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Century Of Warfare Volume 1

Beckett On Film Samuel Beckett was one of the twentieth century's most original and important writers, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969. This deluxe 4 disc DVD Box-set (Plus a fully illustrated book) includes 19 films by 19 directors and features a host o

Alien vs Predator Set in the early 21st century on Earth, Charles Weyland, an industrialist billionaire, leads an archaeological expedition in Antartica. Using thermal imaging satellites, Weyland believes to have discovered the ruins of an ancient pyramid temple that preda

Steaming Through Austria Narrow Gauge A journey through the Alps on the three different Narrow Gauge train lines built over a century ago and still in operation today.

Calender 2000 Playboy brings it's own brand of fireworks into the new millennium and you don't want to miss this video Playmate Calendar 2000 is explosive with fourteen of the most beautiful women of the century.

Mon Oncle The comic adventures of an accident prone uncle trying to guide his 7-year-old nephew around the 20th century's technical complexities. French dialogue with English subtitles.

Century Of Warfare A world history in 26 one-hour programmes, this series is the most comprehensive visual record ever assembled of the conflicts and battles which shaped the 20th century. Includes new and exclusive material from the Gulf War. 1. The Violent

Silent Shakespear Silent, tinted versions of Shakespeare's classics made at the turn of the century: King John (GB 1899), The Tempest (GB 1908), A Midsummer Night's Dream (USA 1909), King Lear (Italy 1910), Twelfth Night (USA 1910), The Merchant Of Venice (Italy 1910) and

Tango A graduate professor of dance teaches the basic steps and essential moves for the Argentine Tango, which originated in the nineteenth century.

Unnamable/Unnamable 2 Two features. A journey of terror through a house, haunted for three hundred years. In the sequel a man investigates a number of unsolved murders which took place in a university. He finds his chief suspect - a 17th Century warlock.

Bananaman Series 3 Includes the episodes: 'Disaster At Devil's Cove', 'Night Of The Nerks', 'The Snowman Cometh', 'Pirate TV Station', 'Battle Of The Bridge', 'Harbour Of Lost Ships', 'Visibility Zero', 'Battle Of The Century', 'The Perils Of Ping Pong', 'The Great Air Race

Buck Rogers In 25th Century Series 1 The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes. In a freak mishap, Ranger 3 and its pilot Captain William 'Buck' Rogers (Gil Gerard), are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life support systems and r

Britains Century Of War Includes: The Boer War, The Great War, the History Of World War Two, The Six Day War, The Falklands War and The Gulf War 1991.

Emma A film adaptation of Jane Austen's story of marriage and manners set in a picturesque 19th Century village, which revolves around a spoilt young woman who delights in influencing the love-lives of her friends, with disastrous results.

Missing Based on the novel by Thomas Eidson this drama centres on life in 19th Century New Mexico. Samuel Jones walked out on his family many years before when his daughter was just a child. He decides to return home and make up with his now grown-up daughter Mag

Ulysses 31: The Complete Box Set This fantastic Japanese-French co-production was first broadcast in the 80's, on Channel 4. The series is a modern retelling of Homer's 'The Odyssey', set in the 31st century. Fresh from the battle of Troy, Ulysses journey's home to reunite

Concorde In The 21st Century A profile of the British Airways fleet of Concordes, includes film from both the inside and the outside of the plane.

Star Trek Generations Special Edition Two captains. One destiny. Stardate: the 23rd Century. Retired Starfleet officers James T. Kirk, Montgomery Scott and Pavel Chekov are guests of honor aboard the newly christened Enterprise-B. A test run takes an unexpected turn, however, w

Goonies The Goonies are a crazy bunch of misfit kids whose only hope of saving their neighbourhood from greedy developers who want to use the area to build a new golf course, is to find the lost treasure of a 17th Century pirate. With only a dusty map and their s

Space Marines The Space Marines are deployed by the United Planets to keep the peace in the 21st Century, but trouble starts with a band of renegades intent on hijacking an intergalactic nuclear cargo ship...

Johnny Mnemonic Johnny Mnemonic: The 21st Century. Information is the ultimate commodity. The most valuable of information is transported in Mnemonic implants in the heads of professional Mnemonic couriers like Johnny, who offer both security and confidentiality for the

Bill And Ted/Van Wilder/Slackers Three features. In 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure' the excitement and fun begins when interplanetary rulers dispatch a cool dude from the 27th Century to send two young boys, who should have been studying history instead of playing rock music, on a t

Cyrano De Bergerac An adaptation made in 1950 of the 19th Century play written by Edmond Rostand and based on the 17th Century character Savinien Cyrano De Bergerac.

Call Of The Wild Jack London's classic tale of the Klondike Gold Rush has delighted audiences for almost a century. From the moment we meet the magnificent dog Buck and his rugged master John Thornton (Rutger Hauer), we are drawn to follow their inevitable destiny.

Gigi An Academy Award-winning story of a tomboy who blossoms into a sophisticated young lady in turn-of-the-century Paris. Songs include 'The Night They Invented Champagne', 'I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore' and 'Gigi'.

