Two film versions of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel collected together in one set. In 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971), directed by Mel Stuart, young Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the coveted 'Golden Tickets' from a Wonka Bar that allows its holder to take a trip around the eccentric Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) Chocolate Factory. Charlie and the rest of the winners find themselves in a magical world of chocolate rivers, Oompa Loompas, everlasting gobstoppers, lickable wall-paper, golden egg-laying geese and chilling tales to warn children not to misbehave. Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay from his own book. In Tim Burton's expansive remake, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005), Freddie Highmore plays Charlie, whilst Johnny Depp takes on the role of Wonka.

Anthony Newley stars in this camp 1970s comedy as struggling playwright Sweeney, who is still in lust with his ex-wife Georgina (Stefanie Powers) despite her remarriage to wealthy construction boss Prince (Henry Ramer). In order to win back Georgina's favours, Sweeney embarks on an elaborate series of schemes and scams, from stinging his artist friend Moriarty (Isaac Hayes) for drinks and cash to a fake kidnapping plot that brings inept cops Broom and Kopek (John Candy and Lawrence Dane) bumbling after him.

Musical based on Hugh Lofting's books about a 19th century veterinary surgeon. Doctor Dolittle, who is an expert in animal languages, but finds that his ability to 'talk to the animals' puts him into a mental asylum. He manages to escape and begins a journey in search of the great pink sea snail in the South Seas. The film won Oscars for visual effects and the song 'Talk to the Animals'.

British crime drama written and directed by Ken Hughes. The film follows Sammy Lee (Anthony Newley), the master of ceremonies at a sleazy London strip club, as he tries to come up with enough money to clear his debt with local bookie Fred (Kenneth J. Warren). With time running out and Fred's enforcers on their way, Sammy looks to set up a number of shady deals in a last-ditch attempt to come up with the cash.

Three classic films adapted from novels by Charles Dickens. In 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1958), Sydney Carton (Dirk Bogarde) is a frivolous London barrister, hopelessly in love with Lucie (Dorothy Tutin), even after she marries Charles Darnay (Paul Guers), who is descended from an unpleasant French aristocrat. Darnay is lured back to France as the Revolution gets into swing where he is arrested and awaits execution. Sydney, seeing Lucie's despair, goes to France, frees Charles and takes his place in the queue for the guillotine. In 'Oliver Twist' (1948), Oliver (John Howard Davis) is a young orphan boy who is expelled from the workhouse run by Mr Bumble (Francis L. Sullivan). After becoming an apprentice to an undertaker Oliver decides to run away to London, only to meet the Artful Dodger (Anthony Newley) and fall amongst his gang of thieves, led by the scheming Fagin (Alec Guinness). Finally, in 'Great Expectations' (1946), orphan Pip (Anthony Wager) befriends an escaped convict before being elevated to higher circles as the companion of mad Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt) and her niece, Estella (Jean Simmons), with whom the boy quickly falls in love. When the adult Pip (John Mills) discovers a mysterious benefactor has paved the way for him to become a gentleman, he assumes Miss Havisham is responsible.

Young Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) wins one of the coveted 'Golden Tickets' from a Wonka Bar that allows its holder to take a trip around the eccentric Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) Chocolate Factory. Charlie and the rest of the winners find themselves in a magical world of chocolate rivers, Oompa Loompas, everlasting gobstoppers, lickable wall-paper, golden egg-laying geese and chilling tales to warn children not to misbehave. Roald Dahl wrote the screenplay from his own book.

One of the best-loved entertainers to come out of the UK in the 1960s, Anthony Newley has recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest, due in no small part to the likes of Jonathan Ross playing his music on Radio 2. Collaborating with composer Leslie Bricusse, he lent his lyrical skills to musical scores such as Dr Doolittle, Stop The World I Want To Get Off and The Roar Of The Greasepaint, as well as starring in films such as David Leans classic Oliver Twist. He wrote, composed, directed, sang, danced and acted, achieving the highest accolades in all these spheres. Much of the music on this collection has not appeared on CD before, and it includes recordings of several of Newleys best-loved songs. Top quality remastered sound is taken from the original master tapes. 16 tracks. Sony/BMG. 2007.