriving in Azerbaijan, he learns about its role in the 19th-century oil industry. Release date: 30th April 2018 No. Discs: 1 DVD Cert E Running Time: 1hr 40"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Great Continental Railways Journeys: Series 1 - 5 (DVD)" |
| "Clad in his trademark colourful jackets, Michael Portillo embarks on a series of railway adventures which take him through the European continent and beyond! Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael journeys through a pre-war age of emperors, kings, pomp and elegance across a continent whose industrialists had created wealth, whose scientists were discovering the marvellous and whose artists were challenging old ways... whilst intellectuals plotted revolution. With an eye to local cultures and traditions and the role each journey and the trains themselves played in the development of European history, Portillo revisits the locations described in the journal and reflects on the changes a century has wrought. This ten-disc set features 29 different journeys:Series 1: London to Monte Carlo / Hungary to Austria / Berlin to The Rhein / Switzerland / Amsterdam to Northern FranceSeries 2: Madrid to Gibraltar / Turin to Venice / Dresden to Kiel / Copenhagen to Oslo / Prague to Munich / Bordeaux to BilbaoSeries 3: Tula to St Petersburg / Rome to Taormina / Warsaw to Krakow / La Coruna to Lisbon / Haifa to the Negev Desert / Lyon to MarseilleSeries 4: Sofia to Istanbul / Vienna to Trieste / Pisa to Lake Garda / Athens to Thessaloniki / The Black Forest to Hannover / Barcelona to MallorcaSeries 5: Transylvania to the Black Sea / Zermatt to Geneva / Tangier to Marrakech / Genoa to the Brenner Pass / Riga to Tampere / Rotterdam to Utrecht Running Time: 1706 minutes Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.) Release Date: 4 Sept. 2017"
Price: 39.99 |
| "Great Continental Railways Journeys: Series Four (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo embarks on six memorable railway journeys across Europe armed only with his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide and sporting his trademark colourful jackets! On his travels, Michael visits towns and villages along the way exploring the sights and sampling local traditions while telling the story of what happened in continental Europe in 1913, when everything changed as the world went to war.SOFIA TO ISTANBULMichael celebrates Bulgarian independence with a traditional Thracian dance, before crossing continents via the Marmaray metro line.VIENNA TO TRIESTENavigating a patchwork of nations which once formed part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Michael witnesses the breathtaking Alpine scenery of the Semmering Pass. PISA TO LAKE GARDAThis Grand Tour of Italy from Pisa's famous tower to the waters of Lake Garda sees Michael exploring the cradle of the Renaissance before embarking on a misguided search for Spaghetti Bolognese...ATHENS TO THESSALONIKIBeginning at the Acropolis and ending in Thessaloniki, the site of a royal assassination, Michael reveals the influences at play in the creation of modern Greece.THE BLACK FOREST TO HANNOVERMichael seeks the essence of Germany from the unifying tale of Hansel and Gretel to the pioneering scientists who laid the foundation for Germany's world-class transport technology.BARCELONA TO MALLORCAReturning to Spain, Michael traces the roots of the Civil War that divided his family, before sampling the perfect paella and paying homage to Barcelona's most famous architect. Running Time: 354 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: English Release Date: 21 Nov. 2016"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Great Expectations (2011) (DVD)" |
| "Don't come again. Even if she begs. Forget about this house and everyone in it...? On a cold winter's day, orphan Pip has a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict. Pip's innocent act of kindness towards this man is to have far reaching consequences for them both. Meanwhile, Miss Havisham, the reclusive owner of the grand and dilapidated Satis House, has requested Pip's presence as a playmate to her beautiful but cold-hearted daughter, Estella. Then Pip's life is suddenly transformed by the generosity of a secret benefactor. Pip abandons his loving home on the marshes for the life of a London gentleman, hoping to win Estella's hand. But the encounters of his childhood are to haunt him and shape the man he becomes. Sarah Phelps' gripping adaptation brings out the very best of Dickens' masterpiece - part thriller, part mystery, with a powerful love story at its heart. Running Time: 175 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: English Release Date: 30 Jan. 2012"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Great Expectations - Special Edition (DVD)" |
| "David Lean directs this classic adaptation of Dickenss novel about a young orphan who develops great expectations after a mysterious benefactor pledges to sponsor his transformation into a gentleman. Pip (Anthony Wager) is visiting the graves of his deceased parents when he finds himself confronted by an escaped convict, Magwitch (Finlay Currie). Unfortunately for Pip, Magwitch isnt the only frightening adult he becomes acquainted with. When Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt), an eccentric old woman still dressed for the wedding at which she was abandoned by her groom years ago, seeks a playmate for her charge, Estella (Jean Simmons), it is Pip who is sent for. The boy quickly falls in love with Estella, though his hopes seem forlorn due to the gap in social standing between the two. When an older Pip (John Mills) discovers that he has a benefactor, he feels that Estella may be won, but has he read the situation correctly? Running Time: 113 minutes Region: Region 2 Subtitles: English Release Date: 15 Sept. 2008"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Great Indian Railway Journeys (Michael Portillo): Series One (DVD)" |
