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Ecstasy Bandits/Cocaine Bandits/Weed Bandits (DVD): Alexander Shulgin, Chris Blatchford, Fred Burton, John Johnson, Barry... Ecstasy Bandits/Cocaine Bandits/Weed Bandits (DVD)
Alexander Shulgin, Chris Blatchford, Fred Burton, John Johnson, Barry McCaffrey, …
R97 Discovery Miles 970 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

A three-volume set of documentaries examining different aspects of the drug trade. 'Ecstasy Bandits' (2010), profiles the scientists responsible for the development of so-called 'designer drugs', including Ecstasy, in recent times. 'Cocaine Bandits' (2008), examines the way drug barons in the border region between the US and Mexico are increasingly using paramiltary forces to achieve their aims. Finally, 'Weed Bandits' (2003), examines both sides' views in the campaign to allow the planting of industrial hemp in the United States. In the pro camp, celebrity activists including Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ralph Nader put forward the argument that American farmers, already finding it hard to survive in today's economic climate, are being criminalised for going into competition with their rival synthetic manufacturers.

In Search of Robert Burns (DVD): David Hayman, Robert A. Burns In Search of Robert Burns (DVD)
David Hayman, Robert A. Burns 1
R73 Discovery Miles 730 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

David Hayman presents this documentary about Scottish poet Robert Burns. Hayman explores Burns' life from his childhood to his rise to fame throughout the nation while a team of experts use forensic technology to create a model of the writer's head to show, with as much accuracy as possible, what he would have really looked like.

Fatbelly - Chopper Unchopped (DVD): Mark Read Fatbelly - Chopper Unchopped (DVD)
Mark Read
R51 R29 Discovery Miles 290 Save R22 (43%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

A documentary profile of Mark 'Chopper' Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals. The film charts the life of the cult hero, from his time in mental hospitals, via his horrific murders, to the years spent in Australia's harsh Pentridge Prison.

British Transport Films: Collection 5 - Off the Beaten Track (DVD): British Transport Films: Collection 5 - Off the Beaten Track (DVD)
R294 R96 Discovery Miles 960 Save R198 (67%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Fifth release in the BTF re-mastered transport films archive. This collection veers away from the rail travel milieu and into that of road, rail and sea transport. These public information films did their earnest best to present a picture of the utmost modernity and of a country whose future was inextricably linked with transport. No matter what the ends may have been, the means was transport! Films in this collection include 'Ocean Terminal (1952)', 'Dodging The Column (1952)', 'Link Span (1956)', 'Every Valley (1957)', 'Journey Into Spring (1957)', 'Betweeen The Tides (1958)' 'Giant Load (1958)', 'They Take The High Road (1960)', 'Wild Highlands (1961)', 'Wild Wings (1965)', 'An Artist Looks At Churches (1959)', 'Railways Forever (1970)', 'The Scene From Melbury House (1972)', 'Age Of Invention (1975)' and 'Seaspeed Express (1980)'.

Britain of Yesteryear (DVD): Britain of Yesteryear (DVD)
R234 R95 Discovery Miles 950 Save R139 (59%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Historical documentary which goes back in time to take a closer look at the Britain of the past. From the Victorian era and the industrial revolution through to the decadent 1920s and the strife of the 1940s, all the way through to the 'Swinging Sixties', this six-part collection paints a detailed picture of how things changed from decade to decade.

London 2012 Olympic Games (DVD, Boxed set): Danny Boyle London 2012 Olympic Games (DVD, Boxed set)
Danny Boyle 4
R106 R67 Discovery Miles 670 Save R39 (37%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

It was the Olympic Games we will never forget; an extraordinary event in Britain’s history with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from director Danny Boyle, over seven hours of sporting highlights and the full Closing Ceremony, these day-by-day highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever.

Experience once again the magnificent performances from outstanding athletes such as Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Chris Hoy and Jessica Ennis. Marvel at the many amazing achievements, including Mo Farah’s double gold, Oscar Pistorius’ Olympic Games debut and Nicola Adams’ gold in the boxing ring. Relive Team GB’s 29 gold medal triumphs and recapture the moments which made these Olympic Games so special; from the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium on ‘Super Saturday’ to judo’s Gemma Gibbons’ tearful dedication and the pure emotion of swimmer Chad le Clos’ father.

