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PERIOD DRAMA THE
VILLAGE SERIES TWO | THE 1920S STARRING
JOHN SIMM & MAXINE PEAKE
“An absorbing period drama” – THE MIRROR
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The original 1959-64 series and the 1985-89 series All together for the first time!
Silhouette Tee / Ranson Cat Pin new
The Twilight Zone: The 5th Dimension Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone original 1959-64 series and the 1985-89 series are together for the first time in The 5th Dimension DVD collection. The 41-disc set contains over 20 hours of bonus features, including a brand-new documentary with never-beforeseen interviews, the documentary, Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval, numerous Rod Serling interviews, lectures and appearances, as well as interviews with original cast and crew. A Numbered, Limited Edition of 7,500. B&W/Color approx. 110.8 hrs. 44141-D (41 DVD) MSRP $379.98 Now $349.98
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This elegant cat pin is inspired by French artist Paul Ranson’s charming Art Nouveau image of a tabby cat beside Two Women at Their Toilette (circa 1892). Made of pewter with matte gold overlay, it measures 2½" x 1". Against a black background, sparkly gold silhouettes of cats or dogs frolic on these easy-to-wear tops. Embellished with silver rhinestones, each 100% cotton tee features a softly rounded neckline with ¾ sleeves. Available in sizes S(6-8), M(10-12), L(14-16) and XL(18-20). All made in U.S.A.
Art Nouveau feline
Choose Cat or Dog Choose size S, M, L or XL Silhouette Tee 44162-LDS $39.98
Ranson Cat Pin 44164-ACS $39.98
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It was 1965 when American audiences first welcomed handsome secret agent John Drake (Patrick McGoohan of The Prisoner) into their homes as CBS ran the unique spy series, Secret Agent. Wielding brains and a moral outlook instead of weapons, Drake traveled to the corners of the globe on the trail of international criminals, corrupt politicians and stolen secrets. B&W/Color
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The Complete Series approx. 57 hrs. 42707-D (17 DVD) MSRP $79.97 Now $69.98 new
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Scottish Fine Soaps Tin new
CONTENTS NEW ................................. 2-3, 48 PERIOD................................. 4-11 THE ARTS ...........................12-13 COMEDY ............................14-17 DOCUMENTARY ..............18-25 WAR .................................... 26-29 SAVINGS............................ 30-31 DRAMA.............................. 32-37 MYSTERY........................... 38-47
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Symbol Index The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Softly scented and triple milled, these indulgent soaps provide a creamy lather to leave skin gently cleansed and nourished. Presented in a high-shine metallic tin, this little luxury makes a wonderful gift or a treat for yourself. Each 3.5oz (100g) bar is paraben free. Made in Scotland. Choose Cocoa Butter, Olive Oil or Shea Butter 44184-ACS $14.98
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Upstairs Downstairs
Belleek Shamrock Mug Set
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Coffee, tea, hot chocolate or whatever you like – these pretty Belleek Shamrock Mugs serve it up with a bit of Irish cheer. Featuring lifelike shamrocks on wandering vines and embossed with a basket weave texture, each hand painted porcelain mug holds 8 oz. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Set of two. Made in Ireland.
Upstairs live the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys; downstairs, their loyal and lively servants. They share a townhouse in London's posh Belgravia neighborhood, surviving social change, political upheaval, scandals and the horrors of the First World War. This award winning epic saga of life and love in Edwardian England captivated viewers for five heart-tugging, humorous and satisfying seasons. This collectible set includes all five series, hours of extras, plus the spinoff series, Thomas & Sarah. B&W/Color SDH
The Ultimate Collection approx. 68 hrs. 44050-D (26 DVD) MSRP $219.99 Now $199.98
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44176-ACS $59.98
Last of the Summer Wine
Royal Cousins at War
In Vintage 2002, Clegg performs a semisuccessful exorcism on Howard’s squeaky bicycle. Truly and Billy make hilarious mischief with a shop-window dummy. Howard and Marina pursue their illicit romance with the help of a discarded chaise longue, while Tom pushes the wrong button on an inflatable animal feeding trough, with surprising results. Peter Sallis, Tom Owen and Frank Thornton take star turns in all ten episodes, plus the 2002 Christmas Special.
This 2-part series tells the story of the three monarchs who reigned over Europe 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 divisions and rivalries between the interrelated royal houses brought change, tragedy and personal humiliation. While war delivered the final blow, this program shows how the rot had set in much earlier.
Vintage 2002 approx. 5.3 hrs. 44138-D (2 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $38.98
approx. 118 mins. 44139-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
Vintage 2003* approx. 5.5 hrs. 44235-D (2 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $38.98 new *preorder Feb. 3
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Forget-Me-Knot Jewelry new
rustic & cozy
Dimensional and detailed, each delicate forget-me-not flower is set with a sparkly aurora crystal in this meaningful handcrafted jewelry. With interlocking floral links connected to a cable and ball chain, the 17" necklace has a lobster claw closure and 4" extender. The split shank bracelet has a loop and hook closure and an inner circumference of 7". The Eurowire-style earrings measure 1½" long. All pieces are created with a burnished antique silver finish. Made in U.S.A.
Forget-Me-Not Flower Necklace 44191-ACS $59.98 Forget-Me-Not Flower Bangle Bracelet 44192-ACS $39.98 Forget-Me-Not Flower Earrings 44193-ACS $24.98
handcrafted flowers Country Barn Throw new Set against the backdrop of a rustic barn, an old green wheelbarrow and a metal bucket overflow with vibrant flowers, while two fine chickens explore the ground for edible tidbits. Lovely in a sunroom or breakfast nook, this 100% cotton throw is triple woven for a thick, cozy feel and measures 54" x 72" including fringe. Made in U.S.A. 44170-ACS $59.98
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BBC Drama Series The Village The Village is a continuing period drama series starring John Simm and Maxine Peake as characters in the life and turbulent times of one English village across the whole of the 20th Century. It’s now 1923 and the village moves away from the horrors of war and into the Roaring Twenties. The outside world brings the big drama that change always generates – and puts the very existence of the village under threat.
Country Matters One of the most widely acclaimed drama series ever produced, these adaptations of short stories by A.E. Coppard and H.E. Bates present provocative and heartwarming tales set against the vast English countryside during the post-World War I period. Filled with acute and realistic observations of nature and character, Country Matters reveals the timeless and constant qualities of the British landscape and its inhabitants. Starring Ian McKellen, Peter Firth, Penelope Wilton and Prunella Scales. Includes: Craven Arms/The Mill/The Sullen Sisters/The Watercress Girl/The Little Farm/The Black Dog/The Higgler/The Ring of Truth
Series Two approx. 6 hrs. 44264-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98
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approx. 6.9 hrs. 40180-D (2 DVD) MSRP $34.99 Now $32.98
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Antique Button Bracelet or Barrette Echoing the Victorian Era, the bracelet features an antiqued brass chain adorned with glittering hematite glass beads and crystals. One rare antique ball button, circa 18801910, dangles near the ring and toggle clasp. Measures 7" long, adjustable to 8". The secure French clip style barrette (2¼" long x ¾" wide) features an authentic antique button, circa 1880-1910, centered between two lustrous abalone discs. Each item is one-ofa-kind; both made in U.S.A.
The Mill
One of a kind
Antique Ball Button Bracelet 44085-ACS $64.98
Antique Button and Abalone Barrette 44086-ACS $49.98
Based on true events, The Mill is a four-part drama set in England in 1833, when industry is sweeping children as young as nine into the factories and mills to work 12-hour days. Injustice and suppression are the norm, but the world is changing and one feisty young girl takes a stand against the mill owners and their lackeys who rule the children’s tired and hungry lives.
Series One approx. 191 mins. TRAILER 43861-D (2 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $32.98
Old English Writing Desk
Death Comes to Pemberley
Inspired by traveling desks used during British colonial times, this teak wood chest opens into a desk. It features several compartments for storing letters, papers, pens and stamps and an inside drawer to store small items, such as paper clips. Take it with you when you go to the coffee shop or to the park to lend yourself an aura of intrigue and creativity. No one will know you are actually writing your grocery list. Measures 101/2" wide.
This three-part drama is an adaptation of P.D. James' witty and inventive continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, picking up the story six years after the marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy. As preparations are being made for a ball at their magnificent Pemberley home, the discovery of a corpse brings an abrupt and shocking halt to the proceedings – and a threat to all that the Darcys hold dear. SDH
40746-ACS $89.98
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approx. 180 mins. Choose Blu-ray or DVD
BLU-RAY 44144-VID-BD (BLU-RAY) MSRP $29.99 Now $27.98 DVD 44144-VID-D (DVD) Now $22.98
MSRP $24.99
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Thirty lovely fresh water pearls are strung on this ethereal necklace which features an authentic one-of-a-kind antique button (circa 1880-1918) in the center of an antiqued stamped brass filigree pendant. The full drop of the 1½" x 2" pendant combined with the handcrafted pearl accented tassel is 7". Excellent for layering with shorter necklaces, this romantic 27" long necklace has a lobster claw closure and a 3½" extender. Made in U.S.A.
