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The irrepressible Lord Peter Wimsey returns in three appeal ... Read more

The irrepressible Lord Peter Wimsey returns in three appealing mysteries adapted from the works of Dorothy L. Sayers. Together the aristocratic amateur sleuth and his comely companion, Harriet Vane, explore the realms of romance, elegant drawing rooms, and murderous intrigue in "Strong Poison," "Have His Carcass," and "Gaudy Night." Minimize

Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) is back on familiar ... Read more

Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) is back on familiar ground--Oxford, England--though not all is as it was. Five years after the death of his long-time partner, the legendary Inspector Morse (John Thaw), Lewis is trying to prove himself to his dubious new boss while rebuilding his life following the hit-and-run death of his wife. Minimize

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Five of the Bard's enduring tragedies fill this sparkling B ... Read more

Five of the Bard's enduring tragedies fill this sparkling BBC collection, featuring distinguished British actors. Shakespeare's profound insights into human nature and soaring language are well demonstrated in Anthony & Cleopatra, Coriolanus, King Lear, Timon of Athens, and Titus Andronicus. Actors include Jane Laportaire, Jonathan Pryce, Alan Howard, and John Rowe. Minimize

Buy Poitot: The Classic Collection Sets 1-4 together and sa ... Read more

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Kenneth Branagh plays Swedish detective Kurt Wallander in t ... Read more

Kenneth Branagh plays Swedish detective Kurt Wallander in three new crime dramas based on the best-selling books by Henning Mankell. Sidetracked, Firewall, and One Step Behind follow Inspector Kurt Wallander - a disillusioned everyman - as he struggles against a rising tide of violence in the seemingly sleepy backwaters in and around Ystad, Sweden. Baffling crimes and apparently motiveless murders lead to surprising and shocking discoveries. Minimize

A wonderful gift for any outdoor enthusiast! Dick Proenneke ... Read more

A wonderful gift for any outdoor enthusiast! Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. He returned the next summer to finish the cabin, and then lived there for over 30 years. Dick Proenneke filmed these incredible adventures, and the splendid scenery and seasons of Alaska. Minimize

Thrilling reenactments of every important campaign of the c ... Read more

Thrilling reenactments of every important campaign of the conflict are just one of the features of this sweeping documentary from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Eyewitness accounts of the war read by distinguished actors; expert commentary; original contemporary illustrations; and computer-enhanced maps are others. Richard Dreyfuss narrates this magnificent 3-part series. Minimize

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A rare journey behind the scenes of the German Nazi lifesty ... Read more

A rare journey behind the scenes of the German Nazi lifestyle awaits viewers of this provocative documentary, including archival footage, much of it in color. Learn how the Nazis mastered the art of television in the 1930s, built a huge network of underground cities, and nearly raised propaganda to an ugly art form. Minimize

Unfinished Journey: The Lewis & Clark Expedition is an inno ... Read more

Unfinished Journey: The Lewis & Clark Expedition is an innovative, 13-part radio series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Host Peter Coyote guides listeners through the profound impact the expedition has had on American history and most interestingly, how it greatly affects our lives even today. Aaron Meyer and Bill Lamb composed the original soundtrack for the series. Minimize

JAZZ celebrates America's greatest original art form. Ken B ... Read more

JAZZ celebrates America's greatest original art form. Ken Burns' 10-part documentary opens at the dawn of the 20th century, incorporating American culture and historical events that interact directly with the music. From the 1890s through the ferment of the Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz Age, to the Great Depression, New Deal, Second World War, and beyond, JAZZ paints an astounding portrait of a nation and its improvisational core of music. Minimize

In her golden years, Miss Marple blends into the scenery of ... Read more

In her golden years, Miss Marple blends into the scenery of her elegant surroundings. All the better to observe the foibles of human nature that lead to evil and to surprise one and all when she solves crimes that baffle the professionals. Rich with period detail, here are four all-new adaptations, Nemesis, Towards Zero, At Bertrams Hotel, and Ordeal by Innocence, featuring a stellar supporting cast, including Amanda Burton and Eileen Atkins. Minimize

Get ready for the new Baseball DVD set (which includes "The ... Read more

Get ready for the new Baseball DVD set (which includes "The Tenth Inning")! Here is the story of America's national pastime from master storyteller Ken Burns. It is an epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs. A saga spanning the quest for racial justice, the clash of labor and management, the immigrant experience, the transformation of popular culture, and the enduring appeal of the national pastime. Minimize

Known as the "cradle of civilization", the Middle East is t ... Read more

Known as the "cradle of civilization", the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa, Europe and Asia, and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Unfortunately, due to cultural and political complexities, only a handful of visitors get to experience the genuine hospitality of the people and see the region's stunning ancient cities. Minimize

