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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A small-time smuggler finds himself in over his head in this gritty crime drama directed by Basil Dearden. Wisecracking merchant seaman Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) makes ends meet by dabbling in a spot of petty smuggling in post WWII London. But his life quickly changes when he's framed by a gang of jewel thieves after a robbery in the city. Now, with his best mate Johnny (Earl Cameron) in the dock for murder, Dan must put his life on the line to prove his friend's innocence. Interactive Menus Interviews: Earl Cameron (Actor) Other Documentary: Locations featurette with Richard Dacre Features Summary A small-time smuggler finds himself in over his head in this gritty crime drama directed by Basil Dearden. Wisecracking merchant seaman Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) makes ends meet by dabbling in a spot of petty smuggling in post WWII London... Studio Studio Canal Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20161024 Contributors Bonar Colleano (Actor), Earl Cameron (Actor), Susan Shaw (Actor), Renee Asherson (Actor), Moira Lister (Actor), Joan Dowling (Actor), James Robertson Justice (Actor), Michael Golden (Actor), Alfie Bass (Actor), Christopher Hewitt (Actor), Michael Balcon, John Eldridge, Jack Whittingham, John Addison, Basil Dearden (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A small-time smuggler finds himself in over his head in this gritty crime drama directed by Basil Dearden. Wisecracking merchant seaman Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) makes ends meet by dabbling in a spot of petty smuggling in post WWII London. But his life quickly changes when he's framed by a gang of jewel thieves after a robbery in the city. Now, with his best mate Johnny (Earl Cameron) in the dock for murder, Dan must put his life on the line to prove his friend's innocence. Interactive Menus Interviews: Earl Cameron (Actor) Other Documentary: Locations featurette with Richard Dacre Features Summary A small-time smuggler finds himself in over his head in this gritty crime drama directed by Basil Dearden. Wisecracking merchant seaman Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) makes ends meet by dabbling in a spot of petty smuggling in post WWII London... Studio Studio Canal Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20161024 Contributors Bonar Colleano (Actor), Earl Cameron (Actor), Susan Shaw (Actor), Renee Asherson (Actor), Moira Lister (Actor), Joan Dowling (Actor), James Robertson Justice (Actor), Michael Golden (Actor), Alfie Bass (Actor), Christopher Hewitt (Actor), Michael Balcon, John Eldridge, Jack Whittingham, John Addison, Basil Dearden (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Double bill of action films starring Jason Statham. In 'The Mechanic' (2011), after his best friend and mentor Harry (Donald Sutherland) is murdered, professional hitman Arthur 'The Mechanic' Bishop (Statham) sets out to wreak his revenge on those responsible. When Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) asks if Arthur will take him on as an apprentice, the two look set to become the deadliest duo in town. However, complications soon arise as the young student starts to outstrip his master. In 'Mechanic - Resurrection' (2016), after retiring as a contract killer, Bishop attempts to put his murderous past behind him by starting a new life in Brazil with girlfriend Gina (Jessica Alba). However, when Gina is kidnapped by a formidable enemy, Bishop is ordered to carry out three seemingly impossible assassinations on very high profile targets if he wants to see her alive again. Facing a race against time, Bishop must do all he can to complete his objectives before it's too late. Interactive Menus Features Summary Double bill of action films starring Jason Statham. In 'The Mechanic' (2011), after his best friend and mentor Harry (Donald Sutherland) is murdered, professional hitman Arthur 'The Mechanic' Bishop (Statham) sets out to wreak his revenge on those responsible... Studio Lionsgate UK Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20161226 Contributors Jason Statham (Actor), Ben Foster (Actor), Tony Goldwyn (Actor), Donald Sutherland (Actor), Jeff Chase (Actor), Mini Anden (Actor), Jessica Alba (Actor), Tommy Lee Jones (Actor), Michelle Yeoh (Actor), Sam Hazeldine (Actor), John Cenatiempo (Actor), Femi Elufowoju Jr (Actor), Richard Wenk, Lewis John Carlino, Tony Mosher, Rachel Long, Brian Pittman, René Besson, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Robert Earl, John Thompson, Mark Isham, Eric Schmidt, Daniel Gottschalk, Simon West (Director), Dennis Gansel (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days The entire second series of the first 'Star Trek' spin-off. In 'The Child' Troi is impregnated by an unseen alien while sleeping and soon gives birth to a rapidly-ageing child. 