Documentary Licensing Catalogue 2010 - elm street media group

Statement of Purpose 

Many of the films and/or television shows featured in this catalogue are taken from the original films and 

recordings with the original casts and artists that were filmed or recorded many decades ago. Some of these 

come directly from 16mm or 35mm film, or videotape, which existed long before today’s digital technology and 

high-quality standards. 

The same applies to the Live in Concert series which were recorded many years ago, in some cases during the 

70s and 80s. These feature the original artist recordings. 

In some cases the original masters of the black and white films and television series, which again were originally 

filmed many decades ago, have been lost or destroyed. Due to this we have had to trawl material from many 

collectors and celluloid lovers in order to get copies of these missing masters, in many cases from an individual’s 

own private collection. Therefore we have many cans of original films and negatives being stored at 

laboratories which we cannot use until a master needs to be produced. 

We apologise for the quality of some of the viewing copies that we have available – as these may have been 

taken from old film and tape copies themselves the quality may be poorer than expected. However these should 

be seen as viewing copies only and are not representative of the final master quality. In all cases the quality is 

only as good as the original master and, in some instances, imperfections exist in the original and this quality 

is reflected due to the age of the film. 

Our prime motive is to preserve the original performances and the feel that the actors created in the 

performance. 

In addition, through various associates, we have access to additional material that you may wish to have use 

of so if a film, actor or actress that you require is not listed in this catalogue then we are likely to be still able 

to trace if for you, subject to license and availability. 

Important Information 

The performers or repertoire contained herein may be available exclusively or non-exclusively and may not be 

available in certain territories, or at all. 

Infrequently rights granted to us may lapse and therefore may not be available at a particular time. We therefore 

reserve the right to withdraw or change any title(s) without notice and potential licensors will need to clear each 

item for its usage and available territories to ensure its availability and to avoid copyright or contractual 

problems. 

No offer of rights is intended or implied. All negotiations are subject to written contract. 

The illustrations/images, if any, in this document appear courtesy of various companies or distributors who may 

have previously released material using masters licensed to them or in some cases are the original designs, 

which have not been released. These are intended as a guide imagery solely and are not necessarily 

representative of any finished product or sleeve design relating to the product shown. 

With our own in-house designer team we are able to provide you with alternative, more contemporary designs 

if needed and are able to re-package to suit specific requirements. 

In order to release any of this product in the UK BBFC clearance and certification is required. We have obtained 

this on the majority of product shown here. In some cases additional licenses may need to be granted whereby 

a film or show has never been released or screened, such as a synchronisation license. 

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CONTENTS 

Military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 

Military Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Maritime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Railways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 

Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

Crafts, Hobbies & Learning . . . . . . . . . . .26 

Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 

Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 

Angling / Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

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MILITARY 

Title Length Synopsis 

TIGER HEAVY TANK PANZER VI 

PANTHER THE PANZER V 

PANZER IV HEAVY TANK 

PANZER III MEDIUM TANK 

PANZER I & II LIGHT TANKS 

STUG III & IV ASSAULT GUNS 

HUMMEL MOBILE HEAVY ARTILLERY 

GERMAN MILITARY VEHICLES INC. 

ARMOURED CARS & HALF TRACKS 

54 mins 

52 mins 

57 mins 

57 mins 

61 mins 

50 mins 

57 mins 

54 mins 

The history of this legendary tank is told with particular emphasis placed on combat footage of the Tiger in action, as 

well as footage of the Ferdinand/Elefant on the Eastern front and the Sturmtiger in action in the Warsaw Uprising of 

1944. 

This programme covers not only evolution of the Panther design but through the usage of combat footage illustrates 

the Panther in action on all fronts on which the German Army fought from 1943 until 1945. 

This programme traces the long history of this most versatile of German tanks, and documents a combat career that 

finally ended with the destruction of the last Mark IV's in Syrian service by the Israeli Army on the Golan Heights in 

1967. 

The Panzer III emerged as one of the formative images of German military success in the newsreels produced by the 

Propaganda Ministry, documenting the Blitzkrieg victories of the early war years. 

The Panzer I weighed less than six tons, and was armed with two machine guns and armour barely able to 

withstand the impact of such weapons itself. It was with these light-weight workhorses, rather than their heavier 

and more glamorous stable mates, that the Blitzkrieg legend was forged. 

One of the most common images of German Armour in the combat footage taken by Goebbel's propaganda 

cameramen in the second half of the war in Europe, was the Assault Gun or 'Sturmgeschutz' (abbr. Stug) 

From 1940 until war's end, German industry produced a plethora of self-propelled weapons for the German Army. 

Whilst some of these were purposely designed, others were extemporary affairs developed rapidly using available 

weapons and chassis to serve the immediate need of the German Army in the field. 

Seemingly present whenever German combat cameramen were filming, armoured cars and half tracks were as vital 

to the German war machine as the Panzers. 

GERMAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF WW2 

1939-1942 

55 mins 

This programme covers the operations of the Bf-109 in its role on all fronts, to 1942 and the early missions by the 

Fw-190 over France and the English Channel. 

GERMAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF WW2 

1942-1945 

GERMAN NIGHT FLYERS 

DIVE BOMBERS & COMBAT AIRCRAFT 

OF WW2 

BOMBERS & BOMBING RAIDS 

1939-1942 

BOMBERS & BOMBING RAIDS 

1942-1945 

54 mins 

56 mins 

54 mins 

54 mins 

53 mins 

The reality of the air-war over Germany is demonstrated in this programme, illustrating the battles fought by the 

Luftwaffe day fighter squadrons in their attempts to frustrate ever growing U.S. and allied bomber raids. 

Using combat footage from all fronts and from film shot in the skies by night and day over Germany, this 

programme provides a dramatic account of the contribution made by the heavy fighters of the Luftwaffe in World 

War Two. 

Designed to assist ground operations, the Stuka was always to be found operating with the leading elements of the 

army in France, North Africa, and Russia as 'flying artillery'. In this wide-ranging presentation the Stuka is seen in 

action on all fronts, as well as the Hs-129s and Fw-190 in action in Russia. 

The German Luftwaffe entered the Second World War with the world's most effective bomber force, built around the 

Heinkel He-111 and Dornier D0-17 medium bombers, and the new Junkers Ju-88 'Schnellbomber'. 

The decline of the Luftwaffe bombing arm is covered in the operations of the varied aircraft types employed, down 

to Germany's surrender in May, 1945. Also shown are flying boats and float planes, seen operating from the 

Mediterranean through to the Arctic Ocean. 

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MILITARY CONTINUED 


GERMAN JETS & V1 AND V2 FLYING BOMBS 

GERMAN SUPPORT AIRCRAFT & GLIDERS 

GREY WOLVES U-BOATS 

1939-1941 

55 mins 

54 mins 

60 mins 

The Me-262 represented the cutting edge of a new generation of highly advanced combat types, employing jet and 

rocket propulsion. Paralleling these aircraft types in the spring of 1945 were the first of Hitler's revenge weapons, 

the V-1 Flying Bomb and the advanced V-2 Rocket, that were intended to turn the tide of the war. 

Covered in this programme are glider operations in Italy, and even the employment of DFS 230s to re-supply 

garrisons on the Oder front in 1945. Also shown are reconnaissance, trainer and liaison aircraft, which made a vital 

contribution to the role of the Luftwaffe on all fronts in the Second World War. 

This programme depicts the course of the U-boat war in its initial phase in vivid images captured primarily by German 

cameramen with much being presented to the viewer for the first time. 


1942-1943 


1943-1945 

GERMANY AT WAR 

1918 – 1941 

60 mins 

60 mins 

45-65 Approx 

New footage helps us understand the on-going battle between hunter and hunted above and beneath the cold, grey 

waters of the North Atlantic - the most decisive theatre of World War II. 

This final chapter of the 'Grey Wolves' war is told with fascinating footage covering all aspects of this story. It ends 

with film of the one man 'Biber' submarine, and the arrest of Doenitz in 1945 - Hitler's nominated successor and 

Germany's last Fuehrer! 

This is the first in a unique trilogy that presents events leading up to World War II, as well as the war itself, from 

footage that would have been seen by the German nation at the time. 

Germany at War 

1941 – 1943 

45-65 Approx 

This is the second in a unique trilogy that presents events leading up to World War II, as well as the war itself, from 


Germany at War 

1943 – 1945 

THE GREEN DEVILS GERMAN PARATROOPER 

ELITE 1933-1941 

THE GREEN DEVILS GERMAN PARATROOPER 

ELITE 1942-1945 

FROM REMAGEN TO THE ELBE 

MEIN KAMPF 

PANZER GERMANY’S 

ULTIMATE WAR MACHINE 

GUNS OF THE WEHRMACHT 

1933-1945 

THE FALL OF BERLIN 

45-65 Approx 

51 mins 

51 mins 

60 mins 

45-65 Approx 

52 mins 

50 mins 

75 mins 

This is the third in a unique trilogy that presents events leading up to World War II, as well as the war itself, from 


First seeing action during ‘Operation Weseruburg’ - the invasion of Denmark and Norway in April, 1940 - the Green 

Devils were the 'fallschirmjaeger' (paratrooper) arm of the Luftwaffe and were to see extensive service in both 

air-drop and ground roles, through to the war's end in 1945. 

The Green Devils were the 'fallschirmjaeger' (paratrooper) arm of the Luftwaffe and were to see extensive service in both air-dropped 

and ground roles, through to the war's end in 1945. However, by 1942, fated by Hitler's judgement that the days of large paratrooper 

operations had already passed, the Green Devils were to see out the rest of the war serving primarily as elite ground troops. 

This programme will be a boon to all wishing to share the feelings of those fighting this terrible conflict to its 

conclusion. It presents a compelling portrait of the last dramatic weeks of the greatest war in history. Much of 

what is seen is unique 

Mein Kampf (My Struggle) is the book written by Adolf Hitler in which he laid out his political philosophy. Regarded 

inside Germany as the bible of National Socialism, it was an accurate blueprint of what he aspired to accomplish 

when in power. 

During WW2, the need for capable and qualified crewmen to work with and maintain the equipment became vital. In order to keep up 

with the demands of warfare, soldiers and engineers were educated partly with training films. This programme shows footage of the 

Tiger tanks during Operation Citadel, as well as edited highlights of two German Army training films from late 1943 and mid 1944. 

The effectiveness of its artillery arm was one of the dominating features of the German Army on the battlefields of 

the Western Front in the First World War. Indeed, a specific requirement of the Treaty of Versailles was that the new 

Reichswehr be denied heavy artillery. 

This compelling documentary tracks the events that lead to the conclusion of the war in Europe. As the Americans 

create a bridgehead on the River Elbe, the Luftwaffe makes a last desperate attempt to counter the fury of the allies 

bombing of Berlin. 


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A NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH - 

HITLER'S RISE TO POWER - THE EARLY YEARS 

TO 1935 


GERMANY PREPARES FOR WAR - 1936-1939 

A NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH 

EUROPEAN DOMINATION - 1940 


CHURCHILL: THE WAR CRIMINAL - 1940 

THE PACIFIC WAR ROAD TO WAR 

THE PACIFIC WAR DAY OF INFAMY 

VE-DAY: WAR & PEACE 

VJ-DAY: WAR & PEACE 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - ARMOURED GIANTS - 

THE HEAVY TANK MISSION 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - ANTI-TANK WEAPONS - 

TANK KILLERS 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - BATTLE CHARIOTS - 

THE ARMOURED INFANTRY MISSION 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - THE LIGHT TANK AND 

ARMOURED CAR MISSION - HERE COMES THE 

CAVALRY 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - ENGINES OF WAR - 

THE ARMOURED ASSAULT MISSION 

ARMOURED MISSIONS - THE MEDIUM TANK 

MISSION - MOBILE FIREPOWER 

SUBMARINE WARFARE 

90 mins 

90 mins 

90 mins 

90 mins 

75 mins 

75 mins 

85 mins 

75 mins 

55 mins 

55 mins 

55 mins 

55 mins 

55 mins 

55 mins 

54 mins 

This episode deals with the early years including the Great War to the emergence of Hitler as German Chancellor. It covers 

the collapse of the German economy and subsequent poverty; the SA implementing the anti-Jewish campaigns; the death 

of Hindenburg and the turbulent elections and re-building of Germany under the new chancellor. 

This episode covers the years 1936 through to the start of the Second World War in 1939. It includes the 1936 

Summer Olympics in Berlin; the Nuremburg Rally of the same year; the celebrations for Hitler’s 50th birthday; 

German rearmament and the lightning invasion of Poland. 

This episode covers early 1940 as Hitler’s forces steamrollered Western Europe. It deals with the invasion and 

surrender of Holland, Belgium, Norway and Denmark; the Battle of Dunkirk and the subsequent British evacuation 

and the capitulation of France including the victory parades through Paris. 

This episode focuses primarily on Hitler’s plans for the invasion of Britain and his personal sparring with Sir Winston 

Churchill and the British population. It also includes German attempts to rebuild and to portray the “normality” in 

occupied countries and Germany’s continued military build-up. 

Over sixty years after the events, eyewitnesses and experts have come together to give accounts of events leading 

up to the devastating attack at Pearl Harbor. With interviews woven into new archive accounts of what really 

happened, history is re-examined by those who were involved. 

Over sixty years after the event, eyewitness and experts have come together to commemorate this occasion and to provide 

eyewitnesses accounts of the bombing and the events following on from this devastating attack. With interviews woven into 

new archive accounts of what really happened, history is re-examined by those who were involved. 

May 8th, 1945, the day World War Two officially ended in Europe. With Hitler’s suicide in his Berlin Bunker on April 

30th, the Third Reich fell under the control of his successor, Karl Doenitz. Under Doenitz’s orders, General Alfred Johl 

was sent to S.H.A.E.F. (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces) to seek terms for an end to the war. 

August 6 1945, 8.15 a.m. the first atomic bomb used in warfare, codenamed ‘Little Boy’, was dropped on 

Hiroshima, resulting in the death of 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb, codenamed ‘Fat 

Man’ was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to a Japanese surrender on August 15, marking the end of the war. 

In 1940 Panzer divisions stormed across France and the Low Countries, vindicating the role of the tank in modern 

warfare and the concept of Blitzkrieg or “lightning war”. Then came the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 where 

they faced for the first time, a superior advisory in the form of the Russian T-34. 

At the beginning of the Second World War the standard German anti-tank weapon was the little 37mm Pak 35 and 

36, which could penetrate only 1 inch of sloped armour at 500 yards. BY the end of the war the supreme tank 

destroyer was the Jagdtiger with an ability to penetrate 10 inches at 1000 yards. 

The “poor bloody infantry” has always had the worst of any war. Even so, by the 1930s planners decided to make the infantry a more 

effective weapon and the British Government had the Carden-Lloyd Carrier developed. The German Blitzkrieg took this development a 

quantum leap further with the Hanomag armoured personnel carrier (APC), employed by Rommel’s Afrika Korps. 