Basque Ball The Basque Country: an area of Spain that has one of Europe's oldest cultural identities, also a region of continuing conflict and violence. With the formation of its own political party over a century ago, it has sought to gain independent recognition. H

Dead Clowns, Ready To Rampage Sometime in the last century the coastal town of Port Emmett witnessed an horrific rail disaster in which a bridge collapsed sending an entire travelling circus train into unforgiving oceanic depths. Although a rescue and recovery operation was ordered th

Reckoning A tale from fourteenth century England of a young priest, Nicholas, who breaks his vow of chastity and has to escape the wrath of his bishop and fellow monks. He stumbles across the murder of one of the performers in a group of travelling actors and subse

Michael Collins Michael Collins,the man and the movie,stands tall.The man ia a hero whose fighting tactics became a model for other 20th-century struggles,a states- man who negotiated Ireland's break with England,a political martyr slain for the great cause he lived and

Crimes Of The 20th Century A profile of some of the Twentieth Century's most brutal crimes. This box set profiles a collection of individuals under the individual titles of 'Psychos', 'Assassinations', 'Racketeers', 'Thieves', 'Unsolved', 'Cold Blooded Murder' and 'By Reason Of Ins

Story Of The Army The British Army of the 20th Century enjoying the technological advances of the modern age. This programme tells the story of how the military force got there, from sabre and lances in the Boer War to the mud trenches of the Somme to the Gulf War.

Atoz Of Flight 2 The Human Factor A detailed examination of the science of 'aviation medicine' which became a crucial factor in the twentieth century in the attempt to marry the speed and power of continually improving flying technology with the delicate tolerance levels of the human mind

Gangster Chronicles A profile of the mobsters who have ruled America's criminal underworld for the past century.

Evolving Railways A look at how rail services, both in passenger and freight handling, have changed over the years. Includes footage shot during 2001 for an up-to-date view of railway services in the 21st Century.

Jules Vernes Amazing Journeys Adaptations of two of Jules Verne's most popular books in stories as popular today as they were a century ago: 'Around The World In 80 Days' and 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth'.

Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man Stephen Dedalus is a young man growing up in Ireland in the early part of the twentieth century. He starts to feel a stranger in his own land as he starts to understand the nature of art and politics and he has to make a decision whether to accept exile i

Open Century A profile of the one hundred years of the British Open Championship. Features historical footage and recollections of the greats such as; Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Max Faulkner, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Fast Women The Ladies Of Motor Racing A documentary focusing on the role of women in motor racing over the twentieth century. The programme features archive footage of both past and current race events and profiles of some of the greater female racers of history.

In The Footsteps Of Alexandra The Great Michael Wood takes us on a journey following the triumphant march of Alexander of Macedonia from Greece to India and brings new insights into the man whose myth and achievements are still considered important in the twenty-first century.

Story Of The Navy The story of the Navy which found the race for supremacy of the sea begin in earnest at the start of the century. The British Royal Navy remains one of major maritime forces.

Fog Of War Former Secretary Of Defense (1961-1968), Robert S McNamara was one of the most controversial and influential political figures of the 20th century. Now - for the first time ever - he sits down one-to-one with award winning director Errol Morris to offer a

Concorde 27 Years Of Supersonic Flight A tribute to Concorde featuring the most comprehensive collection of film footage of Concorde in flight: 'Concorde Around The World', 'Concorde In The 21st Century', 'Concorde - The New Era', 'Base Training' and 'The Concorde Story'.

Galileo This film is about Galileo, the 17th century Italian who laid the foundations for modern science. He made one of the world's first telescopes and discovered the moons of Jupiter, he also supported Copernicus' theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun

Legend Of The Seven Golden Vampires Visually stunning horror movie set in 19th century China. Possibly the only film to combine the traditions of a vampire story with Kung Fu.

Three Sisters At the turn of the century, three orphaned sisters dream of leaving their provincial Russian existence for life in the big city.

Bounty About the mutiny aboard the ship HMS Bounty in which Fletcher Christian and his mob sent Captain Bligh and his crew adrift in a ship's boat without even navigational aids. Set in the 18th century

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Dracula (Superbit) Dracula searches 19th Century London for his soulmate.

Far From The Madding Crowd Far from The Madding Crowd is an evocative and sumptuous new adaption of Thomas Hardy's classic novel set in the 19th century. It is an acclaimed successor to the original feature film over 30 years ago. Introducing newcomer Palma Baeza who co-stars with

Italian Job Micheal Caine is Charlie Croker, out of jail and on the make with an ingenious plan for the heist of the century. Aided and abetted by top criminal mastermind Mr Bridger (Noel Coward), Charlie sets off with an ace team of villains and three very special m

Longitude Longitude is the fasinating story of John Harrison (Gambon), who in the 18th century believed he could make a clock that would work on board a ship - and so solve the problem of finding longitude at sea. Harrison has to struggle against a bigoted establis

Ever After A 'modern' young woman of the 16th century, Dnielle (Drew Barrymore) is as independent and wise as she is beautiful and kind. Against remarkable odds, she stands up to her scheming stepmother (Anjelica Huston) and works miracles on the lives of everyone a

Tess A drama based in 19th Century England. A peasant sends his daughter, Tess, to live with a rich cousin, Alec D'Urberville. There, she is seduced and becomes pregnant. Based on the novel 'Tess Of The D'Urbervilles' by Thomas Hardy. Winner of three Academy A

Shaka Zulu Skaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series follows the life of Shaka, a powerful and mighty Zulu leader, as he grows up to fulfil an ancient

Great French Century Three films, each giving an analytical view of a famous painting: 'La Tour, The Underside Of The Cards, 'Le Lorraine', The Sun's Theatres' and 'Poussin, The Splendid Tremor Of Time'.

Our Century 1958/1968 New Wave The whole world sings to the music of the Beatles while materialistic values come to a dead end.