Nostalgic Elegance
In Season 5, the acclaimed ensemble cast, led by Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern, is joined by guest stars Harriet Walter (Atonement), reprising her role as Lady Shackleton and Peter Egan (Death at a Funeral), who returns as Lord Flintshire, as well as completely new characters. Plot threads left dangling from last season include Lady Mary’s courtship contest, Thomas’ scheming against Bates, Robert’s battles against modernity and more. SDH
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Pearls and Button Necklace new
Downton Abbey
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Season 5 approx. 8.5 hrs. BLU-RAY 44131-VID-BD (3 BLU-RAY) MSRP $59.99 Now $54.98 DVD 44131-VID-D (3 DVD) Now $46.98
MSRP $52.99
44179-ACS $89.98
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Based on
K.M. Peyton’s Award Winning Trilogy of Novels
Flambards England in the early 1900s. Orphaned Christina (Christine McKenna) is sent to live with her domineering, crippled Uncle Russell (Edward Judd – The Hound of the Baskervilles) and her cousins Mark (Steven Grives – The Sandbaggers) and William (Alan Parnaby – The Pickwick Papers) at Flambards, a rambling, decaying mansion. While Mark and his father cling to a traditionalist obsession for horses, clever and sensitive William dreams of a career in the new technology of aviation. It is into this class-conscious, male-dominated household, fraught with family friction, that Christina arrives and her presence generates a changing pattern of events and relationships.
Downton Abbey Books new
The Complete Series approx. 11.5 hrs. 95027-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98
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BBC period drama The Hanging Gale The Hanging Gale is an award winning BBC period drama set in Donegal, Ireland during the Great Famine of 1846. Struggling to survive the ravages of the potato famine and save their small farm from the English landlord’s hostile agent Captain Townsend (Michael Kitchen), the four Phelan brothers (Joe, Mark, Paul and Stephen McGann) are torn between nonviolent protest and bloody revolt. Faced with impending starvation, one brother takes the law into his own hands. approx. 208 mins. 44129-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
Covering all the main positions of the Downton household – footman, lady's maid, housekeeper, etc. – Downton Abbey Rules for Household Staff tells you everything you need to know about working below stairs in the grand estate. A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey is full of exclusive new photographs and delicious traditional British recipes adapted for modern kitchens. From January to December, take part in twelve months in the life of Downton Abbey. Downton Abbey Rules for Household Staff 128 pages, hardcover 44155-BK MSRP $17.50 Now $15.98 A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey 320 pages, hardcover 44195-BK MSRP $34.50 Now $31.98
The Manners of Downton Abbey new Join Alastair Bruce, historical advisor to Downton Abbey, as he reveals the secrets of how the aristocratic set dined and dressed, how they married and made money, how they interacted with the servants and above all, why they behaved as they did in 1900s Britain. Includes revealing interviews with leading cast members, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Joanne Froggatt and many others! SDH approx. 60 mins. Choose Blu-ray or DVD
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For a Woman new
The Pallisers 40th Anniversary Edition
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Anne is a writer who knows little of her family's past. After her mother's death, Anne takes a closer look at the life of her parents. As Anne closes in on an unexpected discovery, her father falls ill and may take a secret that kept them apart to his grave. From post-war France to the 1980s, Anne's destiny intertwines with her father's past, forming a single, unforgettable story. Language: French with English subtitles
One of the most popular series ever seen on public television, this sprawling BBC saga follows an aristocratic dynasty through 20 years of wealth, passion, scandal and high society in Victorian England. Based on Anthony Trollope’s novels, set in palatial country homes and London salons, it stars Emmy® winner Susan Hampshire as Glencora and begins with her forced marriage to Plantagenet (Philip Latham). With Derek Jacobi, Penelope Keith, Anthony Andrews and Jeremy Irons. SDH
approx. 110 mins. 44211-D (DVD) $24.95
approx. 22.3 hrs. 93594-D (8 DVD) MSRP $124.99 Now $119.98
Hangmen Also Die In Fritz Lang’s classic masterpiece of intrigue and deception, set in occupied Prague 1942, Nazi Reichsprotector Heydrich is assassinated by the Czech resistance. Mascha Novotny (Anna Lee) hides the culprit. When the Gestapo take 400 hostages in retaliation, Mascha’s father (Walter Brennan) is among those arrested, but the assassin, Dr. Svoboda (Brian Donlevy), manages to escape. Hostages are executed daily, as Anna and Svoboda conspire to save her father’s life. B&W SDH approx. 134 mins. 44043-D (DVD) MSRP $29.99 Now $26.98
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady remastered
Classic BBC period drama series
Discover the world of Edwardian England through the thoughts, art and words of Edith Holden. Inspired by the Warwickshire countryside, her love of nature and wildlife is expressed in a diary rich with anecdotes and colorful illustrations. Based on her bestselling Nature Notes for 1906, Holden’s unique record of the changing seasons comes alive in this 12-part series, allowing us a glimpse into a world gone by… one never to be captured again. approx. 312 mins. 43126-D (4 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98 TRAILER
When the Boat Comes In In this classic BBC period drama series, exsergeant Jack Ford (James Bolam – New Tricks) returns home after the First World War to northeast England in search of a job – any job. Unfortunately, Britain is in the grip of a recession and there is no work. Aligning himself with the equally impoverished Seaton family, Jack sets about improving his fortunes and along the way, he falls in love with Jessie Seaton (Susan Jameson).
Series 1 approx. 11.2 hrs. 43994-D (4 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $37.98 TRAILER
Art Deco Vintage Bracelet new rare geometric glass & stones
Adorn your wrist with this colorful pageant of magnificent Czech vintage stones that are molded with a stunning Art Deco motif. Very much a limited edition piece, due to the rarity of the shaped green, navy and coral glass vintage stones that were found wrapped in faded tissue marked “Czechoslovakia,” the bracelet measures 7" with toggle closure. Made in U.S.A. 44180-ACS $79.98
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The Thorn Birds This award winning production ranks as the second most-watched miniseries of all time. It is a beautiful love story adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough that takes place in the Australian outback. It is a tale of hate, pain, love and happiness, all involving a beautiful young girl and a priest. The production stars Richard Chamberlain, Bryan Brown, Rachel Ward, Barbara Stanwyck, Jean Simmons and Christopher Plummer. CC approx. 8.1 hrs. 97890-D (3 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $29.98
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Anna Karenina
Victorian
Set in Imperial Russia, Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece is an epic tale of passion, betrayal, society and the search for happiness. Beautiful young Anna (Nicola Pagett – Upstairs, Downstairs) is trapped in a loveless marriage to the much older Karenin (Eric Porter – The Forsyte Saga). When she meets debonair cavalry officer Count Vronsky (Stuart Wilson – The Mask of Zorro) on a Moscow train platform, she cannot resist looking back and sealing her fate.
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approx. 9 hrs. 43874-D (3 DVD) MSRP $72.99 Now $67.98
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A Promise Germany, 1912. Friedrich (Richard Madden – Game of Thrones) becomes the private secretary to elderly steel factory owner Karl (Alan Rickman – Harry Potter), but starts an illicit romance with Karl’s beautiful young wife Lotte (Rebecca Hall – Iron Man 3). When Karl announces he is sending his secretary to oversee his mines in Mexico, Lotte makes a promise to Friedrich: when he returns in two years, she will be his no matter what. approx. 98 mins. 44051-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
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Road Bicycles
Classic Bicycles
Dunoon Bicycles Mug or Penny-Farthing Clock new
These fine bone china mugs display whimsical images of classic bikes or road bikes. Made in England by Dunoon, each 4" tall mug holds 16oz and is dishwasher and microwave safe. The charming desk clock replicates a Victorian penny-farthing bicycle. With a rustic brown finish, this metal clock features Arabic numerals and the 6" diameter antiqued face reads “1870 Kensington Station London.” The bicycle stands 11" tall on a 12⅛" x 2⅞" base and requires one AA battery (not included).
Penny-Farthing Bicycle Clock 44208-ACS $39.98 Dunoon Bicycles Mug 44196-ACS $29.98 Choose Classic Bicycles or Road Bicycles
Vintage
Cranford
Silverware Patterns
This four-part dramatization of Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic tale of a Victorian country village is set in the early 1840s in northwest England. The story centers on the town’s single and widowed middle-class female inhabitants who are comfortable in their traditional way of life with its complex social rules. However, the impending arrival of the railway brings upsetting social changes and the genteel ladies of Cranford must adapt to an uncertain future with dignity and 19th Century decorum. approx. 180 mins. 43683-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98 TRAILER
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The Original
BBC Miniseries
Silver Spoon Jewelry new This line of jewelry is inspired by vintage silverware patterns from the late 19th to early 20th Centuries. The Hummingbird Pin’s (2" x 1⅞") wings were cut from the ends of 1800s demitasse spoon patterns; his body is made from a tiny teaspoon bowl. Inspired by a rare silverware lacework pattern from the late 1800s, the ring measures ¾" wide and is adjustable from size 5 to size 9. Both items are created in silver-plated cast brass. Made in U.S.A.
Hummingbird Pin 44160-ACS $54.98 Hazel Spoon Ring 44161-ACS $39.98
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A year later, fate reunites Denise (Joanna Vanderham) and Moray (Emun Elliott), but under the regime of his ex-fiancée Katherine and her new husband Tom Weston, the owners of The Paradise. What evolves is an uneasy alliance, complicated by passions from the past and conflicting ambitions for what’s ahead. Brace yourself for more adventure, high fashion, intrigue and romance in this intoxicating story, laced with passion, ambition, rivalry and greed.
Season Two approx. 7.7 hrs. 44154-D (3 DVD) MSRP $55.98 Now $49.98
Belleek Rose Bud Leaf Basket Basket and flower making was introduced to Belleek Pottery by William Henshall in the late 1860s. This beautifully handcrafted basket features intricate rosebuds in yellow, pink and purple. Belleek's famous shamrock and a darling ladybug accent the basket alongside the exquisite hand flowering. Handcrafted of fine Parian china with meticulous attention to detail, this lovely basket measures 6" x 4" x 1½". Gift boxed. Made in Ireland. 44014-ACS $119.98
Lily of the Valley Jewelry Based on the botanical lines of the Art Nouveau era (circa 1895-1915), the stunning 4" x 2" lily of the valley pin features sculptured sprigs and translucent green enameled leaves wrapped with an engraved ‘ribbon.’ Fourteen glass pearl blossoms dangle from hand burnished arched stems. Made of pewter and brass with bronze finish. The split-shank bracelet features nine faux pearl blossoms attached to arched stems among the leaves. With a hand burnished pale bronze finish, the 7" bracelet secures with a spring tension hinge and hidden box clasp. Made in U.S.A.