From the battlefields of Flanders onwards the ultimate ground weapon was the tank. Developed to break the 

deadlock of trench warfare nothing that preceded it could stand against it. 

The stalemate of trench warfare in World War I was finally broken by the tank and self-propelled gun, and Germany 

capitulated. These weapons came fully into their own in World War II, and combined with the tactics of Blitzkrieg, 

gave Germany early supremacy. 

A German infantry corporal in the trenches during World War One had been impressed by the capabilities of the tank 

– his name was Adolf Hitler. Under his rule the Panzer was developed, and of this series, the Panzer IV was by far 

the most important and could fight on equal terms with anything but some of the heavier Russian Tanks. 

Join the unsung heroes of submarine warfare who went to sea in submarines, carrying the battle to the enemy in his 

own waters, from Pearl Harbour to the surrender in Tokyo Bay. 


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THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ - THE WORST 

OF HITLERS DEATH CAMPS - JANUARY 1945 

MAJDANEK - THE NOTORIOUS POLISH 

CONCENTRATION CAMP - JULY 1944 

GHETTO THERESIENSTADT - THE TRUTH BEHIND 

THE NAZI DECEPTION 1941 - 1945 

RAVENSBRUCK & BUCHENWALD - THE 

HORRORS OF THE NAZI CONCENTRATION 

CAMPS 1937 - 1945 

DACHAU & SACHSENHAUSEN - A RECORD OF 

THE NAZI ATROCITIES 1933 - 1945 

THE EVACUEES 

GOTTERDAMMERUNG 

THE ENEMY AT THE GATES 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

Etched deeply into the pages of history, Auschwitz conjures up images of death, torture and unimaginable human 

suffering. At the time of release only 18 minutes of the footage contained within this DVD had been seen in the 

west; despite it being used as damning prosecution evidence at the Nuremburg Trials. 

Discovered by Russian troops in July 1944 the Majdanek Nazi concentration and extermination camp near Lubin was 

the scene of some of Hitler’s most disturbing handy work. Apart from using carbon monoxide, Majdanek was one of 

only two camps to use the deadly Zyklon B to poison victims in its gas chambers. 

Between 1941 and 1945 the small fortress town of Theresienstadt in Czechoslovakia became a transit point to the 

death camps in the east for thousands of Czech, German, Austrian and Dutch Jews. All those deported to 

Theresienstadt were led to believe it was an “end camp” from which they would travel no further 

Ravensbruck: Women from more than 20 countries were incarcerated between 1939 and 1945 in the Ravensbruck 

concentration camp in Germany. They were subjected to gross maltreatment, humiliation and some were tortured to 

death all in the name of the Third Reich. 

Whilst Hitler sought the answers to his “Jewish problem” more and more centres of containment sprung up throughout Nazi 

occupied Europe. Two such camps were Dachau and Sachsenhausen, and although perhaps not such recognisable names as 

Auschwitz, they were no less crucial in the persecution and extermination of the European Jews. 

This film is about a group of people, often overlooked, whose lives were changed enormously by the events that 

were to follow, a group of vulnerable people who had no part to play in the ensuing conflict but many of whom still 

suffer the effects of what happened to them during World War II. 

‘The Enemy at the Gates’ tells the story of the fractious relationship between the Führer, the Oberkommando der 

Wehrmacht and the succession of generals responsible for the defence of France. 

HITLER’S TWILIGHT 

BATTLE FOR THE FATHERLAND 

45-65 Approx 

Battle For The Fatherland tells the story of the Führer’s last great offensive, The Battle of the Bulge, and the 

desperate attempts to rally his people before the subsequent annihilation of Germany’s forces in the west. 

HITLER’S TWILIGHT 

THE RACE TO BERLIN 

OPERATION VALKYRIE 

HE BITCH OF BUCHENWALD 

HISTORIES OF THE HOLOCAUST 

BUCHENWALD 1937 - 42 

HISTORIES OF THE HOLOCAUST 

BUCHENWALD 1942 – 45 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

‘Hitler’s Twilight: The Race to Berlin’ tells the story of the desperate German defence of East Prussia, Pomerania 

and the River Oder against the last massive Soviet winter offensive in the East. 

survived, to wreak bloodthirsty vengeance on the whole of the German resistance movement. This is the story, 

horrific, tragic, but also at times almost comical of the most serious attempt to assassinate the warlord. This is the 

story of Operation Valkyrie, the plan to kill Hitler, which he himself had approved! 

Described as ‘the most famous of all Germans accused of having committed atrocities during the war’ by the Jewish 

Virtual Library, Ilse Koch has won a diabolic kind of immortality as the lady with the lampshade made of human 

skin. 

This program documents the events of Buchenwald ‘37-’42, where prisoners were savagely punished for the 

slightest infraction of the rules. Inmates would freeze in -20° temperatures and were worked to death; the guard 

dogs enjoyed significantly better living conditions. 

The juxtaposition of the Weimar Republic, the cultural heart of Germany, with the cruelty of the Buchenwald 

concentration camp, situated mere miles away, would make the region infamous. 

AMERICAN SPECIAL FORCES 

AT WAR WITH THE VIET CONG 

NAVAL WARFARE 

GUNSHIP PATROL 

60 Mins 

90 Mins 

As US and allied military forces fought to free the people of South Vietnam from the influence and actions of the 

communist North, another less publicised campaign was in full swing behind the battle lines. 

The Mekong Delta is one of the most intricate and complex waterways in the world, difficult to navigate during 

peacetime, let alone during the mayhem of war. For many US Marines from the USS Harnett County patrolling the 

Delta was a daily duty, running the gauntlet of enemy fire and entering unknown territories. 


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A TOUR OF DUTY 

ON PATROL 

THE BATTLE OF KHE SANH 

THE FIRES OF HELL 

THE US AIR FORCE 

DESTRUCTION FROM ABOVE 

IN THE MIDST OF BATTLE 

A NATION REBUILDS 

THE VIET CONG 

A DEADLY ENEMY 

ON OPERATION 

COMBAT SOLDIERS 

NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMPS 

HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI 1945 

THE FIGHTING LADY 

THE WORLD WITHOUT THE US 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

85 Mins 

Few fighting groups have the prestige, history and battle record of the 9th Infantry Division or as they have become known 

the “Old Reliables”. From their first landing on Vietnamese soil the men of the 9th lived up to their reputation and this 

programme follows them as they set up base and head out on patrol. 

Perhaps the most famous battle of the war, this programme tells the story as 6000 defenders successfully repulsed 20,000 

North Vietnamese troops from capturing a strategically important military base. A bloody and fiercely fought encounter, the 

fighting lasted 70 days and nights until the North Vietnamese slowly sunk back into the jungles they had emerged from. 

This enthralling account examines the main roles played by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, highlighting 

both the combat and non-combat operations carried out. From medical care, precisely orchestrated airstrikes and the all 

important supply run the men, women and machines of the US Air Force were an integral part of the war effort. 

This programme explains the “wheres and whys” for an American public desperate to understand the conflict in 

Vietnam and their participation in it. It places the war within the other great battles in history, what the catalysts 

were and how America became involved and hoped to accomplish. 

The Viet Cong proved a more than adequate opponent to the technical might and sheer muscle power of the United States armed 

forces. Skilled in jungle and guerrilla warfare the VC held an advantage over their formidable enemy, local knowledge. This 

documentary consists of rare Viet Cong footage showing their movements during the war highlighting their combat tactics. 

Narrated by Charlton Heston, this documentary goes on operations with the 7th Division as they come to terms with the 

mission that lies ahead of them. It explains the reasons for US involvement in a war so far from their home borders and 

what they aim to achieve through both military and civil action. 

It is impossible for any piece of film or eye-witness account to truly capture the horrors, barbarity and inhumanity 

suffered by those ill-fated people caught in the murderous concentration camps of the Third Reich. 

With the use of wartime archive footage and American military film the effects of the bomb on the towns and people 

are examined as well as a brief look at how the US prepared themselves for the real possibility of an atomic attack 

on home soil. 

Recipient of the 1943 Oscar for Documentary Feature, the Fighting Lady is an educational and entertaining look 

at life aboard a US aircraft carrier during World War Two. It follows what has now been identified as the USS 

Yorktown through the mundane daily routines of a sailor to the infamous Marianas “turkey shoot”. 

This programme explores the hypothetical future of a world in which the United States reverts to isolationism, 

withdrawing its military presence and leaving countries to manage international conflicts on their own. 

OTHER MILITARY TITLES AVAILABLE: 

NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH VOL. 5 

NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH, A: VOL.6 


NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH : VOL.8 

NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH, A: VOL. 9 









NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH, A VOL. 17 



NEWSREEL HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH, A VOL.20 

THE WEST'S FIGHTERS AND BOMBERS 

THE WEST'S COMBAT AIRCRAFT (HELICOPTERS) 

THE WEST'S NAVAL AIRCRAFT 

THE WEST'S FIGHTING SHIPS 

AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT 

MODERN LAND WARFARE - BATTLE TANK 

MODERN LAND WARFARE - MOBILE WARFARE 

US FORCES IN ACTION 

VICTORY IN THE GULF-THE NATION'S FINEST 

HISTORY OF DACHAU 37-42 

HISTORY OF DACHAU 43-45 

GERMAN MILITARY VEHICLES 

KENT AT WAR 

WAR & PEACE SHOW 

VICTORY AT SEA VOL 1 






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MILITARY AVIATION 


AIR WAR 2000 

FAST JETS 

ENEMY BOMBERS 

ALLIED BOMBERS 

ALLIED FIGHTERS 

ENEMY FIGHTERS 

IN THE COCKPIT 

FLY LOW! HIT HARD! 

60 Mins 

45 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

Combat aviation in the 1990s will be ever more exciting with new designs and new technologies taking aircraft 

farther and faster than previously thought possible. Air War 2000 puts you in command of these amazing new 

developments. Here are the new B-2 stealth bomber and F-117 attack aircraft. 

“Fast Jets” is a display of the most exciting aircraft in the world including the Lockheed SR-71 - more popularly 

known as “The Blackbird” the most exciting of them all! This impressive aircraft is just one of the jets featured in 

this action-packed DVD. 

Enemy Bombers takes you over the battlefields of Europe, the Far East and the world’s oceans, putting you into the 

cockpit of the most famous Axis aircraft of the war. 

Allied Bombers not only includes unique film coverage of the war-winning Avro Lancaster and Boeing B-17 Flying 

Fortress but also puts you aboard the Wellesley and Whitley, the Blenheim and Hudson, the Wellington and Mitchell, 

the Boston and the Stirling. 

Allied Fighters sweeps you into dogfights with Hurricanes and Spitfires against the Messerschmitts during the Battle 

of Britain. Join the battle with the Hellcats and Corsairs in the Far East and rejoin the fray with Lightnings, Mustangs, 

Thunderbolts, Typhoons and Tempests over Europe. 

During the bloody conflict of World War II, and to protect their rapidly moving troops and later to defend against the 

devastating Allied bombing, the Germans and Japanese deployed superb fighters, such as the BF 109, FW 190 and 

the Zero for supremacy of the skies. 

“Fly Low! Hit Hard!” takes you to Vietnam as you fly with the nimbler A-4 Skyhawk, the mighty F-4 Phantom and 

the carrier-borne A-7 Corsair. Then move on to such international aircraft as the battle-proven Israeli Kfir, the Anglo- 

French Jaguar and Tornado. 


EAGLES IN THE SKY 

60 Mins Have you ever wanted to fly the world’s most powerful military combat aircraft? Here’s 60 minutes of breathtaking 


FLAT TOPS 


TARGET TANK 


SPIES IN THE SKY 


RED STAR 

VULCAN BOMBER MARK 1 

VICTOR K MARK 2 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

30 Mins 

45 Mins 

Experience the awesome world of a US Navy carrier battle group as an F-14 Tomcat catapults over the bow, 

accelerating from 0-170 mph in just 3 seconds. Sail aboard modern “flat tops” seeing their full operations from 

flight planning to heart-stopping flight launch. 

. “Target Tanks” puts you into the heart of the war in South-East Asia where the combat chopper came of age. There you’ll 

fly with the famed Huey in transport and gunship roles, and then with the world’s first dedicated attack helicopter – the Huey 

Cobra. On today’s battlefield you’ll see the US and NATO forces training to repel a Warsaw Pact assault. 

“Spies In The Sky” deploys you on such spy planes as the Lockheed U-2 over Cuba and the RF-4 Phantom II over 

Vietnam. Discover the capabilities of modern airborne sensors and the blending of reconnaissance and electronic 

warfare platforms as you fly the Air Force’s Sentry AWACS and the Navy’s Hawkeye. 

“Red Star” contains dramatic action footage, some of which was specially released by Soviet authorities to give you 

a unique view of major combat machines in action. Join aircrews in training, watch the Mig-29 and Su-7 fly their 

missions, and soar with the Mig-25 Foxbat, Mig-27 Flogger D fighters and the TU-95 Bear long-range bomber. 

Using archive footage, this DVD looks at the design, development and production of what would become an iconic 

bomber - the Vulcan Bomber Mark 1. From early conception to test flights, we examine how this instantly 

recognisable plane went from the drawing board to service in the RAF. 

In this DVD you will see some of the most spectacular shots ever taken of this most majestic of aircraft including 

previously unseen footage from the tanker pilot’s eye view of mid-air encounters on the now famous Victor snake 

climb. See what it takes to get the aircraft into the air and what is involved in air and ground crew skills. 


9

MILITARY AVIATION CONTINUED 


FLIGHT SORTIE 

F/A-18 HORNET 

45 Mins 

62 Mins 

Come and join the aircrew of 55 squadron as they take off in three ship Victor formation from their Norfolk base. 

Journey with them as they fly over England to make a noon encounter over Buckingham Palace. Then witness 

various aircraft preparing for autumn meetings for the last major air show of the year. 

Strap yourself into the F/A-18 Hornet, the newest strike-fighter aircraft now operational with the U.S. Marine Corps 

and NATO’s allies. 

F-15 EAGLE 85 Mins 

F-16 FALCON 90 Mins 

F-14 TOMCAT 60 Mins 

Have you ever dreamed of flying in the world’s hottest fighter aircraft? Welcome to Eagle country! You’re now 

holding Zulu alert cocked and ready in Central Europe scrambling after intruders trying to penetrate your airspace. 

Is this another drill, or the beginning of Round Three!! 

The F-16 Falcon, an aerodynamic masterpiece proven superior for today’s combat arena designed to out-fight and 

armed to dominate. 

Come aboard a modern day super carrier and fly on the cutting edge in the F-14 Tomcats of VF-84 “Jolly Roger” as 

you’re blasted from 0 to 180 m.p.h. in a couple of seconds with no runway leftover. 