Gen. Eisenhower rallies paratroopers in England, before the ... Read more

Gen. Eisenhower rallies paratroopers in England, before they board airplanes to participate in the first assault in the invasion of Europe. Bottom: On the morning of June 6, 1944, American and Allied troops crossed the English Channel to the French coast. Chief Photographer's Mate Robert F. Sargent took this photograph as a group of soldiers stepped off a Coast Guard landing craft and, dodging German bullets, headed for the beaches of Normandy. Minimize

The ageless drama of Leo Tolstoy's critical masterpiece was ... Read more

The ageless drama of Leo Tolstoy's critical masterpiece was adapted by the BBC in 1972 for this epic 20-part version, starring acclaimed actor Anthony Hopkins, Alan Doble, and a strong supporting cast. Generations of readers have marveled at the complex, inter-related tales of three Russian families and their travails and triumphs during the Napoleonic Wars in Tolstoy's novel, a standard of modern literature. Minimize

For the first time ever, the most influential documentaries ... Read more

For the first time ever, the most influential documentaries on World War II are available in one comprehensive collection. Minimize

Chief Inspector Barnaby tackles his toughest cases in this ... Read more

Chief Inspector Barnaby tackles his toughest cases in this darkly humorous collection of British mysteries from novelist Caroline Graham. Barnaby and his brash assistant face a series of baffling murders with Hollywood overtones in Death's Shadow, while a beautiful Brazilian's bizarre murder has Raven's Wood off limits in Strangler's Wood. Other episodes: Blood Will Out and Beyond the Grave. Starring John Nettles. Minimize

It's America as you've never seen it before, in this exclus ... Read more

It's America as you've never seen it before, in this exclusive 11-part Globetrekkers set with trendy trekkers Megan McCormick, Justine Shapiro, Sami Sabiti and Ian Wright. Minimize

As another foreign war dominates today's news, the Vietnam ... Read more

As another foreign war dominates today's news, the Vietnam conflict has once again become a hot political topic. This Emmy Award-winning history of the first American war to be widely televised traces the history of U.S. intervention in Southeast Asia and the stories of the soldiers on both sides. From Roots of a War to The End of the Tunnel, the series offers a detailed chronicle of the war that changed everyone involved. Minimize

Journey through the major turning points in the biological ... Read more

Journey through the major turning points in the biological sciences and explore the magnificence and multiplicity of life on Earth. From 322 B.C. when Theophratus founded botany to 21st-century attempts to unravel the mysteries of plant, animal, and environmental science, this unique series profiles the advances and theories that have propelled biology onto the center stage of public debate and discourse. Minimize

Captain Ross Poldark returns from war seriously ill with ma ... Read more

Captain Ross Poldark returns from war seriously ill with marsh fever, only to face far more insidious obstacles at home: a rival family, economic turmoil, and the rebirth of a dangerous old romance. Filmed in scenic Cornwall, Poldark stars Robin Ellis as the swashbuckling British protagonist from Winston Graham's novels, with co-stars Angharad Rees and Ralph Bates. Minimize

A stunning television experience that captures rare action, ... Read more

A stunning television experience that captures rare action, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. This series premiered on the Discovery Channel and includes an additional 90 minutes of footage not aired during the original broadcast. Narrated by David Attenborough. Minimize

The Jane Austen Collection pulls together six adaptations f ... Read more

The Jane Austen Collection pulls together six adaptations from Austen's books. Stories include Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Pride & Prejudice (Restored), and Sense and Sensibility. Minimize

Agatha Christie's proper, demure spinster detective returns ... Read more

Agatha Christie's proper, demure spinster detective returns in this delightful new PBS Mystery! series. Geraldine McEwan plays the senior citizen with razor-sharp wits in four episodes featuring a star-studded supporting cast. Includes "Murder at the Vicarage," "The Body in the Library," "A Murder is Announced," and "4:50 from Paddington." Minimize

Hosted by actor-writer-director Edward Norton, this award-w ... Read more

Hosted by actor-writer-director Edward Norton, this award-winning series uses state-of-the-art graphics and globe-spanning investigations to understand how our environment is changing and why. Buy together and save! Minimize

Organized crime takes it on the chin from the "Flying Squad ... Read more

Organized crime takes it on the chin from the "Flying Squad"--rhymes with "Sweeney" (Todd), an in-house joke--bent on busting crime in London's underworld. Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw, Inspector Morse) and DS George Cole (Dennis Waterman, Minder) lead the mobile team in this action-packed 1970s police drama, complete with fistfights, car crashes, and crackling dialogue. Minimize

Among the late John Thaw's most memorable roles was legenda ... Read more

Among the late John Thaw's most memorable roles was legendary British barrister James Kavanagh, Queen's Counsel, and a courtroom terror to evildoers in this riveting dramatic series. Guest stars included Ewan McGregor, Ray Winstone, and many more. This special set features all 27 series episodes--including the finale, The End of Law--in a custom-crafted pinewood chest, plus special bonus features. Minimize