Pin 43351-ACS $69.98 Bracelet 43702-ACS $82.98
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders “Kingston makes a knockout Moll… wily and extremely sexy.” – The Boston Globe
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Nostalgic Puzzles new Puzzles provide great family fun and make fabulous gifts. Each 1000-piece puzzle is beautifully illustrated with vibrant color and detail. Enjoy a tranquil day as you assemble a picturesque view of Roselane House or the historic Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Constructed of premium grade blue board and the finest inks and varnishes for quality and durability, the finished puzzles measure 26⅔" x 19¼". Made in U.S.A.
Roselane House Puzzle 44204-ACS $22.98
Prince of Wales Puzzle 44205-ACS $22.98
Born in Newgate Prison, Moll (Alex Kingston – ER) has survived by her wits and ample powers of seduction. In between using countless besotted lovers, she is not above picking a pocket or two! Her heart, however, belongs to highwayman Jemmy (Daniel Craig – Casino Royale). When her luck finally runs out and Moll is facing the hangman’s noose, she devises a desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love. Based on Daniel Defoe’s 18th Century novel. approx. 190 mins. 30409-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
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Christopher and His Kind This BBC adaptation of writer Christopher Isherwood’s memoir is a glimpse into the decadent, politically unstable world of 1930s Berlin. A young, wide-eyed Christopher (Matt Smith – Doctor Who) escapes repressive English society and travels to Berlin, where he is launched into the thriving gay subculture. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Berlin’s cabaret nightlife and the dark rise of Nazi politics. WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
Prince of Wales
approx. 90 mins. 42118-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
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Magic in the Moonlight
The Jewel in the Crown
In this romantic comedy set in the late 1920s, magician Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth) dazzles his audiences with feats of supernatural amazement. When it comes to the inexplicable, however, Stanley is a dedicated skeptic. Enter Sophie Baker (Emma Stone), psychic and stunning seductress. As Stanley and Sophie embark on misadventures up and down the French Riviera, will they discover proof of a world beyond or will Stanley expose Sophie as a fraud? approx. 96 mins. 44233-D (DVD) MSRP $35.99 Now $29.98
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Hailed by critics as one of the most important TV dramas ever, this sweeping 14-part remastered adaptation of Paul Scott’s The Raj Quartet is the story of the men and women of both ruling and ruled classes of WWII India, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them, knowing that their lives will never be the same again. Stars Art Malik, Charles Dance, Tim Piggott-Smith. SDH
Remastered Anniversary Edition approx. 12.3 hrs. 44222-D (5 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
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Starring Ian Charleson and Ian Richardson
Troubles
ANZAC Girls
Recently discharged from the British Army, Major Brendan Archer (Ian Charleson – Chariots of Fire) arrives in Ireland in 1919 to reunite with his fiancée, Angela, the daughter of the eccentric, elderly owner of the Majestic Hotel (Ian Richardson – House of Cards). Sadly, the hotel is a decaying shadow of its former self, as is Angela. Puzzled by the changes, Archer’s attentions are soon drawn to her lively friend, Sarah Devlin, a passionate Irish nationalist. With Susannah Harker and Sean Bean.
Arriving in Egypt to serve in World War I, a group of idealistic young Australian and New Zealand nurses are full of romantic notions. All too soon, however, they are faced with convoys of the dead and wounded from the doomed Gallipoli campaign. Realizing that war is not quite the “splendid adventure” they thought it would be, they rise to meet the challenge, finding love, heartbreak and lasting friendship along the way. SDH
approx. 208 mins. 44130-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
approx. 6.1 hrs. 44152-D (2 DVD) MSRP $59.98 Now $54.98
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Lilies
“So many books, so little time”
Book Lovers Throw Inspired by classic books, this luxurious throw is a masterpiece in rich burgundies, greens, blues and browns, with the quote, “So many books, so little time” bordering its edge. It might persuade you to curl up with a good read and a cup of tea. This tapestry weave, 100% cotton throw measures 50" x 60". Machine wash and dry. Made in U.S.A.
42054-ACS $49.98
The Moss sisters (“my lilies,” their father calls them) live in 1920s working-class Liverpool. Iris (Catherine Tyldesley), the eldest, runs the household in the wake of their mother’s death; May (Leanne Rowe) works as a maid, but longs to perform onstage; and youngest daughter Ruby (Kerrie Hayes) sells corsets and trains for the Olympics. This captivating series depicts the often bleak realities of life in post-WWI Britain through humor, heartbreak and the fortifying power of family. SDH approx. 7.8 hrs. 93724-D (3 DVD) MSRP $59.99 Now $49.98
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Lines of Wellington
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This lavish, star-studded epic set during the Napoleonic Wars of 1810 chronicles a multitude of characters – soldiers and civilians – as their everyday lives are torn apart by war. Dragged through hills and valleys, between ruined villages and across charred forests, none can escape the chaos of the times, no matter their station. All will follow different paths to Wellington’s (John Malkovich) Lines of Torres Vedras, where the final battle will decide their fates. approx. 151 mins. 44210-D (DVD) $24.95
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British Shipwreck Coin Keychain The British ship Admiral Gardner sank in 1809 over 200 years ago and all cargo was lost, including copper coins bound for colonial India. Divers have recovered these antique coins from the shipwreck. Preserved by icy water and soft mud, these incredible pieces of buried treasure are framed in a actual nautical bezel and securely artifact attached to the key ring. This great gift includes a gift box and Certificate of Authenticity; measures 4½" x 1½".
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British Officer’s Campaign Chest exclusive Stationed in the far flung posts of the empire, England’s 18th & 19th-Century gentlemen officers and soldiers brought along pieces of 'Campaign Furniture' to add comfort and civility to life in the field. Compact and portable, these pieces of furniture could be taken along 'on the march’. Our replica of an Officer’s Campaign Chest is reproduced from sustainable woods and provides useful, stylish storage for those items that no gentleman should ever be without. The chest measures 10¾"h x 10¼"w x 6½"d. No rush or express shipping. 41975-ACS $109.98
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42789-ACS $32.98
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Sharpe's Classic Collection
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Sharpe’s Classic Collection contains the complete Sharpe’s 1993-1998 series; 2 Specials: Sharpe the Legend and Sharpe’s Shooting, filmed on location with the cast and crew on the set of Sharpe’s Mission; a Collector’s Map of Europe during the Napoleonic Wars; the Collector’s Map Certificate of Authenticity and the Sharpe’s Eagle Collector’s Letter Opener. Includes: Sharpe’s Rifles/Sharpe’s Eagle/Sharpe’s Company/Sharpe’s Enemy/Sharpe’s Honour/Sharpe’s Gold/Sharpe’s Battle/Sharpe’s Sword/Sharpe’s Regiment/Sharpe’s Siege/ Sharpe’s Mission/Sharpe’s Revenge/Sharpe’s Justice/Sharpe’s Waterloo/Sharpe the Legend/Sharpe’s Shooting approx. 26 hrs. Choose DVD or Blu-ray
DVD 43125-VID-D (16 DVD) Now $219.98 BLU-RAY 43125-VID-BD (7 BLU-RAY + 2 DVD) MSRP $295.00 Now $279.98 MSRP $235.00
Reign Ever since Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, was a little girl, the English have wanted her country and her crown. At 15, Mary is sent to France to wed the next French king to save herself and her people. Waiting at the French Court is the gorgeous Prince Francis, his illegitimate half-brother Sebastian, a king on the brink of madness, a scheming queen and the seer Nostradamus with a devastating prophecy. SDH
The Complete First Season approx. 15.3 hrs. 44135-D (5 DVD) MSRP $69.99 Now $64.98
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Brown Betty Teapot
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This teapot is a reproduction of an original design of the Brown Betty Teapot. Made from special red terra cotta clay found in the Stokeon-Trent area of Britain, this clay was used in 1685 when the Elder Brothers made the first Brown Betty because it provided better heat retention. In the Victorian era, tea brewed in the Brown Betty was considered excellent due to the design of the pot, which allows the tea leaves more freedom to swirl around, releasing more flavor. It holds 6 cups or approx. 45 oz. 42848-ACS $49.98
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Game of Thrones
Journey to a thrilling ancient world in this epic series about history's bravest and most brutally fearsome warriors... the Vikings. Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), a would-be Viking chieftain, longs to fulfill his destiny as an explorer and conqueror, alongside his ambitious brother Rollo (Clive Standen) and loyal wife Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick). As Ragnar leads daring raids in distant realms across the ocean, treacherous forces in his Norse homeland conspire against him.
As the season begins, the Lannisters’ hold on the Iron Throne remains intact… but can they survive their own egos as well as new and ongoing threats from the South, North and East? In the North, a depleted Night’s Watch seems outmatched against the inexorable Wall advances of Mance Rayder’s army of wildlings, which in turn is being trailed by an even more formidable foe, the undead White Walkers.
