Best Selling Documentary DVDs

ANCIENT ALIENS returns in SEASON TWO to explore the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. From the age of dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the United States, each episode in this new series gives histo...

N.Z.S.A.S: First Among Equals is a stunning 4 part documentary series on the inner-workings of the most elite fighting force NZ has.  The timing is perfect to release this DVD for father's day  Especially given the huge recent media coverage of Willy Apiata's recent distinction in Afghanis...

Is it possible that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago, bringing with them technology that drastically affected the course of history and man’s own development? Presented in the 1968 bestselling book Chariots of the Gods, by Erich von Daniken, the theory of “...

A fast-paced and fascinating series with universal appeal combining CGI, archive and actuality footage to show how modern technology has shaped the objects we use, fight with, live and travel in. Find out how and why our 21st century weapons, buildings, superstructures and vehicles have evolved ...

A hugely entertaining and revealing journey through some of Britain's most beautiful and interesting historic houses in the footsetps of Queen Victoria! Royal Upstairs Downstairs follows in the footsteps of Queen Victoria to the grand houses, castles and intimate family homes across Great Britain...

Based on the true story of the best-selling author, animal scientist and autism advocate, who became one of America's most remarkable success stories. The visually inventive film offers stunning insights into Grandin's world, taking the audience inside her mind with a series of snapshot images that ...

It is a startling fact that the UK is made up of about 1,000 different islands, and this landmark series sets out to explore the most fascinating yet unfamiliar ones. Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Shakespeare In Love, Men Behaving Badly) visits some of these beautiful but remote communities, sheddin...

Following the success of The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show, comes the next series from clinical psychologist Nigel Latta, focusing on the hormone-filled, angst-ridden world of the teenager. The show blends Nigel's irreverent and provocative approach to parenthood, with sound and informed p...

Space, the final frontier, comes into focus for the armchair astronaut with Hubbles Canvas. Narrated by noted astronomy columnist Ivan Semeniuk, this series of six 30-minute HD documentaries reveals the artistry of space anomalies and transcends the boundaries of time to reveal the science behind s...

From the Golden Gate Bridge to the modern space shuttle, the Aswan Dam to the Eiffel Tower, THE BEST OF MODERN MARVELS goes behind the scenes of the world’s most incredible technological and engineering achievements. This acclaimed History Channel® series illustrates the grand scale of hum...

A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY... The BAFTA award-winning programme is back to explore new secrets and stories that add to the unique picture that is being created of the British coastline. COAST celebrates the unique character of the British Isles, featuring stories about the people, wildlife and eve...

The hit HISTORY™ series returns to the only family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men carefully assess the value of items brought in by an array of quirky customers in need of fast cash.. Long before banks, ATMs, and check-cashing services, pawnbrokers provided monetary l...

The Emmy Award Winning series Deadliest Catch returns for a sixth season, taking viewers deep into the Bering Sea with five skippers and their crews through the two toughest fishing seasons in the world - Red King Crab and Opelio Crab. Rough waves and fierce weather make the Bering Sea a difficu...

Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are special effects experts who will stop at nothing to find the truth. Using modern day science, they put everyday myths and urban legends to the test to determine what's busted... and what's confirmed. Joined by fellow MythBusters Tory Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Im...

Walking With Dinosaurs: Traces the 160 million year history of dinosaurs from their first appearance to their abrupt demise. This ground-breaking series explores the plants, insects and geography of the period as well as the dominant reptiles, evoking the mystery and excitement of the age when the ...

Revealing the secrets of the British coastline... and their neighbours. COAST SERIES 4 follows the remarkable runaway success of the previous three. This new series broadens COAST’s horizons still further. The eight programmes continue to introduce the audience to fresh, untold stories arou...

A breathtaking journey through time, culture and art, this 18-part series includes stunning images of rarely seen treasures that represent the development of world culture and art from the Stone Age to the 20th century. Originally built in 1754, the State Hermitage museum in St Petersberg, occup...

Originally conceived as "The World About Us" by Sir David Attenborough in 1967. Now being brought to DVD for the first time. This specially compiled selection features six episodes On The Trail Of Tarka The Bear Man Of Kamchatka An Eye For An Elephant Wye The Voices from The Valley Invasio...

From sea to source, an epic journey following the longest river in the world... Joanna Lumley embarks on the trip of a lifetime; to follow the River Nile. On a 4000 mile journey, Joanna revisits the romantic history of the longest river in the world and talks with the people working and living th...

The 6 x 52.1 Collection takes you inside the story of a ground breaking, large scale construction project that stretches the limits of engineering to the extreme. Building a new bridge or a skyscraper, a tanker or a fighter jet involves ambitious designs, vast amounts of money, and fraught tempe...