WINGS OF SILVER 

WINGS OF GOLD 

NIGHT STALKERS 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

The United States Air Force - the most awesome array of flying firepower on the face of the earth! Wings of Silver 

will put you into the cockpits of the deadliest fighter aircraft! 

Wings of Gold will take you into the world’s most exciting and dangerous environment, aircraft carrier flight 

operations on the high seas! 

More incredible than Star Wars because it’s all true! This is Night Stalkers... the amazing story of the Stealth aircraft 

that for nearly a decade held a secret trump card for America. Night Stalkers... the ghostly shadow designed to slip 

through radar defenses and hit enemy targets with pinpoint accuracy! 

OTHER MILITARY AVIATION TITLES AVAILABLE: 

WOODCHURCH 

AIR FRONT 1 

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F4 PHANTOM II 

AIR WAR IN VIETNAM 

US AIRPOWER 

HARRIER 

SOVIET AIRPOWER 

MODERN MISSILES 

FUTURE COMBAT AIRCRAFT 

RECONNAISSANCE AND INTELLIGENT AIRCRAFT 

AIR COMBAT TODAY 

TORNADO 

STEALTH 

AIR ASSAULT 

ROCKETS AND MISSILES 

ACES HIGH 

AIR WAR IN THE GULF 

GREAT FIGHTING MACHINES OF WORLD WAR 2 - AXIS ARMOR 

GREAT FIGHTING MACHINES OF WORLD WAR 2 - ALLIED ARMOR 

AIR FRONT 2 

AIR FRONT 3 


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MARITIME 


DISTANT GROUNDS - TRAWLING OUT OF THE 

PORTS OF HULL AND GRIMSBY 

JOHN GITTENS - A TRAWLERMAN’S TALE 

OUT WITH THE TIDE 

TRAWLING HOOK, LINE AND SINKER 

SHIPS ON THE RIVER HUMBER 

THE PORT OF HULL AND KING GEORGE DOCK 


THE SHIPS OF IMMINGHAM DOCK 


PAST AND PRESENT 

MONARCHS OF THE RIVER HUMBER 

THE HISTORY OF THE HUMBER FERRY 

NARROWBOATS 

WORKING ON THE CANALS 

NARROWBOATS 

LIVING ON THE CANALS 

NARROWBOATS 

HOLIDAYING ON THE CANALS 

NARROWBOATS - A GUIDE TO BUYING AND 

OWNING A NARROWBOAT 

NARROWBOATS 

NARROWBOAT TALES 

NARROWBOATS - A NOVICE’S GUIDE TO 

NARROWBOATING 

DOVER - GATEWAY TO EUROPE 

55 Mins 

50 Mins 

45 Mins 

95 Mins 

95 Mins 

85 Mins 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

55 Mins 

Comprised of amateur cine-film and footage donated by several companies involved in the fishing industry, we journey to 

Bear Island on board Scottish H542, watch sideways launching at Selby, follow the events of the Cod War and much 

more… 

A truly unique and fascinating insight into the life of a trawlerman, this DVD is comprised of footage captured by John Gittens, a 

Cleethorpes based fisherman. Our starting point is the Coronation Year 1953 and a time when fishing ports were still a hive of 

industry. Using primitive filming equipment, John Gittens opens a window onto the harsh existence of going out with the tide. 

The home of the Scottish trawling industry is the setting for the two films contained within this DVD. Aberdeen 

played host to a huge fishing community, making a living from trawling and long-lining. Both forms of fishing are 

explained and examined as we board the Mary Craig and join the maiden voyage of the Glenstruan. 

In 1995 the Humber became the busiest commercial estuary in Britain, capable of dealing with 40,000 ship movements in a year and 

up to 110 ships in a single day. It plays host to a variety of traffic both commercial and pleasure whether travelling the river or in dock. 

In this programme we concentrate on the north bank of the Port of Hull and the King George Dock. 

Filmed in the spring of 1996, we focus on the activities in and around one of Britain’s busiest docks, Immingham. 

Wherever possible details are given on the commercial and pleasure vessels that frequent this maritime docking port. 

The Humber estuary has thousands of visitors every year but few are as spectacular as the replica vessel of the 

Endeavour or the Grand Turk, both seen here. Interspersed with modern ships, we also have an opportunity to see 

the Sir Winston Churchill and spend time talking to her captain and crew. 

The much loved paddle steamers that plied their trade upon the Humber have long since been replaced. However, in 

this programme we take a nostalgic look back at the history of the Humber ferry using film, photos, images and 

slides to give a personal perspective. 

For a brief spell in history “canal mania” swept the land, but when the railways came steaming over the horizon, 

the canals were abandoned in favour of speed. Yet the canals survived on a reduced scale, and necessity proved to 

be the mother of invention. 

When it comes to the old traditional ways of life, there are few examples that are compatible with the day-to-day living of the 

21st Century. However, there is an exception, where ancient practices go hand-in-hand with all the advantages of modern 

technology and for the thousands of people in Britain today who live aboard narrowboats on the nation’s inland waterways. 

The British inland waterways are becoming an ever more popular holiday destination, as narrowboats transport 

visitors back in time, to experience a slower pace of life, while travelling through an unspoiled country landscape. 

This programme will look in detail at the differences between traditional and contemporary narrowboats and examine 

some of the basics one needs to consider before buying a boat. From construction and design to decoration, from 

types of mooring to maintenance and supplies, all aspects of owning a narrowboat are looked at. 

Life on a narrowboat may be taken at a slower pace but it is never dull - missing bridges, ghostly goings-on, 

undiscovered murders, and more than a fair share of people falling overboard: these are the tales of life on the 

waterways! 

Canals are part of our cultural heritage but today, what was the commercial network of the industrial revolution, has become 

the leisure playground of boat-owners and holiday-makers who wish to take the time to discover the wealth and beauty of 

the canal system. 

This DVD provides a wonderfully unique behind-the-scenes look at the world’s busiest ferry port, Dover. King James I 

granted Dover its Royal Charter in 1606, thus in 2006 we celebrated 400 years of that Charter bringing you bang 

up to date with an incredible and colourful insight into 21st century ferry operations. 


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MARITIME CONTINUED 


SOUTHAMPTON 

CITY OF SHIPS 

SOUTHAMPTON 

GATEWAY TO THE WORLD 

THE VIKING MAID 

55 Mins 

80 Mins 

80 Mins 

An unprecedented behind the scenes look at one of Europe's largest sea ports, Southampton. This port sees a 

considerable amount of shipping traffic which includes both container and general cargo, ferries, cruise ships and 

liners. 

Southampton has always been regarded as the cruise ship capital of England, but it also plays a major part in the 

UK’s export and import of commodities, and can also be considered as a gateway to the world. In this fascinating 

programme we bring to you unprecedented scenes of daily port action. 

Despite record salmon runs in the state of Alaska, wild salmon fishermen struggle to stay afloat in the flooded 

salmon markets of the world. This documentary is a journey aboard an Alaskan salmon seining vessel, exploring the 

lifestyle and adventures of a dying breed of men. 

OTHER MARITIME TITLES AVAILABLE: 

MONMOUTHSHIRE BRECON CANAL 

THE PORT OF HULL 

DISTANT GROUNDS 3 









OUT WITH THE TIDE 

TOILERS OF THE DEEP 


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TRANSPORT 


THE GREATEST TRACTOR SHOW 

ON EARTH EVER! 

65 Mins To commemorate the new millennium enthusiasts from 23 countries turned up to view tractors, tractors and more tractors!!! 

THE GREATEST TRACTOR SHOW 

ON EARTH IS BACK! 

THE STORY OF HULL FAIR 

TRAMS & TROLLEYS - THE HISTORY OF 

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY TRANSPORT 

TRAINS & BOATS & PLANES 

THE BROWN BOMBERS 

CLASSIC CARS 

50 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

45 Mins 

55 Mins 

46 Mins 

54 Mins 

This event, Cheffin’s Tractor Millennium, spread over a whole weekend, and this programme records the Sunday events of that 

extraordinary rally when the world came together to celebrate the start of a new millennium and the farming vehicles that had 

helped us along the road to prosperity in the previous one. 

Enjoy the thrills and spills, the frights and delights of one of the world’s greatest travelling spectacles - The Hull Fair. 

From its ancient beginnings as a means of selling and promoting local goods to the adrenaline charged excitement of 

modern rides, this DVD gives a brief look at one of Europe’s most exciting events. 

Let’s disappear into the past as we go for a ride on the trams and trolleys of Kingston Upon Hull City Transport. Using 

extensive archive images and footage we take a nostalgic journey through time to look at the evolution of the city’s 

transport system and visit those who are dedicated to restoring these former greats. 

Using archive footage and home videos we take a look at an array of transport. Includes: Steam and Deltics in and around the Hull and 

Yorkshire region - Paddle Steamers and Sailing Vessels on the Humber and in Hull’s Victoria Dock - Great War Birds Air Display from Kent 

- RAF Conningsby Airshow of June 1986 - 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Dambuster Raid. 

From 1930 to 1971, N & C Luxury Coaches ran an express service from Swansea via Neath to Cardiff. It was such 

a success that people still remember them over 20 years later and have fond memories of those great days. We 

bring back the two remaining N & C coaches for a special re-union at Cardiff Bus Station. 

There`s plenty to see as we watch Classic Cars of every shape and size, including many rare models seen at the 

Classic Rally of the Vales held every New Years Day in Wales. So sit back and enjoy a feast of motoring memories ! 

CLASSIC TRACTORS 

CLASSIC INDUSTRIAL ENGINES 

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES 

51 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

58 Mins 

Tractors of almost every shape and size are here for you to see and presenter Gerry Burr gives us a fascinating look 

into this everyday working tool that has a huge following of fans all over the world! 

Names from the past like Lister, Petters and Villiers are still driving machinery sometimes 100 years later. The 

humble industrial engine is shown in great detail as we visit engine rallies from all over the country to bring you 

Classic Industrial Engines. 

Join Gerry Burr on his mission to seek out Classic Bikes at rallies all over the country. He tracks down BSA`s, Royal 

Enfields, Matchless, Sun, Norman, Triumphs, Sidecars, Scooters and many rare models. 

COMMERCIAL COLLECTION 

THE BEST OF BUSES AND COACHES 

THE BEST OF MILITARY VEHICLES 

VINTAGE COLLECTION - LONDON TO BRIGHTON 

HISTORIC MILITARY VEHICLE ROAD RUN 

60 Mins 

50 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

Welcome to the first in our series of the commercial collection, the first set made exclusively for the commercial 

vehicle enthusiast. Nigel James takes a look at the vehicles: 

Our cameras have been out on the roads of Britain to find some of the most interesting and rare classic busses and 

coaches in preservation today, captured at various specialist vintage bus and coach rallies. Many of the vehicles are 

seen taking part in special road runs, so you too can enjoy them on the road. 

. Our presenters Gerry Burr and Nigel James meet some of the owners and find out their vehicles detailed history. 

There's something for everybody from Jeeps to lorries and armoured cars plus many more. These are the best of 

military vehicles. 

Tanks, jeeps, trucks, motorcycles and other fascinating military vehicles get an in-depth inspection plus interviews 

with their owners, to find out the stories behind these magnificent vehicles, many of the owners dressed in authentic 

military uniforms for this 50th Anniversary event. 


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TRANSPORT CONTINUED 


VINTAGE COLLECTION – LONDON TO 

BRIGHTON COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ROAD RUN 

THE 10TH HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES 

RIDGEWAY RUN 

STEAM TRACTION RALLY 

THE BRITOL TO BOURNEMOUTH CAR RUN 

A DAY AT SINGLETON PARK 

MORGAN AND AUSTIN MORRIS 

THE HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES ROAD RUN 

BOURNEMOUTH TO BATH 

COMMERCIAL COLLECTION 2 

45-65 Approx 

55 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

57 Mins 

50 Mins 

60 MINS 

55 Mins 

45 Mins 

Presenter Nigel James talks to some of the owners and finds out the stories behind their vehicles. Plus our Cameras follow the vehicles 

from start at crystal palace to the finish at Madeira Drive Brighton to bring you first class Coverage of this famous event. 

Our roving reporter Nigel James catches up with the drivers to find out the stories behind the vehicles and our 

camera crew follows all the action en-route from Oxford to Newbury. If you enjoy commercial vehicle runs then this 

DVD is for you. So sit back and enjoy the 10th Heavy Goods Vehicles Ridgeway Run 

The 25th Fairford steam traction rally held at Fairford Park, Gloucester. Presenter Nigel James talks to the dedicated 

exhibitors and organisers of this year’s event and finds out the fascinating stories behind the fabulous display of 

historic transport on show. 

Literally hundreds of the most expensive exotic cars in the world enter this fantastic nostalgic event. Filmed on a beautiful 

summer’s day in June, we follow the drivers mile upon mile from start to finish. 

Welcome to Singleton Park where we visit a typical vintage car rally to capture all the fun and atmosphere of a 

vintage day out on a splendid summers day. Over 500 historic vehicles have turned out and we have chosen some 

of the many superb examples to show you. 

Here we visit two great British events. The first is Brooklands Museum for an Austin and Morris motor gathering. 

Every year the museum holds special open days when the public and motor enthusiasts can visit the excellent 

Museum Of Motor Racing, see the famous Brooklands Track and watch cars attempt to climb the famous Test Hill. 

Our commentator, Gerry Burr, gives us all the latest information on the vehicles and our two camera crews follow the 

entries from the early morning start to the final end. With plenty of on the road footage it's an event not to be 

missed. 

Welcome to the second in the first series for the commercial vehicle enthusiast. in volume 2 Nigel James visits the 

abergavenny steam rally and the bromyard gala. 


60 Mins 

Welcome to the third in the series of the commercial collection, the first series made exclusively for the commercial 

vehicle enthusiast. 


60 Mins 

Welcome to the fourth in the first series for the commercial vehicle enthusiast. 

In volume 4 gerry burr visits the yeovilton steam rally and the bovington military vehicle rally. 


SPIRIT OF THE 60S 

CLASSIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 

VINTAGE COLLECTION 

THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RUN 

MILITARY VEHICLES ON PARADE 

50 Mins 

50 Mins 

60 Mins 

50 Mins 

45 Mins 

Welcome to the fifth in the first series for the commercial vehicle enthusiast. Gerry burr takes us on a trip around the 

country to see the best vintage commercial vehicles on the road today. 

Join Gerry Burr on Britain's Biggest Classic Motorcycle Run. 500 Motorcycles from the 50`s and 60`s gather each year at The Fleet Air 

Arm Museum Yeovilton, for a classic bike run around Somerset. Gerry seeks out the motorcycles that capture the Spirit of the Sixties 

and we follow the run to The East Somerset Railway at Cranmore. 

We see everything from small delivery vans to the mighty Scammel, articulated lorries, fire engines, buses, military 

vehicles and even a Ford Model T pick-up truck. So sit back and enjoy these Classic Commercial Vehicles. 