The Complete First Season
approx. 9.3 hrs.
approx. 6.6 hrs. 44226-D (3 DVD) MSRP $59.99 Now $49.98
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The Complete Second Season
MSRP $99.98
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The Complete Fourth Season
BLU-RAY 44157-VID-BD (4 BLU-RAY)
approx. 7.4 hrs. 44227-D (3 DVD) MSRP $59.99 Now $49.98
Now $94.98
DVD 44157-VID-D (5 DVD) MSRP $74.98 Now $69.98
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The White Queen
The Pillars of the Earth/World Without End
During England’s 15th Century Wars of the Roses, ambitious women are embroiled in the ongoing conflict for the throne. They are ruthless and will stop at nothing to support their own causes and those of the ones they love. The White Queen is told through the stories of three equally driven women – Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville – in their quest for power as they manipulate behind the scenes of history.
Ken Follett’s bestselling novels are brought to life in these acclaimed miniseries. Emerging from the shadows of England’s Dark Ages, idealistic mason Tom Builder (Rufus Sewell - Zen) erects a glorious cathedral that threatens to expose the dark secrets of an ambitious Bishop and the battling heirs of King Henry, who will stop at nothing to keep those secrets safe. In the sequel, World Without End, England is on the brink of the Hundred Years’ War with France and a terrible plague. Visionary young Caris struggles to rise above the suffering and oppression and with her lover Merthin, she builds a community in Kingsbridge that stands up to the Church and the Crown.
The Pillars of the Earth approx. 7 hrs. 42297-D (3 DVD) MSRP $38.99 Now $36.98 World Without End approx. 6.5 hrs. 43302-D (2 DVD) MSRP $65.99 Now $59.98
approx. 9.7 hrs. 43838-D (3 DVD) MSRP $54.98 Now $49.98
Elizabethan Garnet Jewelry This beautiful jewelry is inspired by pieces in the Cheapside Hoard collection of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewelry, discovered in an old wooden casket beneath a busy London street where it had been hidden for nearly 300 years! Made of garnets and enamel with a gold finish, the Bracelet measures 7¾" with a lobster claw closure, the Earrings measure 1¾" long with leverback closures and the Necklace measures 18" with lobster claw closure. From the Museum of London; Story Card included.
Bracelet 42634-ACS $69.98 Earrings 42635-ACS $39.98 Necklace 43451-ACS $159.98
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Cathedral™ Classic Game new Played within a walled medieval city, Cathedral™ is a game of power and position wherein rivals strategically battle to place all of their buildings on the field and lay claim to their territory, while preventing their opponent from doing the same. Award winning and a favorite worldwide, the game includes one 9½" square board, 28 wooden buildings, one cathedral and instructions. Two players, ages 8+. 44209-ACS $49.98
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The Story of Women and Art
Play Piano in a Flash! 1-on-1 Series Have you always wanted to play the piano? In this exclusive box set, you will learn Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston’s simple method to get you playing piano like a pro fast! Scott Houston, the pianist, author and multiple Emmy® Award winning host of the public television series, The Piano Guy, has taught millions of people to play the piano with his popular television program. Now, it’s your turn!
In this riveting three-part documentary, Professor Amanda Vickery escorts us on a tour through four centuries of Western art. She journeys from Renaissance Italy to the French Revolution and beyond, covering everything from Dutch genre paintings to French impressionism and American modern art. Along the way, she acquaints us with extraordinary artists, including Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster, Angelica Kauffmann, Georgia O’Keeffe and more. Their influence still resonates all around us. SDH approx. 186 mins. 44249-D (DVD) MSRP $42.99 Now $36.98
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Play Piano in a Flash! approx. 22.9 hrs. 42904-D (12 DVD) $89.98 1-on-1 Series* approx. 22 hrs. 44216-D (11 DVD) $89.99 new *
James McNeill Whistler The Case for Beauty
The Discovery Orchestra
Best known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother, James McNeill Whistler was the original art star. Beneath the high gloss, however, the struggle of this genius to find his own voice resulted in a breakaway style that moved painting towards abstraction and revolutionized the art world in his time and beyond. Dramatic re-creations, art, graphics and interviews combine to profile this fascinating character. SDH
Do you listen to classical music or simply hear it? Learn the difference between listening and hearing with 3 engaging, entertaining concerts in this unique set. Discover details about the music that you may never have noticed before. The Discovery Orchestra® is the only educational organization in America dedicated exclusively to teaching audiences how to listen to classical music. The orchestra, directed by George Marriner Maull, transforms the listening experience!
approx. 60 mins. 44252-D (DVD) MSRP $27.98 Now $24.98
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approx. 8 hrs. 43988-D (3 DVD + CD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
A History of Great Playwrights
Food of Love Necklace
From the beginnings of western democracy in ancient Greece, plays have been a part of the human experience, helping us understand ourselves and make sense of the world. This five-part series focuses on the rich literary tradition of the theater, its plays and playwrights, including Sophocles, Terence, William Shakespeare, Molière, Henrik Ibsen, Eugene O'Neill, Bertolt Brecht, Tennessee Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tom Stoppard. CC
"If music be the food of love, play on." This famous opening line, from William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, is finely engraved on a ribbon of sterling silver forming a treble or G clef. Created using the centuries-old lost wax casting method for a high level of detail and hand finished in New York City, the sterling silver pendant measures 1½" long on an 18" chain. Made in U.S.A.
approx. 145 mins. 43919-D (2 DVD) $49.99
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Bing Crosby Rediscovered
Dunoon Music Mug This oversized (6" tall), fine bone china mug overflows with definitions of musical terms and other interesting, useful musical information. Contemplate it when sipping a hot drink and simply absorb all those facts. A perfect gift for the music lover or aspiring musicologist, it is made in England by Dunoon, a market leader in the production of fine bone china and stoneware mugs. It holds approximately 17 ounces. 43478-ACS $29.98 Made in the UK
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Bing Crosby was, without a doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public only thought they had known. SDH 44219-D (DVD) approx. 90 mins. MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Classical Music Masterpieces Perhaps what people love most about classical music is that it can be interpreted in so many ways. Classical Music Masterpieces is a complete and comprehensive set of the greatest works of all time with 625 masterpieces on 64 audio CDs! All of the world’s greatest composers are included in this carrying case collection: Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Handel, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Bach, Haydn, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Strauss, Ravel, Brahms, Liszt and more!
A mix of music and comedy, Music Hall was the most popular entertainment for ordinary folk from 1850 to 1960. This CD collection offers a glimpse into our past with songs full of humor, grit, truisms and British spirit. For five decades, the elegant dancers of the BBC’s Come Dancing displayed their prowess on the dance floor. This collection includes 30 years of dance hits and all-time favorites performed by some of the greatest British and American vocalists and dance bands of all time.
The Glorious Old Time Music Hall 67 tracks 44181-CD (3 CD) $24.98
Come Dancing in the 30s, 40s, 50s 66 tracks 44183-CD (3 CD) $24.98
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approx. 59 hrs. 42956-CD (64 CD) $99.99
Stained Glass Scarf
Learn to Play Guitar! These are the best instructional sets for anyone who has ever dreamed of learning to play the acoustic or electric guitar. You can learn now using the 75 lessons in Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar! or the 71 lessons in Learn to Play Electric Guitar! Expert instructors teach via easy-to-follow short filmed segments, so learning is easy! Students choose when they want to learn and how quickly.
This wearable art silk scarf looks like a piece of modern art stained glass. With richly colored velvet squares bordered with black and finished with hand-stitched edges, it measures 13" x 63" and is made of 40/60 burnout silk and viscose velvet. Wear it to your next art opening and be one of the favorite exhibits.
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42457-ACS $44.98
Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar! approx. 20 hrs. 43257-D (12 DVD) $89.98
Learn to Play Electric Guitar! approx. 20 hrs. 44115-D (12 DVD) $89.98
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The Essential Three Stooges Collection
The Classic Friars Club Roasts
This is the Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Curly Joe DeRita) at their boisterous best! You will delight in the antics of America's favorite Stooges and chuckle at their cinematic capers, animated antics and silly shorts. Showcasing the famed trio at nearly every stage of their five-decade run of riotousness, this set includes 12 short films, 2 feature films, 78 cartoons and 40 wraparound live action shorts.
We dare you not to laugh as the original kings of comedy get skewered in this special 6DVD collection of Classic Friars Club Roasts. The rare performances, which originally aired on NBC between 1968 and 1971, were lost for 40 years, then found, re-mastered and re-released for this special boxed set. Enjoy as Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Johnny Carson, Jerry Lewis and Don Rickles get roasted!
approx. 20.6 hrs. 44148-D (6 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
approx. 4.7 hrs. 43985-D (6 DVD) MSRP $89.99 Now $79.98
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One of the premier talk shows of all time and hosted by the charming Merv Griffin, this groundbreaking show was known for in-depth interviews with celebrities and newsmakers, innovative standup comedy and stellar musical performances. This set contains 44 classic episodes, 7 hours of bonus extras and features over 200 guest stars. This material, unseen for decades, has been newly transferred from recently discovered master tapes for a spectacular viewing experience.
Laurel & Hardy Laurel & Hardy were one of the most critically acclaimed comedy teams of early American cinema. Their films produced by Hal Roach during the 1920s and 30s defined their legacy and are now available in a digitally restored, comprehensive 10-disc collection! A special bonus disc features entertaining, neverbefore-seen interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Lewis and Tim Conway. B&W
The Essential Collection approx. 32.4 hrs. 42765-D (10 DVD) MSRP $99.98 Now $89.98
approx. 42 hrs. 44059-D (12 DVD) MSRP $129.98 Now $119.98
Vicious Vicious tells the comedic story of aging partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi), two men who have lived together in their Covent Garden flat for nearly 50 years. Their careers are pretty much over and their lives now consist of entertaining their frequent guests, making sure that their aged dog Balthazar is still breathing and hurling caustic insults at each other.