5 DISC BOX SET INCLUDES:

DISC 1:
- The Opening Ceremony: Part One
The spectacular Opening Ceremony was an unforgettable start to the London 2012 Olympic Games. In this exclusive director’s cut by Danny Boyle, we relive the entire ceremony in all its splendour. This is also accompanied by a fascinating audio commentary by Danny Boyle and writer Frank Cottrell Boyce where they reveal for the first time, in detail, how they orchestrated this spectacular event, providing a unique insight into the journey through British history.

DISC 2:
- The Opening Ceremony: Part Two
- Sporting Highlights (Days 1 – 6)
Including:
Team GB’s first medal from Lizzie Armitstead
The first gold from rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning
The imperious time trial by Bradley Wiggins
Michael Phelps’ record 19th Olympic medal
Clare Balding’s emotional interview with Bert le Clos

DISC 3:
- Sporting Highlights (Days 7 – 10)
Including:
Katherine Grainger’s long awaited gold
Victoria Pendleton wins stunning gold
Andy Murray’s emotional victory
Ben Ainslie wins historic 4th gold
Beth Tweddle wins bronze on the bars
Usain Bolt successfully defends his 100m Olympic title
The electric atmosphere in the stadium on ‘Super Saturday’ when Ennis, Farah and Rutherford all win gold

DISC 4:
- Sporting Highlights (Days 11 – 16)
Including:
The Brownlee brothers’ triathlon glory
Usain Bolt completes his historic Olympic treble
Hoy’s record 6th gold medal
Nicola Adams punches her way to the first women’s boxing gold
The incredible tension at Greenwich Park for Team GB’s dressage victory
The world record-breaking US sprint relay
Tom Daley celebrates a sensational bronze
Sam Murray secures the 65th and final medal for Team GB

DISC 5:
Closing Ceremony
The London 2012 Olympic Games ended in style with a celebration of music and sporting achievement, created by Kim Gavin. It marked the end of an amazing chapter in London’s life and featured an array of British artists from the last 50 years including Eric Idle, The Kinks, The Spice Girls and Jessie J.

Fastest (DVD): Paul Taublieb, Valentino Rossi, Ben Spies, Ewan McGregor, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner Fastest (DVD)
Paul Taublieb, Valentino Rossi, Ben Spies, Ewan McGregor, Jorge Lorenzo, … 1
R26 Discovery Miles 260 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Documentary following the career of legendary motor cycle racer Valentino Rossi. Rossi is one of the most successful and celebrated motorcyclists of all time. Hailing from Italy, he has won a record nine Grand Prix World Championships. In the unforgiving world of sport, however, past achievements count for little. This documentary follows Rossi through the years 2010 and 2011 as he bids to hold off a new batch of fast young racers and attempts to recover from a broken leg sustained in an accident. Narrated by Ewan McGregor.

The House of Tomorrow (DVD): Clare Griffiths, Shamim Sarif, Liat Aaronson The House of Tomorrow (DVD)
Clare Griffiths, Shamim Sarif, Liat Aaronson; Directed by Hanan Kattan, Shamim Sarif 1
R172 R53 Discovery Miles 530 Save R119 (69%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Documentary which takes a look at the long-running Israel-Palestine conflict and attempts to find a way forward. Israeli Liat Aaronson and Palestinian Hanan Kattan made use of the TED conference to interview a number of leading female thinkers from the warring nations about the conflict. The film makers were particularly intrigued by those who suggested a way forward that didn't involve grandiose political gestures but, rather, involved helping ordinary people on both sides continue to live their lives and to work for reconciliation through respect and tolerance.

COI Collection: Volume 5 - Portrait of a People (DVD): COI Collection: Volume 5 - Portrait of a People (DVD)
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R264 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R80 (30%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days

A collection of short information films made by the Central Office of Information (COI) throughout the latter half of the 20th century. This volume focuses on the people of Britain, covering topics such as immigration, education and art. Among the featured films are 'Oxford' (1958), 'Dateline Britain - Look at London' (1958), 'The Poet's Eye' (1964) and 'Opus' (1967).

Everest - DVD + Jigsaw Puzzle (DVD): Everest - DVD + Jigsaw Puzzle (DVD)
R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Lost in Everest's Death Zone (DVD)
In 1999, Michael Matthews, a high-flying financial trader from London paid $40,000 for his shot at Everest's summit, the expedition he was part of fell into disarray and he found himself alone, above 8000 metres separated from his team by a violent storm. The film recreates this story using actual expedition footage plus dramatic reconstructions to tell a compelling story

Also included is a 500 piece jigsaw, depicting Everest, suitable for all ages.