Chartwell A video souvenir of Chartwell, the Victorian home of one of the greatest statesmen of the twentieth century, Sir Winston Churchill.

All The Goals Of World Cup 98 + Featuring a compilation of football including 'All the Goals Of World Cup 98', 'Century Of Football', 'David Beckham - The Man, The Myth, The Magic' and 'Michael Owen - The World At His Feet'.

Raffles Mr Justice Raffles More instalments from the classic TV series featuring the debonair A J Raffles - the idol of society at the end of the nineteenth century, who was also an accomplished jewel thief and safe-cracker.

North West Fontier A British Army officer struggles to protect a young Royal Prince in turn-of-the-century India. His efforts lead him on a 300 mile danger-filled journey.

Timeline A group of archaeologists working in the Dordogne area of France have uncovered the remains of a 14th Century castle. Little do they realise that soon they will be caught up in the adventure of a lifetime. A technology company have secretly designed a tim

Ran - Special Edition Academy Award-winning epic, intertwining Japanese history around Shakespeare's plot from 'King Lear'. Set in 16th century Japan.

Legends Of The Fall From the rugged prairie lands of 19th Century America to the trenches of World War I, this story follows the journey of three brothers into the secrets of love, betrayal and unbreakable bonds of love.

Knight Tale/Princess Bride/Mask Of Zorro A box set featuring 'A Knight's Tale' loosely inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' and set in the 14th Century this is the story of William Thatcher, a peasant squire, who has a real talent for jousting. During this time only Knights of n

Dracula/Jcs Vampires/Fright Night A box set featuring 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' in which Dracula searches 19th Century London for the reincarnation of his long lost love. 'John Carpenter's Vampires' in which the Vatican enlists a team of vampire-hunters to destroy the vampires before they f

Carmen Jones Preminger Us 1954 Contemporary version of the opera by Georges Bizet with the characters changing from nineteenth century Spaniards to World War II Afro-Americans in a Southern military base. Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men but she is after Joe. However, he is

Carmen Jones Contemporary version of the opera by Georges Bizet with the characters changing from nineteenth century Spaniards to World War II Afro-Americans in a Southern military base. Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men but she is after Joe. However, he is

Our Century 1980-1990 Solidarity

Our Century 1900-1999

Our Century 1968-1980 Peace And Love Questions are asked about our consumer society while the Vietnam War ends and Man walks on the Moon.

Our Century 1945-1958 Westwards Eastwars The East and the West divide Europe and people begin to live again.

Our Century 1939-1945 Paradise Lost

Our Century 1918-1928 Years Of Jazz

Our Century 1928-1939 Great Illusions

Johny Mnemonic In the 21st Century valuable information is carried in the minds of specialist couriers. The best in the business, Johnny, is assigned the task of carrying the most sensitive information of the century. Failure to deliver this time could mean the loss of

American Dream A documentary programme which relates the major events in American history during the twentieth century.

Rob Roy Based on the true story of Robert Roy MacGregor, a hero of 17th Century Scotland. Rob Roy, the leader of the MacGregor clan, lived in a perflous age when England and Scotland were constantly at work with each other. When the money he borrows from the Duke

Coupling Series 2 More answers to the important questions about the 21st century dating game. Episodes are 'The Man With Two Legs', 'My Dinner In Hell', 'Her Best Friend's Bottom', 'The Melty Man Cometh', 'Jane And the Truth Snake', 'Gotcha', 'Dressed', 'Naked' and 'The En

Pandaemonium The story behind the lives of poets William Wordsworth and Samual Taylor Coleridge at the turn of the century. A story of friendship and romance.

Crys And Whispers The relationship between three sister is masterfully explored by Bergman in Cries and Whispers. In rural Sweden around the turn of the century, three sisters in a vast manor house with their houskeeper. Agnes lives out the last days of her life in pain, h

Doberman The Doberman is a class A criminal for the 21st Century. Along with his stunning apprentice Nat the Gypsy The Doberman leads a crazy gang of bank robbers into one of the most daring heists of all time.

Of Freaks And Men Johann, darkly handsome and manipulative, is a turn of the 20th Century St Petersburg pornographer, peddling images of bare-bottomed floggings. He and his snaggle-toothed assistant Victor, worm their way into the lives of two wealthy families, manipulatin

Jaani Dushman The reincarnations of a pair of ancient lovers extract a bloody revenge when one of them is murdered by college students in the 21st century.

Century To Remember A journey through the last 100 years including: The Russian Revolution October 25th 1917, The Spanish Civil War 1929-1952, The Vietnam War 1965-1975, The Birth Of The Movies, The Space Age 1947-1961 and The Gulf War 1991.

21st Century War Machines

Century Of Warfare Volume 2

Shogun Warrior In 17th Century Japan the country is divided into two warring clans. The Eastern Army led by the Warlord Tokugawa and the Western Army, which fights for the Toyotomi's clan. After victory at their last battle, things are still not going the Eastern army's

Fun2Shh Three security guards accidentally fall down a magic well that takes them back in time to the 10th century.

Communism The Great Belief A history of the rise and fall of Communism in the Twentieth century.

Living With The Lions LIVING WITH LIONS - THE COMPLETE STORY is an unprecedented behind the scenes film of one of the greatest sporting achievements this century. The British Lions 1997 tour of South Africa. From pre-tour training strategies in England, through every provincia

Paris Was A Woman A documentary which looks at the contribution which women made to the world of arts and literature in early 20th century Paris.

