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This tells a story literally 'hidden from history'. In the 1960s and 70s, British governments, conspiring with American officials, tricked into leaving, then expelled the entire population of the Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean. The aim was to give the principal island of this Crown Colony, Diego Garcia, to the Americans who wanted it as a major military base. Indeed, from Diego Garcia US planes have since bombed Afghanistan and Iraq. The story is told by islanders who were dumped in the slums of Mauritius and in the words of the British officials who left a 'paper trail' of what the International Criminal Court now describes as 'a crime against humanity'

Documentary on pirate/VLF radio in the UK.

Documentary charting the fascinating life and work of Lee Miller, a model for Vogue in 1920s New York who became the only female photojournalist to cover the Second World War. Having given up photography in later life and virtually disowned her own work, Miller's extraordinary archive of 40,000 negatives was only rediscovered after her death. George Melly, David Hare, friends, colleagues and her only son, Tony Penrose, trace the story of her unconventional life through her own remarkable pictures and photographs, as well as rarely seen archive footage.

Animated short film by Phil Mulloy.

Filmed at the Magna Steel Foundry near Rotherham on 18th December 2006, this DVD commemorates an event that was put on by the band for Hawkwind Passport Holders exclusively.

Mel B embarks on a personal journey of a lifetime to explore the traditional religions of West Africa. Her destination is Benin - the cradle of Voodoo.

Strict Catholic and Convent School Girl, our Brummie Babe has defied the odds to become one of the Nation's number one pin up girls. Measuring in at a mind blowing, silicone free, 30F-23-35, the stunning star of Bravo's The Dolls House and Endurance UK2, was also crowned Playboy TV UK's "Face of the Millenium".

Filmed live in front of a sell-out crowd, Jamie's brand new show takes live cooking to a level of entertainment that has never been seen before! Toured within Britain and then to the other side of the world - "Happy Days" has played to sell-out audiences . This specially staged performance is based around Jamie's energetic lifestyle and inspirational cooking and sees Jamie moving into his stylish new apartment - complete with a state-of-the-art kitchen. Here he whips up a variety of great new recipes for friends and family. With 9 brand new recipes, specially filmed sequences, loads of audience participation, and a revealing 15 minute bonus interview with Jamie himself, Happy Days Tour Live! has something for everyone!

It is the winter and the inhabitants of central Switzerland head for the mountains. They arrive in cars, trains, boats and buses, queue for the cable car, and then ski, snowboard, toboggan, eat, drink and fall asleep in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. In the evening the workmen come out to prepare the snow for the next day. It is the weekend of 11 and 12 February 2006 at the ski resort of Klewenalp and the film-maker has captured the portraits of Swiss men, women and children using a time lapse camera whilst all around them an extraordinary activity takes place.

Glyndebourne's celebrated production of Nikolaus Lehnhoff's Tristan und Isolde is a supremely intelligent achievement; gravely beautiful, haunting and meditative, it is deeply reflective rather than visceral, fortified by Roland Aeschlimann's stunningly effective set, a womb-like space through which the protagonists move like gods. Conductor Jiří Bělohlávek mirrors Lehnhoff's approach in his sophisticated plumbing of the score's depths, with every shift in texture carefully laid bare by an inspired London Philharmonic Orchestra. Nina Stemme's Isolde and Robert Gambill's Tristan, both gloriously lyrical, are matched by superb performances from René Pape as the betrayed and vulnerable King Marke and Bo Skovhus as Kurwenal, deeply touching in his helpless devotion to Tristan. This High Definition recording of a production of uncommon intimacy reveals the opera's music and drama in a new light.

Brown's third live stage show toured the United Kingdom in 2007 and 2008. "Derren Brown, Mind Reader — An Evening of Wonders", began 29 April 2007 in Blackpool, and ended 17 June in Bristol.The show toured again from February until April 2008 throughout the UK, and concluded with a West End run at the Garrick Theatre during May and early June. The West End run was a strictly limited season of 32 performances only. A performance from the last week of the tour at the Garrick Theatre was filmed for Channel 4 and aired on 13 January 2009.

The film, told through the eyes of a gang of Ukrainian street children in Kyiv, offers an intimate and uncompromising portrayal of the young individuals paying the ultimate price for political reform.

Documentary presented by Anglican priest Pete Owen Jones which explores the huge number of ancient Christian texts that didn't make it into the New Testament. Shocking and challenging, these were works in which Jesus didn't die, took revenge on his enemies and kissed Mary Magdalene on the mouth - a Jesus unrecognisable from that found in the traditional books of the New Testament. Through these lost Gospels, Pete reconstructs the intense intellectual and political struggles for orthodoxy that was fought in the early centuries of Christianity, a battle involving different Christian sects, each convinced that their gospels were true and sacred. Owen Jones sets out the context in which heretical texts like the Gospel of Mary emerged. He also strikes a cautionary note - if these lost gospels had been allowed to flourish, Christianity may well have faced an uncertain future, or perhaps not survived at all.