Season One approx. 210 mins. 43972-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.99 Now $27.98
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Jeeves & Wooster Set in 1920s England and New York, this four-series collection of funny stories created by P.G. Wodehouse follows idle aristocrat Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie) from one predicament to the next. Whether fending off the threat of matrimony or facing the disapproval of his domineering aunts, Bertie frequently teeters towards disaster. Fortunately, his unflappable valet, Jeeves (Stephen Fry), is always on hand with a clever plan to save Bertie from himself.
Complete Collection approx. 20 hrs. 40930-D (8 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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The series that inspired the new movie
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Dad’s Army Laugh at this hilarious comedy with the dimwitted Home Guard platoon of Walmington-On-Sea. Join Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe - Bless Me Father) and Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier - The Pink Panther) for a barrel of laughs, while accompanied by a clueless group of British Home Guard Soldiers as they serve in the memorable force that is Dad's Army. approx. 540 mins. 99929-D (3 DVD) MSRP $44.98 Now $34.98 TRAILER
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Purveyors of soap to the Royal Royal Swedish Court Swedish Court, Victoria of Sweden produces triple milled soaps using original formulas from the 1800s, hand pressed in antique molds and presented in vintage print boxes. Soothing Blueberry Soap [four 2.4oz (70g) bars] is enriched with shea butter, Swedish honey and blueberry. Lanolin & Egg White Soap [six 1.7oz (50g) bars] cleanses the pores and gives you a fantastic complexion. Made in Sweden.
Victoria of Sweden Blueberry Soap Set 44186-ACS $24.98 Victoria of Sweden Lanolin & Egg White Soap 44185-ACS $24.98
Waiting For God
First of the Summer Wine
At the Bayview Retirement Village, the elderly are expected to grow old gracefully, enjoying their final years in quiet and comfort... but not if Tom (Graham Crowden) and Diana (Stephanie Cole) have anything to do with it! Meet two elderly eccentrics who refuse to put up with the appalling food and condescending staff in the hilariously cynical, BAFTAnominated comedy that won Stephanie Cole a British Comedy Award in 1992. CC
The BBC prequel to Roy Clarke’s original Last of the Summer Wine and featuring Peter Sallis, First of the Summer Wine takes place in a small Yorkshire village, revolving around the antics of the young Compo, Clegg and Seymour. They are grappling with the world around them, their youth and their experiences with the opposite sex – usually with hilarious consequences. Set in 1939 in the months leading up to World War II, their lives are about to be changed forever.
Series One approx. 223 mins. Includes: Pilot Episode/Taller Exercises/ The Just Doesn’t Suit/The Way of the Warrior/Snuff and Stuff/The Great Indoors/Youth Wanted
The Complete Collection approx. 21.8 hrs. 41629-D (9 DVD) MSRP $141.00 Now $119.98
43637-D (2 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $34.98
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The original BBC prequel to Last of the Summer Wine
The Vicar of Dibley The winner of an International Emmy® Award for Best Comedy Program, The Vicar of Dibley is one of the most popular series ever produced by the BBC. It boasts the brilliant comic writing of Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary) and a gifted ensemble cast led by Dawn French of the hilarious comedy duo, French and Saunders.
The Immaculate Collection approx 12.5 hrs. Includes: Series 1-3 and Specials 63083-D (5 DVD) MSRP $124.98 Now $105.98 TRAILER
Recycled Glass Nightlights Between sunset and sunrise, allow these beautifully crafted wistful creatures to light the way through your home. Handmade in the U.S.A. by a family of artisans, these glass nightlights are created mosaic style with broken recycled bottle glass, then kiln formed and fused. Each nightlight is one-of-a-kind and will vary slightly in color, includes a 4-watt bulb and measures 4½" high x 3" wide. Choose Two Cats, Hummingbird or Dog 43436-ACS $39.98
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Grumpy Cat Books new
The French Minister
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat’s feline frown is famous. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes new and classic photos and grump-inspiring activities. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, our favorite disgruntled feline is back with a de-motivational guide to everyday life. Packed with new photos and uninspiring observations, The Grumpy Guide to Life will help you get in touch with your inner grouch.
Doors slam and papers fly in this offthe-wall comedy about French politics. Fictional Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexandre Taillard de Vorms (a tour-de-force comic performance by Thierry Lhermitte) is a man confident in France's importance on the world stage. De Vorms takes on American neo-cons, corrupt Russians and the opportunistic Chinese, while his hapless speech writer (Raphael Personnaz) endures the eccentricities of his megalomaniacal boss. In French with English Subtitles.
Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book
approx. 114 mins. 44052-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
96 pages, hardcover 44198-BK MSRP $14.95 Now $12.98
The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations by Grumpy Cat 112 pages, hardcover 44199-BK MSRP $15.95 Now $12.98
Cozy Cats Kitchen Textiles The delightful images of cats on these kitchen textiles add charming whimsy to your kitchen décor. All have co-ordinating rickrack trim, are machine washable and crafted of high quality 100% cotton by Ulster Weavers. Tea Towel (29½" x 19"); Pot Mitt (9¼" x 8¼") and Oven Mitt (14¼" x 6¾") have a hanging loop; Apron (37" long) has a large front pocket, adjustable loop neck strap and wraparound waist ties.
Tea Towel 44109-ACS $16.98 Pot Mitt 44111-ACS $11.98 Apron 44110-ACS $29.98 Oven Mitt 44112-ACS $14.98
Kingdom Set in the small English town of Market Shipborough in beautiful Norfolk, Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry) is a kindly country solicitor who stands up for the little guy. Despite his professional success, Kingdom’s life is overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of his brother and business partner, Simon (Dominic Mafham). Cool-headed and well-respected, Peter Kingdom is the man to go to with any problem – legal or not – in all 18 episodes of this alternately comical and moving series.
Complete Series approx. 13.9 hrs. 43314-D (8 DVD) MSRP $69.98 Now $59.98
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Deep Sea Pacific Sand Art
Cozy Cats bring life to your kitchen
Ever-changing and interactive, this mesmerizing art piece contains different sands that create amazing pictures and stratifications. Turn the glass disc and observe the light, dark and gold sands transform into deserts, mountains, rain, oceans and clouds. Created by Klaus Bösch and handcrafted in Austria, this inventive artwork will bring a calming, natural presence and a sense of wonder to your office or home. It measures 10¼" in diameter x 10½" tall on a 10¼" x 2½" wooden base.
43357-ACS $94.98
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Doc Martin
Special Collection Series 1-5 + The Movies approx. 33 hrs. 43336-D (13 DVD) MSRP $149.98 Now $139.98
Series 6 approx. 6.4 hrs. 43746-D (2 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $44.98
Alec Guinness Film Collection
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After developing a crippling fear of blood, hotshot London surgeon Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes – Men Behaving Badly) reluctantly retrains as a GP and opens a practice in the quirky seaside town of Portwenn, Cornwall, where he quickly offends the villagers with his dour and dismissive bedside manner. The two feature-length TV movies included in this collection reveal the character’s first incarnation as Dr. Martin Bamford.
Vintage Spoon Cat Necklace new After inheriting her great grandmother’s silverware collection, a designer cleverly created a line of jewelry inspired by vintage silverware patterns from the late 1800s to early 1900s. This playful cat’s body and legs are fashioned from the antique spoon handles and shanks of two different demitasse spoons. The silver-plated cast brass 2" pendant hangs from a rhodium plated 18" double chain with a lobster claw clasp and 1½" extender. Made in U.S.A. 44159-ACS $69.98
The Very Best of Tom Lehrer, Victor Borge and Flanders & Swann
Savor five classic comedies starring the iconic Alec Guinness. The set includes Oscar-winner The Lavender Hill Mob, The Man in the White Suit, The Captain’s Paradise, Kind Hearts and Coronets and The Ladykillers, which was called “one of the greatest comedies ever made” by Entertainment Weekly. CC
With subjects like Britain’s lost railway lines or the English weather, Flanders & Swann performed a rich comic soundtrack to the 1950s and 60s. Tom Lehrer was their transatlantic counterpart, a Harvard professor who wrote spiky satirical songs in his spare time. Completing the trio is the incomparable Victor Borge, the ‘clown prince of Denmark’. For the first time, these three timeless musical comedy acts are together in one unique collection.
approx. 7.5 hrs. 41858-D (5 DVD) $39.98
57 tracks 44182-CD (3 CD) $24.98
new Everything I Need to Know: Little Golden Books Longtime editor of the iconic Little Golden Books, Diane Muldrow decided that we adults could use a refresher course in the gentle lessons imparted by these adorable books. The Poky Little Puppy, the Gingerbread Man and other classic Little Golden Book characters help illustrate the wise and witty advice from the memorable stories. These books are perfect for baby boomers, lovers of children's literature or anyone who cherishes the sturdy little books with the shiny cardboard covers and gold foil spines! each book 96 pages, hardcover
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book 44102-BK MSRP $10.99 Now $9.99
Everything I Need to Know about Love I Learned from a Little Golden Book 44104-BK MSRP $10.99 Now $9.99
Golden Legacy* 256 pages, hardcover 44265-BK MSRP $50.00 Now $44.98
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Red Skelton: The Early Years 1951-1955 The incomparable Red Skelton returns to America's living rooms in The Red Skelton Show: The Early Years 1951-1955! This amazing 90-episode collection is the perfect showcase for Red's indisputable comic genius as well as a delightful journey back to the Golden Age of Television. A gaggle of guest stars and musical acts joined in the fun on a weekly basis, cementing Red's reputation as one of America's most beloved comedians. approx. 35.1 hrs. 44000-D (11 DVD) MSRP $59.97 Now $54.98
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The Story of the Jews with Simon Schama British historian Simon Schama presents this epic series exploring the extraordinary story of the Jewish experience from ancient times to the present day. Both deeply historical and utterly contemporary, this is a compelling film about distinctiveness and difference, separation and isolation, tolerance and prejudice. It is also a celebration of the ways in which Jewish thought, Jewish imagination and Jewish achievement have transformed the world for us all. SDH approx. 5 hrs. 43924-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.99 Now $27.98
Timothy Spall Somewhere at Sea
Morning Fog Tunic / Blue Agate Jewelry new Evoking azure sea or sky, this matte blue agate necklace measures 17¾" and features seven banded stones along a silver-plated open link chain with lobster claw closure and 2" extender. The matching earrings drop 2" on silver-plated French wires. Reminiscent of early morning fog on a lake, the top is a tunic and tank combo. It features a round neckline, ¾ sleeves and an asymmetrical hemline with decorative rhinestones and includes a black polyester/rayon/spandex tank top, which provides coverage under the sheer polyester/spandex mesh tunic. Available in sizes S(6-8), M(10-12), L(14-16) and XL(18-20). All made in U.S.A.