Trancers The story of a 23rd Century cop who time-travels back to 1985 to root out and kill the ancestors of a sinister cult which plagues his own time.

Wrath Of Kahn It is the 23rd century. The federation starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training manoeuvers, and Admiral James T.Kirk (William Shatner) seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan is b

Ghost And The Darkness At the turn of the Century two men set out to hunt for the man-eating lions, who have taken to killing for sport.

Voyage Home Willian Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and the rest of the U.S.S. Enterprise crew take to the skies in one of the most acclaimed and intriguing Stra Trek adventures ever. It's the 23rd century and a mysterious alien power is threatening Earth by a evaporating the

Star Trek Generations Stardate: the 23rd Century. Retired Starfleet officers James T Kirk (William Sharner), Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) and Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) are guests of honour aboard the newly christened Enterprise B. A test run takes an unexpected turn, how

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 1 The first part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 2 The second part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 3 The third part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 4 The fourth part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 5 The fifth part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 6 The sixth part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 7 The seventh part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 8 The eighth part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 9 The ninth part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Encyclopedia Of World War 2 Volume 10 The final part of the documentary of the twentieth century's most terrible conflict.

Battleships At War A documentary which looks at the battleship from the beginning of the century to 1945.

Abduction Club The Abduction Club is a fast and furious period romp inspired by real events in 18th century Ireland. Byrne (David Lapaine) and strang (Matthew Rhys) are two handsome, witty, twenty-somethings from wealthy families eager to marry rich society ladies. Unfo

Fifth Element 2 Disc Special Edition In a parallel universe an element made of anti-energy and anti-life awaits it's opportunity to enter New York City in the 23rd Century.

Our Century 1900-14 A New World The beginning of the Century sees a society without a care in the world moving towards war.

Our Century 1914-18 Beyond The Front Society sees World War and the United States comes to Europe's rescue. Women rethink their role.

Nine Queens A young con artist pairs up with an experienced criminal for the crime of the century. Spanish dialogue.

Crime And Punishment A man in Russia during the 19th Century believes himself to be free to commit any crime he chooses. Following a double murder his conscience gets the better of him and he begins to suffer...

Joan Of Arc A star-studded epic drama based on the tragic true story of Joan Of Arc - the fifteenth-century French peasant girl who's life was changed dramatically when she started hearing the voices of Saints Catherine, Michael and Margaret. Inspired by these voices

Brush With Fate There are only thirty-five original paintings in the world by 17th century artist Johannes Vermeer - but could there be a thirty-sixth? Cornelia Englebrecht, an eccentric school teacher, possesses that priceless work of art and decides to share its histor

Body On the eve of the new millennium an archaeologist uncovers an ancient body in the heart of Jerusalem. The bones date back to the first century BC and show signs of an agonising and painful death. Antonio Banderas stars as Matt Gutierrez who is sent to inv

Space Marines When the battleship Missouri blasts into orbit, space marine Sergeant Jack Belano and Catain Tom Gray are launced into the most dangerous space mission in history. The time is the mid 21st century, and the universe is governed by a powerful, peaceloving o

Three Musketeers Set in 17th Century Paris, D'Artagnan, the young swordsman, and his companions the three Musketeers become involved in another hilarious adventure. Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas.

Just Visiting A French nobleman and his servant from the 12th Century are transported forward in time to Chicago in the year 2000. Museum worker, Julia, shows the visitors how to adjust to modern life...

Bill And Teds Excellent Adventure The excitement and fun begins when interplanetary rulers dispatch a cool dude from the 27th Century to send two young boys - who should have been studying history instead of playing rock music - on a trip through time and history.

Sunshine Ralph Fiennes stars in this epic story of a family that rise above their humble origins to positions of wealth and power only to fall victim to the events which defined Europe during the 20th century.

Nora The story of one of the great literary love affairs of the twentieth century between James Joyce and Nora Barnacle. Nora, whilst working in a hotel in Dublin, meets Joyce - who immediately falls in love with her...

Warrior In 14th Century China, a group of exiled Koryo envoys manage to rescue a Ming princess from the rival Mongol forces.

Sporting Century A compilation of sporting events including Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics, Roger Bannister and the four minute mile, and Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters in 1970.

He Devil The Return Delve further into the sordid de-tales of the lives and lust of a He Devil. Since the 19th century he has drawn his blood,captured his prey,fulfilled his wildest desires and gained his youth.Now as a young man he stalks the innocent preying on youth and v

T Force In the 21st Century cybernetic research has developed advanced robots with human traits, which are widely used in the service industry. They have also been turned into cyber cops with a licence to kill...

Upstairs Downstairs Series 1-5 The lives of the Bellamy family at the beginning of the 20th Century. Includes Series 1 to 5. Episodes include: 'Out Of The Everywhere', 'An Object Of Value', 'A Special Mischief', 'The Fruits Of Love', 'The Wages Of Sin', 'A Family Gathering', 'Miss Forr

Baiju Bawra When Baiju Bawra goes to Delhi to prove his genius, one of the Nine Gems of Emperor Akbar's sixteenth century court, Tansen, feels his position is threatened. So Tansen challenges him to a musical duel. The rivalry between the pair is fuelled further, as

Chronicles Of A Century Volume 1 DVD on one side looking at major events in world history,1890-1914, and CD on the other containing nineteen classic movie scores.

Chronicles Of A Century Volume 2 Chapter 3. The Great War. Chapter 4. The 1st Great Postwar.