Organised by the Westland Classic Motorcycle Club, the great western coast to coast run attracts an entry list of 

famous and some rare makers of solo and side car motorcycles, great names like base, Norton, Triumph, Sunbeam 

and many more. 

Jeeps, Land Rovers, Lorries, armoured cars, there's something for everybody. Plus interviews with the owners of 

these superbly maintained machines. Sit back and enjoy all those wonderful Military Vehicles on Parade 


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BROOKLANDS MOTOR GATHERINGS 

CLASSIC CARS OF THE 50’S 

NOSTALGIC LOOK AT CLASSIC SPORTS CARS 

THE STORY OF THE MG 1921-1945 

THE MARVELLOUS MINI 

AUTOGRASS MINI MADNESS 

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES 

FABULOUS FORDS 

45-65 Approx 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

50 mins 

100 VINTAGE CARS & MOTORCYCLES 45-65 Approx 

TWO WHEELED WONDERS 

MOTORBIKES & SCOOTERS 

60 Mins 

100 VINTAGE TRACTORS 55 Mins 

CLASSIC CARS OF THE 60’S 

55 Mins 

100 MILITARY VEHICLES 80 Mins 

Throughout the year many different vintage, veteran and classic car clubs choose Brooklands Museum for their own motor gatherings. 

Now you too can enjoy the excitement, sights, sounds and spirit of Brooklands. We join the MG 90th Anniversary Day with MGs both 

old and new, rare and familiar. 

If you like cars of the 1950’s then sit back and enjoy this look at the cars that made motoring a new experience. A 

new generation that changed style and engineering like never before. Austin, Morris, Ford, great names that brought 

out new models in the fifties using famous designers to shape motor cars into classics. 

On a sunny day there’s nothing better than to put the roof down and get some wind in your hair. So join us on a 

special journey to rediscover those Classic Sports Cars. The famous MG’s and some rare Austins, plus many more are 

featured in this open top motoring extravaganza. 

Witness the evolution of a legend; the birth of a British icon that was to take on and beat the best the world had to offer, the MG. 

Relive a part of history from MG’s humble beginnings in Oxford England, through the glory days of the internationally famous and world 

record breaking “baby cars” and on to World War II when the factory was used for wartime production. 

Sit back and enjoy this look at the Mini, which made motoring a new experience. A new generation of car that 

became a design classic. We join hundreds of Mini owners at a rally and find out why this little car has such a wide 

appeal to everyone both young and old! 

And they’re off!! Enjoy a day at the races with the thrills and spills of Mini Madness. Follow the early heats 

through to the climatic final, as the quiet of the British countryside is shattered by the sound of revving engines 

and smashing cars. 

Every year from all over the UK hundreds of enthusiasts gather to look at, talk about and ride “Old Bikes”. From the 

turn of the century up to the 1970’s British bikes ruled the world. Collectors and restorers of these fine machines 

gather at huge rallies to show off their gleaming exhibits. 

. The classic Consul, Anglia, Cortina, Zephyr, Zodiac; remember the boy racer’s Ford Capri?! Reflect on some of the 

1970s giants like the Ford Granada, the Escort RS and many more. There’s plenty to see on this special look back at 

those Fabulous Fords. 

Enjoy a fascinating day out as we visit car fairs and motorcycle rallies up and down the English countryside. 

Enthusiast and commentator Gerry Burr imparts some of his interesting and extensive knowledge, as he talks to 

drivers and riders about their passions for vintage vehicles. 

This programme about two-wheeled wonders gives you the opportunity to consider the various merits of motorcycles and 

scooters, young or old, fast or indeed slow by comparison. We’ll start with a superb Triumph Roadster to show the best of 

the ancients. 

From the omnipresent red Ferguson to some more unusual entrants, this DVD narrated by the always entertaining 

and educational Gerry Burr is a fascinating look into the world of tractors. 

Perhaps the most iconic age of the car, the 1960s provided us with some of the most instantly recognisable vehicles. Enjoy a summer’s 

day out at a fabulous car rally as we examine some of the most beloved 60s cars, from the Mini to the Morris Minor, from the Ford 

Consul to the MGB Roadster. 

In the shadow of Berkeley Castle an unusual collection of vehicles are congregating. Normally seen under very 

different circumstances, these military monsters are here to give pleasure as crowds of interested spectators get up 

close to look at, touch and inspect these amazing machines. 

100 CLASSIC BUSES & COACHES 60 Mins We spend a day looking at all the different models at one of Showbuses’ famous rallies. 

100 CLASSIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 60 Mins 

Commercial vehicles may not be as sleek or exotic as some of their counterparts but the interest and passion for 

them is no less in evidence as we take a walk around a commercial vehicle rally. 


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CLASSIC HEAVY HAULAGE 

CULT CAR - THE FORD CAPRI 

KEITH BEEDEN’S WORLD OF BUSES AND 

TRAMS 1960-1986 

BUSES AROUND BRITAIN 

BRITAIN’S BUSES ON SHOW 

THE MG ON SHOW 

THE FORD TRANSIT ON SHOW 

ROLLS-ROYCE ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB 

60 Mins 

50 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

50 mins 

45 Mins 

With the benefit of archive footage, let’s have a look at a selection of the colossal vehicles that were used to carry seemingly 

impossible loads by rail and by sea. 

The Ford Capri is an iconic car. From its development in the late 1960s it became hugely popular and well-loved, 

instantly recognisable on the streets of 70s Britain, as much a part of that decade as kipper ties and flared-trousers! 

It even became a TV star in the hands of “The Professionals!” 

Taken from his personal film archive, Keith Beeden introduces and narrates a journey through 30 years of transport 

history from 1960 through to 1986. 

“Tickets Please!” as we journey around Britain looking at buses both old and new, some working, others lovingly restored 

and on display. We start at Keighley’s Annual Transport Rally and then move to the busy cities of Wakefield and Newcastle to 

see buses fulfilling their day-to-day duties 

The Routemaster is without doubt Britain’s most instantly recognisable bus, an icon of transport design and a London 

landmark in itself. In this DVD we enjoy its 50th anniversary celebrations at the North Weald Rally in 2004, looking 

at variations in design and liveries. 

Every year a hearty group of car enthusiasts clean and polish their beloved machines and head off to Harrogate 

for arguably the biggest event in the MG Owners’ Club calendar. The summer of 2009 not only brought a perfect 

summer day for the event but also provided a stunning display of vintage and modern MGs. 

If you thought the standard accessories for a Ford Transit were a faded newspaper and empty drink can in the 

windscreen, think again! In August 2009 a passionate group of Ford Transit owners gathered at Billing Aquadrome 

in Northampton to take part in the inaugural “Transitmania”. 

In the opulent surroundings of Harewood House, Rolls-Royce enthusiasts from around the globe gathered in the 

summer of 2009 to display what they see as the ultimate in motor car luxury. 

JAGUAR 

THE SILVERSTONE CLASSIC 2009 

BMW 

THE 2009 OWNERS’ RALLY AT SANTA POD 

THE E-TYPE JAGUAR: A DESIGN ICON 

50 mins 

70 Mins 

50 Mins 

“Grace, Space And Pace” a simple but astute adage to describe the Jaguar. Instantly recognisable thanks to their 

classic, shapely lines the Jaguar has long been regarded as a luxury drive within reach of the everyday man. 

Filmed on location at the 2009 BMW rally at Santa Pod, thousands of car lovers assembled to display their pride and joys, 

pick up tips and enjoy the company of other BMW owners. But even “the ultimate driving machine” isn’t exempt from the 

creative modifications and madcap ideas of the enthusiast. 

This programme looks at the history of the E-Type from its early design to the rare collector’s item of today, and 

includes footage from its racing days at Le Mans and how neglected models are lovingly restored. 

VW ACTION: THE SANTA POD RALLY 

50 Mins 

Enthusiasts gathered at Santa Pod in 2009 to display their beloved vehicles from classic Beetles and split-screen campers to more 

outlandish and unique designs. 

OTHER TRANSPORT TITLES AVAILABLE: 

LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 

LIGHT DELIVERY VANS 

MECHANICAL MUSIC 


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RAILWAYS 


THE MAGIC OF THE NORTH YORKSHIRE - 

MOORS RAILWAY - THE RAILWAY PEOPLE 

TITANS OF STEAM 

STRANGE TRAINS 

THE CLASSICS 

THE GOTTHARD RAILWAY 

120 mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

55 Mins 

58 Mins 

Amidst the glorious backdrop of the North Yorkshire Moors, there lies an 18 mile stretch of living history, carrying thousands of 

passengers every year. It is a railway line fuelled by the passion of people dedicated to keeping the tradition alive. In this programme 

we journey over the moors and through the valleys to meet some of the colourful characters that make up “the railway people”. 

For almost 40 years, the ‘big four’ railway companies and British Rail turned out hundreds of powerful locomotives. This all 

action programme looks at those which survived, and have found a new lease of life on preserved railways all over Britain. 

From the Rocket to the Docklands Light Railway, British Locomotives have always been incredibly varied, in size, 

shape and function. This all action programme takes a look at some of the more unusual designs. Revealing all their 

rich diversity, as these magnificent trains run and work all over Britain. 

Britain’s Railways have always been built on technology. From Victorian times to today, locomotive design has come 

a long way. Some engines stand out from the rest. Ancient or modern, large or small, they are the great trains, 

classic designs which define an era and capture the imagination. 

For one hour we study this fascinating railway which challenged the minds of its builders and explore the mighty 

Alpine Barrier. Narrated by Paul Brown 

150 YEARS OF AUSTRIAN RAILWAYS 58 Mins 

A fascinating insight behind the scenes at the Strasshof Locomotive depot outside Vienna, as preparations are made 

for the first of the grand parades of rolling stock which took place in a specially prepared arena on the site of the old 

goods yard. 

FOUR VALLEYS DISENTIS TO FILISUR 

RAILWAYS AROUND EUROPE VOLUME ONE 

RAILWAYS AROUND EUROPE VOLUME TWO 

28 mins 

42 Mins 

44 Mins 

At Disentis in the valley of the Vorder Rhein, the Rhätische Bahn makes an end on junction with the Furka-Oberalp 

railway where its locomotives take over such famous trains as the Glacier Express. 

The first in a series of railway ‘magazines’. Each volume will include a variety of interesting features catering for 

railway enthusiasts. Special UK Feature: British Rail Engineering removing Garsdale turntable from the famous Settle 

Carlisle Railway. Preserved Railways: Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. 

The second in the series of the railway ‘magazines’. Each volume will include a variety of interesting features for all 

railway enthusiasts. Volume 2 Contents: UK Feature: BR Edinburgh to Inverness, Central Highlands Line. 

RAILWAYS AROUND EUROPE VOLUME THREE 

46 Mins 

The third in a series of the railway ‘magazines’. Each volume will include a variety of interesting features for all 

railway enthusiasts. Volume 3 Contents: UK Feature: Preservation work at Keighley & Worth Valley. 

BRITISH RAIL JOURNEYS 

NORTHERN ENGLAND 

THE WORTH VALLEY EXPERIENCE 

THE KEIGHLEY AND WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY 

THE FESTINIOG RAILWAY 

56 Mins 

56 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

60 Mins 

From the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the majestic city of Carlisle, this programme takes you on one of Britain's 

most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting the many tourist attractions along the way. 

This programme spans an entire year in the life of this very active preservation society. Events include: the 

restoration and installation of the famous Garsdale Turntable, the restoration and boiler testing of the Pannier Tank 

Locomotive, and the Railway Children Cameo`s weekend. 

. This programme, another in the series of British Steam by RV television, follows the events that took place during 

Enthusiasts Weekend in spring. It also provides a fascinating insight into the operation of a preserved railway and 

features the inaugural running of the last fully restored “ Jinty ” No. 47279. 

Set among some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in Wales, this is the story of the railway from 1836 

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THE NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY 

THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY 

THE PAIGNTON AND DARTMOUTH RAILWAY 

THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY 

THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY 

WALES RESTORED RAILWAYS OF BRITAIN 

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This programme takes you first to the coastal town of Whitby, with its cliff top Abbey, fine beaches and bustling harbour. From there it is 

on to Grosmont station for a journey along the line. War Department tender locomotive Dame Vera Lynn and No. 80135 are captured 

in action, before joining Lambton Tank No. 5 as she travels the steep climb to Goathland. 

For 16 miles, the Severn Valley Railway follows Britain`s longest river, linking gentle countryside and historic towns 

which are steeped in the relics of our industrial past. From the new Victorian style station at Kidderminster the 

programme journeys North, using the line`s steam locomotives, including the Great Marquess, a K4 class loco. 

The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the classic holiday line, with steam trains running for seven miles 

along the spectacular Torbay coast; a typical West Country Branch Line which revives all the atmosphere of the Great 

Western Railway. 

The Bluebell Railway was Britain`s first standard gauge, passenger carrying, preserved railway. After 35 years, this 

outstanding line, set deep in the Mid-Sussex countryside is still at the forefront of the steam preservation movement. 

Beautifully restored stations are complemented by an unrivalled collection of steam locomotives, coaches and wagons. 

The programme explores the many attractions which are found along the way, including the Exmoor National Park, 

local villages, Dunster Castle, Cleeve Abbey, Coombe Sydenham country park, animal centres and cruises by 

motor-ship. 

Wales is the birthplace of railway restoration. The small narrow gauge lines that once carried slate from the mines to 

the coast led the way in the railway preservation movement. 

NORTH WEST ENGLAND RESTORED RAILWAYS 

OF BRITAIN 

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Exhibited in the power hall of Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry are steam engines and exhibits of all 

types and sizes, while at Blackpool we find the UK's sole surviving street tramway system. 

WALES RE-VISITED RESTORED RAILWAYS OF 

BRITAIN 

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND RESTORED RAILWAYS 

OF BRITAIN 

MIDLANDS RESTORED RAILWAYS OF BRITAIN 

NORTH EAST ENGLAND RESTORED RAILWAYS 

OF BRITAIN 

THE GREAT TRAINS OF EUROPE 


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More of the richness and diversity of Welsh steam is celebrated in this, the second of two programmes on the 

preserved railways of Wales. 

The South East is rich in privately preserved steam railways, ranging from the famous standard gauge Bluebell 

Railway, which was taken over by enthusiasts over 30 years ago, to the 13 ? mile long Romney, Hythe and 

Dymchurch, the most fully equipped 15 inch gauge railway in the modern world. 

From the late Teddy Boston's Rectory Railway at Cadeby to the ancient and modern at Crewe Heritage Centre, this 

programme contains an enormous range of railway interest. It samples the activities of the long established Severn Valley 

Railway, as well as the massive task undertaken by Peak Rail, re-opening their line through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. 

The North East is a Mecca for keen railway enthusiasts. It includes the only remaining rope hauled incline, at Bowes, 

as well as two of Britain's most extensive preserved railways in the North Yorkshire Moors and Keighley and Worth 

Valley. 

