Contrast the violence of the clamorous battles between the Roman legions and Judean rebels with the serene faith of Jesus and you have the essence of this skilful portrayal of the life of Christ. Narrated by Orson Welles Nicholas Ray's eloquent feature is rich in religious symbolism epic battle scenes and stunning panoramic photography.

This dramatised biopic tells the fascinating story of one of the world's most flamboyant entertainers. With a determination borne from the intense poverty of his youth Walter Valentino Liberace dreams of a career in music. His talent as a pianist and his ability to engage with his audience made him into one of the biggest stars in the world.Discover the story behind the glitter the highs and lows and the libel and palimony suits.

Liberace's life was full of drama in a struggle for personal happiness. This is the incredible life of Mr Showmanship.

There is hardly another opera as open to interpretation as Mozart's Magic Flute. An enchanting tale or a mystery play a story of good and evil or a symbol of true love - Mozart's last opera continues to fascinate after more than 200 years. This performance of The Magic Flute is a visual and audio spectacular on the biggest open air platform in Europe at St Margarethen.

In this production of the opera from 1999 director Robert Herzl stages the opera as a glittering fairy tale. With the impressive backdrop of the Roman quarry the audience is treated to a rare and enchanting experience. DVD extras include the Junge Bundeslander Philharmonic Orchestra interviews with the cast and the `making of' the programme.

Verdi's opera opens in ancient Jerusalem as King Nabucco of Babylon invades and ransacks the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Installed by Nabucco to rule Jerusalem his daughter Fenena falls in love and decides to free her father's prisoners. Meanwhile Abigaille a jealous slave plans to steal the crown of Jerusalem for herself.

This live performance of Verdi's lavish story was filmed in the spectacular open air setting of the famous Roman quarry in St. Margarethen. Exquisite lighting and the unique atmosphere of one of Europe's biggest open air music venues combine to create a magnificent operatic production.The opera in four acts features the Junge Philharmonic Wien and the musical director is Michael Lessky.

DVD special highlights include interviews and the `making...

Our tour begins over the stunning lochs mountains and isles of West Scotland then moves down to the "heritage coast" of Northumberland. The journey continues over the rugged cliffs and fishing ports of Cleveland and North Yorkshire onwards to Norfolk's dunes and beaches and then to the majestic Thames Estuary and the resort-isle of Thanet. The helicopter ride continues over southwest Wales and Cumbria.

In a special musical celebration "To The Few" the Central Band of the Royal Air Force and the Philharmonia Chorus pay tribute to the courageous heroes of the Battle of Britain. The band are joined by special guest veteran Ron Moody guest conductor Laurie Johnson and guest vocalist Erner McParland. The programme includes archive film footage and radio commentaries plus a medley of songs that won the war.

Emmy & Golden Globe Award Winner! This multi-award winning series about an inner city police force was a massive hit in the '80s and was a forerunner of later shows like NYPD Blue. The cynical yet loyal detectives and over-worked officers were all finely drafted figures who became familiar to us as we followed their personal and professional lives through each episode. Starring Daniel J.

Travanti & Veronica Hamel! The theme tune itself was the only notice we required that we were in line for some quality viewing. Many of us were glued to our TV screens each week watching Captain Frank Furillo and his team as they confronted crime and social issues on the streets despite a bureaucracy at odds with established policing methods.

Emmy & Golden Globe Award Winner! This multi-award winning series about an inner city police force was a massive hit in the '80s and was a forerunner of later shows like NYPD Blue. The cynical yet loyal detectives and over-worked officers were all finely drafted figures who became familiar to us as we followed their personal and professional lives through each episode. Starring Daniel J.

Travanti & Veronica Hamel! The theme tune itself was the only notice we required that we were in line for some quality viewing. Many of us were glued to our TV screens each week watching Captain Frank Furillo and his team as they confronted crime and social issues on the streets despite a bureaucracy at odds with established policing methods.

Film director aviator and eventual recluse Howard Hughes courted controversy. Yet the mystery and myth surrounding this tortured billionaire live on. This fascinating documentary uses rare real-life footage to paint a portrait of this eccentric but legendary figure.

Through interviews press calls and newsreels see how Hughes experimented with aircraft design and construction broke flight records and built up the world's most successful airline TWA. Explore his relationships with friends presidents and the FBI and discover how fear and insecurity eventually engulfed his life.

This is a set of 11 highlights from the operatic repertoire. All are original productions filmed at the famous opera theatre La Scala in Milan Italy.Some of the greatest operas of all time are included by well-known and lesser-known composers: Mozart Rossini Donizetti Verdi PucciniCilea and Pegolesi. Singers include: Placido Domingo Thomas Allen Renato Bruson Samuel Ramey Editha Gruberova Mirelli Freni and Cheryl Studer.

The Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Alla Scala is conducted by several famous opera conductors: Riccardo MutiStefano Ranzani Lorin Maazel and Gianandrea Gavazzeni.