Chronicles Of A Century Volume 3 Chapter 5. The Not-So-Happy 20's * Chapter 6. The Era Of Totalitarianism * Chapter 7. World War II.

Chronicles Of A Century Volume 4 Major events from 1945-1965 in world history are included in this programme.

Chronicles Of A Century Volume 5 Chapter 11. Towards the way out of the crisis * Chapter 12. Uncertainty and Change * Chapter 13. Towards A New World Order.

Vengeance Adult erotica featuring witchcraft and gothic sex as the action cuts between 16th Century Salem and the current time.

Master Of The Rings Discover why J,R.R.Tolkien's Lord of the Rings has become an icon of 20th century culture. This special edition DVD,CD and booklet set features stunning new 3D computerised animations of Middle Earth,a host of illustrations by the brothers Hildebrandt,rar

Joseph Von Baky's Munchhausen This film was commissioned by the German Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the German Film Studio, Ufa. Set in eighteenth century Venice, it tells the story of Baron Von Munchhausen, an eccentric historical f

Der Golem A silent German horror classic set in 16th Century Prague which revolves around a Rabbi who constructs a man of clay to defend his people against plunder and massacre. Fully restored and digitally remastered. Tinted.

Alexander Nevskey This dramatic film classic tells of Alexander Nevsky, a legendary hero, who led his people against the Teutonic Knights during the early thirteenth century. The greater part of the film is concerned with the decisive battle on Lake Peipus where the Russia

Gangs Of New York Martin Scorsese's lavish, epic period drama is set in the turbulent Five Points area of New York in the Nineteenth Century. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Amsterdam Vallon, out to avenge the death of his father (Liam Neeson) at the hands of Daniel Day Lewis fear

Legend Of 1900 Aboard Virginian, a passenger ship, at the turn of the century, a baby boy is found. He is called 1900 and is brought up by the ship's coal room worker. When his adoptive father is killed in an accident the rest of the ship becomes aware of the boys prese

Piano (Widescreen) A woman, her daughter and her piano arrive in the remote backlands of 19th Century New Zealand for an arranged marriage, but her future husband refuses to move the piano from the beach. In order that she might get her piano back she agrees certain favours

Aurora It's the 22nd Century and a mission to land on the planet Aurora is underway with the launch of a ship carrying six astronuats led by a man who refuses to fail. When the ship encounters technical difficulties the crew take to the planet's surface where co

Classic Caravans And Living Vans It's only in the twentieth century that people have used caravans for pleasure but here we take a look at a cross section of vans going back from a hundred years ago right up to the luxury homes of today.

Classic British Motorcycles Vincent&Velo The story of two classic British Motorcycle companies formed during the early part of the twentieth century.

Kiwi Master Blaster Nathan Astle A celebration of the fastest double century in Test Cricket by Nathan Astle in March 2002.

Frank Sinatra Memorial A television memorial to one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th Century. Includes interviews with Frank, friends and family revealing little-known facts about the man.

20th Century Motor Racing See again the great names of fomula 1 racing including: Moss, Fittipaldi, Stewart, Hunt, Lauda, McLaren and many more.

201 West Ham Goals West Ham United's reputation as The Academy regularly producing the kind of players who maximise attendances even when results don't always go the clubs way,grew substantially towards the end of the twentieth century.A return to European competition,a mid

Hemoglobin In the middle of the 17th Century Eva Van Damme, a Dutch aristocrat, left Holland for the reckless spoils of the New World. She and her clan built a great mansion in New England, cut themselves off from the rest of society and eventually disappeared from

FA Cup Memorabillia The everlasting moments of F.A.Cup history are relived in fifty golden moments stretching back across the century.From historic landmarks to great goals and classic enounters,the series charts every emotion that is epitomised in the greatest cup competiti

Witness Events Sex And Political Scandals With narration by Sir David Frost, Witness: Events of the 20th Century tells the dramatic and revealing stories that lie behind the headlines. Seduction of Power and Seduction of the Flesh.

Excelsior An unusual nineteenth century ballet which tells of great scientific breakthroughs such as the steam engine, the Suez canal and the telegraph. Music by Romualdo Marennco.

Churchill Sir Winston Churchill was one of the most influential leaders this century. Perhaps more than any other, he alone, represented Great Britrain in its finest hour. Churchill was an aristocrat who possessed the common touch, a brilliant orator, a great write

20th Century Newsreels This DVD captures the greatest stories from the 20th Century film and includes: The Boer War * Queen Victoria's Funneral * The Wright Brothers First Flight San Francisco Earthquake * The Great Wheel * The Sinking of The Lusitania The Suffragette Derby and

20th Century Football Take a trip back to the golden age of Football. A time when the game of soccer was a sport played by gentlemen and watched by crowds of 70,000 plus, rattle happy fans. See the great names on which British national game was built, great men such as James L

20th Century Cricket Highlights of the most famous test match plus a cast of celebrities including Hobbs, Hammond, Larwood, Laker, Jardine, Hendren and more.

Unforgettable Nat King Cole Eighteen songs from Nat complement this visual tribute to one of the most popular singers of the twentieth century. His popularity still continues to this day almost forty years after his death.

Juventus One Century Of Emotions A collection of unforgettable images from 1897 till the present day.

Lazio One Century Of Emotions A collection of unforgettable images from 1900 till the present day.

Ac Milan One Century Of Emotions A collection of unforgettable images from 1899 till the present day.