A Celebration Of The Rich Diversity Of European Railways. Switzerland: Rack & Pinion over the Brunig Pass. Scotland: Class 37 Diesel to 

Skye. France: Around Paris. Germany: Through the Harz Mountains. England: Romney Hythe and Dymchurch’s 15” Mainline. 

Netherlands: N.S. celebration at Utrecht. Austria: Anniversary Parade at Strashof. Wales: The Snowdon Mountain Railway. 

From the rolling hills of Perthshire to the jagged mountains of Skye, this programme takes you on one of Britain's 

most outstanding scenic railway journeys, visiting the various tourist attractions along the way. 


NORTH WALES 

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From the Roman city of Chester to the craggy bay of Aberystwyth, this programme takes you on one of Britain's 



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From the cathedral city of Exeter to the rugged cliffs of Land End, this programme takes you to one of Britain's most 

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From the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the majestic city of Carlisle, this programme takes you on one of Britain's 


SCENIC RAIL – SWITZERLAND: 

FROM LUZERN TO INTERLAKEN 

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Our journey starts on a railway which became part of the Swiss Federal Railway System in 1903, and ends with a 

steam train ride on the Brienz Rothorn. 

SCENIC RAIL – SWITZERLAND: 

FROM INTERLAKEN TO THE MATTERHORN 

A FEAST OF STEAM 

A FEAST OF DIESELS 

PORTRAIT OF A REGION 

THE MIDLANDS 




THE SOUTH EAST 


THE SOUTH WEST 


EAST ANGLIA 


AROUND THE PEAK DISTRICT 


WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND 


WEYMOUTH TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT 

BRITISH RAIL JOUNREYS 

AROUND THE LAKE DISTRICT 

STEAM AROUND THE WORLD 

THE EASTERN EUROPE ARCHIVES 

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One of the most spectacular railway journeys in Switzerland begins in the Bernese Oberland and on through Brig to 

the base of the mighty Matterhorn. 

An immense variety of live steam is featured in this incredible and unique tribute to the preserved British Steam 

locomotive. There are pre-amalgamation locomotives, as well as scores of examples from the ‘big four’, industrial 

and narrow gauge and B.R. standard classes. A veritable feast of steam with plenty of action. 

An immense variety of live motive power is featured in this incredible and unique tribute to the British diesel 

locomotive. As well as examples from British Rail there are lots of preserved locomotives, along with industrial 

engines, narrow gauge and even multiple units. 

Focusing on the area around Birmingham and the very heart of England, this DVD briefly examines the vast and 

varied railways in the Midlands, capturing all their sights and sounds. Includes: Severn Valley Railway - National 

Tramway Museum - Foxfield Railway - Great Central Railway - DMUs and much more… 

This DVD provides a glimpse of the enormous variety of railway interests to be found on both sides of the Pennines, 

a railway portrait of the North of England. Includes: East Lancashire Railway - Manchester to Sheffield Main Line - 

The Revival of The Tram - Brookside Miniature Railway and much more… 

London and the Home Counties is the backdrop as we look at British Rail, light rail, steam, diesel and electric, and 

an early look at the Channel Tunnel. Includes: The Watercress Line - Old Oak Common Open Day - Romney, Hythe 

And Dymchurch Railway - Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and much more… 

Visiting an area covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Avon, Gloucester, Wiltshire and South Wales, this DVD provides 

a quick look at a huge array of train and railway sights. Includes: West Somerset Railway - Lynton and Lynmouth 

Cliff Railway - Westbury Junction - Exeter Railfair - Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway and much more… 

The low-lying region of East Anglia boasts picturesque towns and villages, fens and broads, and miles of magnificent coastline. 

The train from Cambridge to Sheringham provides a delightful introduction to rural England. We start off our journey at 

Cambridge. 

To travel by train around the Peak District is one of the oldest and most enjoyable ways to experience the natural 

beauty of the great British countryside. The Southern part of the long Pennine backbone, it is a place known for its 

accessibility and splendour. 

The historic West Coast of Scotland can boast hundreds of mighty mountains, shimmering rocks, and miles of 

magnificent coastline. Even in the wettest of weather there is always plenty to see, and the West Highland Line 

travels through the very heart of it. 

To travel by train along the English South coast is one of the best ways to experience and enjoy the great British countryside, combining 

popular resorts with beautiful scenery. Where the Downs head to the sea there are craggy headlands and miles of magnificent beaches. 

There is always plenty to see, and the railway travels through the heart of it all. 

The English Lake District is one of the most spectacular areas in the country. The mountains tumble downward to the 

sea, forming a mighty backdrop to one of Britain's great railway journeys. Carried along by modern sprinters, there 

is always plenty to see on our journey that forms a circuit around Cumbria and the Lake District. 

This programme explores the unique record he left behind, with rare footage from Yugoslavia, Hungary, Poland, 

Romania, Czechoslovakia and Eastern Germany. 


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THE LATIN AMERICAN ARCHIVES 


THE ASIA / AUSTRALASIAN ARCHIVES 


THE AFRICAN ARCHIVES 


THE WESTERN EUROPE ARCHIVE 

FULL STEAM TO HOLYHEAD 

THE YNYS MÔN EXPRESS MAIN LINE STEAM 

BEST OF BRITISH 

STEAM WALES 

BEST OF BRITISH STEAM 


BEST OF BRITISH STEAM 

SOUTHERN ENGLAND 

BEST OF BRITISH 

STEAM SCOTLAND 

THE NENE VALLEY RAILWAY 

WANSFORD STATION 

NUNEATON AND THE TRENT VALLEY LINE 

RUGBY AND THE TRENT VALLEY LINE 

ON WESTERN LINES 

OXFORD TO DIDCOT 

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From Garrats of the high Bolivian desert, to narrow gauge through the Guatemalan jungle, this programme, filmed 

between 1962 and 1971, features an amazing variety of Latin American Steam, including everything from 2-10-2s 

to 0-4-0s. linked by a dramatic journey over the Andes mountains. 

In this programme, Harry Dodge has captured the incredible variety of Asian steam, commencing in India with Bengali broad 

and narrow gauge steam, the exquisite Darjeeling Railway (considered by many to be the world’s finest railway), Jaipur’s 

meter gauge system, and locomotives ranging from the Pacific to a Maharajah’s private train. 

Rails all the way from Cape to Cairo were once the dream of Victorian pioneer Cecil Rhodes. In 1965 and 1970, the 

dying years of the Age of Steam, Harry Dodge visited and recorded this incredible African legacy. 

Firstly we travel to Southern France and take a look at the steam locomotives that are still in operation today. From 

the Brittany Peninsular along the Channel Coast to Paris, to Picardy. We see some fine examples of French steam, 

including the famous Golden Arrow. 

David Sutcliffe, TV cameraman, celebrates 40 years filming railways, with his programme 'FULL STEAM TO 

HOLYHEAD'. His films of now forgotten slate railways and branch lines in North Wales have appeared in several 

DVD’s. 

Up to five broadcast quality cameras followed 'BAHAMAS', 'DUCHESS of HAMILTON', 'OSPREY', 'TAW VALLEY', and 

'CLAN LINE' between CREWE and HOLYHEAD from February to May in 1991. 

The small narrow gauge lines that once carried slate and other materials from the quarries to the Welsh coast led the 

way for the British Railway Preservation Movement. 

The North of England, birthplace of the industrial revolution, is home to an enormous variety of steam interest. In 

Middleton, near the centre of Leeds, one of the world’s oldest railways has been resurrected, while the Bowes 

Railway still works its early rope hauled inclines 

The Bluebell Railway was Britain’s first preserved standard gauge railway, and it is still expanding, as is the nearby Kent 

and East Sussex, and the Great Central Railway (which has now adopted main line running). The Severn Valley Railway 

promotes itself as Britain’s premiere steam railway, while Paignton and Dartmouth is ‘the holiday line’. 

Scotland has a proud railway tradition, and its steam heritage has been kept alive by a number of preserved railways. 

Foremost are the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, where the Scottish Railway Preservation Society operates on both their own 

and BR’s metals, culminating in a long awaited return of steam to the Highland Main Line. 

Every railway enthusiast will enjoy the sights and sounds as we take a look at arrivals and departures of both freight 

and passenger trains at the wonderful Wansford Station - home to the Nene Valley Railway 

Filmed between 2001 and 2004 we visit the well known main line station of Nuneaton, and see the many changes 

in the infrastructure of the station and track work such as new platforms and the reinstatement of the flyover at 

Nuneaton. 

In this DVD we take an extensive look at freight and passenger trains at the newly refurbished Rugby station. We filmed during the 

construction of the new station in 2001 and 2003. 

With Classes 37, 47, 57, 58, 66 and various classes of DMUs, this is a truly packed out rail action DVD filmed 

between 2000 and 2003. 

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FENLAND TRAINS 

MODEL RAILWAYS 

A WEST COAST EXPERIENCE 

THE WATFORD GAP TO GREENHOLME 

FLORIDA RAILS 

TRAINS OF THE SUNSHINE STATE 

EUROSTAR – LONDON TO PARIS 

STEAM TRAINS OF GREAT BRITAIN 

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We begin this DVD with an extensive look at the railways in the counties of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire; 

in particular, the city of Ely and its surrounding railway routes. Filmed between 2000 and 2004 we concentrate 

mainly on the freight scene in these areas. 

In this DVD we look at all aspects of this wonderful hobby from designing models and scenery to planning track 

layouts and painting kit engines. Railway modelling has something for everyone!! 

The West Coast Mainline has always attracted the serious railway enthusiast due to its attractive line side locations and stations. 

In this DVD we visit 12 locations with helpful maps of where the footage was taken, informative narration and train head 

codes. 

Filmed over several days in November 2002 we look extensively at 6 hotspot locations such as Plant City 

interlocking where unit trains from the Bone Valley phosphate mines, plus the coal trains from West Virginia and 

Kentucky can be seen. 

This DVD covers not only the building of the new Channel Tunnel, but also the history of the many previous attempts 

to link the United Kingdom with Europe. We also look at the new Eurostar high-speed train itself and the whole 

concept of international travel. 

Enjoy this beautifully presented whistle-stop tour around Britain to see some of the most remarkably preserved steam 

railways and engines. Filmed at various locations over the past decade, this DVD is an absolute must for the steam 

train enthusiast both old and new. 

OTHER RAILWAYS TITLES AVAILABLE: 

RAILWAY SCENES OF LOWER AUSTRIA 

GMUND TO GROSS GERUNGS 

MAIN LINE METRE GAUGE 

POWER CARS AND PEAKS 

OVER THE TOP 

THROUGH THE BARRIER 

CAMBRIAN STEAM 

PRESERVED MAIN LINE STEAM 

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HISTORY 


THE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD 

LIFE IN THE AGE OF BEOWULF 

THE MATTER OF ANGELS & DEMONS 

THE GOLDEN AGE OF CARIBBEAN PIRATES 

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Travelling through the realms that Robin is said to have haunted, and studying the literary sources that portrayed 

him, we attempt to find out who was this man and what he stood for, the original creator of the image of the 

romantic rebel. 

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is set in 125 acres. Here in the 1960s and 1970s a series of archeological digs revealed the 

remains of a substantial settlement of over seventy houses of which eight have been reconstructed. 

‘The Matter of Angels and Demons’ is the perfect companion for Dan Brown's bestselling novel, and picks up and 

enlarges upon all the major components that form the basic structure of the novel. 

Did pirates really force prisoners to walk the plank? Was there really a ‘Jolly Roger’? What was it like to live on 

board a pirate ship? These questions and many more are answered in this compelling program that details what it 

meant to be a pirate. 

THE WELSH MINER 

A HARD LIFE 

THE WELSH MINER 

THE BITTER END 

100 Mins This DVD delves into the often humourous but always proud history of Welsh mining. 

100 Mins This DVD examines the years from the start of World War One to the 1980s and the aftermath of “the bitter end”. 

A CELTIC FORT IN THE IRON AGE 

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From settlement to abandonment, all aspects of Celtic life is examined, at war and in peace. Castell Henllys 

recreates our rich ancient past, providing a unique insight into a Celtic tribe living in a fort of the iron age, and 

offering an explanation as to what became of the people who once inhabited it. 

OTHER HISTORY TITLES AVAILABLE: 

INTERPRETING THE LOST SYMBOL 

LIFE IN AN IRON AGE VILLAGE 

GENIUS OF WALES, THE 


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BIOGRAPHY 


JANE AUSTEN’S LIFE 

JANE AUSTEN’S WORKS 

JANE AUSTEN’S SOCIETY 

GEORGE ELIOT 

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Jane Austen was born in 1775 and died in 1817. It may have been a short life, and seemingly uneventful, but for 

the world of literature it was a very valuable one. 

In her short life Jane Austen wrote six novels; ‘Sense & Sensibility’, ‘Pride & Prejudice’, ‘Northanger Abbey’, ‘Mansfield Park’, 

‘Emma’, and ‘Persuasion’. These well loved English classics may have once been regarded as the province of the literature 

student, but due to recent film and television productions they have gained mass following on both sides of the Atlantic. 

Jane Austen Lived in a dramatically exciting period of English History. Although her six novels are more concerned 

with the manners of courtship, marriage and money than the social change and political intrigue of the time, there is 

a background steeped in Regency atmosphere. 

This programme tells the story of Marian Evans, from her pious Midland childhood, through her development into an 

independent minded academic, before emerging as the novelist George Eliot. 

THE BRONTE SISTERS 

EDWARD JENNER 

THE CONCISE BEATLES LIVERPOOL 

THE BEATLES – LIVERPOOL 

THE BEATLES LONDON 

THE CONCISE BEATLES LONDON 

THE BEATLES MERSEYSIDE 

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LONDON 

ELVIS’ MEMPHIS 

THE CONCISE ELVIS’ MEMPHIS 

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This programme tells that story, charting the progress of the Bronte Sisters from their childhood writing collaborations 

with Bramwell, to their independent literary achievements which are acclaimed the world over. 

1798 was an important year for Edward Jenner, a country doctor from Berkley in Gloucestershire. Already a fellow of 

the Royal Society after discovering the anti-social nesting behaviour of cuckoos, Jenner published a paper 

documenting his success using the mild cowpox virus to immunise his patients against smallpox. 

For many visitors, Liverpool is one giant theme park... and the theme is the Beatles. At least, such is the suggestion 

of Spencer Leigh, Liverpudlian, Disc Jockey for BBC Radio Merseyside and investigator of the Beatles phenomenon 

for over forty years. 

Together with Spencer and Beatles historian Ray O’Brien, we explore over sixty key Beatles sites, including the 

Cavern Club, and the homes where John, Paul and George were brought up, as well as no less than three houses 

with associations to Ringo’s childhood. 