Blue Agate Necklace 44165-ACS $59.98 Blue Agate Earrings 44166-ACS $19.98 Morning Fog Tunic and Tank 44163-LDS $54.98
In a series so enjoyable that Her Majesty The Queen requested copies of the program be sent to Buckingham Palace, beloved actor Timothy Spall (The King’s Speech) and his wife Shane circumnavigate Britain in their Dutch barge, The Princess Matilda. In three series filmed over six years, Timothy Spall Somewhere at Sea begins the odyssey. Throughout the voyage, including Back at Sea and All at Sea, the Spalls explore their country one charming port at a time with many scrapes, scares and challenges along the way.
The Complete Series Includes: Timothy Spall Somewhere at Sea/Timothy Spall Back at Sea/ Timothy Spall All at Sea approx. 330 mins. 43330-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98 TRAILER
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The Mystery of Agatha Christie with David Suchet
Bronnley Citrus Soap Set Bronnley is a proud Royal Warrant Holder to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Indulge your skin with these triple milled soaps enriched with shea butter. Lemon & Neroli imparts an uplifting fragrance of sparkling Sicilian lemon and mandarin. The enticing scent of Lime & Bergamot has top notes of bright lime, bergamot and grapefruit. Orange & Jasmine conveys an enthralling aroma of tangy orange and mandarin. Each set contains 3 x 3.5oz bars. Made in the UK. Choose Lemon & Neroli, Lime & Bergamot or Orange & Jasmine 44120-ACS $32.98
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David Suchet, television’s Poirot, has spent more of his life acting out the plots and dramas created by Agatha Christie than anyone else in the world. Now he goes on a journey around Britain – and also to Istanbul – to get under the skin of the bestselling author of all time and give us a fresh perspective on a very complex woman and her amazing life’s work. approx. 60 mins. 44071-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Ken Burns The Roosevelts
Captain James Cook – a hero to some, a villain to others, this son of an English farm laborer described more of the globe than any other man in three incredible voyages. Bestselling British author Vanessa Collingridge searches for the man behind the legend as she traces Cook’s story in an award winning documentary series that is part biography, part travelogue – and completely enthralling. approx. 220 mins. 43501-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98 TRAILER
This major documentary TV series chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. Throughout this seven-part film by Ken Burns, we examine their personal histories and the U.S. history they helped to shape. The CD soundtrack features 19 moving pieces of music from the documentary and excerpts from historic FDR speeches.
Ken Burns The Roosevelts: An Intimate History DVD approx. 14 hrs. 44070-D (7 DVD) MSRP $99.99 Now $92.98
David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Paul In this revelatory documentary, David Suchet (Poirot) sets off in search of one of the great figures of the Bible: St. Paul the Apostle. Paul was a remarkable man of controversy, contrasts and confusions, a persecutor of Christians who experienced a miraculous conversion and an allconsuming drive to spread the faith. More than any other person, Paul transformed Christianity from a small Jewish sect into the most powerful religion on Earth.
Ken Burns The Roosevelts: An Intimate History CD 44218-CD (CD) MSRP $18.99 Now $16.98
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approx. 108 mins. 43877-D (DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
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Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery
Ripley: Believe it or Not Robert LeRoy Ripley rose to fame during the Great Depression, transforming himself into an entertainer who mesmerized the nation with his razzle-dazzle blend of homespun Americana and freakish oddities. Over three decades, his franchise grew into an entertainment empire. This is the story of the man who popularized the iconic phrase and proof of why we still cannot resist his challenge to "Believe it – or not!" SDH
Eisenhower's Secret War Eisenhower's Secret War examines Dwight D. Eisenhower's unwavering commitment, both public and covert, to peaceful co-existence with the Soviet Union in the tumultuous and uneasy Cold War years. Based on recent research by established scholars and writers, the two-part documentary series provides a fresh understanding of Eisenhower's path to the presidency and, as president, how his national security policies and tactics kept a divided world at peace during the 1950s. CC approx. 120 mins. 43918-D (DVD) MSRP $99.99 Now $94.98
Babe Ruth Story Called "The Bambino" and "The Sultan of Swat," George Herman Ruth was born in 1895. This 100th Anniversary tribute DVD, with rare, archival film, captures the legendary, fun-loving hero on and off the field. He was signed by the Baltimore Orioles in 1914 and though Babe's life was a roller-coaster, his "stats" are as impressive today as they were then. He was simply the greatest ballplayer who ever lived. B&W
approx. 60 mins. 44254-D (DVD) MSRP $27.98 Now $24.98
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NASA Collection Space shuttles, astronauts, Orson Welles, oh my! Narrow escapes, unknown places, shocking stories: Americans go to space in this special 10 DVD collector’s set! Hear from actual astronauts and watch 31 films on the Friendship 7, the Gemini, the Apollo, the space shuttle, the moon, space experiments and more. Includes narration by legendary Star Trek actor William Shatner! approx. 15 hrs. 44214-D (10 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
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approx. 110 mins. 44098-D (DVD) MSRP $19.95 Now $17.98
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Period Pop-Up Dollhouse or Pop-Up Book Secret letters, hidden pictures and more entice you into the world of Albert and Lucinda, two dolls in a gentle romance. The hardcover, 32-page book covering four period dollhouses is a multidimensional treat for ages 5+. The 8-room pop-up Victorian dollhouse includes assorted press-out toys, accessories and characters dressed in 19th Century fashion. For ages 3–8, the hardcover book opens to a 16'' x 16'' x 18'' dollhouse. Excellent play value.
The Enchanted Dolls’ House Pop-Up Book 42037-BK MSRP $27.99 Now $25.98
Pop-Up Dollhouse* 44178-ACS $29.98
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Pop-Up Dollhouse
Great Estates of Scotland Take an in-depth look at the fascinating stories and inner workings of four of Scotland's most magnificent country estates, not only through the eyes of the current owners and the ghillies, gardeners and housekeepers who keep them running, but also through those of the paying guests who frequent these sumptuous country estates. SDH
The Story of Wales From prehistoric times to the rich culture of medieval Wales to the emergence of a modern nation, this epic 6-part series examines issues of power, war and industry. Award winning TV newscaster Huw Edwards (BBC News at Ten) presents a tale that has been 30,000 years in the making – a compelling tale enriched with dramatic reconstructions and impressive CGI – the tale of a vibrant nation with a unique language, history, culture and identity – The Story of Wales.
Includes: Inveraray Castle/Dumfries House/Kincardine Castle/Rosslyn Chapel approx. 240 mins. 44255-D (2 DVD) MSRP $31.99 Now $28.98
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By Royal Appointment
approx. 354 mins. TRAILER 43117-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98
Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), this program shines a light on the talented craftsmen and women who hold warrants as official suppliers to the British Royal Family. From tailors to cheese makers, medal crafters to wine suppliers and cobblers to carriage makers, their skills have placed them in a very exclusive group. They alone have the right to display a Royal Coat of Arms and declare their status "By Royal Appointment."
Fascinating facts about
world famous castles, palaces and institutions Secrets of ...
approx. 60 mins. 44045-D (DVD) MSRP $19.98 Now $17.98
an enduring reminder
Live Your Dream Sterling Silver Necklace An inspirational message is engraved upon a circulo of perfect symmetry and proportion. The circulo pendant is based on the letter O from the classic Roman typeface of French type designer Claude Garamond (aka Claude Garamont, circa 1480-1561). In complementary cursive script, the engraving reads “live your dream” on the front and “don't dream your life” on the back. The 1" sterling silver pendant hangs on an 18" chain with spring ring closure. Made in U.S.A. 44189-ACS $59.98
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The Secrets of… documentaries reveal fascinating facts about famous castles, palaces and institutions. Go inside the Vatican to witness the efforts of Pope Francis to lift the Church out of crisis. Secrets of Westminster tours the rich group of architectural treasures on the north bank of the River Thames: Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the clock tower that houses ‘Big Ben’. Her Majesty’s Secret Service is the world’s oldest, most renowned spy agency. Discover the truth behind covert operations, the tales of treachery and the double-agents who have risked their lives. With interviews from major players in British espionage, the dangerous undercover world of real-life spies is exposed. SDH
Secrets of the Vatican approx. 90 mins. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT
43871-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
Secrets of Westminster approx. 60 mins. 44069-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service approx. 60 mins. 44067-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Resurrecting Richard III
A place that embraces modernity while celebrating its remarkable history, London is a huge city with a massive story to tell as a preeminent trade centre and cultural capital. This fascinating sixpart series explores the stories of some of the greatest institutions of London life, including the imposing royal fortresses and palaces, the iconic Underground, the allimportant River Thames and London’s impressive parks and gardens.