Manon In 18th century Paris, Manon, a captivating young woman falls passionately in love with a penniless student, Des Grieux. Manipulated by her avaricious brother, she makes a fatal decision to shun her true love and exploit the pleasures of wealth. Des Grieu

Jazz Box Set The complete series which traces jazz from the early nineteenth century through the fifties and right up to date.

Byron A dramatisation of the life of George Gordon Byron who enjoyed a life of celebrity in the early part of the 19th Century.

Hours An adaptation of the novel by Michael Cunningham, this is the story of three women living in different time periods of the Twentieth Century all linked by a work of literature. In 1923 Virginia Woolf starts to write her novel 'Mrs Dalloway' whilst struggl

Musketeer An adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale set in the 17th Century. Cardinal Richelieu's deputy sets out to destroy the Musketeers with a war between England and France.

Kate And Leopold In this romantic comedy, Hugh Jackman plays nineteenth century gent and inventor Leopold who is accidentally transported to present day New York by time traveller Stuart (Liev Schreiber). Stuart just happens to be the ex-boyfriend of Kate (Meg Ryan) who a

Doa Judi Dench and Kate Winslet, bring to the screen one of the most extraordinary women of the 20th century, celebrated English author Iris Murdoch.as told by her unlikely soulmate, husband John Bayley, Iris first became known as a brilliant young scholar at

Emma In 19th century England a young woman spends so much time meddling in the affairs of others that she fails to recognise her own longings. Based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Three Musketeers A swashbuckling adventure set in 17th Century France, based on the original story by Alexandre Dumas.

Time Machine (Original 1960 Version) When George (Rod Taylor) sits at the controls of his new creation, he has all the time in the world. He's invented a Time Machine that whisks him from 1899 to war ravaged moments of the 20th century and into 802701. In that far-off era, passive Eloi face

Gigi/American In Paris/High Society In 'Gigi' we meet a tomboy who blossoms into a sophisticated young lady in turn-of-the-century Paris. Songs include 'The Night They Invented Champagne', 'I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore' and 'Gigi'. 'An American In Paris' is the musical story of an ex-G.I.

Barry Lyndon How does an Irish lad without prospects become part of the 18th-century English nobility? For barry Lyndon (Ryan O'Neal) the answer is: any way he can! Barry i a pining suitor, a duellist, a vaaagabond, a soldier in the seven Years War, a roue, a spy, a c

Affair Of The Necklace In late 18th century France, a young aristocratic woman, Jeanne de la Motte Valois (Hilary Swank), is tragically orphaned by her parents, direct descendants of Henry II. Her only inheritance being a tattered genealogical chart proving her noble origins. P

Red Planet In the mid-21st century, the nations of a dying Earth look starward for a solution and set out to colonize Mars. But something no one could have expected awaits. Houston , we have a problem. Val Kilmr, Crrie-Anne Moss and Tom Sizemore star in this taut ad

Prince And The Showgirl Two of the twentieth century's greatest film legends share centre stage in the delighful romatic comedy The Prince and the Showgirl written by Terence Rattigan. The Crown Prince of Carpathia (Laurence Olivier ) is in London for the coronation of George V

Mission Special Edition Sweeping and visually resplendent, The Mission is a powerful action epic about a man of the sword (Robert DeNiro) and a man of the cloth (Jeremy Irons) who unite to shield a south American Indian tribe from brutal subjugation by 18th Century colonial empi

Dr Wai In The Scriptures With No Words Showcasing once again the superb on screen fighting power of Asian Super- star Jet Li,Hong Kong box office smash 'Dr Wai'is set in the early Twentieth Century where Wai {Jet} embarks on an action packed quest in search of 'The Scriptures With No Words'. A

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (Superbit) Set during the nineteenth century in China, this the tale of Li Mu Bai, a martial arts expert. He entrusts his magic sword called Green Destiny to a wizard named Yu Shu Lien. Whilst in her care the sword is stolen and together they set out to recover it.

Knights Tale (Superbit) Loosely inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' and set in the 14th Century this is the story of William Thatcher, a peasant squire, who has a real talent for jousting. During this time only Knights of noble birth are eligible to joust and s

Legends Of The Fall Superbit From the rugged prairie lands of 19th Century America to the trenches of World War I, this dramatic story follows the journey of three brothers into the secrets of love, betrayal and the unbreakable bonds of blood.

Knights Tale Loosely inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales' and set in the 14th Century this is the story of William Thatcher, a peasant squire, who has a real talent for jousting. During this time only Knights of noble birth are eligible to joust and s

Crouching Tiger Set during the nineteenth century in China, this the tale of Li Mu Bai, a martial arts expert. He entrusts his magic sword called Green Destiny to a wizard named Yu Shu Lien. Whilst in her care the sword is stolen and together they set out to recover it.

Gandhi GANDHI was not a ruler of nations nor did he have scientific gifts. Yet this small, modest man did what other before him could not. He led entire country to freedom - he gave his people hope. Candhi the man of the century is explored in this breathtaking,

Taming Of The Shrew Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton sparkle and amuse as Katharina and petruchio in William Shakespeare's comic look at male chauvinism and women's lib in the 16th century. Petruchio, a poverty-striken gentleman from Veroma, journeys to Padua in search of

Far From The Madd/Tess Of Dub/Wuthering In 'Wuthering Heights' we hear Emily Bronte's classic tale of all-consuming love in a new adaptation. 'Far From The Madding Crowd' is Thomas Hardy's classic novel, set in the 19th century, of Bathsheba Everdene and the three men who love her. 'Tess Of The

Love Lies Bleeding A woman with ambition attempts to become a journalist in 19th Century London. She soon becomes involved in the hunt for a serial killer who is leaving dead prostitutes all over London.