| "Michael Portillo travels across mountains, desert and rivers, from Amritsar to Shimla, Lucknow to Kolkata, Mysuru to Chennai and Jodhpur to Delhi, through India's Golden Triangle'. With a century-old Bradshaw's Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel tucked under his arm, Michael embarks on a brand new railway adventure through a land of majestic mountains, scorching desert and plains watered by holy rivers. Published at the height of the British Raj in 1913, Michael's guidebook steers him towards ornate palaces and golden temples. He meets Maharajas and Mughals and rides some of the world's most exhilarating trains. Along the way, Michael discovers how imperial railways designed by British engineers inadvertently spread ideas of independence among hundreds of millions of Indians, who today live in the world's largest democracy. Release Date: 30th April 2018 Running Time: 3hrs 20"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Great Irish Journeys: Complete Series (DVD)" |
| "BBC Radio 4 presenter Martha Kearney follows the footsteps of 19th century artist and geologist Georges Victor Du Noyer Martha Kearney travels to her ancestral home of Ireland to follow in the footsteps of George Victor Du Noyer, visiting the places he travelled to and captured magnificently in his sketches and paintings. Du Noyer spent 35 years tracing Irelands people and buildings, and its gorgeous, rugged landscape. Martha Kearney finds out what Irelands landscapes once looked like, and how they have changed, showing an intricate relationship between the people and the land. Episode One Kearney introduces us to Du Noyers work, and travels to the Bog of Allen, which sits between the Liffey and Shannon, and the Old Head of Kinsale in Co Cork. Episode Two Kearney journeys to Northern Ireland, focusing on the beauty of the region, from the rugged Giant’s Causeway in Antrim, to Mussenden Temple in Londonderry. Episode Three Kearney drops in on the sumptuously splendid Castletown House in Co Kildare and gazes at the glorious Rock of Cashel. Episode Four Kearney explores the Blasket Islands off the coast of Co Kerry, then on to the Dingle Peninsula, finally heading north to the islands of the Fermanagh Lakelands. What the Press Said: “Martha Kearney’s ‘Great Irish Journeys’ shows Ireland’s hidden beauty” – Irish Times Release Date: 11th February 2019 Format: DVD Run Time: 120 mins Discs: 1"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Great Railway Journeys Of The World (DVD)" |
| "Relive the golden age of the steam train and a bygone era where only the select boarded the gleaming coaches of some of the most elegant trains in the world. Experience travelling in unique luxury and style with sumptuous cuisine and a personal service which is beyond comparison as these journeys take you through ever changing landscapes in sheer decadence. Visit some of the most exotic and wildest scenery in the world from the comfort of the most luxurious trains. Included are The Great South Pacific Express (Australia), The Pride Of Africa (Africa), The Palace On Wheels (India), The Royal Scotsman (Scotland), The Imperial Express (Europe) and The Eastern And Oriental Express (Asia). Running Time: 57 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 13 Mar. 2017"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Great War Horses The Fate of 1918 (DVD)" |
| "Over 130,000 Australian horses served in the 1914-1918 war.None came home. This is their story. Over 130,000 Australian horses served in the Great War. Known as Walers, they were a special kind of horse as they could withstand great heat, travel great distances and perform great feats in battle. None came home. This is their story. Across the inhospitable terrain of the Middle East, they carried the first of the victorious Allied forces into Damascus in 1918. With over 70,000 succumbing to the horrors of the conflict, what happened to 50,000 horses, who gallantly served Australia’s forces, at war’s end? Release Date’ 29th Oct 2018"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Greatest Cities Of The World With Griff Rhys Jones Series 2(DVD)" |
| "In the second series of Greatest Cities of the World Griff Rhys Jones explores three more of the most magnificent metropolises on the planet: Rome, Sydney and Hong Kong. Griff is granted 24 hours to sample the rich history, beautiful scenery and cultural contradictions of these three incredible to discover what makes every day so unique and remarkable for the millions who call them home. Starting in Rome , Griff has one day to absorb 2,500 years of history in what is essentially the world s largest and most majestic museum. He may be in the eternal city, but time is of the essence as Griff races around today s Roman roads on a scooter. Moving down under to the edge of the world, a day in Sydney throws up some unexpected revelations. Most people could spend a life-time on the white sands of her heavenly beaches, but there is also a darker side of this sun-bathed city to explore. Finally, Griff travels to Hong Kong , a city of contradictions where ancient meets modern, East meets West, and consumerism meets spiritualism. There is a lot to take in, and Griff has only one day to get his head around this magnificent muddle of a city. Running Time: 150 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 15/04/2013"
Price: 4.99 |
