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Two Fat Ladies: The Complete Series - DVD (NEW)
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Armed with a wealth of traditional ingredients a classic Triumph motorcycle and sidecar and a healthy dislike of diets the Two Fat Ladies Clarissa Dickson-Wright and the late Jennifer Paterson travelled the length and breadth of Britain. They scoured the country for the finest freshest produce bringing us unique recipes and getting into all manner of hilarious adventures along the way. 24 Episodes - 4 DVD Set! Clarissa and Jennifer set out on a mission to bring back the hearty menus that Britain was famous for disregarding the calories to indulge in rich creamy sauces and delicious meat-filled dishes.Their presentation proved so popular that the programme enjoyed enormous worldwide success particularly in North America. Includes A Special Tribute. This complete collection includes a...
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The Monocled Mutineer - DVD (NEW)
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This compelling WWI drama The Monocled Mutineer based on supposedly true events is the story of rogue and master of disguise Percy Topliss. When Private Topliss instigates a mutiny among troops on the eve of the Battle of Passchendaele he shakes the foundations of military authority. BAFTA Winning Drama. Topliss relies on his talent for impersonating officers to prevent him being caught and brought to justice. Returning to England he finds that the struggle to escape is more difficult than he had imagined
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Shine On Harvey Moon: Series 3 - DVD (NEW)
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The long awaited third series of this popular TV drama follows Harvey Moon as he continues to readjust to life in East London following World War II. This wonderful series was created by the successful partnership of Laurence Marks/ b> and Maurice Gran (Goodnight Sweetheart). It was originally broadcast on ITV in 1984.
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Happy & Glorious - DVD (NEW)
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These fascinating original documentaries capture the excitement colour and ceremony of two of the most significant events to take place in post-war Britain. The first film follows a young Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip as they look forward to a joyous Royal Wedding. The second documentary revisits one of the first major television events to be broadcast to the nation: the Queen's Coronation on 2nd June 1953. Produced exclusively for The Royal Collection the programmes include rare film footage of these historic occasions.The Wedding (1947): Britain was still living in the shadow of World War II. At last On 20 November 1947 the nation had reason to rejoice as Princess Elizabeth married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in a glorious ceremony at Westminster Abbey. This enchanting...
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Rationing - DVD (NEW)
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Who could have predicted that rationing would continue for nearly ten years after the end of WWII? In the latest of the popular Yesteryear Scrapbook series see the way people coped with life in the austere post-war period through archive news footage from all over Britain. Among the stories are a `Utility' Fashion Feature from 1947 and Mr & Mrs O'Hare And Their 16 Children!. Then on CD enjoy some of the best-loved tracks of the day: magical melodies that were performed with meaning. An illustrated booklet creates a superb visual record.16 Tracks!
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The Likely Lads - DVD (NEW)
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This classic collection features the seven surviving episodes from the original TV comedy series of 'The Likely Lads' following the lives of two Geordie lads childhood friends Terry Collier and Bob Ferris.
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads: Series 1 - DVD (NEW)
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In the first series of Whatever Happened To The Likely LadsTerry returns from serving years in the Army and has a chance encounter with Bob Ferris on the train home. He is horrified to discover that Bob is about to marry his straitlaced girlfriend Thelma. With his old friend back on the scene Bob tries to stay on the straight and narrow but cannot avoid Terry's attempts to lead him astray.
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Abigail's Party - DVD (NEW)
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Mike Leigh's legendary TV drama Abigail's Party is No. 11 in the British Film Industry's list of top 100 British TV programmes. Such is its popularity that it is still admired and watched over and again. Beverly is a drinking smoking brash woman who is full of social pretences and loves Demis Roussos. While `Abigail's Party' takes place next door she turns an uncomfortable social occasion between neighbouring couples into an excruciating hotbed of emotional tension. The assembled couples cringe in an atmoshpere of awkward silence and embarrassed small-talk as the evening hurtles towards disaster. The superb Alison Steadman won two best actress awards for her portrayal of the acid-tongued hostess in this bitterly amusing study of pretentious middle-class values. It...
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Only Fools & Horses: The Jolly Boys Outing - DVD (NEW)
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This is one of the most popular and hilarious feaure length episodes of the long-running comedy series The Jolly Boys' Outing finds Del Boy Rodney and the regulars of the Nag's Head Peckham setting off on a day-trip to Margate. Starring David Jason Nicholas Lyndhurst. In true Only Fools & Horses style the outing goes as well as can be expected despite a drunken coach driver Rodney being arrested and the Trotters' dodgy radio setting fire to the coach. Forced to stay overnight the boys finally find a room in the hotel from hell then to Del's surprise he encounters former girlfriend Racquel performing as a stage magician's assistant. Packed with classic comedy moments from the pen of John Sullivan this TV special is `lovely jubbly'!
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