Brenda Starr Brenda Starr, ace reporter, is on to the scoop of the century. But danger looms in the form of East and West Intelligence.

Mallen Secret Before the late Squire Thomas Mallen killed himself, he left a trail of illegitimate children all over the hills of 19th Century Northumberland. One of them, Miss Barbara, is deaf and has been kept from the truth by her governess. Now a beautiful and wilf

Anna Karenina Channel 4 Television's adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic story. Tells the story of three very different couples set in nineteenth century Russia.

Fifteen Streets Based on the novel by Catherine Cookson the story is set in the poverty-stricken Tyneside area at the beginning of the Twentieth Century and tells of a docker's love for the daughter of a shipbuilder.

Girl It's the middle of the 18th Century and eighteen year-old Hannah Boyle and her sick mother are travelling from Newcastle - seeking shelter they hide in Ridley's stableyard. Based on the Catherine Cookson novel.

Secret A three part drama from the novel 'The Harrogate Secret'. Set in 19th Century Tyneside it tells the tale of Freddie Musgrave who is taken in by businesswoman Maggie Hewitt. When Maggie's foster daughter, Belle, comes to live with them a special relationsh

Last Vampyre Near the end of the 18th Century, a young girl's murder is avenged by the fiery death of Lord St. Clair. One hundred years later his descendant, John Stockton returns to the fateful village. His strange behaviour and the death of a baby alerts Sherlock Ho

Hornblower Box Set Epic in scale and full of action adventure, suspense and romance, the Hornblower series is based on C.S.Forester's classic maritime adventures - the story of one young man's struggle to become a leader of men. Set against the back drop of the 18th century

Muhammad Ali The Greatest The full story, captured at close quarters, of one of the 20th century's greatest sporting icons.

House Of Mirth/Madness Of King George/ In 'House Of Mirth', set in New York at the turn of the century, we hear the tale of Lily Bart, a socialite who always seems to make the wrong decision. 'The Madness Of King George' is set in 1788 and based on the stage play by Alan Bennett. It follows th

House Of Mirth Set in New York at the turn of the century this the tale of Lily Bart, a socialite who always seems to make the wrong decision and before long things start to take a turn for the worse...

Warlock 3 A young woman who inherits a 16th Century mansion and spends her first night alone there, decides to leave the very next day. Friends call by unexpectedly and persuade her to stay and have some fun. Before the night is over a stranger arrives and stakes h

Captain Jack Rebellious and irreverent, Captain Jack is a man on a mission. Come hell or high water, he's determind to follow in the footsteps of Whitby's unsung hero, Captain Scoresby, who sets sail from the town bound for the Artic in the 18th century. Assembling a

Canterbury Tales Based on Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth century stories this is a film of unbridled fornication and a blasphemous visit to Hell.

Seven Samurai In Sixteenth-century Japan a poor village is raided every year by a group of bandits until, driven to the brink of starvation, the villagers decide to hire professional warriors to protect them.

Fonteyn And Nureyev A new version, with previously unseen footage, of the greatest ballet duo of the century captured at their peak.

Shooting The Past A country house situated in the London suburbs holds a collection of photography dating back through the last century. Plans have been raised to divide the collection and turn the house into a business school.

Visitation In 'The Visitation' the Tardis arrives in the 17th Century instead of the 20th and the Doctor finds that three prison escapees intend to wipe out all life on Earth.

Dr Who Earthshock The TARDIS arrives in the 26th Century in a cave system containing numerous dinosaur fossils. The 'So we meet again, Doctor...' Doctor's Party comes under suspicion from a military force, led by Lieutenant Scott, who are inve

Resurrection Of The Daleks Two fifty-minute episodes of 'Resurrection Of The Daleks' in which the Doctor once again encounters the evil Daleks in the docks of 20th Century London.

Aztecs THE AZTECS The Tardis takes the doctor and his companions back in time to fifteenth century Mexico, the centre of the Aztec civilisation. But when Barbara is mistaken for the reincarnation of the High Priest Yetaxa, the time travellers find themselves cau

Spearhead From Space Exiled to earth in the late 20th century by his own people - the Time Lords - the newly regenerated Doctor arrives in Oxley Woods alongside a shower of mysterious meteorites. Investigating these unusual occurrences is the newly-formed United Nations Intel

Pride And Prejudice An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about five unmarried sisters in 19th century England. When Mr Darcy arrives to live in the area the Bennett family are quick to spot ideal husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kin

First Step Five instalments from the classic TV series featuring the debonair A J Raffles - the idol of society at the end of the nineteenth century, who was also an accomplished jewel thief and safe-cracker.

Last Laugh Five instalments from the classic TV series featuring the debonair A J Raffles - the idol of society at the end of the nineteenth century, who was also an accomplished jewel thief and safe-cracker.

Les Visiteurs Time-travelling saga of a 12th century knight and his dim witted squire who arrive in contemporary France and try to make sense of the modern world.

Raffles Box Set All of the classic TV series featuring the debonair A J Raffles - the idol of society at the end of the nineteenth century, who was also an accomplished jewel thief and safe-cracker.

