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Messenger (Region 1 Import DVD): Andrea Rutigliano / Erin Bayne / Fred Frederick / Rynard,Su Messenger (Region 1 Import DVD)
Andrea Rutigliano / Erin Bayne / Fred Frederick / Rynard,Su; Directed by Amar Arhab / Daniel Grant / Su Rynard
R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Ships in 15 - 30 working days
Treasure Houses of Britain: Boughton House (DVD): Selina Scott, Richard Scott, Anthony Van Dyck, André-Charles Boulle Treasure Houses of Britain: Boughton House (DVD)
Selina Scott, Richard Scott, Anthony Van Dyck, André-Charles Boulle
R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Selina Scott presents this documentary which takes a look at one of Britain's stately homes, Boughton House. The mansion is currently owned by Richard Scott, Tenth Duke of Buccleuch, and holds a collection of treasures including paintings by van Dyck and cabinets by André-Charles Boulle.

The Nightmare (DVD): Glen Zipper, Jonathan Snipes, Ross M. Dinerstein, Bridger Nielson The Nightmare (DVD)
Glen Zipper, Jonathan Snipes, Ross M. Dinerstein, Bridger Nielson; Directed by Rodney Ascher
R362 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R114 (31%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Rodney Ascher directs this documentary about those suffering from sleep paralysis. The feature interviews eight affected people and uses expert testimonies to shed light on the condition which immobilises sufferers while they are suspended in a transitional state between being awake and asleep but are still fully aware of their surroundings. Accompanying symptoms include the appearance of terrifying hallucinatory figures, referred to as shadow men, that victims are physically unable to fight off and other disturbing visions. Sufferers discuss their various experiences of the condition and how they try to combat the afflictions on a daily basis.

Simon Schama's the Face of Britain (DVD): Simon Schama's the Face of Britain (DVD)
R436 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R43 (10%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days
Walking Through History: Series 3 (DVD): Tony Robinson Walking Through History: Series 3 (DVD)
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R436 R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Save R103 (24%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Tony Robinson presents this television series in which he journeys by foot across historical landscapes around Britain. He visits places including West Yorkshire, the Cairngorms National Park and the Channel Islands and along the way makes discoveries about each location's past. The episodes are: 'Bronte Country', 'Victoria and Albert's Highland Fling', 'The Norman Conquest of Pembrokeshire', 'Nazi Occupation: The Channel Islands', 'King John's Ruin: The Peak District' and 'England's Last Battle: The West Country'.

Royal Cousins at War (DVD): Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, Tamsin Greig, Kaiser Wilhelm II, King George V Royal Cousins at War (DVD)
Tsar Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, Tamsin Greig, Kaiser Wilhelm II, King George V
R399 R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Save R77 (19%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

BBC miniseries focusing on Queen Victoria's family members and descendants including the three ruling cousins Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England. Tamsin Greig presents this documentary which examines the role that the three cousins and their interrelated houses, who reigned over Europe's most powerful countries, played in the outbreak of the First World War.

The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (DVD): Roger Maxwell, Craighall Sherry The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (DVD)
Roger Maxwell, Craighall Sherry; Contributions by Frank Bowden, Harry Engholm, E.E. Warneford, … 1
R399 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R122 (31%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Dramatic reconstruction of two key naval battles fought in the early days of the First World War. During the Battle of Coronel in November 1914, gunfire between the two nations resulted in the Germans sinking two British ships, HMS Monmouth and HMS Good Hope, causing the fatalities of 1600 sailors. To enact their revenge, a month later Britain sent two battle cruisers, Inflexible and Invincible, to engage the Geman fleet in the Battle of the Falkland Islands. Led by Vice Admiral Sturdee (Craighall Sherry), this time they were victorious and sank the German cruisers SMS Scharnhorst and SMS Gneisenau. The feature also includes an original score composed by Simon Dobson and performed by 24 members of the Royal Marines Band Service.

Stop at Nothing - The Lance Armstrong Story (DVD): Lance Armstrong Stop at Nothing - The Lance Armstrong Story (DVD)
Lance Armstrong; Directed by Alex Holmes 1
R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary about cyclist Lance Armstrong, the man behind one of the biggest cases of fraud in sporting history. When news broke that the seven-time Tour de France champion had been found guilty of doping offences, the world of sport fell into a state of mourning followed by severe anger at his deceit. In this documentary, director Alex Holmes delves deeper into the story and seeks to find the truth behind the allegations.

Class of 92 (Region 1 Import DVD): Class of 92 (Region 1 Import DVD)
R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Ships in 15 - 30 working days
Time Team: Series 17 (DVD): Tony Robinson Time Team: Series 17 (DVD)
Tony Robinson
R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

All episodes from the 17th series of the Channel Four archaeology programme presented by Tony Robinson, exploring the history of Britain through digs and the artefacts uncovered. The episodes are: 'Corridors of Power', 'A Saintly Site', 'Bridge Over the River Tees', 'In the Halls of a Saxon King', 'The Massacre in the Cellar', 'Potted History', 'Death and Dominoes: The First POW Camp', 'Something for the Weekend', 'Governor's Green', 'Priory Engagement', 'There's a Villa Here Somewhere', 'Commanding Heights' and 'Rooting for the Romans'.

