THE NILE
History
5,000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Presenter Bettany Hughes sets sail on an epic journey through the history and highlights of Ancient Egypt. She journeys almost1,000 miles on the mighty River Nile stopping off at the most iconic sites along the way.
189763 DVD Cert E £19.99 £16.99
The British
Elizabeth at 90 – A Family Tribute
Epic and seemingly modest stories of human achievement, invention and heroism. 3hrs 25. Subtitles
136226 2 DVDs Cert 12 £24.99 £11.99
Queen Elizabeth II’s personal collection of ciné films are shown. Narrated by Prince Charles. 1hr 29
190535 £10.99 DVD Cert U
The Sorrow and the Pity
Walking with Beasts
Director Max Ophuls captivating documentary on the Nazi occupation of France. 4hrs 8. Subtitles
The prehistoric creatures that ruled the Earth after the dinosaurs were gone. 3hrs. Subtitles
180360 2 DVDs £24.99 £9.99
155719 £9.99
Cert E
The West Ken Burns chronicles the saga of America’s vast and turbulent region, from before European settlement into the 20th century.
187839 4 DVDs Cert E £39.99 £24.99
Documentary which explores the geology of the world and re-examines how the Earth’s landscapes were made.
190155 £10.99 DVD Cert E
2 DVDs Cert PG
DVD Cert E
£62
Set in Stone
Complete
A chronicle of the major events of the 20th century up until 1992, including Queen Victoria’s funeral, the D-Day landings, moon landing, Falklands War, break up of the USSR and more. 31hrs. Subtitles
Stories of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces, in this outstanding BBC series, with Van Gogh, Picasso, Caravaggio, Bernini, Rembrandt, David, Turner and Rothko. 6hrs 40
190548 11 DVDs Cert E £99.99 £37.99
JFK – The Untold Story The real man behind the myth of John F Kennedy is revealed in this probing biography. 4hrs
189709 2 DVDs £9.99 £7.99
Cert E
141756 £19.99 3 DVDs Cert 12
Story of England
Professor Brian Cox tells the story of the origins and history of life, from the fundamental laws which govern its creation, to the myriad species that populate our planet. 4hrs 53. Subtitles
Documentary presented by Michael Wood telling the story of one village across 1000 years of English history. 6hrs. Subtitles
616094 2 DVDs Cert E £24.99 £11.99
King George VI & Elizabeth
Henry VIII – Mind of a Tyrant
Documentary on the man crowned king in December 1936, and his consort, Elizabeth. 1hr
Historian Dr David Starkey presents this biography one of England’s most feared kings. 3hrs 20. Subtitles
190167 DVD Cert E £14.99 £9.99
132774 DVD Cert U £19.99 £10.99
137106
2 DVDs Cert E
£19.99 £8.99
A charming and informative foray into the history and architecture of the picturesque market towns of middle England. Architectural historian Alec Clifton-Taylor presents a potted history and architectural study of 18 small English towns of great character. First broadcast on the BBC Two in 1978, the programmes now serve as a fascinating historical snapshot of the enduring character of each locale.
Six English Towns 3hrs. Subtitles 166445
E SAV
Series 1-3
£19.99 £7.99
Six More English Towns 3hrs 49. Subtitles 166467
DVD Cert E
£19.99 £7.99
Another Six English Towns 3hrs. Subtitles 166468 DVD
Cert E
£19.99 £7.99
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