Android Max 404 and his creator, Doctor Daniel, have been in isolation aboard deep space research station ULC53 for over five years. While Doctor Daniel continues his project to create the perfect female replica, Max plays old twentieth century rock tapes and mov

Sleuth Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier) is regarded as one of the world's foremost authors of mystery novels. Wyke is also a fanatic game player who has converted his magnificent 16th century manor into a gallery of robots, performing dolls, dart boards, chess set

Plunkett And Macleane Set in the 18th century: Plunket and Macleane is the story of two notorious highwaymen based on real life characters. With Plunkett's (Robery Carlyle) brains and know how and Macleane's (Johnny Lee Miller) social connections, they infiltrate wealthy socie

Portrait Of A Lady The late 19th Century finds Isabel Archer rejecting a lucrative marriage proposal in favour of exploring the world... Adapted from the novel by Henry James.

Spirits Of Bodmin Moor Three more real ghost stories including tales of King Arthur on Bodmin Moor, an inn which used to be an 18th Century tavern where a ring is uncovered identifying a ghost and a dead man seen walking around an airport lounge.

Legends Of The Legionnaire Three real ghost stories including tales of encounters with long dead legionnaires, occurences in a burned out school and spirits of seventeenth century soldiers.

Spirit Stallion Of The Cimarron Set in America's Old West in the nineteenth century. Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron follows the adventures of a wild mustang encountering white settlers for the first time who capture him, take him to a U.S. Army fort and try to tame him. Further along

Haunting For over a century, the dark and forbidding Hill House has sat alone and abandoned...or so it seemed. Intrigued by the mansion's storied past, Dr. Marrow (Liam Neeson) lures his three subjects - Theo (Catherine Zeta- Jones), Nell (Lili Taylor) and Luke (O

Ben Hur (Animation) During the first century A.D., Judah Ben-Hur is a young Hebrew prince who is thrown into slavery by the Romans after a tragic accident. He sets out to win his way back to his home on a heroic journey of discovery. Judah's love for a beautiful slave girl i

Glory Of The Bolshoi A compilation of archive film footage featuring the Bolshoi Ballet on tour in the mid-20th Century. Sequences include: Swan Lake - White Swan Pas De Deux, The Nutcracker - Pas De Trois, Etude, Spartacus and The Flames Of Paris - Pas De Deux.

Great Artists Of The 20th Century The story of David Oistrakh, Russian violinist, told through Soviet newsreels. Featuring a performance of Brahms' Concerto for violin and cello with Rostropovich and extracts from the violin concertos by Sibelius and Shostakovich.

Great Events Of The Twentieth With rare archive footage from the BBC and British Pathe News, this fascinating collection features over one hundred events - tragic and triumphant - that shaped our extraordinary century.

Greatest Events 20th Century

Fifth Element / The Abyss / Aliens Box Set - 3 Discs Features 'The Fifth Element' In a parallel universe an element made of anti-energy and anti-life awaits it's opportunity to enter New York City in the 23rd Century. 'The Abyss' in which a team of civilian divers working on a prototype underwater oil-drill

Les Enfants Du Paradis The lives and dreams of a small group of actors set in 19th Century Paris where four men compete for the attentions of a beautiful courtesan. Newly restored version.

Corsican Brothers Cheech and Chong trade in their bongs for swords as they take on history in this outrageous and hilarious retelling of Alexandre Dumas 18th Century adventure epic. Very much in their raucous style and filled with zany lyricism. The Corrsican brothers star

Midsummer Night Sex Comedy Love is in the air and magic is afoot when turn-of-the-century inventor Andrew and his wife Adrian host a country wedding for the pompous philosopher Dr.Leopold and his young fiancee Ariel. But when Andrews best friend, the randy Dr.Maxwell Jordan, and hi

Black Knight A street wise park worker, Jamal, wakes up in 14th Century England after he suffers a blow to the head... Suddenly his world is full of knights in armour and damsels in distress. A 21st Century dude is set to liven things up...

Miss Julie On a late 19th Century esate, a celebration of wine and beer lets loose inhibitions...and inner passions. Jean (Peter Mullan), the count's footman, takes the advances of the Count's daughter (Saffron Burrows) too far with a scandalous encounter in the kit

Cyborg Martial arts wizard, Jean Claude Van Damme carves out a dazzling new domain as the future's most fearsome warrior in this adrenaline-charged sword and sci-fi thriller. Deteriorating from social anarchy and a deadly plague, 21st-century America has descend

Rob Roy A passionate and thrilling tale, Rob Roy tells the true story of 18th century Scottish hero Robert Roy McGregor (Liam Neeson). Against a backdrop of stunning beauty and the bitter reality of clan life, Rob Roy and his wife Mary (Jessica Lange) are caught

Braveheart 2 Disc Special Edition Mel Gibson stars in and directs this sweeping saga about Scotland's brutal battle for independence in the 13th Century. When William Wallace's (Mel Gibson) wife is ravaged and murdered by English troops, his quest for revenge quickly turns into an impass

New Tycoons A look at the people who have made fortunes through the innovations of the 20th century. Featuring Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Henry Ford, Rupert Murdoch and many more.

Wages Of War A look at ruthless dictators and tyrants of the 20th century. Featuring: Hitler, Idi Amin, Saddam Hussain and Castro.

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid This revisionist Western comedy,which served as the prototype of the buddy films for years to come,stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,respectively.At the turn of the 20th century they've become notorious for the ski

Patton A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards {including Best Picture} PATTON is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses.One of its Oscars went to George C. Scott for his triumphant portrayal

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