'Where Silence Has Lease' sees the Enterprise trapped in a hole in space by an alien entity wishing to conduct experiments on it. 'Elementary, Dear Data' has Data and Geordi play at Holmes and Watson on the holodeck, but their holographic Moriarty assumes its own identity and threatens to take over the ship. 'The Outrageous Okona' finds the Enterprise playing host to the larger-than-life Captain Okona. 'Loud as a Whisper' sees Troi helping deaf mute mediator Riva to end an age-old galactic conflict when his three assistants, without whom he is unable to communicate, are killed. In 'The Schizoid Man' Data takes on characteristics of brilliant cyberneticist Dr Ira Graves after witnessing his death on an away mission. 'Unnatural Selection' has the Enterprise attempt to warn a genetic research station of the outbreak of a rapid ageing disease. 'A Matter of Honour' finds Riker forced to serve as first officer on a Klingon vessel as part of an exchange scheme. In 'The Measure of a Man' Riker is forced to prosecute Data in a court of law when the latter attempts to resign from Starfleet. 'The Dauphin' sees Wes Crusher get into trouble after falling in love with Salia, a young alien woman who is soon to become Dauphin and thus end civil war on her home planet. 'Contagion' has the Enterprise cross the Romulan Neutral Zone in order to aid the USS Yamato, whose computer systems have failed mysteriously. 'The Royale' finds Riker, Data and Worf exploring an apparently barren planet and discovering a casino. In 'Time Squared' Picard doubts the safety of the Enterprise when they pick up a Federation shuttle containing... Picard, sent back in time from six hours in the future to warn of a catastrophe that has yet to occur. 'The Icarus Factor' sees Riker shaken by a reunion with his father, whom he has not seen for fifteen years. 'Pen Pals' has Data reveal that he has broken the Prime Directive after befriending an alien girl. 'Q-Who?' finds the Enterprise transported to a far-flung Universe, where they encounter the relentless part-human cybernetic beings known as the Borg. 'Samaritan Snare' sees both Picard and Wesley travelling to starbase Scylla 515 - the former for cardiac surgery, the latter to sit his Starfleet exams. In 'Up the Long Ladder' the Enterprise crew are forced to mediate in a conflict between the Bringloidis, whose planet is on the verge of destruction, and the Marisposans, a clone race who wish to copy Riker and Pulaski's DNA. 'Manhunt' has Troi's mother Lwaxana arrive on the Enterprise and sets her sights on Picard, who seeks refuge in his holodeck Dixon Hill programme. 'The Emissary' finds Worf reunited with former lover K'Ehleyr when she arrives as ambassador to a shipful of Klingons who are not aware that the war with the Federation is over. In 'Peak Performance' Riker takes charge of an old Starfleet vessel, the Hathaway, in a war game against Picard and the Enterprise. Finally, in 'Shades of Gray', Riker has to fight for his life when his nervous system comes under attack from an alien organism. Interactive Menus Features Summary The entire second series of the first 'Star Trek' spin-off. In 'The Child' Troi is impregnated by an unseen alien while sleeping and soon gives birth to a rapidly-ageing child... Studio Paramount Home Entertainment Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20121210 Contributors Patrick Stewart (Actor), Jonathan Frakes (Actor), LeVar Burton (Actor), Michael Dorn (Actor), Marina Sirtis (Actor), Brent Spiner (Actor), Will Wheaton (Actor), Diana Muldaur (Actor), Seymour Cassel (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Colm Meaney (Actor), Earl Boen (Actor), Daniel. 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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 15 - 20 working days Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. Interactive Menus Features Summary Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle... Studio Walt Disney Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20141110 Contributors Robert Guillaume (Actor), Moira Kelly (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Ernie Sabella (Actor), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor), Jeremy Irons (Actor), Matthew Broderick (Actor), Niketa Calame (Actor), Rowan Atkinson (Actor), Nathan Lane (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), Don Hahn, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Walt Disney Studios, Jonathan Roberts, Irene