British Broadcasting Corporation
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 210 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Lionel and Jean were lovers many years ago at the time of the Korean War. They were separated by a misunderstanding. Forty years later, fate brings them together again with hilarious results.
Series
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Celebrate Spot's thirtieth anniversary with an all-new edition of Where's Spot. Contains six episodes, each with its own special song, plus three bonus episodes, games, and more.
43) Pirates
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 156 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
44) The Hunt
Publisher
BBC Us / Canada
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
2 Blu-rays (ca. 350 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
It's a stunning new series that explores the dramatic contests between predators and their prey. Take an intimate look at the remarkable strategies of hunters and in some cases, the hunted, exploring the challenges animals face and the tactics they employ both on land and in the water. It is a celebration of nature's most determined, specialized and cunning predators and their equally cunning and elusive prey.
Publisher
BBC Worldwide Americas
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (582 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (24 pages : color illustrations ; 12x15 cm)
Description
A compelling and comprehensive series that charts the birth and growth of the Scottish nation. Each of the ten thought-provoking episodes brings a fresh perspective to Scotland's past and challenges many of the perceived notions of Scottish history. With stunning, award-winning cinematography and mesmerizing narrative, the series tells of battles and allegiances, political intrigue, and religious conflict. Includes a booklet.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (400 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.
47) Life story
Pub. Date
2015
Formats
Description
The makers of the Emmy Award-winning series Life take viewers deeper than ever into the perilous and exhilarating drama humans share with every other animal on the planet, from the circumstances of birth and the struggle to reach adulthood, secure a home and find a mate, to the unpredictable challenges thrust on all creatures by the environment, enemies and even families.
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 347 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The intricate dance of life continues in this heartwarming drama series about two long-lost childhood sweethearts and the 60 years of baggage they bring to their better-late-than-never marriage. How will newlyweds Alan and navigate a startling revelation about Alan's past? And how will their adult daughters, Gillian and Caroline, deal with happiness and tragedy in their even more complicated lives?
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 181 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Set in a small West Country town, Jennifer Saunders' enchanting comedy follows the continuing exploits of ex-practice nurse Sal Vine and the memorable, and not a little eccentric, members of the local Guild"--Container.
Publisher
BBC Worldwide Americas
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 DVD (120 min.) sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
How different are people to animal cousins? In this highly entertaining series a new generation of spy cameras go right to the heart of the animal world to reveal just how similar they really are.
52) Kidnapped
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 150 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Robert Louis Stevenson's coming-of-age adventure is back and breathtaking, in this widely heralded presentation bursting with scoundrels and scallywags, villains and heroines, and two memorable heroes who will stop at nothing in their quest for justice.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 567 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The cold case unit, led by quick-tempered cop DS Boyd, has assembled to re-examine unsolved crimes with cutting-edge detection techniques. Pressure is on for this mix of forensics, psychology, and detective investigators to yield results.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
7 DVDs (ca. 637 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Led by Captain Jack Harkness, the Torchwood team delves into the unknown and fights the impossible. From an underground base built on a rift in time and space, the team responds to any alien threat-- a meteorite crash landing, sightings of extra-terrestrial technology, an unusual autopsy report, the spread of a deadly alien virus. Everyone who works for Torchwood is under 35. Some say that's because it's a new science-- others say it's because they...
56) Story of England
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (353 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Michael Wood tells the story of one place, the village of Kibworth, Leicestershire, throughout the whole of English history. Located in the very heart of England, Kibworth has lived through the Black Death, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution, and was even bombed in World War II. With the help of the local people and using archaeology, landscape, language and DNA, Michael Wood uncovers the lost history of this village from the Roman era to...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A two-part series that tells the story of the three monarchs who reigned over Europe's Greatest powers at the outbreak of the First World War: Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England. The emerging divisions and rivalries between the inter-related houses of Europe brought change, tragedy and personal humiliation. Of the three great Imperial dynasties only George V remained standing. Monarchy was finished...
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (177 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Discover exciting new insights as historian Neil Oliver digs for clues. Travel to archaeological sites in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, where Norsemen launch expeditions and raids. Watch in amazement as the warriors settle Britain, Iceland and Greenland and transform themselves from illiterate pagans into Christian farmers, statesmen and kings; all in less than 200 years.