In 2011, a group of amateur historians made an incredible archaeological find: the bones of English King Richard III (14521485), hunchbacked, with an arrow through the spine. Richard is considered a most evil king and a fearsome warrior, despite the extreme curvature of his spine. Now, scientists are testing the bones and conducting fascinating experiments to determine whether Richard could have fought so ferociously in battle with such a severe deformity. SDH
approx. 5.2 hrs. 44128-D (3 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
approx. 60 mins. 44220-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Secrets of Iconic British Estates Take a spectacular tour of four of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with this gorgeous DVD and book presentation: Highclere Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Althorp and Chatsworth. In Secrets of the Manor House, discover the realities of “upstairs-downstairs” life and what it was like behind the “green baize door.” Be transported back in time to the sumptuous world of Britain’s greatest treasure houses! SDH
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Electric Ceramic Teakettle Fancy a spot of tea, but nary a stove in sight? Adorned with a gorgeous Victorian bouquet of flowers, this darling teakettle has a traditional teapot design, but it is fully electric; simply plug it in and flip the switch to turn it on (the switch lights up). The kettle holds approximately 34 oz of water, includes a warming base, 31" cord, automatic shut-off and is UL listed. Measures 7¼" high x 6½" diameter. 43170-ACS $59.98
approx. 5 hrs. 44073-D (5 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $34.98
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Yardley London Fragrances From Yardley London, these Eau de Toilette fragrances are evocative and timeless. English Lavender combines lavender leaves, neroli and clary sage. Light and fresh English Rose deepens into a musky fragrance as in a sundrenched garden. Lily of the Valley combines spring flowers in one crisp and delicious scent. Citrus & Wood for Men combines bergamot and lime, amber, vetiver and sandalwood. Made in England, each bottle contains 1.7fl.oz. (50ml).
Secrets of Underground London
Citrus & Wood
Citrus & Wood for Men 43959-ACS $32.98
Ladies Eau de Toilette 43958-ACS $24.98
Lily of the Valley
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English Lavender
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On the surface, London is a buzzing, modern metropolis, but underneath lies a secret, hidden world. Secrets of Underground London uncovers 2,000 years of subterranean history: a world of ancient caves and perfectly preserved Roman remains; mysterious rivers and gruesome plague pits; impenetrable vaults and top-secret bunkers. This program unearths some of the most extraordinary stories of the darkest side of the city. SDH approx. 60 mins. 43927-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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St. Andrews Golf Accessories St. Andrews Links, Scotland is the oldest golf course in the world. Golf was first played there in the early 1400s. The set of 3 Golf Club Covers features the St. Andrews Old Course logo on each of three tartan fabrics: Lindsay, Royal Stewart and Douglas. The set of 6 Golf Balls comes in a collectible tube, with the St. Andrews crest on each ball. The Golf Tees come in a collectible tube containing 24 wooden “St. Andrews Scotland” tees. The Black Cap features the embroidered Old Course crest and is one size fits all with adjustable back strap. All licensed by The Old Course St. Andrews.
Golf Club Covers (3) 43083-ACS $49.98 Golf Balls (6) 43084-ACS $19.98 Golf Tees (24) 43085-ACS $12.98 St. Andrews Cap 43168-MEN $19.98
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Irish Cardigan with Button
Trinity Knot Huggie Earrings Featuring an intricate trinity knot design that symbolizes spiritual growth, eternal life and undying love, these ½" hoop earrings hug your ears and could become the pair you wear every day. With snap-down closures, a sterling silver border outlines the band of gold-plated trinity knots in the center of each earring. Made in Ireland, they arrive gift boxed.
Wearing this 100% Pure New Wool one-button cardigan with classic cable detailing allows you to express your stylish side and love of the traditional. Wool is durable and naturally insulating, so this is the perfect quality sweater to snuggle into when the temperature drops. Made in Ireland, it is available in charcoal in sizes S (Chest: 40in. Length: 29in.), M (Chest: 44in. Length: 29in.), L (Chest: 46in. Length: 30in.) and XL (Chest: 48in. Length: 30in.). Choose size S, M, L or XL 43447-LDS MSRP $154.98 Now $119.98
The Celts The story of the Celts is presented in this six-part series from Welsh public television as told by the Celts themselves. The Celts were the first European people north of the Alps to rise from anonymity. Wild and ferocious, they were also romantics and mystics. They shared a family of languages that are now the oldest living tongues of Europe. Their story is one of survival, defiance and creativity, often in the face of oppression.
43441-ACS $99.98
everyday elegance
Made in Ireland
The Complete Epic Saga approx. 5 hrs.
Scottish Landscape Series Actor John Michie (Taggart, Coronation Street) presents Scotland Highlands and journeys through the geography and history of Scotland, revealing how the Highlands were transformed from thriving communities to beautiful, but barren landscapes. Scotland Mountains is a 6-part aerial adventure around the summits, ridges and glens, revealing stunning views that have probably never been seen before. Scotland Islands uses challenging aerial photography to visit six island groups, including Skye, Orkney, Islay, the Shetlands and more in a series of amazing natural beauty. Scotland Highlands approx. 150 mins. 42832-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98 Scotland Mountains approx. 150 mins. 42833-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98 Scotland Islands approx. 150 mins. 42834-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
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Vikings Learn the dramatic truth behind the legends of powerful Vikings. Travel to archaeological sites in Norway, Sweden and Denmark and discover exciting new insights as historian Neil Oliver (Coast) digs for clues. 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! approx. 177 mins. 43776-D (DVD) MSRP $30.98 Now $27.98
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Ireland’s Secret Sights
Triple Spiral Pin with Stone
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ancient Celtic designs
Photographer Rob Vance uncovers the mystery that is Medieval Ireland. Over eight episodes, he documents a thousand years of Irish history, beginning with Saint Patrick and ending with the Battle of Kinsale. Rob takes viewers to the ruined castles, old tombs, ring forts, ancient monasteries and battlefields, guiding them through the secret sites of many medieval deeds and dramas to reveal the sights and sounds of the Celtic Isle’s medieval past.
Dunfallandy Eternal Knot Pin
Celtic Pewter Pins new
approx. 200 mins. TRAILER 43279-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
The 9th Century Pictish symbols on the Dunfallandy Stone in Scotland inspired the 2½" long Eternal Knot Pin. The 1½" diameter Triple Spiral Pin with Stone is influenced by the triskeles found at the Newgrange prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland. With three curved lines radiating from a common center, the triskele is a frequent design in Celtic art. Handcrafted in finest British pewter, these intricately detailed brooches enhance one’s attire, whether formal or casual. Made in the U.K.
The Castles of Scotland
Dunfallandy Eternal Knot Pin 44202-ACS $24.98 Triple Spiral Pin with Stone 44203-ACS $24.98
The Castles of Scotland explores the romantic history of the clans through tours of the structures that have witnessed centuries of war and tribal treachery. Legends of fairies, secret rooms and ghosts enliven the history of a brave people.
Made in the UK
Handcrafted at Belleek Pottery
approx. 150 mins. TRAILER 30715-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
Belleek Celtic Mug Set Handcrafted at Belleek Pottery in Ireland, this set of two mugs features ancient Celtic symbols and interweaving designs. The triquetra, or trinity knot, is interlaced with a circle, emphasizing the unity of the three elements and symbolizing never-ending love, friendship and wisdom. Made of durable porcelain, these fine Parian china mugs hold 10oz. each, come gift boxed and are microwave and dishwasher safe. 43765-ACS $29.98
Ladies Pendant Watch This 1" diameter watch comes with two chains: a 29" one with spring ring closure for wearing as a pendant and a 2½" one with lobster claw closure on both ends for attaching to a purse or buttonhole. The outside lid features a beautiful Celtic Knot design accented in the center with a deep purple cabochon stone, while the inside lid of the watch has a small mirror. Hand cast of finest English pewter. Gift boxed. 44105-ACS $42.98
Belleek Baby Giftware new The Bunny Picture Frame is lovingly embossed with a bunny design hand painted with soft blue and pink. The frame measures 7¼" x 6" and holds a 3" x 5" photo. Saving treasures in the 3" square Money Box will be fun for a little one. Perfect for capturing and displaying memorable milestones or for celebrating the arrival of a new child, both heirloom pieces are made in Ireland of fine handcrafted porcelain.
Belleek Baby Bunny Picture Frame 44175-ACS $46.98
Belleek Baby Bunny Money Box 44174-ACS $59.98
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London Documentary Collections London Documentary Collections are narrated programs of historical and heritage archive films. Full of original newsreels that bring the past back to life, these rarely seen (and sometimes never-before-seen) films record London's historical changes since the turn of the 20th Century through to the 1970s. These rare archive films tell the stories of fascinating and nostalgic decades in British history. B&W/Color
London Life in the 1930s, 50s & 60s approx. 345 mins. 43516-D (3 DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
Through exclusive interviews and unparalleled footage, this fantastic seven DVD series provides both an in-depth study for avid soccer fans and an enjoyable overview for new converts. It's exhilarating, passionate, glorious, inspiring, fantastic... it’s frustrating, demanding, painful, violent and even tragic. A win can produce a mood of near-religious euphoria. A loss can plunge an entire nation into mourning. approx. 15.2 hrs. 42795-D (7 DVD) MSRP $49.95 Now $46.98
London’s East End 1900s-1970s approx. 237 mins. 43517-D (2 DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
The Golden Age of British Railways approx. 223 mins. 43518-D (2 DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
London’s War during WWII approx. 244 mins. 43519-D (2 DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
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Himalayan Crystal Salt Bowl Lamp The Himalayan Mountains contain a 250 million-year-old natural salt crystal deposit. This salt bowl lamp acts as a natural air purifier and is soothing to the eye as well. When heated, salt crystals release negative ions that while traveling through the air, remove pollen, dander, smoke and odors. The bowl is hand-carved from a block of natural crystal salt and filled with salt stones on a hardwood base. The lamp includes a 15-watt bulb and a 6-foot cord. It measures 7"w x 7"h and weighs approx. 8 lbs. No rush or express shipping.