Internationally known director Carla Garapedian follows the rock band System of a Down as they tour Europe and the US pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up though Darfur today.

The 12 Tasks of Hercules Terrace was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004. Richard Herring shares with us his mission to make something of his sad comedian's existence through a catalogue of seemingly impossible challenges. So will he succeed in running the London marathon, going skydiving, and dating 50 women in 50 nights? Or will he fail in his vain attempt to prove his superiority to the Greek demigod? And does stealing Germaine Greer's bra strictly count as a Herculean task? Yes, I suppose it does.

Documentary in which artist Jeanie Finlay goes behind the closed bedroom doors of four British adolescents on the brink of adulthood and explores their passions, obsessions and their hopes for the future.

A close look at Peter Lovenkrands, Rangers key player of the moment, who helped the team beat Celtic in the Tennants Scottish Cup final at Hampden - scoring 2 of the winning goals. Includes a special feature in which Peter shows off his flair for fashion.

A madcap science fiction comedy which is an affectionate homage to the British 'Confessions' films of the 1970's. Plumber Robin Evans gets transported to a distant planet by Queen Azzizaz, who wants him as her mate. Sergeant Zucker and Mrs Zucker also get transported to the planet, by mistake.

DVD of Joe Pasquale's 2005 Live Show Tour

A fast-paced, funny and touching story following a young Muslim entrepreneur with ambition and attitude as he embarks on his venture to open Europe's first 'African Village' in Possil, Glasgow.

That creeping feeling you sometimes get when you're home alone, when your imagination starts to run riot? What if your irrational fears are right?

Des entertains a packed celebrity studio audience.

Experience the power of Thin Lizzy live! In October of 1978, more than 26,000 screaming fans packed the grounds of the Sydney Opera House in Australia for an unforgettable concert by this monster rock 'n roll band. With Guitar Greats, Scotty Gorhan and Gary Moore; front man Phil Lynott blasting the bass line and singing his heart out, it's no wonder there was standing room only. The 70's were a time when four-piece power bands ruled rock music, and Thin Lizzy was one of the best! 2022 re-release features additional footage, remixed audio, cleaned up picture, and truly captures Thin Lizzy at the top of their game.

A romantic essay on a modern Icarus and his metal flying angel. Some call it freedom, some call it flying saucers, some call it insane, some call it living, some are seen dying, some call it flying, some call it heaven, some call it hell.

Radiohead performance recorded at 93 Feet East, London, 16th January 2008.

Fimed in front of 11,000 fans against the breathtaking backdrop of the world-famous Leeds Castle. With special guest appearance by Cilla Black. Year 2004.

Live concert performance from the pop band, recorded at the Manchester Arena in 2005. Tracks include 'That Girl', 'I'll Be OK' and 'I've Got You'.

In an impressionistic rush that combines patina-marked images of shoes made by hand with the attributes of a genre film, Rivers returns to a favorite topic: objects as the bearers of their history. Shots of the cobbler at work highlight the handcrafting process, yet entirely without indicating the need for perfection. In general, purposefulness and the absence of fantasy are unlike Rivers. Ambiguity is thus waiting in the wings, in this case references to genre movies, exemplified in part by image distortion reminiscent of an old horror movie.

When the Israeli army withdrew from the Sinai Peninsula in 1982, it built a wall along Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. This split the city of Rafah in half. Today virtually nothing crosses the border. Yet through an underground network of tunnels, people smuggle everything from weapons, food supplies to medicines. The film is produced for Al-Jazeera International.

A documentary about the making of Wallace & Gromit’s Cracking Contraptions.

Why do drugs, crime, HIV, poor education, inferiority complexes, low expectations, poverty, corruption, poor health, and underdevelopment plague people of African descent around the world? Why, 500 years after the onset of Slavery and subsequent Colonialism, do Africans still struggle for basic freedom? Filmed in more than twenty countries across five continents, 500 YEARS LATER examines the atrocities that uprooted Africans from their cultures and homeland. Infused with the spirit and music of liberation, it chronicles the struggle of a people who fight for the most essential human right: freedom.

Musical performances, archival footage, and a cultural perspective illuminate the genius of an American original: singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

In an opera version of the famous literature classic, during World War I, an airplane pilot crashes his plane in the Sahara Desert, where he has a very unusual near-death experience.

