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Michael Kraus directs this partially-dramatised historical documentary looking at the Civil War experiences of US Congressman Oscar Jackson. Jackson, who served with the 63rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, miraculously managed to survive the war despite being shot in the head and left for dead.
Crime documentary looking at the rise of the most powerful organised gangs since the Cosa Nostra, the Russian mafia. Headed by crime boss Vyacheslav Ivankov, the Russian mafia have established an iron grip over crime in the country and even have access to decommissioned Soviet military hardware, making them formidable opponents to any law enforcement agency.
The opening three episodes of the documentary series looking at America's history of space exploration. Episodes included in this volume are: 'The 60s: Pushing for Space Success', 'John Glenn' and 'The Story Behind the Gemini Program'.
Documentary that traces the last 24 hours in the life of the leader of the Branch Davidian religious sect, David Koresh.
Three-volume documentary telling the stories of the horses and ponies present at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, director of the films 'Gettysburg' (1994) and 'Gods and Generals' (2003), the programme explores the relationship between soldiers and the horses that they so desperately depended on for survival.
The Skills you need to handle a boat with confidence from the Back To Basics series. Includes: 'Pre-Launch Checklist' , 'Required Safety Gear', 'Launching and Loading', 'Getting Underway', 'Basic Manoeuvres', 'Basic Navigation', and 'Docking'.
Documentary examining Islam's relationship with the west. The programme traces the history of Islamic religious beliefs and politics, as well as highlighting its increasing influence within Africa, Asia and Iran.
A young woman marries an older millionaire and then falls in love with a handsome nobleman on her honeymoon.
American Creationist wildlife documentary looking at nature as proof of God's existence and asserting the theory of Intelligent Design.
Feature-length documentary following members of The Vienna Boys' Choir as they embark on their ambitious 'Silk Road' project, a children's opera based on original songs from Turkey, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and China. After nearly a year of rehearsals the choir take to the actual Silk Road to perform the piece in diverse and exotic locations including an antique theatre in Turkey, on Samarkand's Registan and in the Taklamakan desert.
British historical documentary on the lives and lands of times gone by. This episode explores the Suffolk county town of Ipswich, in the period of 1912 to 1960. The programme includes original footage of Ipswich airport, the docks, Ipswich Town FC, street scenes from the 1930s and an interview with Alf Ramsey, the former England football team manager.
Discover the keys to American immigration in this helpful guide. International lawyer Stefano Riznyk guides potential new citizens of the United States through the immigration process in a dual language English/Spanish programme.
All 24 episodes of the early 1950s US documentary series telling the story of events in the Pacific Ocean during the Second World War, from the campaign for the island of Guadalcanal in 1942, to the moment the Marines raised the flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima in 1945 and the eventual surrender and occupation of Japan. Episodes are: 'The Pacific in Eruption', 'Awakening in the Pacific', 'The Rise of the Japanese Empire', 'America Goes to War in the Pacific', 'The US Navy and the Philippines', 'The Navy Holds - 1942', 'Guadalcanal - America's First Offensive', 'War in the North - The Aleutians', 'The Road Back - New Guinea', 'Up the Solomon's Ladder: Bougainville', 'Attack in the Central Pacific', 'The War at Sea', 'Speeding Up the Attack: The Marshalls', 'Stepping Stone to the Philippines', 'Battle for the Marianas', 'The War in the China-Burma-India Circle', 'Palau: The Fight for Bloody Nose Ridge', 'MacArthur Returns to the Philippines', 'Bloody Iwo', 'At Japan's Doorstep: Okinawa', 'The Air War On Japan', 'The Surrender and Occupation of Japan', 'Shifting Tides in the Orient' and 'War in Korea'.
A look at the iconic cars featured in the James Bond films throughout the years. Manufacturers include Aston Martin, BMW and Lotus.
Documentary that takes a look at the inside world of medical compensation claims. Contingency fee lawyers work on a 'no win no fee' basis and have long been a fact of life in the US. As Britain gradually adopts a similar 'culture of compensation', this programme focuses on the new breed of personal injury lawyers and their clients.
Baseball instruction programme that teaches you the fundamentals of power hitting. Major League coach Dave Hudgens shows you how to react to the curveball and improve your hitting rates at every level.
Cherie Lynn helps you create art inspired by people from all over the world. There are twelve projects in total, using materials including raffia, clay and paint markers. Projects include: sand paintings, canopic jars, janus masks, an x-ray painting, Greek vases, African masks and Indian shields. Includes materials list and patterns.
Sue Warden provides tips and advice on various ways to jazz up your home. The programme is divided into the following chapters: 'Fabric Lampshades'; 'Lamp Bases'; 'Glass Mantle Pieces'; 'Staining Glass'; 'Etched Frosted Glass Images' and 'Glass Tiled Windows'.
Sue Warden provides tips and advice on various ways to jazz up your home. The programme is divided into the following chapters: 'Ageing Fabric', 'Fabric Picture Montages', 'Printing On Fabric', 'Fireplace Fabric Screen', 'Fabric Crafts', 'Slip-Covered Headboard', 'Decorative Slip-Covers', 'Slip-Cover Cushions' and 'Reversible Throws'.
The cross-Europe rally that features the glamour and the glitz, as the stars with their cars journey from London to Croatia. With over 100 vehicles including Lamborghinis, Porsches and Ferraris, feast your eyes on the cream of automotive excellence.
Action-packed review of the 2007 Supermoto World Championship season. Follow the action as the sport's finest riders, such as Thierry van den Bosch, Adrien Chareyre, Gerald Delepine and Attilio Pignotti, go head-to-head right down to the very last race in pursuit of championship glory.
Like many a race car builder, designer De Tomaso hoped to emulate Ferrari and build road cars that would embody the qualities of his racing cars and be fast, good handling cars. Today, Panteras are among the most trouble-free exotic Italian cars on the road and are far cheaper to run and own than Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis due to De Tomaso and Ford's fortuitous choice of an off-the-shelf Mustang engine, the robust 310-hp. This documentary looks at the history of the legendary automobile.
Placing the art of design in its sociological and technological context, this film tells the story of 20th century design through the industrial objects that have become icons of their time, reflecting their own era while simultaneously anticipating the future. Objects include the Bookworm bookshelf, Concorde, the Cafetiere coffee maker, the Leica camera, the lounge chair and the Vespa scooter.
As US soldiers occupied war-torn Afghanistan in 2002, a young Afghan taxi driver called Dilawar was arrested, along with his passengers, at a checkpoint for an alleged involvement in a Taliban rocket attack. Confined to a solitary cell at Bagram, Dilawar was chained and exposed to continuous beatings and torture from the US soldiers. Five days after his arrest, Dilawar died. Winner of the 2008 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, Taxi To The Dark Side is a searing insight into the modern-day role of torture and political corruption in the war on terror, from Abu Ghraih through to Guantanamo Bay. |
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