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To the Ends of the Earth
(2005) [MA]

An epic journey of self-discovery In this dramatic adaptation of William Golding's trilogy 'Rites Of Passage', 'Close Quarters' and 'Fire Down Below', a young aristocrat boards a war ship heading for Australia, where he will take up a government post. It is not long, however, before the...  More

Wallis and Edward
(2005) [PG]

It Was The Romance That Led To The Abdication Of A King A dramatisation of the Royal scandal that shocked the world. Following Prince Edward from the time when he meets the love of his life, the American Mrs Wallis Simpson and continues after he has abdicated the throne in 1936.  More

Longitude
(2000) [PG]

In the 18th century, the only way to navigate accurately at sea was to follow a coastline all the way, which would not get you from Europe to the West Indies or the Americas. Observing the sun or stars would give you the latitude, but not the longitude unless done in conjunction with a clock that...  More

The Roman Empire
(2004) [PG]

At its height, the Roman Empire encompassed Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. How did it keep prospering for over 400 years? And why did it come to a rapid end? What can we learn from the Roman Empire and what guiding principles does it offer us today? Part 1 - The Legions Of...  More

Mongol
(2007) [MA]

Award-winning filmmaker Sergei Bodrov illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan in his stunning epic, Mongol.

Based on leading historical accounts and a nominee for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2008 Academy Awards, Mongol delves into the dramatic and harrowing early...  More

The Duchess
(2008) [M]

Based on the remarkable, true story of the beautiful, powerful and notoriously scandalous Duchess of Devonshire. The Duchess unfolds the tale of a woman who became one of the world’s first celebrities, who was adored by all the people of England, save one: her husband, the Duke. Once she...  More

Valkyrie
(2008) [M]

In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honour have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action. Based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the...  More

Valkyrie (Blu-Ray)
(2008) [M]

In a country in the grips of evil, in a police state where every move is being watched, in a world where justice and honour have been subverted, a group of men hidden inside the highest reaches of power decide to take action. Based on the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the...  More

The Duchess (Blu-Ray)
(2008) [M]

Based on the remarkable, true story of the beautiful, powerful and notoriously scandalous Duchess of Devonshire. The Duchess unfolds the tale of a woman who became one of the world’s first celebrities, who was adored by all the people of England, save one: her husband, the Duke. Once she...  More

The Young Victoria
(2009) [PG]

1837. On the eve of her 18th birthday and succession to the English throne, Princess Victoria (Emily Blunt - The Devil Wears Prada) is caught in a royal struggle for power. Her overbearing mother, The Duchess of Kent and her ambitious adviser, Conroy are desperate to rule in her place and devise...  More