Walking Through History: Series 2 (DVD): Tony Robinson Walking Through History: Series 2 (DVD)
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R436 R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Save R114 (26%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Tony Robinson presents this television series in which he journeys by foot across historical landscapes around Britain. He visits places including the Cornish coast, the Lake District and Stonehenge and along the way makes discoveries about each location's past.

Project Wild Thing (DVD): David Bond, George Monbiot, Chris Packham Project Wild Thing (DVD)
David Bond, George Monbiot, Chris Packham; Directed by David Bond
R362 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R132 (36%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Film-maker David Bond directs this documentary exploring the relationship of modern youngsters with nature. Bond's first challenge is to try and get his own two children away from the TV screens, iPads and games consoles that dominate their free time and outside to play, as he did when he was a youngster. To do so he decides that he will have to fight fire with fire and utilise the modern marketing techniques that have made technological entertainment so irresistible to children to market nature as a brand. How will he fare? The film includes contributions from environmentalists George Monbiot and Chris Packham.

The Viking Sagas (DVD): Janina Ramirez The Viking Sagas (DVD)
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R362 R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Save R176 (49%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Historical documentary about the Icelanders' sagas presented by Dr. Janina Ramirez. The programme takes a look at life during the Viking Age through the stories they wrote about real people and events. Travelling to Iceland, Dr. Ramirez examines one of these stories in particular - the Laxdĉla saga.

Vermeer and Music - The Art of Love and Leisure (DVD): Tim Marlow, Johannes Vermeer, Tracy Chevalier, Academy Of Ancient Music Vermeer and Music - The Art of Love and Leisure (DVD)
Tim Marlow, Johannes Vermeer, Tracy Chevalier, Academy Of Ancient Music
R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Tim Marlow presents this biographical documentary about the life and work of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. The film takes a look at Vermeer's art in galleries around the world such as London's National Gallery and New York's Metropolitan, with the visuals accompanied by the Academy of Ancient Music. Marlow also provides a detailed account of Vermeer's life with input from art experts and author Tracy Chevalier who wrote 'Girl With a Pearl Earring'.

Wagner - A Genius in Exile (DVD): Richard Wagner, Antoine Wagner, Dagny Beidler, Katja Fleischer, Laurenz Lütteken, Eva Rieger,... Wagner - A Genius in Exile (DVD)
Richard Wagner, Antoine Wagner, Dagny Beidler, Katja Fleischer, Laurenz Lütteken, …
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary following Richard Wagner's great, great-grandson, 30-year-old New York photographer Antoine Wagner, as he travels to Switzerland to trace the celebrated composer's time there. Spending several years in Switzerland, in the first instance as a political exile, the composer enjoyed a prolific period, writing 'Die Meistersinger', 'Tristan und Isolde' and the 'Wesendonck-Lieder', as well as beginning work on 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'. In order to build up a picture of his forefather and gain a perspective of the man, Antoine Wagner sets out to visit the places where he lived, and talks to a local gathering of musicologists, historians and musicians. Contributors include Dagny Beidler, Katja Fleischer, Laurenz Lütteken, Albert Lutz and Eva Rieger.

The Road: A Story of Life and Death (DVD): Peggy Roth, Billy Leah, Iqbal Ahmed, Brigitte Krafczyk, Keelta O'Higgins The Road: A Story of Life and Death (DVD)
Peggy Roth, Billy Leah, Iqbal Ahmed, Brigitte Krafczyk, Keelta O'Higgins; Directed by …
R362 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R140 (39%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary film from Marc Isaacs which follows a number of people as they attempt to integrate themselves into a contemporary London setting after leaving their respective homes. Believing it to be a place where dreams can be realised, many diverse characters alight on London every day in the hopes of finding a better life, but what this film shows is that not every story is a success story. From Iqbal Ahmed's struggle to earn enough money so that his wife can join him to Keelta's dreams of becoming a recognised singer, the film highlights the isolation and hardships that many are forced to contend with.

Ryder Cup: 2012 - Captain's Diary and Official Film (DVD): Davis Love III, José María Olazábal, Tiger Woods, Keegan... Ryder Cup: 2012 - Captain's Diary and Official Film (DVD)
Davis Love III, José María Olazábal, Tiger Woods, Keegan Bradley, Bubba Watson, … 1
R620 R459 Discovery Miles 4 590 Save R161 (26%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Double bill of programmes covering the 39th Ryder Cup held at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The 'Official Film' reviews the competition in which the USA, captained by Davis Love III, looked set to secure victory with a four-point lead on the final day but Europe, led by José María Olazábal, achieved an almighty comeback to claim the trophy. 'Captain's Diary' follows Olazábal throughout the tournament, providing his viewpoint as his team struggle against tough opponents to narrowly obtain the win.

