How to Identify Nature’s Most Fleeting Forms Clouds by Edward Graham is a fascinating view of the history of clouds, which includes the sciences (Meteorology and Geology.) It is surprising to learn that in the 1800’s an artist, John Ruskin, published a treatise which...
Impact Parenting from Rachel Gunn would have to be up there amongst the top ten books on Parenting I have read over a very long period of time. Written in easy to understand language, Gunn uses her own journey as a parent to set out in five stages, a roadmap towards...
When most 18 years olds were taking their first drink, Geoffrey Wellum was piloting planes in the Second World War. Based on the book by the same name, First Light is the compelling story of the youngest spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain, Geoffrey “Boy” Wellum....
Sherlock Holmes (and the many incarnations) is all the rage at the moment. And this one is nothing like the others. Imagine crossing Sherlock Holmes with James Bond and that’s what you get in this 1976 version of the famous English detective. You only have to see the...
National treasure, Stephen Fry takes us back in time to the medieval era in this fascinating documentary about the life of Johannes Gutenberg and his invention, the printing press. Fry relishes the opportunity to gather fellow Gutenberg admirers to recreate a fully...
Mollie Sugden has left Grace Brothers and the role that made her famous, Mrs Slocombe to take up housekeeping duties as Ida Willis in a young couple’s apartment in the hit TV series, That’s My Boy. However, we find out in episode one that the husband is in fact the...
Bill Hicks is the comedian’s comedian. Many modern day comics including Russell Brand have cited him as their greatest influence. This 2-disc set showcases exactly why 18 years after his death he is still considered one of the most popular stand-up comedians of all...
Cliff Carpenter could be anyone’s son, brother or uncle. He was young, ambitious and had a fascination for all things aviation. Sadly he was also one of the many casualties of WWII at the tender age of 28. Australian character actor, Bill Young narrates this...
Ever wondered how OUR Princess Mary fills her day? Well here’s your chance to find out. The Kingdom is a documentary-style peek into the Danish Royal Household. The series comprises of seven 30-minute episodes, each one allowing us an insight into their 2010 private...
Join Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Ben Jones for more mystery, murder and mayhem in the first four episodes of Season 13. This also marks John Nettles’ final season as the likeable Inspector and gives you the first opportunity to check...
“How did the Orient Express acquire its mythical status?” This question is posed by the incomparable Sir Peter Ustinov as he takes us aboard the most famous luxury train in history. Filmed in 1991, Sir Peter sets out from London and it is not long before he meets a...
Evelyn Salt (Angolina Jollie) is a highly respected CIA agent called in to interogate a Russian spy who walks into their offices and offers a vital piece of information. He names Evelyn Salt as the assasin who he President of Russia will be assassinated during...