Nicky Haslam, renowned socialite, bon viveur, wit and best friend to all is also one of the world's most respected and highly paid interior designers, whose clients include royalty, rock stars and Russians. This documentary takes the viewer into a world to which few have access and most could hardly imagine, where apartments cost over 30 million pounds and people think nothing of spending four million to do up a house. (Storyville)

Documentary telling the story of what happened to blues music on its journey from the southern states of America to the heart of British pop and rock culture, providing an in-depth look at what this music really meant to a generation of kids desperate for an antidote to their experiences of living in post-war suburban Britain. Narrated by Nigel Planer and structured in three parts, the first, Born Under a Bad Sign, focuses on the arrival of American blues in Britain in the late 50s and the first performances here by such legends as Muddy Waters, Sonnie Terry and Brownie McGhee. Featuring archive performances and interviews with Keith Richards, Paul Jones, Chris Dreja, Bill Wyman, Phil May, John Mayall, Jack Bruce, Mick Fleetwood, Ian Anderson, Tony McPhee, Mike Vernon, Tom McGuinness, Mick Abrahams, Dick Taylor, Val Wilmer, Chris Barber, Pete Brown, Bob Brunning, Dave Kelly and Phil Ryan

Danny Baker returns to look at all the funniest own goals and fails in football once again

A 12-part behind-the-scenes series he filmed for HBO, documenting his personal experience during the making of the miniseries Band of Brothers. The diaries cover his time in actor boot camp and training, capturing the camaraderie among the cast and providing an actor's-eye view of the production.

In 1955, a young woman emigrated from Pakistan to the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Fifty years and three generations on, a testing new journey begins.

Nathan bumps into an old friend. The only complication is that he was supposed to be imaginary...

Official short film to promote the release of 28 WEEKS LATER... As the infection breaks out in London a man flees to the roof of his office block... As the infection decimates the UK can he survive long enough and is there any chance of rescue?

By the end of Tom Baker's tenure, the TARDIS crew had grown from the usual one companion to three. This featurette examines the reasons behind this change of direction.

New documentary with key original band members. Filmed in Coventry in 2009. Also features interviews with infamous cover artist Dave Patchett. An in depth exploration of the recording of "The Ethereal Mirror" and the impact of the record on the metal scene.

Ming stopped eating chicken-rice since his girlfriend left. Ling-Yuan can't stop drinking chilli sauce after Daniel walked out of her life. Did they change, or did the world around them change?

A poignant portrait of the popular comedian, movie star and musician, who has a terminal illness and has opted to make his last public appearance on Omnibus.

Alan Yentob talks to Dr. Oliver Sacks about his latest book 'Musicophila: Tales of Music and the Brain' which deals with the power of music and how it helps those with extreme neurological conditions, and meets some extraordinary people overcame their conditions with music.

Ken Russell revisits the location of his 1960 documentary about coal mining in Northumberland and catches up with some of the people who appeared in the film. In 2005, the last of the deep mines was closed down. As the remnants of a once-proud industry was about to disappear, Ken returned to Northumberland to meet the men and women he filmed almost half a century earlier.

Puppet animation. Pseudo docu-soap of a day in the life of four suffering robots.

Angry Kid is given the task to write a 10-page essay for his teacher on who he really thinks he is.

Made at the Royal College of Art in the last year of my MA using Photoshop mainly. I'd been watching cartoons and silent comedy shorts from the 20's and felt like doing some character animation.

When brothers Davie and Tony meet for a game of pool and a pint to celebrate Tony's marriage engagement, their competitive relationship reaches a new level with news that they both love the same woman.

Seventeen-year old Joel is diagnosed as HIV positive. He decides he'd rather face the disease alone than with anyone else.

An aging alien and a love-struck grandma find romance, but just as they're about to get groovy, army intervention spoils the fun.

Alpine Essentials is a training film which shows the essential skills and techniques necessary for Alpine mountaineering and climbing. It follows two mountaineers on a multi day trip in the Swiss Alps. See how they cope with their environment and what steps they take to both enjoy the experience and return safely. Filmed in Switzerland in the Summer of 2006 the skills covered are appropriate to all glaciated terrain.

Stationary shots of a station platform repeated across three screens. Trains and people waiting and departing, arriving and leaving.

Tired of his long time relation with his girlfriend Marta, Vieri falls in love with the neighbor's dog, Birillo.

The story of the making of cult television favorite 'The Prisoner' is told by the people who were there. Patrick McGoohan's perplexing masterpiece caused a sensation when it burst onto British television screens in 1967 and, despite running for only 17 episodes, has left audiences debating its meaning for almost sixty years. Amongst this documentary's interviewees are; Wanda Ventham (UFO), Peter Wyngarde (Department S, Jason King), Derren Nesbitt (Where Eagles Dare, Special Branch), Fennella Fielding (Carry on Screaming), Annette Andre (Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)), Earl Cameron (The Power Game, Doctor Who, Inception), Mark Eden (Coronation Street) and Peter Bowles (To the Manor Born). Appearing via archive materials are; Lord Lew Grade, Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey), David Tomblin (The Protectors, Space: 1999), and Patrick McGoohan (Danger Man, Ice Station Zebra, Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow).

The Chuckle Brothers try to get a job in a restaurant but are caught up in a plot by the archvillain The Mister to take over the world!

The Tale of Sir Richard is a short film about the brave and gallant knight, Sir Richard, who is hell bent on slaying a dragon, if only it weren’t for a particularly embarrassing problem with his sword.