‘The Beatles London’ is without doubt the most detailed investigation of the legendary group at this point of their 

career. It is guaranteed to provide new insights both for the Beatles fan and the dedicated chronicler of the history of 

popular music. 

‘The Concise Beatles London’ is a detailed investigation of the legendary group at the London period of their careers, 

and is guaranteed to provide new insights in to the Fab Four, the Beatles. 

This wide-ranging program visits locations up and down and on both sides of the River Mersey where the Beatles 

honed their talents. Our destinations include localities as varied as Bootle, the tough industrial town to the north of 

Liverpool, and New Brighton, the fairground paradise of the Liverpudlian. 

Art Wood, older brother of the Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, ex-vocalist with Alexis Korner and founder of the 

Artwoods takes us on a tour of rock'n'roll London, showing where the seeds were sown for the blues explosion that 

defined the sound of London in the 60s. 

In 1953, a young man stepped into a recording studio to cut a disc as a present for his mother. A year later, he 

returned to Sun Studios, and musical history was made. Mike Freeman takes us on a personal guided tour of the 

Elvis Memphis sites. 

We visit getting on to 50 different locations, including not only the famous Sun Studios, Elvis’ High School, and his 

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BEYOND ELVIS’ MEMPHIS 

THE CONCISE BEYOND ELVIS’ MEMPHIS 

THE CONCISE QUEEN’S LONDON 

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He didn't have to sing about being born in a two-room shack: he was. But from this humble start, Elvis Presley was 

to become the most important artist in the history of recorded sound. In the company of hosts who have dedicated 

their lives to his memory, we journey deep into Elvis territory. 

He didn't have to sing about being born in a two-room shack: he was. But from this humble start, Elvis Presley was 

to become the most important artist in the history of recorded sound. In the company of hosts who have dedicated 

their lives to his memory, we journey deep into Elvis territory. 

Queen’s achievement placed it amongst a mere half dozen or so bands across the globe that managed to sell more 

than a quarter of a billion discs, and turned rock performance into an art form. 

QUEEN’S LONDON 

PINK FLOYD’S CAMBRIDGE & LONDON 

JESSE JAMES OUTLAW HERO 

MARIE ANTOINETTE 

THE SCAPEGOAT QUEEN 

BOUDICCA – WARRIOR QUEEN 

BEOWULF & THE ANGLO-SAXONS 

CHRONICLING NARNIA 

THE STORY OF C.S. LEWIS 

THE WORLD OF PHILIP PULLMAN 

WHISPERS THROUGH THE WILLOWS 

SHAKESPEARE’S STRATFORD 

CHARLES DICKENS’ LONDON – LIFE 

CHARLES DICKENS’ LONDON – WORKS 

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The members of the band came from across the country, and in Freddie’s case, from across the globe. But it was in 

London that it all came together for them, and it is their London we invite you to visit with us. 

A visual feast, linking one of the most beautiful cities of England, the magnificent medieval university town of 

Cambridge, with the heartland of the British sixties musical revolution, London, in a multi-hour whirlwind tour of all 

the key locations associated with this group. 

This program looks at the effect that first the Border Wars and then the Civil War had in moulding this fighter for 

the Confederacy into the man who, along with his bushwhacking comrades, created the prototype of the American 

gangster. 

Marie Antoinette, the young and beautiful Austrian princess who was strategically married into the most prestigious 

monarchy in Europe, was to become the symbol for the wanton extravagance of the 18th century aristocracy and 

was to be France’s last queen. 

Boudicca…or Boadicea….rose up against Rome, and in doing so became a symbol in later British consciousness of 

many things: of the ability to withstand oppression, of the courage of wronged innocence, and of the nobility of 

standing up against overwhelming odds. 

Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognised until an essay by J. R. R. Tolkien 

(The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most 

important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us. 

Find out about the wondrous land of Narnia, and why C.S. Lewis created it. Discover for yourself who the White 

Witch was supposed to be based on, and learn all about fauns, wolves, badgers and Aslan, and where they fitted 

into Lewis’s world. 

The World of Philip Pullman is constructed around an exclusive interview with the acclaimed author, and scripted by 

his friend and Pullman scholar Nick Tucker, one of Britain's best known critics of children's literature. 

Whispers through the Willows’ charts the life of the creator of Mr. Toad, Ratty, Badger, Mole and a host of other best loved 

characters. Yet although today we remember Kenneth Grahame for presenting us with these endearing creatures, when Wind in 

the Willows was first offered to a world that looked to Grahame for nostalgic tales of childhood whimsy, the reception was frosty. 

With Shakespeare’s Stratford, Artsmagic DVD presents a detailed tour of the city that produced the greatest 

playwright in history. 

Together with our host, Dr. Tony Williams, we visit the locations that went to form the imagination of Dickens, the 

sites of the prisons and the workplaces of the poor, the Inns of Court and the Houses of Parliament, the theatres and 

the auditoria where he gave his hugely successful readings, the museums and the churches. 

In the company of Dickens expert Tony Williams we visit this epic writer's home in Doughty Street (now a museum 

dedicated to his life and works) where he completed Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby and others. 


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CHARLES DICKENS’ LONDON – AGE 

THE LIFE OF LEWIS CARROLL 

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Our journey takes us through areas which were no-go in Dickens’ time, and down Kingsway, the thoroughfare that 

swept away a multitude of back streets and in so doing created a demarcation line between the law courts and the 

world of theatre. Both these areas were to attract the assiduous attention of the writer. 

Lewis Carroll (1832-98) was an English writer, logician, mathematician, Anglican deacon and photographer. He 

excelled in two of these fields, photography and writing. 

CHAUCER & THE CANTERBURY TALES 

SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT 

BOB DYLAN’S NEW YORK 

JAMES JOYCE’S DUBLIN 

THE ULYSSES TOUR 

THE CONCISE JOHN LENNON’S NEW YORK 

JOHN LENNON’S NEW YORK 

THE SECRETS OF THE GOLDEN COMPASS 

ELVIS PRESLEY – DEATH OF A LEGEND 

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Known as the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer's literary eminence was achieved despite having lived in 

one of the most troubled centuries the world has known, and one particularly fraught for England. 

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of the greatest works of English literature, acclaimed by scholars as the 

equal of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. It has inspired children’s stories, translations in prose and poetry, plays, 

animations, films and an opera. 

In January 1961, Bob Dylan arrived at Greenwich Village, the very place for a folksinger-poet. The Village had 

already gained a reputation for Bohemian ways, and had given birth to a generation of beatniks, courtesy of a 

generation of beat poets, including Allen Ginsberg. 

First published in 1922, ‘Ulysses’ was the piece of work that made the name of its author, James Joyce. Its 

publication was seen to expand the domain of permissible subjects in fiction. A remarkably ambitious novel, a 

labyrinthine work of great humour and technical accomplishment. 

We visit the homes where he and Yoko Ono lived together, the eateries, the recording studios, and finally Strawberry 

Fields, the spot in Central Park where New Yorkers repaid their respect to the man who had fallen in love with their 

city. 

Regarded by many as the most important influence on the pop music scene, and as the leader of the ultimate 

supergroup, The Beatles, John Lennon's significance has been seen to spread far beyond the rock'n'roll arena. 

Our tribute to this extraordinary phenomenon, The Secrets of the Golden Compass, features an exclusive extended 

interview with the author. With Pullman himself guiding us on our journey through his other worlds we are providing 

you with an insider’s view of this controversial epic. 

With the help of reconstructions and eye-witness accounts this DVD examines the drugs, the girls, the financial 

meltdown and the pivotal role of Colonel Tom Parker leading up to the death of a legend. 

OTHER BIOGRAPHY TITLES AVAILABLE: 

THE BEATLES HAMBURG 

PARADISE LOST-LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN MILTON 

INSIDE HIS DARK MATERIALS 

CHRISTMAS AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL 

ALICE-A LOOK INTO ALICE'S ADVENTURES 


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CRAFTS, HOBBIES & LEARNING 


MODEL BOATS 

VINTAGE TOY COLLECTION 

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Swansea Maritime Museum is the ideal setting for this International Marine Model Festival. The event attracted 5,000 

visitors and had an amazing 1,500 models on display. We see the Matchstick Fleet, 300 scale model warships made out of 

matchsticks and matchboxes, the Mumbles Lifeboat and Station, and displays of model boat clubs from all over the country. 

Famous names like Dinky, Corgi, Triang, Minic, Spot on, Matchbox, LLedo and many more rare makes can all be seen in this 

fantastic video. Sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane to the toys of your childhood with David Cooke. 

ONE HUNDRED DINKY TOYS 

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From the 1930`s to 1980 Dinky Toys were a household name in the world of toy cars. In this programme we join 

David Cooke to see some of the rarest, oldest and most collectable Dinky Toys in the World. 


MODEL TRACTION ENGINES ON PARADE 

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THE PERFECT DINNER PARTY 

STARTERS 


MAIN COURSES 


DESSERTS 

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75 Mins 

60 Mins 

Whether you’re a wannabe chef, maybe just looking to impress your friends, or simply wanting to increase your 

cooking knowledge; this DVD provides step-by-step instructions on how to create 10 delicious starters. Simple and 

easy to follow, now everyone can cook for that perfect dinner party!! 

Follow the simple instructions on this DVD and you can create 10 classic main courses. From a hearty roast beef 

dinner with all the trimmings, to a spicy vegetable curry, all tastes are catered for in this entertaining guide to 

navigating your way around the kitchen. 

Just perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this DVD guides you through 10 of the most popular puddings. Have 

fun creating fabulously mouth-watering desserts for your family and friends... just remember to leave some for 

yourself!!! 


A LINESIDE LOOK AT MODEL RAILWAYS 

50 Mins Bob Symes provides guided tours around detailed and accurate layouts. 


HOW TO BUILD A MODEL RAILWAY 

45 Mins 

Bob Symes presents a stage-by-stage guide as Dave Lowry constructs his own design of ‘N’ gauge layout, from off 

the shelf track, scenic materials and ready-to-run locos and stock. 


ANOTHER LINESIDE LOOK AT MODEL RAILWAYS 

50 Mins Bob Symes once again takes us around more well known layouts. 

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO NEEDLECRAFT 

KNITTING 


CROCHETING 


EMBROIDERY 

YOU CAN MAKE LACE 

45 Mins 

50 mins 

50 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

Let Helen Hopkins teach you how to knit. You will learn all about the types of wool available, what needles to use 

and of course how to start knitting for yourself. Helen guides you through an array of stitches including knit, rib, 

pearl and garter to enable you to enjoy the world of knitting. 

Learn to crochet with Penny Peberdy (www.coolcrochet.co.uk). She will guide you through the yarns and hooks that 

are necessary and the three basic stitches: double, half-treble and treble. Follow Penny’s instructions in making a slip 

knot, a chain and the three basic stitches. 

The world of embroidery opens up to you with the help of Vicki Mansfield of India Grace Designs (www.indiagrace.co.uk). 

Vicki will give you expert advice and information on the basics of this delightful and popular pastime and show you the 

various techniques involved in learning to stitch, including cross-stitching, back-stitching and fractional stitches. 

Presented by Anita Harris, this guide details the equipment and techniques needed to become confident and 

successful in the hobby of handmade lace. 


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CRAFTS, HOBBIES & LEARNING CONTINUED 


YOU CAN MAKE CURTAINS & COVERS 

YOU CAN MAKE CHILDREN’S CLOTHES 

YOU CAN MAKE CHILDREN’S TOYS 

THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO 

PROFESSIONAL GUITAR 

UNDERSTAND WALL STREET 

VOLUMES 1 & 2 

UNDERSTAND DESK TOP PUBLISHING 

VOLUMES 1 & 2 

UNDERSTAND BUSINESS VALUATION 

VOLUMES 1 & 2 

BUILD A PROFILE CONSULTING PRACTICE 

VOLUMES 1 & 2 

BUY A FRANCHISE OR BUSINESS 

OPPORTUNITY 

Buy A Good Business With Little Or None Of 

Your Own Money 

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 

MAGNIFICENT MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS 

VOLUMES 1 & 2 

50 Mins 

45 Mins 

45 Mins 

54 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

Instead of paying a fortune to revamp your rooms, this DVD introduced by Anita Harris provides basic step-by-step 

instructions on how to make your own curtains and create a coordinated look to emphasise the features of a room. 

Anita Harris and friend demonstrate how to make a child’s shirt using uncomplicated techniques and assured 

instructions that will enable even the most sewing machine-shy to create an enviable wardrobe of children’s clothes. 

Introduced by Anita Harris this DVD is a simple, detailed guide to making your own stuffed toy, and will teach you 

skills that will allow you to create a virtual zoo of stuffed animals and toys. 

The ideal starter pack for the complete beginner taught by ‘Guitar Institute (London) Instructor’ and ‘Guitar 

Magazine’ writer Max Milligan. 

This was the Top Choice Award Video for ‘Video Choice Magazine’ who said that this programme is surely the most 

solidly relentlessly informative video ever made. 

How to use your Apple Macintosh to produce high quality newsletters, brochures and ad layouts for pennies. An 

invaluable learning process. 

Tells you how to structure the best price, identifying all elements of value, using proper valuation methods, 

restructuring financial performance, projecting cash flows, validating ‘goodwill’ and negotiating the sale. 

A timely career alternative....consulting opportunities; marketing strategies; how to achieve financial independence; 

professional recognition; true security and how to control your own destiny. 

You’ll learn how to find the right business for you, secrets to investigating a franchise,do’s and dont's of contacting 

franchisers, what it takes to succeed and How to avoid common mistakes. 

Presented by Lionel Haines, an acknowledged expert in the finance fields. This programme is a practical road map for 

achieving one’s entrepreneurial goals. 

Respected practitioner and consultant George Gruenwald reveals his proven methods of successfully introducing new 

products in this example filled interview. 

A 120 minute Success Rally that will absolutely change your life for the better. Featuring seven of the worlds greatest motivation 

speakers. 

OTHER CRAFTS, HOBBIES & LEARNING TITLES AVAILABLE: 

YOU CAN KNIT 

YOU CAN CROCHET 

YOU CAN KNIT 

YOU CAN CROCHET 

GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL BLUES GUITAR 

ROCK GUITAR - SESSION 1 

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO FRET BOARD 

YOU CAN DEFEND YOURSELF FOR WOMEN 

YOU CAN DEFEND YOURSELF FOR OLDER 

FOLK 

MAKE THE GRADE-FRENCH 

MAKE THE GRADE-MATHS 

MAKE THE GRADE-ENGLISH 

MAKE THE GRADE-PHYSICS 

MAKE THE GRADE-CHEMISTRY 

MAKE THE GRADE-BIOLOGY 

SCIENCE 5-7 

SCIENCE 7-11 

MATHS 5-7 

MATHS 7-11 

ENGLISH 5-7 

ENGLISH 7-11 

THE COLLECTORS 

NOSTALGIA SHOW 


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GARDENING 


THE FOUR SEASONS WINTER 45-65 Approx How to care for your garden throughout the winter months. 