The National Trust from the Air (DVD): The National Trust from the Air (DVD)
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R344 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R108 (31%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary that takes a look at the territory of the National Trust from an aerial viewpoint. The footage of over 60 sites of British heritage, including castles, moorlands and lavish landscape gardens, is accompanied by narration that elaborates on the historic importance of each resource.

The Complete Humphrey Jennings: Volume 2 - Fires Were Started (DVD): Philip Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny... The Complete Humphrey Jennings: Volume 2 - Fires Were Started (DVD)
Philip Dickson, George Gravett, Fred Griffiths, Johnny Houghton; Contributions by Ian Dalrymple, … 1
R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Collection of feature and short-length documentaries from British filmmaker Humphrey Jennings. The films in this volume include 'The Heart of Britain' (1941), 'Words for Battle' (1941), 'Listen to Britain' (1942), 'Fires Were Started' (1943) and 'The Silent Village' (1943).

Wonders of the Solar System/Wonders of the Universe (DVD): Brian Cox Wonders of the Solar System/Wonders of the Universe (DVD)
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R712 R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Save R226 (32%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Two BBC documentary science series presented by physicist Brian Cox. 'Wonders of the Solar System' (2010) focuses on such phenomena as Saturn's rings, the solar flares of the Sun and the deserts of Mars to demonstrate how the forces that shaped our world are also responsible for creating some of the most breathtaking sights in our solar system. In the follow-up series, 'Wonders of the Universe' (2011), Cox continues his exploration of the universe and its effect on human life. Vast, complex and almost infinite, the universe has been the subject of human fascination and scientific exploration for thousands of years. Its properties can seem impossible to grasp, but this series uses the evidence found in the natural world around us to explain the fundamental principles that underpin the laws of nature such as light, gravity, matter and time.

Khachaturian (English, Russian, DVD): Peter Rosen, Eric Bogasian, Yan Vizinberg, Aram I. Khachaturian, Mstislav Rostropovich Khachaturian (English, Russian, DVD)
Peter Rosen, Eric Bogasian, Yan Vizinberg, Aram I. Khachaturian, Mstislav Rostropovich; Directed by … 1
R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Peter Rosen directs this documentary profile of the great Russian composer. The film charts the life of the composer, and examines the balancing act Khachaturian he had to perform between his role as an active member of the communist party, and that of a champion of artistic freedom. The film, also includes a performance of the Concerto-Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra performed by Mstislav Rostropovich.

Shooting Robert King (DVD): Richard Parry, Vaughan Smith Shooting Robert King (DVD)
Richard Parry, Vaughan Smith; Directed by Richard Parry
R156 R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Save R30 (19%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Biographical documentary following war photographer Robert King. The film spans over a 15-year period looking at King's work in locations such as Bosnia, Chechnya and Iraq. The story reveals what effect time spent seeing the tragedies of war first-hand has had on King and also demonstrates how the media coverage of war has altered in recent years.

Britain from the Air: The Collection (DVD): Richard Mervyn, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Inigo Jones,... Britain from the Air: The Collection (DVD)
Richard Mervyn, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Inigo Jones, …
R620 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R384 (62%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Richard Mervyn narrates this three-volume documentary set about the history of Britain, featuring a number of aerial shots. 'Britain at Work' explores Britain's industrial heritage and covers topics such as farming, trade, transport, factories and the modern-day office. 'Building Britain' examines the history of British architecture. Among other buildings, the programme features Roman villas, medieval manors and 20th century tower blocks and also discusses the work of Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Vanbrugh, Robert Adam, Inigo Jones and William Morris. Finally, 'Spiritual Britain' looks at religious practices in Britain through the ages and investigates sites of worship from stone circles to cathedrals.

Two in the Wave (DVD): Emmanuel Laurent, Etienne de Grammont, Nick De Pencier, Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut Two in the Wave (DVD)
Emmanuel Laurent, Etienne de Grammont, Nick De Pencier, Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut; Directed by … 1
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Documentary charting the rise and fall of the friendship between Jean-Luc Godard and Francois Truffaut, the two leading filmmakers of the French New Wave in the 1950s and '60s. Drawing heavily on archive footage, film clips and interviews, the film shows how the political and artistic differences between the two men eventually caused them to disagree so vehemently in the aftermath of the May 1968 strikes in France that they remained enemies until Truffaut's death in 1984.

The Bible: Jacob (DVD): Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey, Irene Papas, Giancarlo... The Bible: Jacob (DVD)
Matthew Modine, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sean Bean, Joss Ackland, Juliet Aubrey, …
R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Made-for-television biopic, directed by Peter Hall, about the famous Biblical character. Jacob (Matthew Modine) and Esau (Sean Bean) are two brothers fighting for their father's affection and inheritance, driven to war, enmity, and eventual reconcilliation. Also featuring performances from Lara Flynn Boyle and Joss Ackland.

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