Titles Comprise: ; ; 12 O'clock High: This gritty World War II action drama starring Gregory Peck Oscar® winner Dean Jagger Hugh Marlow Gary Merrill and Millard Mitchell is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an Air Force commander is at the breaking point Brigadier General Savage (Peck) takes over his struggling bomber group. At first resentful and rebellious the flyers gradually change as Savage guides them to amazing feats. But the stress of command soon takes its toll and the weary general reaches his own breaking point. ; ; The Longest Day: On June 6 1944 the Allied Invasion of France marked the beginning of the end of Nazi domination over Europe. The attack involved 3 000 000 men 11 000 planes and 4 000 ships comprising the largest armada the world has ever seen. Presented in its original black & white version The Longest Day is a vivid hour-by-hour re-creation of this historic event. ; ; The Great Escape: In 1943 the Germans opened Stalag Luft North a maximum-security prisoner-of-war camp designed to hold even the craftiest escape artist. In doing so however the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history - brilliantly portrayed here by Steve McQueen James Garner Charles Bronson and James Coburn - who worked on what became the largest prison breakout ever attempted. ; ; Von Ryans Express: As the Allies begin to push the Nazis back toward Germany U.S. combat pilot Col. Joseph Ryan (Sinatra) is shot down and placed in a prison camp. Initially he's more concerned with surviving than escaping earning him the insulting nickname "Von Ryan." But in time Ryan takes over from the commanding British officer (Trevor Howard) and masterminds a daredevil race for freedom that involves commandeering a train and getting it across Italy to Switzerland with the Nazis in hot pursuit. ; ; Sand Pebbles: the story of China a slumbering giant that rouses itself to the cries of its people - and of the Americans who are caught in its bloody awakening the story of Frenchy (Richard Attenborough) a crewman on the USS San Pablo who kidnaps his Chinese bride from the auction block. Most of all it's the story of Jake Holman (Steve McQueen) a sailor who had given up trying to make peace with anything: including himself. ; ; Battle of Britain: This is a spectacular retelling of a true story that shows courage at its inspiring best. Few defining moments can change the outcome of war . But when the outnumbered Royal Air Force defied unsurmountable odds in engaging the German Luftwaffe they may well have altered the course of history! ; ; Patton: A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight 1970 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. One of its Oscars went to George C. Scott for this triumphant portrayal of George Patton the only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis. ; ; Tora!Tora!Tora!: Tora! Tora! Tora! is the Japanese signal to attack - and this movie meticulously recreates the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events leading up to it. Ultimately the "Day of Infamy" arrives - in the most spectacular gut-wrenching cavalcade of action. ; ; A Bridge Too Far:In September 1944 flush with success after the Normandy Invasion the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden a wild scheme intended to put an early end to the fighting by invading Germany and smashing the Reich's war plants.

This 10-part HBO television miniseries focuses on Easy Company a group of American soldiers in World War II tracking their experiences from the beginning of boot camp to the end of the war. Anchored by actors Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston the series gives detailed attention to their experiences as a group as well as the way that each of them develops individually. Based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose's book of real-life accounts BAND OF BROTHERS was executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks who worked together on SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Hanks also directed one episode featuring his son Colin Hanks. Special Features: Documentary - 1. WE STAND ALONE TOGETHERFeaturette - 1. The Making of BAND OF BROTHERS2. Ron Livingston's Video Diary3. Who's Who: The Men of Easy CompanyScene Selection

Three classic war films. Includes The Wooden Horse, They Who Dare and Cross Of Iron.

Includes the following films:An Affair To RememberIn this poignant and humorous love story nominated for four Academy Awards Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lovers' future takes an emotional and uncertain turn.Three Coins In The FountainIn this charming comedy three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain. A secretary at a government agency (Dorothy McGuire) sets out to win the heart of her smooth-talking employer (Clifton Webb) while her co-worker (Jean Peters) defies office regulations by romancing an Italian (Rossano Brazzi) who works at the agency. Finally office newcomer Maggie McNamara meets a real Italian Prince Charming (Louis Jourdan) and falls madly in love. Now the only thing the three ladies need to do is seal their fate. Witty dialogue stunning scenery and the film's legendary Sammy Cahn/Julie Styne title song are part of this ingenious and funny entertainment.AnastasiaThe world will never know if the real Russian princess Anastasia met her death at the hands of the Russian rebels or in fact she lived on. Based on fact this story is set against the mystery surrounding this elusive puzzle. Ingrid Bergman portrays the destitute woman who remarkably resembles the true Princess Anastasia. She is chosen by two Russian courtiers to masquerade as the princess in order to gain ten million pounds. Meeting scepticism initially from the family Anastasia wins her way into the hearts of the family and film lovers alike.Love Is A Many-Splendored ThingHere is one of the screen's most famous and beautiful love stories. Set in Hong Kong at the time of the Korean War it tells the story of an American war correspondent (William Holden) and his love for a beautiful Eurasian doctor (Jennifer Jones). As their love grows problems arise to mar their happiness. He has a wife at home and she meets with disapproval from her family and friends - and fate is waiting to take a hand in their tangled affair. All the exotic splendours of Hong Kong are brilliantly captured by Leon Chamroy's beautiful photography and the film's Oscar winning-score and title song are among the finest ever written for the screen.The Inn Of The Sixth HappinessBased on the true life story of Gladys Aylward a modern-day saint whose unquenchable passion to do good took her halfway around the world. Inspired by her dream to be a missionary an English parlour maid (Bergman) journeys to China and opens an inn for tired hungry mule drivers crossing desolate mountain trails. Gradually overcoming the natives' hostility she wins the heart of a Eurasian colonel (Curt Jurgens) and converts a powerful mandarin (Robert Donat) to Christianity. But her greatest feat is achieved during the Japanese invasion of China when she leads one hundred homeless children to safety across enemy-held terrain.