THE FOUR SEASONS SPRING 45-65 Approx How to care for your garden throughout the spring months. 

THE FOUR SEASONS SUMMER 45-65 Approx How to care for your garden throughout the summer months. 

THE FOUR SEASONS AUTUMN 45-65 Approx How to care for your garden throughout the autumn months. 

GARDENING 

FLOWERS & VEGETABLES 

90 Mins 

Some of the most well known gardeners guide you through the gardening year giving hints and tips on how to get 

the best from your flowers and vegetables. 

GARDENING 

D.I.Y. & GENERAL CARE 

96 Mins Established gardeners tell you the when’s and hows of the upkeep and enjoyment of your garden. 

GARDENERS’ DAIRY 

SHRUBS 


VEGETABLES 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

Create and maintain your own shrubs with the help of some professional green thumbs and learn to prune, plant and 

identify different varieties. 

Grow your own garden supplies with the knowhow and inside tips that come from years of gardening experience, 

including planting seeds, sowing your crop and correct storage methods. 


FRUIT 

45-65 Approx Year-round tips and hints on how to grow a variety of fruits including pruning, planting and canning your harvest. 


COLOURS AND FLOWERS 


DO IT YOURSELF 


WATER GARDENS 

GARDENERS’ DIARY 

BULBS 


DAHLIAS / CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

Bring colour and blossom to your garden with ideas on planting, bedding and creating borders, something new to 

learn for every month of the year. 

An extensive guide to year-round do it yourself gardening with the help from the likes of Geoff Hodge and Nigel 

Snow. Learn to build a rockery wall, repair a fence, prepare a new garden plot and more. 

A year-round guide to creating the perfect water garden, including how to pot water lilies, control algae and water 

recycling. 

Benefit from the extensive expertise and grow or improve your own bulb garden. Re-potting, caring, forcing bulbs 

and other handy tips. 

Perfect guide for beginners or experienced gardeners looking to expand their knowledge. Planting hints and tips to 

keep you busy all year round and improve your garden. 


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GARDENING CONTINUED 



HOUSEPLANTS 


HOUSEPLANTS 2 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

A 12 month guide to looking after indoor plants from the ordinary to the more exotic, from those that benefit from 

life in a conservatory to those that can survive in darkened rooms. 

More helpful tips to ensure the wellbeing of indoor plants. Window boxes, hanging baskets and tips for holiday care 

a just a few of the subjects covered. 

OTHER GARDENING TITLES AVAILABLE: 

GARDENERS YEAR 1995 (26 HOURS) 



WINTER-3 HOUR VERSION 

SPRING-3 HOUR VERSION 

SUMMER-3 HOUR VERSION 

AUTUMN-3 HOUR VERSION 

LAWNS, ROSES, PATIOS AND WINTER COLOUR 

FERTILISERS, HEDGES AND HOUSEPLANTS 

THE HERBACEOUS BORDER AND TAKING CUTTINGS 

WINTER-3 HOUR VERSION 

SPRING-3 HOUR VERSION 

SUMMER-3 HOUR VERSION 

AUTUMN-3 HOUR VERSION 

LAWNS, ROSES, PATIOS AND WINTER COLOUR 

FERTILISERS, HEDGES AND HOUSEPLANTS 

THE HERBACEOUS BORDER AND TAKING CUTTINGS 


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SPORTS 


QRA BIG SKY MARGATE BEACH CROSS 2009 

CLAY SHOOTING FOR THE BEGINNER 

CLAY SHOOTING FOR THE INTERMEDIATE 

CLAY SHOOTING FOR THE ADVANCED SHOT 

200 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 mins 

60 mins 

This DVD includes over two and a half hours of high-octane Quad/Moto X racing action from names like nine times champion Paul 

Winrow, Stefan Murphy and Frenchman Jerome Bricheux, all battling for the title of “King of the Beach”. So let the racing begin!! 

Whether it’s your intention to just shoot a few clays at the local club for fun or to go on to more serious competition this DVD 

will be a helpful reference. You will enjoy Rod’s laid back approach to the way he instructs his pupil Liam Dale and how he 

instills the basic knowledge and confidence in the novice shot. 

So, Liam Dale has put into practice the things he learnt in our first programme and is now hitting a respectable percentage of the targets 

he shoots at. He now understands the importance of safety and a lot of the more technical aspects of the sport. It’s time to return to 

the Shalden Shooting School in Devon and to get top coach Rod Brammer to take him onto the next level. 

In this, the last of the three programmes in the series, you’ll get an idea of what it would really be like to be 

considered an advanced shot. Although you are now at a pretty competent level, the title “advanced shot” is still 

best reserved for characters like those that will be teaching you today. 

MASTERS OF MARTIAL ARTS 45-65 Approx The ultimate displays of martial arts skills and stunts. 

OTHER SPORTS TITLES AVAILABLE: 

BRANDS HATCH - MAKING OF A CHAMPION 

EXTREME SPORTS 

LENI RIEFENSTAHLS OLYMPIA FESTIVAL OF A NATION 

MATTERHORN 

EIGER 

EVEREST UNMASKED 

SHOOTING DOWN THE LINE 

SHOOTING SPORTING CLAY 

SHOOTING FITASC SPORTING 

SHOOTING SKEET 

NOVICE SHOOTER 

SHOOTING WOODCOCK 

SHOOTING FRENCH PARTRIDGE 

PHEASANT SHOOTING 

BELGIUM GUN MAKING 

BREAK A CLAY 

TARGET SHOOTING FOR DISABLED 

SUCCESSFUL ENGLISH SPORTING SHOOTING 

THE GAME SHOOT 

SUCCESSFUL SHOOTING 

DOWN THE LINE TRAP SHOOTING 

SAFE SHOOTING 

CLAY COACH 1 

CLAY COACH 2 

CLAY COACH 3 

CLAY COACH 4 

CLAY COACH 5 


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WILDLIFE 


BADGERS IN THE WILD WOOD 

MY PONY 

TRAINING DOGS 

50 Mins 

55 Mins 

60 Mins 

Badger watching requires time and patience with a thorough understanding of badger behaviour thrown in for good 

measure. This DVD provides all the information necessary for a successful badger watch, offering hints and tips to 

ensure a memorable brush with nature. 

This programme will guide you through every aspect of buying a pony, giving you all the information you need to 

make your choice with confidence. Once purchased, your pony's needs are many, so you will find advice about pony 

care, feeding, shelter, security and safety. 

Whether you just want a well-behaved dog, or aspire to higher levels of competition, this programme highlights the 

training ethos of APDT members and will certainly put you on the right lines to success. 

MY PUPPY 55 Mins The Perfect guide to caring for your puppy 

BRITISH BIRDS 

URBAN BIRDS IN THE GARDEN 

BRITISH BIRDS 

BIRDS OF THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE 

BRITISH HEAVY HORSES 

WORKING SHIRE HORSES 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

45-65 Approx 

45 Minns 

This programme has been designed to assist and inspire the urban birdwatcher to make the most of viewing the 

wildlife, quite literally, on their own doorstep. Although it’s not essential to name a bird to enjoy watching it, most 

people with an interest in ornithology like to be able to make an accurate identification. 

Packed with information to help you get the best from bird watching expeditions, you can embark on a delightful 

journey of discovery by enjoying a selection of the best-loved British countryside birds 

Filmed in Hampshire, this DVD joins a hard working team of heavy horses and owners clearing larch trees from what 

was originally an oak wood. This is an opportunity to see how these horses became legendary for their character, 

strength and endurance. 

This DVD is set in the beautiful countryside of rural Devon, as we visit champion plough woman Anne Williams and 

her shires, Leo and Lupin (brother and sister). Anne explains how to prepare the shire horses for work in the fields 

around the farm. 


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ANGLING/FISHING 


MARK DOWNES: 

SQUATT AND PINKIE FISHING 

CANAL FISHING 

45-65 Approx 

60 mins 

With canals now teeming with silver fish, and many clubs banning the bloodworm, the obvious answer is the humble 

squatt. Mark Downes, a recognised canal specialist, explains the art of fishing with this effective, but inexpensive 

bait. 

Mark Downes is one of the world’s most expert canal anglers, and in this fascinating film he shows how to succeed 

on canals using bloodworm and jokers - baits which the average angler finds difficult to use successfully. 

RIVER FISHING FLOAT FISHING TECHNIQUES 

85 Mins 

Top angler, Keith Arthur, tackles up and demonstrates the art of river fishing. More than that, Keith takes on the pace 

and depth of Ulster’s River Erne and demonstrates the need to put plenty of shot on the line. 

STILL WATER FISHING 

85 Mins 

Keith Arthur has been acknowledged as one of the best anglers in the country. In this video he demonstrates the art 

of still water fishing. 

STALKING CARP 45-65 Approx In this video Des Taylor shows just how successful Carp Stalking can be as he lands fish after fish. 

BIG FISH FISHING 

45-65 Approx 

Des Taylor is recognised as possibly the best all round angler in the country. In this video he shows us why lure 

fishing is the fastest growing branch of our sport 

CARP FISHING 

80 Mins 

Put one of the country’s top carp anglers on one of the top carp waters, then all you can do is stand back and wait 

for the fireworks. In this film Des shows why he is rated as one of the top big fish men around. 

ON YOUR DOORSTEP FISHING 

RIVER FISHING SWIMFEEDER TECHNIQUES 

PIKE FISHING 

STICKFLOAT FISHING 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 mins 

60 Mins 

In the rural surroundings of the Grand Union Canal, close to bustling Milton Keynes, Lee Deeks puts the many skills 

taught to him by top angler Keith Arthur. 

Jan Porter first made his name on the River Trent in the early 1980s, fishing the swimfeeder. Be it block and feeder 

with maggot, or the open ended feeder using caster and hemp combinations, Jan has very few equals when 

employing this devastating method. 

Big fish expert Des Taylor takes us bait fishing for pike at Thorpe Park in Surrey. He explains and displays in 

some detail the rigs, methods and a number of the best fish baits. Different fish, such as trout, roach and 

mackerel are used. 

Without doubt, the ability to fish the stickfloat with any degree of competence is the hallmark of the very best 

anglers. In order to make this difficult method work to its best, requires not only great skill but also a thorough 

knowledge of balanced tackle.. 

DES TAYLOR: TROUT FISHING 45-65 Approx Filmed on location at Langford Fisheries near Salisbury, Wiltshire. 

HOW TO TAKE UP COARSE FISHING 

HOW TO TAKE UP CARP FISHING 

120 Mins 

99 Mins 

Top coach Kenny Collings has helped hundreds of newcomers succeed in coarse fishing at Old Bury Lake in Surrey 

and in regular columns in Angler’s Mail and Coarse Angling. 

Top coach Andy Little has helped hundreds of newcomers succeed in carp fishing through his Pro-Fish courses at Old 

Bury Hill Lake in Surrey, and through his regular columns in Angler’s Mail. He is one of Britain’s most admired carp 

specialists, with an enviable scoresheet of big fish. 


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ANGLING/FISHING CONTINUED 


ALLAN SCOTHORNE: 

BIG FISH ON THE POLE 

45-65 Approx ?? 

MICHAEL EVANS 

FLY-CASTING FOR BEGINNERS 

ADVANCED FLY-CASTING WITH 

MICHAEL EVANS 

TO CATCH YOUR FIRST TROUT WITH 

MICHAEL EVANS 

FISHING WITH THE EXPERTS FOR TROUT 

BANK FISHING 

FISHING WITH THE EXPERTS FOR TROUT 

BOAT FISHING 

40 Mins 

30 Mins 

50 Mins 

55 Mins 

50 MINS 

The graceful art of fly-casting is a mystery to the casual observer and most newcomers to the sport of game fishing. 

Here, with the help of one of the country’s most famous casting experts Michael Evans; we go a long way to solving 

that mystery. 

In this the second programme of the series, it’s time to move on to the larger still waters. Having mastered the basic 

skills of small still water flycasting, with the overhead and roll cast, we must now expand our repertoire and venture 

into slightly more advanced territories. 

No matter how many years you may enjoy the sport of fly fishing, there will never be a moment that gives you 

more of a thrill than when you catch your very first trout. For the benefit of those who have yet to experience that 

pleasure, we bring you a DVD which will most definitely assist you in your goal. 

Today, John Horsey demonstrates how to catch trout, bank fishing at Bristol Water’s Blagdon Lake. Not from the 

bank in the literal meaning of the word, but rather up to his thighs in the margins! John is a professional trout 

fishing guide who spends most of his time either here on Blagdon Lake, or alternatively at Chew Valley Lake. 

Fly fishing for trout on Bristol Water’s Blagdon Lake can be a daunting prospect for the uninitiated. Whether from the 

bank or boat, the sheer size of the reservoir is intimidating to say the least. Not so for our expert John Horsey, who 

spends most of his life, either here or on Chew Valley Lake. 

FISHING AT MATCHES 45-65 Approx Guide to Match Fishing 

BOB NUDD - CARP ON THE LONG POLE 45-65 Approx Bob Nudd demonstrates the use of the long pole when fishing for Carp 

FISH FOR A QUID 

45-65 Approx 

In this film presenter and top southern match ace keith arther destroysthe myththat angling is an expensive 

sport.Filmed partly in his own kitchen 

WAYNES WAGGLER 

45-65 Approx 

Top river angler Wayne Swinscoe presents a step-by-step guide to waggler fishing using the skills which have made 

him a top finisher in the Open Match Circuit. 

KIM MILSOM- GREAT WESTERN TENCH 45-65 Approx kim Milsom demonstrates the art of catching the Great Western Tench 

GORD BURTON - FISHING FOR PIKE 

45-65 Approx 

Pike are the ultimate predatory fish and in this marvellous DVD, top pike angler Gord Burton will demonstrate his 

methods of catching them on deadbaits. 

FISHING WITH HEMP 45-65 Approx The complete guide to fishing with hemp. 

JAN PORTER - THE BREAM MACHINE 45-65 Approx Jan Porter demonstrates the art of catching Bream 

THE SECRET CARP 

45-65 Approx 

Chris Yates, one time holder of the British Carp Record with a fish of over 51lbs is a hugely popular, much admired, 

prolific writer and orator on the art of fishing. . In this programme he demonstrates quite clearly that it’s not the 

tackle that catches the big fish…but rather it’s the angler’s approach which is all important. 


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ANGLING/FISHING CONTINUED 


CARP 

PIKE 

BARBEL 

TROUT 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

45-65 Approx 

The goal of most fanatical carp anglers is the capture of a 30lbs specimen in British waters, in this programme we 

will see that other extraordinary species Des Taylor do just that… twice! 

Mick Brown, considered one of the best pike anglers in the UK, explains the tackle he’ll be using and shows us 

some of his massive array of artificial lures. Firstly he’ll demonstrate his skills in the comparative comfort of the 

early summer months, landing pike from a secluded estate lake. 