In this remarkable celebration of life, Steve Leonard leads us on a journey that takes us from sea to land to air - on a voyage of discovery and surprises. This series of spectacular and astounding films recreates evolution before your very eyes, as it witnesses the key breakthroughs - and details t...

Chasing Classic Cars is a full-throttle, high-definition 26 x 30min series that follows Wayne Carini, Ferrari expert and master restorer, as he takes us on his personal mission to uncover great cars and secret collections. During each 30-minute episode, he scours the countryside for classic auto...

Lego. Heineken. IKEA. Coke. The retail world is made up of millions of products vying for the public's attention. Among this overwhelming supply of consumer options, demand for a few select products is so high that they become ubiquitous. The logos of these products, their use, and even their col...

Join Jamie and Adam, as they experience the most explosive myths they have put to the test yet. The consumers are attracted to Mythbusters just for that reason, they love the massive explosions that occasionally occur. In this collection, we have put together all the extreme explosions that have had...

Take a fascinating look inside the lives of people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. Whether they’re facing eviction, the loss of their children, jail time, or divorce, these hoarders are desperately in need o...

Join Bear Grylls and 11 volunteers on a journey of redemption through adversity and discovery in the harsh conditions of the Sahara under the brutal training of the Legion. Traditionally the Foreign Legion has been a place for men to escape a past they’d rather forget. A new name, a new identity ...

We all know their names – Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, Caligula, Cleopatra, Genghis Khan, Hannibal, King Herod and Nero – now discover the truth behind their dastardly deeds. Informed by the latest research, this uncompromising series cuts through the folklore to present an accur...

SOUTH is a very personal offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush, and in this spectacular, top rating series, he delivers personal perspectives on the grit, charm and heart that makes up the fabric of South.  Marcus explores Southland and Otago its hidden majesty, almost unchartered waters, r...

Engineering an Empire: The Complete Series circles the globe to re-examine history’s most magnificent civilizations by surveying the architectural and engineering triumphs they left behind. Beginning with the mind-boggling construction feats of the ancient Egyptians, the 14 documentaries - inc...

In January 1945, in the death throes of an evil empire and as the Red Army resumed its relentless advance towards Germany, the inmates of POW camps in Poland were marched west towards Germany. Amongst them were thousands of British, American and Commonwealth soldiers, many of whom had spent over fou...

Immerse yourself in the exciting and dangerous world of the ancient Greeks and their gods with this invaluable collection of documentaries from HISTORY.. A comprehensive selection of programs offers viewers a detailed look at ancient Greece through its most pivotal figures and conflicts, from th...

The complete, cinematic history of the US. Narrated by Live Schrieber (Wolverine, Salt) and featuring American icons: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Douglas, Donald Trump, Colin Powell, Meryl Streep and more - this 12-part epic series is the most watched premiere for the prestigious US HISTORY™ netwo...

The epic World War II series from the Soviet perspective. The Unknown War is a landmark television documentary series about the Soviet struggle against — and ultimate victory over — the Nazi war machine. Hosted and narrated by Academy Award®–winner Burt Lancaster, this sprawling series features r...

Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling Ken Burns's epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. With digitally enhanced images and new stereo sound here is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers a heroic and tr...

A year in the life of the Danish Royal Family. A television crew is present when key employees in the hub of the royal household plan everything from a state visit to Vietnam, a COP15 dinner with the entire world watching, to a summer visit in small Danish towns. However, the television crew i...

Follow the team from UFO magazine as they open their files and investigate cases around the globe. Editor-in-Chief Bill Birnes and frequent contributor Dr. Ronnie Millione are joined by Pat Uskert, a journalist with a speciality in securing access to UFO documentation. The team's access to UFO evide...

You’re gonna love tattoo… Kat and the gang are back for more awe inspiring tattoo work. La Ink is one of Discovery Communication’s top rating shows and with new apparel, footwear and Manchester lines launching in 2010, it’s definitely time to love tattoo with more LA INK ...

Spectacular on-location shooting, evidence from geologists in the field, and clear, dramatic graphics combine in SEASON TWO of this stunning series from HISTORY to show how immensely powerful, and at times violent, forces of geology have formed our planet. This season, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE goes...

History’s™ epic universe series continues... With a cumulative US audience of over 50 million viewers, the Universe franchise was the #1 best-selling History™ series on DVD in the US in 2008. The popularity of this landmark series is on the rise with Season 2 recently released o...

Heart-stopping series on the Pacific war. The Pacific: Hell on Earth tells the story of some of WWII’s most ferocious attacks, bloodiest battles and ultimate victories. From Guadalcanal and Saipan to Guam and Iwo Jima, young American soldiers took on the seemingly invincible yet increasingl...