The Cave of Swallows in Mexico is a 400m vertical shaft, deep enough to engulf the Empire State Building. The Lechuguilla cave system in the USA is 193km long with astonishing crystal formations. Caves are remarkable habitats with equally bizarre wildlife. Cave angel fish cling to the walls behind waterfalls with microscopic hooks on their fins. Cave swiftlets navigate by echo-location and build nests out of saliva. The Texas cave salamander has neither eyes nor pigment. Find out more about Planet Earth at the BBC.

Spanish black comedy which sees a murderous local estate agent taking matters into his own hands when he spots a gap in the market. When his seen-better-days district starts to become fashionable with the local gay community, real estate agent Victor (Pablo Puyol) realises he could be on to a winner. Unfortunately, with most of the desirable properties currently occupied by resolute old-age-pensioners, Victor is forced to try another tack. Never one to let the old stand in the way of progress, Victor morphs into the local granny killer, freeing up their properties in the process. But when overweight gay couple Leo (Pepon Nieto) and Rey (Carlos Fuentes) move in, along with Rey's mother-from-hell Antonia (Concha Velasco), Victor soon realises it's time to practise some more euthanasia.

The complete second season of Little House On The Prairie the beloved television series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's novels about the trials and tribulations of a young family that settles on the wild Minnesota frontier. With no cowboys indians or feisty town saloons this isn't your typical western; instead it is a story of a loving family in search of a future in a young and growing community. ; ; Episodes Comprise: ; ; 1. The Richest Man In Walnut Grove ; 2. Four Eyes ; 3. Ebenezer Sprague ; 4. In The Big Inning ; 5. Haunted House ; 6. The Campout ; 7. The Spring Dance ; 8. Remember Me (Part 1) ; 9. Remember Me (Part 2) ; 10. At The End Of The Rainbow ; 11. The Gift ; 12. His Father's Son ; 13. The Talking Machine ; 14. The Pride Of Walnut Grove ; 15. A Matter Of Faith ; 16. The Runaway Caboose ; 17. Troublemaker ; 18. The Long Road Home ; 19. For My Lady ; 20. Centennial ; 21. Soldier's Return ; 22. Going Home

They go to work raise children look forward to the weekend - and have a healthy interest in sex. ; ; Based on the groundbreaking British series Queer As Folk is a brave funny and sometimes graphic portrayal of a world not usually seen on television and provides an intimate look at a group of gay men and women unapologetically celebrating life. Relationships careers loves and ambitions unfold in a remarkable tapestry of everyday contemporary life set against the lively urban backdrop of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Realistic and frank Queer As Folk a one-hour adult drama shows that despite their differences all people share a common bond--their humanity--and that's what really counts.

Christmas family comedy directed by independent filmmaker Jon Favreau. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human being who has spent his whole life believing himself to be an elf. Brought up by Santa (Edward Asner) and his elves at the North Pole, Buddy has spent the last 30 years happily working in Santa's toy workshop. But when his ungainly size starts to become a liability in the elf-sized working environment, Santa suggests that Buddy head to New York City to find his biological father (James Caan). Needless to say, the unlikely spectacle of a 6'5' man dressed from head to foot in bright green stands out a mile on the streets of the Big Apple, and the good-natured Buddy finds himself in all sorts of scrapes as he gets used to his new family and surroundings - and they get used to him.

Seasons Comprise: ; ; Season 1: Meet Meredith Grey a brilliant intern but an indecisive woman as she navigates through her first year at Seattle Grace Hospital. Together with her fellow residents in training Meredith makes her way through the daily traumas and social landmines of life inside the hospital and out in the real world. Grey's Anatomy is a smart and witty look at young people struggling to be doctors and doctors struggling to stay human. ; ; Season 2: Experience every heart-stopping moment of primetime's sexiest star-studded drama. Life intensifies in year two as the staff wage their own battles but never break the bonds that tie them together. Meredith and Derek's relationship gets even more complicated and the hospital gets caught in a potentially explosive situation. This is powerful drama at its best. ; ; Season 3: They are doctors lovers and friends. Join the staff of Seattle Grace Hospital as they learn there are no easy cures for life's challenges and that each choice comes in shades of grey. With unforgettable drama and irresistible characters Grey's Anatomy is the rare show that is all pleasure and no guilt. ; ; Season 4: Relationships change jobs change life changes. Enter a world of change in Grey's Anatomy's irresistible and unforgettable fourth season. Television's acclaimed drama reaches new heights as the doctors of Seattle Grace brace for a completely different kind of year. ; ; Season 5: Live for the moment. The hottest show on television burns even brighter in its explosive fifth season. Your favourite characters struggle and thrive as they enter uncharted territories of life. Discover what happens in the on-again off-again world of Derek and Meredith and witness the budding relationship between Cristina and Owen Seattle Grace's newest doctor. ; ; Season 6: Expect more competition more doctors and much more drama as Seattle Grace merges with a competing hospital in Grey's Anatomy's celebrated sixth season. Meredith Derek Izzie Cristina and the rest of your favourite characters face a brand-new challenge with the arrival of the doctors from Mercy West. Battle lines are drawn and rivalries reach new heights in an unforgettable year at Seattle Grace.