Pound for pound the barbel has to be the strongest fighting fish in UK freshwater. It is always a surprise and a 

pleasure to see the size that this particular species of river fish can grow to and to get a barbel on your line is compelling 

angling indeed. What better way to learn the skills, than from top all-round angler Des Taylor and Bob Nudd MBE. 

Simon Gawesworth has filled roles as both an England International and the team manager and coach. Here’s an 

excellent opportunity to watch, listen and learn from a maestro doing his thing on both river and reservoir. 

BOB NUDD'S FISHING ACADEMY 

FISHING FOR BREAM 

60 Mins 

Join our four times World Coarse Fishing Champion Bob Nudd MBE on the very well stocked Larford Lakes Fishery 

near Stourport, for an excellent demonstration and session of bream fishing on the pole. 


FISHING FOR TENCH 


FISHING FOR RUDD 


FISHING FOR ROACH 

FISHING FOR BEGINNERS - FLY FISHING 

FISHING FOR BEGINNERS - COURSE FISHING 

FISHING FOR BEGINNERS - CARP FISHING 

FISHING WITH THE EXPERTS FOR TENCH 

FISHING WITH THE EXPERTS FOR ROACH 

JOHN WILSON – THE EARLY DAYS 

60 MINS 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

60 Mins 

You will learn here which are the best hook and ground baits, what rigs work and best of all you’ll see an expert in 

his field catching a superb bag of tench at the excellent Decoy Lakes near Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire. 

When you first catch silver fish it is not easy to spot the difference between roach and rudd. As soon as you can, 

(and Bob shows you how) it is certainly easier to target one species or the other and catch yourself a plentiful bag 

of fish. 

Today we visit Pisces Fishery on the Cambridge/Norfolk border to witness a session with the four times World Coarse 

Fishing Champion Bob Nudd MBE. Bob explains the methods, baits and rigs that he uses and passes on some of the 

wealth of knowledge and experience that comes only from an expert of his stature. 

What better way to get to grips with the basics of fly fishing and to broaden your approach, than to learn from a 

programme which features former England International team member, coach and manager Simon Gawesworth and 

the one time European Fly Fishing Champion Iain Barr. 

Whether it be pole fishing, or float fishing with rod and line that’s your particular bag. They’re both featured here 

and who better to demonstrate the different techniques, than three of the best anglers in the country. Bob Nudd 

MBE. Will Raison and finally our old mate and big fish expert; Des Taylor. 

So you want to learn how to catch carp… well who would know more about that subject than the journalist, author 

and broadcaster Julian Cundiff? Julian has specialised in the capture of carp, written countless articles and broadcast 

several programmes about the skills that he’s developed and the methods he’s used to catch fish throughout the years. 

The tench has a special appeal to probably the majority of today’s anglers as it’s a species on which many have cut 

their teeth. . In this programme we’re going to try and “come to grips” with this species by placing our confidence in 

the hands of specialist angler David Maddocks. 

When two of the country?s best fishermen explain their methods and tactics for catching roach, you are in for a 

bumper amount of useful tips and advice. Des Taylor & Tom Pickering give us two different characters with two 

different methods in two different waters. 

Voted the “greatest angler of all time” in 2004, world renowned and highly respected fisherman John Wilson 

presents a detailed and entertaining guide to catching chub, roach and pike. 


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OTHER ANGLING/FISHING TITLES AVAILABLE: 

DAVE HARREL: WAGGLER FISHING 

DES TAYLOR: STICK FLOAT FISHING 

RON LEES: BARBEL FISHING 

ALAN YATES: SHORE CASTING TECHNIQUES 

CLIVE BRANSON: FISHING ON STILL AND RUNNING WATER 

MARK DOWNES:POLE FISHING 

MARK DOWNES:FEEDER FISHING 

IVAN MARKS:A DAY'S LEDGERING 

IVAN MARKS:A DAY'S FLOAT FISHING 

JAN PORTER:FLOAT FISHING ON RIVERS 

GRAHAM MARSDEN:BREAM FISHING 

GRAHAM MARSDEN:CHUB FISHING 

RON LEES:ROACH FISHING 

DICKIE CARR ON CANALS:POLE AND PUNCH 

DAVE ROPER-BLOODWORM FISHING 

DAVE ROPER-CASTER FISHING 

KEITH ARTHUR:ANGLING FROM THE BEGINNING 

KEITH ARTHUR:TACKLING UP 

KEITH ARTHUR:EXPLORING THE RIVER 

MICK TOOMER:DOWNTIDE FISHING 

MICK TOOMER:BOATCASTING 

MICK TOOMER:BOATCASTING FOR TOPE 

STEVE GARDNER:POLE AND WAGGLER ON THE THAMES 

STEVE GARDNER:FLOAT AND FEEDER ON THE THAMES 

GRAHAM MARSDEN:BREAM FISHING 

GRAHAM MARSDEN:CHUB FISHING 

RON LEES:ROACH FISHING 

DICKIE CARR ON CANALS:POLE AND PUNCH 

DAVE ROPER-BLOODWORM FISHING 

DAVE ROPER-CASTER FISHING 

KEITH ARTHUR:ANGLING FROM THE BEGINNING 

KEITH ARTHUR:TACKLING UP 

KEITH ARTHUR:EXPLORING THE RIVER 

MICK TOOMER:DOWNTIDE FISHING 

MICK TOOMER:BOATCASTING 

MICK TOOMER:BOATCASTING FOR TOPE 

STEVE GARDNER:POLE AND WAGGLER ON THE THAMES 

STEVE GARDNER:FLOAT AND FEEDER ON THE THAMES 

ANDY LITTLE:HOW TO TAKE UP CARP FISHING 1 

ANDY LITTLE:HOW TO TAKE UP CARP FISHING 2 

MARK DOWNS:FEEDER FISHING ON STILL WATERS 

MARK DOWNS:ADVANCED POLE FISHING 

ALLAN SCOTHORNE:FLOAT FISHING 

MODERN FLY FISHING TECHNIQUES 1 






SPRING TROUTING 

J.HORSEY:HOW TO SUCCEED ON RESEVOIRS 1 

J.HORSEY:HOW TO SUCCEED ON RESEVOIRS 2 

R. WINRAM:HOW TO SUCCEED ON STILL WATERS 1 

R. WINRAM:HOW TO SUCCEED ON STILL WATERS 2 

JACK DENNIS FISHING CADDIS FLIES 

JACK DENNIS LEARNING TO FLY FISH 

JACK DENNIS FLY TYING BASICS 

JACK DENNIS THE LOVE OF FLY FISHING 

JACK DENNIS TIPS FOR TRAVELLING FLY FISHERMEN 

JACK DENNIS ANGLER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND 

JACK DENNIS TYING BASS FLIES 

JACK DENNIS TYING SALTWATER FLIES 1 

JACK DENNIS TYING SALTWATER FLIES 2 

JACK DENNIS TYING WESTERN DRY FLIES 1 

JACK DENNIS TYING WESTERN DRY FLIES 2 

JACK DENNIS TYING WESTERN TROUT FLIES 1 

JACK DENNIS TYING WESTERN TROUT FLIES 2 

COD 

CONGER:FROM THE SHORE 

CONGER 

SIMPLE SURFCASTING 2 

INSHORE BOAT FISHING 

BIG RIVER FEEDER FISHING 

STILLWATER LEDGERING 

SUNK…BEFORE YOU START 

SURF ROD BUILDING 

HYPERACTIVE CARPING 

SKATE….THE BIGGIES 

EXPEDITIE KARPER 1 


EXPEDITION NILE PERCH 

UPTIDE FISHING FOR COD 

BASS FISHING 

WRECKING AND REEFING 

CONGER:FROM THE REEF 



EXPEDITION NILE PERCH 

UPTIDE FISHING FOR COD 

BASS FISHING 

WRECKING AND REEFING 

CONGER:FROM THE REEF 

A GOLDEN DAY IN PARADISE 

ANGLING IN THE DARK 

LUBBLY CHUBBLY 

BEATING 'EM WITH A STICK 

STILL WHACKING 'EM WITH A WAGGLER 

PLUGGED INTO PIKE 

FEEDING 'EM WITH THE METHOD 

TREASURES OF EL DORADO 

INTERNATIONAL ANGLING 

ARGENTINA TROUT 

SOUTH ISLAND BROWNS 

MONTANA TROUT 

ATLANTIC SALMON 

KINGS OF AYAKULIK 

ALAGNAK ACROBATS 

ALASKAN SOCKEYE 

FLORIDA'S BONEFISH AND TARPO 

ILIASKA'S RAINBOW AND GRAYLING 

UTAH'S GREEN RIVER TROUT 

SAN JUAN AND DOLORES TROUT 

BIG HORN RIVER MONTANA 

WASHINGTON'S SECRET MONSTER TROUT 

LEE'S FERRY RAINBOWS 

OLYMPIC TROUT 

SILVER CREEK 

ISLA MUJURES SAILFISH AND WHITE MARLIN 

TARPON SNOOK AND GUAPOTE 

SAILFISH COSTA RICA 

MEXICO'S BONEFISH AND DORADO 

FLY FISHING FOR BILLFISH 

BELIZE-THE FLY FISHER'S FANTASY 

VENEZUAL TARPON AND BONEFISH 

TARPON FROM THE SILVER KING 

EXPEDITION GIANT BLUE MARLIN 

ULTIMATIVES KARPENANGLEN 1 

ULTIMATIVES KARPENANGLEN 2 

EXPEDITION NILSBARCH 

EXPEDITION BLUE MARLIN 

SHARKING 


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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF THE 

FARNBOROUGH AIRSHOW 

A DAY AT A BOOT SALE 

RIOT POLICE 

DEMOLITION MEN 

SEIGE! 

THE STORY OF HULL FAIR 

THE COLLECTORS 

SUCCESS 

80 mins 

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Every two years the world’s aviation and aerospace industries gather at Farnborough in the south of England for one 

of the largest air shows on the planet. The 2008 show was special for two reasons - not only did it mark the 60th 

anniversary of the show but also celebrated 100 years of flight in Britain. 

Sue joins regular “car booter” Marina Turley to see what makes for a good bargain, discover how to haggle for a 

good price and learn some useful tricks of the trade. Whether you are a buyer or a seller (or perhaps just intrigued 

by the whole thing!), this DVD is a fascinating and fun look at the world of the car boot sale. 

Containing footage from the UK’s trouble spots and riots around the world, it is a shocking but true look at the many 

moods of confrontation – the mindless rampage, the peaceful protest that gets out of control, the minor incident 

that suddenly turns into a state of emergency. 

Watch the destruction of chimneys, bridges, cooling towers and hotels – including the one exploded for the 

blockbuster film Lethal Weapon 3. Sometimes, even the best laid plains go awry with buildings that fail to collapse 

or cause mass destruction to the surrounding area, occasionally with tragic consequences. 

Narrated by Lewis Collins and featuring a rare interview with Iranian embassy hostage Trevor Lock, this DVD uses 

news footage from across the globe to examine the high-tension, violence and often fatal circumstances involved in 

a siege situation. 

Enjoy the thrills and spills, the frights and delights of one of the world’s greatest travelling spectacles - The Hull Fair. 

From its ancient beginnings as a means of selling and promoting local goods to the adrenaline charged excitement of 

modern rides, this DVD gives a brief look at one of Europe’s most exciting events. 

Nigel James discovered an amazing array of subject matter; a collection of weighing scales, a man who has amassed 

over 2,000 blow lamps, scale models of hand made Gypsy caravans which take up to six months to make, a vast 

selection of 1950s road making equipment, old tools and road rollers to name just a few. 

This 26 part half hour series examines successful people and profiles their careers. Starring Tom Bosley and co hosts 

Susan Oliver, Della Reese, Mariette Hartley 

THE AMERICAN TIMES 45-65 Approx A journal of American enterprise in 26 half hour segments an ideal educational informative series 

THE MUSIC OF THE MOVIES 45-65 Approx This program traces the development of film scoring and provides many examples of the best of this form of composition. 

THE GOLDEN YEARS 

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This programme in the Hollywood series takes us back to the golden age of the American film, the years from 

the early thirties to the late forties when the movies were the principle means of entertainment. 

BACK AT THE STAGE DOOR CANTEEN 

THE WEST THAT NEVER WAS 

THE TEX RITTER STORY 

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The years of the Second World War were incredible years for the American entertainment industry. Actors, singers, 

dancers, musicians and talent of every kind banded together for the common cause. 

The Western is the most uniquely American form of film and it has been a vital part of the film industry from the 

very start. From The Great Train Robbery in 1903 to the present there have been more than 4000 movies made 

about the American West. 

Of all the singing cowboys there is no doubt that Gene Autry and Roy Rogers were the most popular but among 

lovers of Western folk music the most highly regarded was Tex Ritter. 


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BACK TO THE SATURDAY MATINEE 

WINNING THE WEST WEEK BY WEEK 

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Before television, children used to gather in their localcinemas to yell with delight at cartoons, serials and adventure 

movies, the so called matinees into which adults ventured at the risk of losing their hearing. 

The West Week By Week host Tony Thomas takes us back to the thirties and the forties for prime examples of the 

art of the Western serial. 

THE MYSTERIOUS RIDER 

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No writer did more to create a mythology about the American West than Zane Grey, who was born in Ohio and set 

out to be a dentist - until he took a trip West as a young man and found an absorbing fascination. 

YESTERDAYS HOLLYWOOD 

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The golden age of Hollywood, those wonderfully nostalgic movie years of the thirties and the forties is long gone it 

belongs to the past. However, thanks to the magic of video tape it is a past that is always with us. 

IN OLD SANTA FE 

BORN TO THE WEST/LION’S DEN 

FOUR STAR PLAYHOUSE REVISITED 

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTIES SHOW 

Coming Next Week... Long Ago 

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All movie cowboys must know how to ride a horse but some do it better than others. None did it better than Ken 

Maynard, who began his movie career in 1924 following years as a trick rider in Wild West shows. 

‘Stagecoach’ in 1939 turned John Wayne into a major attraction but by then he had already been a star of minor 

Westerns for some ten years. The best of these Westerns is ‘Born To The West’, which was produced by Paramount 

Pictures in1937. 

Three veteran movie stars - Dick Powell, Charles Boyer and David Niven - formed their own production company, Four 

Star Television, and produced Hollywood’s first TV anthology series, Four Star Playhouse, in 1952. 

No police force has ever received more glamourous attention from Hollywood than the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the 

legendary RCMP. In the golden age of Western movies almost every cowboy star made at least one appearance as a scarlet 

coated mountie, upholding the tradition of the dedicated policeman who always gets his man. 

A department that specialised in the crafting of these two-minute commercials, which extolled in epic lettering and 

richly phrased narration the glories of the film ‘Coming Next Week’. 

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