Mecchi, Hans Zimmer, Elton John, Roger Allers (Director), Robert Minkoff (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Triple bill of Disney animated features following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. In 'The Lion King' (1994) Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. In 'The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride' (1998) Simba's wilful daughter, Kiara (Neve Campbell), escapes her inept babysitters, Timon and Pumbaa, and goes in search of adventure. She wanders into the forbidden Outlands, where she encounters Kovu (Jason Marsden), a young cub who is following in the evil Scar's pawprints. However, Simba is forced to make difficult decisions when Kiara and Kovu fall in love. In 'The Lion King 3 - Hakuna Matata' (2004) the original story is told from Timon and Pumbaa's perspective. When Timon decides to explore the world, it's not long before his path crosses with that of Pumbaa and they become good friends. But their plan to find a new home is forgotten when they come across a young cub called Simba and help him save the Serengeti.. Interactive Menus Features Summary Triple bill of Disney animated features following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. In 'The Lion King' (1994) Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle... Studio Walt Disney Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20141110 Contributors Nathan Lane (Actor), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor), Jason Marsden (Actor), Matthew Broderick (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), Neve Campbell (Actor), Jeremy Irons (Actor), Moira Kelly (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Ernie Sabella (Actor), Irene Mecchi, Hans Zimmer, Don Hahn, Walt Disney Studios, Jonathan Roberts, Elton John, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Robert Minkoff (Director), Roger Allers (Director), Bradley Raymond (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. Interactive Menus Features Summary Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle... Studio Walt Disney Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20141110 Contributors Rowan Atkinson (Actor), Nathan Lane (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), Niketa Calame (Actor), Jeremy Irons (Actor), Matthew Broderick (Actor), Robert Guillaume (Actor), Ernie Sabella (Actor), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Moira Kelly (Actor), Irene Mecchi, Hans Zimmer, Walt Disney Studios, Jonathan Roberts, Elton John, Don Hahn, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Robert Minkoff (Director), Roger Allers (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 15 - 20 working days Triple bill of Disney animated features following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. In 'The Lion King' (1994) Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. In 'The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride' (1998) Simba's wilful daughter, Kiara (Neve Campbell), escapes her inept babysitters, Timon and Pumbaa, and goes in search of adventure. She wanders into the forbidden Outlands, where she encounters Kovu (Jason Marsden), a young cub who is following in the evil Scar's pawprints. However, Simba is forced to make difficult decisions when Kiara and Kovu fall in love. In 'The Lion King 3 - Hakuna Matata' (2004) the original story is told from Timon and Pumbaa's perspective. When Timon decides to explore the world, it's not long before his path crosses with that of Pumbaa and they become good friends. But their plan to find a new home is forgotten when they come across a young cub called Simba and help him save the Serengeti.. Interactive Menus Features Summary Triple bill of Disney animated features following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. In 'The Lion King' (1994) Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle... Studio Walt Disney Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20141110 Contributors Nathan Lane (Actor), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor), Jason Marsden (Actor), Matthew Broderick (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), Neve Campbell (Actor), Jeremy Irons (Actor), Moira Kelly (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Ernie Sabella (Actor), Irene Mecchi, Hans Zimmer, Don Hahn, Walt Disney Studios, Jonathan Roberts, Elton John, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Robert Minkoff (Director), Roger Allers (Director), Bradley Raymond (Director)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), who wants to claim the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba meets a meerkat named Timon (Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). With the help of his new friends he overcomes great fear and adversity to defeat Scar and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. Interactive Menus Features Summary Disney animated feature following a naive and curious lion cub as he struggles to find his place in nature's great 'circle of life'. Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas/Matthew Broderick) is excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle... Studio Walt Disney Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20141110 Contributors Robert Guillaume (Actor), Moira Kelly (Actor), Whoopi Goldberg (Actor), Ernie Sabella (Actor), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor), Jeremy Irons (Actor), Matthew Broderick (Actor), Niketa Calame (Actor), Rowan Atkinson (Actor), Nathan Lane (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), Don Hahn, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Walt Disney Studios, Jonathan Roberts, Irene Mecchi, Hans Zimmer, Elton John, Roger Allers (Director), Robert Minkoff (Director)

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Moments in Time Product Description Moments in TimeIn Moments in Time; archaeological finds become tickets to travel back in time; and our tour guide is host James Woods. Why did three-thousand French troops die in the mountains after Emperor Napoleon I's failed invasion of Russia? Did the legendary battle between Antony and Cleopatra and the Roman Octavius really happen? We find out by joining Woods on a trip into history. Anything could catapult us into the past: a button from a buried soldier's coat; a piece of the battering ram from Antony and Cleopatra's warship; the hilt of a sword possibly worn by Captain John Smith at the first American settlement. These artefacts become the point around which entire scenes from the past are built; and Woods offers modern perspective and wry commentary on these featured moments in time. This series (10X60) uses computer generated imagery; live reenactments; and special effects. Three episodes (#1. #4; #9) will originate in high definition.Napoleon's Lost Army; HDNapoleon's plan for conquering Russia seemed a sure thing; yet the pursuit became one of the worst disasters in military history. Scientists are stunned to discover the remains of more than two thousand French soldiers; the first mass grave of its kind. Antony & Cleopatra: Battle at ActiumThe Roman navy; led by Octavian; defeated the formidable fleet of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra; sealing their fate and creating the Roman Empire. Some say the victory was merely the creation of Octavian's propaganda. Ultimate Blast: Eruption at KrakatauIn 1883; before its eruption; Krakatau was believed by experts to be an extinct volcano. On May 20; Krakatua let out a heavy rain of ash. The eruption lasted for weeks until Krakatau exploded; leaving thousands dead and death and destruction in its wake. Valley Forge: The Crucible; HDThe winter of 1777-1778 was critical in George Washington's career. Despite his track record as a four-time loser; Washington used the harsh winter at Valley Forge; Pennsylvania; to turn things around for America's revolutionary forces. Famine to Freedom: The Great Irish JourneyDuring Ireland's potato famine in the 19th century; over a million people died of starvation and disease. Another 1.5 million emigrated to other countries. An excavation of one village reveals the lives of Irish farmers during these tragic times. The Crusades; HDChristians had held the town of Acre for over 100 years. But on May 18; 1291; Muslim Saracens besieged the city and won a decisive victory. An Israeli archaeologist excavates the ruins to reveal the interest forces have shown in this area for centuries. St. John's Slave RevoltIn 1733; slaves rose up to take the Danish and Dutch-controlled island in the first slave revolt in Caribbean history. The revolt was ultimately unsuccessful; and the slave trade continued to pour people from Africa into the island's sugar cane fields. Curse of the RatIn the 14th century; the Black Death killed one-third of Europe's population. An archaeologist studies historical records; gravesites and DNA evidence from a medieval victim's tooth to determine whether this was the same disease as the bubonic plague. Letters from the Roman FrontRome's legions met their match in the highlands of Scotland. At the archaeological dig of the Roman garrison at Vindolanda; countless artifacts help recreate the life of Roman armies - from their aqueducts to their slaughterhouse. Jamestown: Against All OddsBefore the Pilgrims; English settlers tried to put down New World roots in the sandy soil of Jamestown; Virgi