Pacha Dance: The Workout - (Free CD Included) (DVD): Pacha Dance: The Workout - (Free CD Included) (DVD)
R93 Discovery Miles 930 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

This release offers you the chance to dance your way to fitness with the world's most glamorous clubbing brand Pacha. If you have ever wished that you had the body, the moves or the stamina of a professional dancer now is your chance to shake that ass, party the pounds off and dance your way to fitness. Includes a warm up routine, a club workout and a yoga based chill-out session bringing the spirit of the Ibiza club scene into living rooms nationwide.

Golf: Six Steps to Better Golf (DVD): Michael Bannon Golf: Six Steps to Better Golf (DVD)
Michael Bannon
R113 R71 Discovery Miles 710 Save R42 (37%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Michael Bannon, coach to Irish golfing star Rory McIlroy, presents this instructional programme in two parts. The 'Indoor' section helps you to get the basics right by following the 3D teaching model and self-help tips to visualise and perfect the fundamentals of the golf swing. The 'Outdoor' section takes you through Michael's unique Six-Step Golf Lesson, with key instructions and demonstrations to help shape your golf swing.

Primal Fear (DVD): Primal Fear (DVD)
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R53 Discovery Miles 530 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

History Channel documentary that explores the historical, psychological and scientific factors underlying a variety of common fears and neuroses. A number of factors, many with an evolutionary basis, predispose people to widespread phobias such as the fear of snakes and spiders. The programme explores these factors and also talks to people who have survived coming face-to-face with their worst fear.

Various Artists - Pianists Street (Spanish, DVD): Sandra De La Fuente, Luciana Corti, Mariano Nante, Daniel Rosenfeld, Gaspar... Pianists Street (Spanish, DVD)
Sandra De La Fuente, Luciana Corti, Mariano Nante, Daniel Rosenfeld, Gaspar Scheuer, …
R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Ships in 10 - 20 working days

Mariano Nante directs this documentary that focuses on two families of renowned pianists who live next to each other in Brussels. Through interviews with concert pianist Martha Argerich and her neighbours, the Tiempo-Lechner family, the film explores the life of a pianist as the latest prodigy of Sergio Tiempo and Karin Lechner, 13-year-old Natasha Binder, begins to shoulder the burden of her family's musical heritage.

British Transport Films: Collection 3 - Running a Railway (DVD): British Transport Films: Collection 3 - Running a Railway (DVD)
R334 R96 Discovery Miles 960 Save R238 (71%) Ships in 10 - 20 working days
Night Mail (DVD): Harry Watt, Basil Wright, W.H Auden, Benjamin Britten, John Grierson, Stuart Legg Night Mail (DVD)
Harry Watt, Basil Wright, W.H Auden, Benjamin Britten, John Grierson, …
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 In Stock

Lauded 1936 documentary, showing the various stages and procedures of the operation of the Royal Mail train delivery service, that remains one of the most instantly recognised films in British film history.

It begins with a voiceover commentary describing how the mail is collected for transit. Then, as the train proceeds along the course of its journey, we are shown the various regional railway stations at which it collects and deposits its cargo. Inside the train the process of sorting takes place.

As it nears its destination there is a sequence - the best known in the film - in which WH Auden's spoken verse and Benjamin Britten's music are combined over montage images of racing train wheels.

Glastonbury Phonographic Society - Music from Glastonbury the Movie (CD): Glastonbury Phonographic Society Music from Glastonbury the Movie (CD)
Glastonbury Phonographic Society
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Out of stock

Over two hours of exclusive music on two discs from Coldplay, Radiohead, Bjork, Morrissey, Faithless, The Prodigy, Babyshambles, Pulp, Chemical Brothers, Joe Strummer, Orbital and more. This is the soundtrack to the 2006 film about the legendary Glastonbury annual UK music festival. England is known for having some of the greatest music festivals in the world, with Glastonbury definitely on top of the list. Over the years, this festival has been responsible for making (and occasionally breaking) a band's career. This is the first release on the Glastonbury Phonographic Society label, to be followed by legendary live sets from the festival history.

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