Wrigley Field Historic Moments 1914-2014 Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the last of the "jewel box designed" ballparks of the early 20th Century and is now the only professional ballpark with an ivy-covered wall. Although Wrigley Field has been home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, it has yet to see the Cubs win a World Series. Hosted by Pat Hughes, this program captures moments from the past 100 years that will be cherished by all Cubs fans! approx. 82 mins. 43857-D (DVD) MSRP $19.95 Now $17.98
41550-ACS $64.98
The Lovers’ Guide Considered the greatest sex instruction series ever produced, The Lovers’ Guide is the most comprehensive exploration about the ways to enhance and expand sexual relations, providing extraordinarily detailed coaching on creative lovemaking. In The Essential Collection, experts reveal sexual techniques and sensual skills to take both partners to new heights of passion and intimacy, including erotic communication, exercises for better sex, sensual massage, masturbation techniques, oral sex, fetishes – and a cornucopia of spicy sex games.
The Original Collection approx. 5.1 hrs. Includes: The Lovers’ Guide/Making Sex Even Better/Better Orgasms for Women/Better Orgasms for Men/The Essential Lovers’ Guide 43198-D (5 DVD) MSRP $49.98 Now $44.98
The Essential Collection approx. 5.9 hrs. Includes: Secrets of Sensational Sex/What Women Really Want/ Sex Play/Sexual Positions/Satisfaction Guaranteed 43408-D (5 DVD) MSRP $49.98 Now $44.98
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Belleek Irish Pottery Handcrafted in fine porcelain, this beautiful Belleek pottery is embossed with intricate Celtic patterns around the tops and bases to complement the central circled Claddagh design of heart, hands and crown, symbolizing love, friendship and loyalty. Mugs hold 10oz. Bowls measure 6" in diameter and hold 20oz. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Each set of two mugs or two bowls gift boxed. Made in Ireland.
Belleek Claddagh Mugs (2) 43531-ACS $29.98
Belleek Claddagh Bowls (2) 43940-ACS $34.98
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125 Years National Geographic
Brazil with Michael Palin DOCU MEN TARY
With genial host Michael Palin, explore the lost world of Amazonia and the buzzing megacities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo, where the super-rich commute by helicopter. Meet remote tribes who pit their survival skills against gold diggers and loggers. Dance with witches. Watch the new World Cup stadium rise in Brasilia. Delight in the spectacular landscape, food, music, beach life and unique cultural heritage of this rising global power. SDH
Celebrating 125 years, browse every issue of National Geographic magazine from 1888 through 2012, including hundreds of maps exactly as they appeared in print. This definitive collection is digitally reproduced in high resolution. Use the visual interface to explore a topic, find photographs, inspect the globe or wander on your own expedition. 1,400 issues, 8,000 articles and 200,000 photographs.
approx. 220 mins. 44123-D (DVD) MSRP $30.98 Now $27.98
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43984-D (7 DVD-ROM) MSRP $79.99 Now $59.98
Martin Clunes's Wild Life
Legendary White Stallions
While his unapproachable – and sometimes downright unlikeable – character in the hit series Doc Martin hates dogs, actor Martin Clunes himself has an abiding love for animals. In these five delightful documentaries, Martin shares his fascination with all kinds of creatures – from man’s best friend to the elusive manta ray. An affable and curious host, Martin travels from his own Dorset farm to far-flung locales, including Madagascar and Kenya. SDH
Witness the story of the worldfamous Lipizzaner stallions – from their ancient origins to their rescue in 1945. At the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the white stallions perform an impressive display of beauty and power that celebrates perfect harmony between horse and rider. Go backstage with the riders and their horses, the mares and their foals, learn the secrets of the school’s traditions and marvel as horse and rider transform what was once a weapon of war into a living work of art. SDH
approx. 278 mins. 44028-D (2 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
approx. 60 mins. 43471-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
Trains in North America Go from California to Canada, Washington State to Washington, D.C. and Arizona to Alaska in this extensive set containing over 22 hours of favorite train films. It is impossible to list all the places you will go and trains you will see in this jam-packed collection, featuring the best locomotives (steam and diesel) and most scenic railways in the United States and Canada!
fine bone china
approx. 23 hrs. 43989-D (12 DVD) MSRP $69.99 Now $64.98
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Dunoon Classic Cars Mug or Classic Cars Lovers DVDs The 4" tall fine bone china mug displays images of all-time favorite cars: the Mini Cooper, Aston Martin and more. Made in England by Dunoon, each 16oz mug is dishwasher/microwave safe. Visit the world of elite vintage cars and millionaire collectors in the special set of Chasing Classic Cars or join Dennis Gage in My Classic Car as he meets owners, talks shop, peeks under the hood and takes classic beauties for a spin!
Chasing Classic Cars approx. 15.5 hrs. 43258-D (16 DVD) MSRP $44.99 Now $39.98
My Classic Car Classic Collection* approx. 10 hrs. 44248-D (5 DVD) MSRP $49.95 Now $44.98
Dunoon Classic Cars Mug* 44197-ACS $29.98
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WAR
When war broke out in July 1914, people believed it would be over by Christmas – little could they know how wrong they were. This was a new kind of war, fought with technology never seen before. By November 1918, ten million people had died and the map of the world had been re-drawn. Caught up in the middle of this chaos were many ordinary men, women and children – these are their stories. approx. 6.9 hrs. 43962-D (2 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $39.98
William Britain WWI Figures new Since 1893, William Britain has been producing toy soldiers and military miniatures with attention to detail, quality and authenticity. Measuring 2¾", the Veteran’s Farewell displays a 19th Century veteran sending a young lad to war in the 20th Century. Mounted on horseback and armed with a lance, the lancer was an effective cavalryman in wars fought from ancient times to the 1900s. This handsome piece stands 3½" high. Figures are created from hand painted cast metal with a matte finish. Scale 1:30
The Veteran's Farewell 44187-ACS $74.98 1916-18 British Lancer Mounted No.1 44188-ACS $84.98
The Best of British War Cinema
Lest We Forget World War II 75th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Seventy-five years after Germany invaded Poland in 1939, the world is still haunted by World War II. This is the complete Second World War, from the islands of the Pacific to the frozen steppes of Russia; from the rise of Hitler to the celebration of VJ Day. Over 30 hours of archival footage explore the hardware, the heroes and the heartbreak of war. Includes: 24-page book, Great Battles of WWII, including rare photos.
This superb collection contains 10 classic examples of British filmmaking at its finest. These well-crafted movies in beautiful black and white cinematography feature top actors, including Dirk Bogarde (The Wind Cannot Read), Peter Finch (Operation Amsterdam), Deborah Kerr (The Day Will Dawn), James Mason (Secret Mission), Stephen Boyd (Seven Thunders), David Niven and Glynis Johns (Appointment with Venus). This must-have set also contains Theirs is the Glory, Unpublished Story, Two Thousand Women and The Flemish Farm.
approx. 30 hrs. 44016-D (6 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
approx. 10.8 hrs. 42593-D (5 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $32.98
Inspired by real events during World War II First Air War When the First World War began in 1914, the air forces of the opposing nations consisted of handfuls of rickety biplanes. By the war’s end, the blueprint of the modern fighter aircraft had emerged. To trace the story of this astonishingly rapid technological revolution, NOVA takes viewers inside The Vintage Aviator, a team of New Zealand based aviation buffs dedicated to bringing back classic World War One fighters. SDH approx. 60 mins. 44217-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Secret Army Inspired by real events, the classic BBC drama series, Secret Army, is a gripping and authentic portrayal of the lives of a clandestine group of Belgian resistance members, aka Lifeline, during World War II. They risk torture and death to help Allied airmen escape back to Britain after being shot down by the Luftwaffe in Nazi occupied Europe.
Series 1 approx. 14.4 hrs. 43993-D (4 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $37.98 TRAILER
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Dunoon In Flanders’ Fields Mug
WAR
Not only informative, but also attractive, this 6" tall mug commemorates the centenary (1914-2014) of the First World War. Made by Dunoon in Staffordshire, England, the traditional heart of English pottery manufacturing, the fine bone china mug displays a chronology of the First World War and the complete poem, In Flanders’ Fields, all with decorative red poppy borders. Capacity approximately 17 ounces. 43822-ACS $29.98
fine bone china
SPAD XIII
Fokker Dr.I
WWI Planes new Flying the Fokker Dr.I triplane, the Red Baron dominated the skies of the First World War. The French biplane SPAD XIII was one of the war’s most capable fighters. Each model is handcrafted and hand-painted. These premium-quality, hand-cast resin collector series warplanes feature fine textures and details, including pilot figure and custom designed stand with pivot-head mount. Fokker measures 3½" long with 4¼" wingspan; SPAD measures 3½" long with 4½" wingspan. Scale 1:72
Made in the UK
Fokker Dr.I 1:72 Display Model 44167-ACS $44.98 SPAD XIII 1:72 Display Model 44168-ACS $44.98
First World War Centenary Collection – The Somme In July 1916, 120,000 British soldiers fought the greatest battle of the First World War on what would be the worst day in British military history. Three programs tell the story through letters and diaries, dramatic re-enactments, archive film and CGI effects, while investigators visit the battlefield to verify archive footage and examine the effects of 1916 tactics and weapons on the human body. Includes: The Somme/Battle of the Somme: The True Story/Instruments of Death: The Great War – The Somme 1916 B&W/Color approx. 228 mins. 43733-D (3 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $27.98
37 Days Set amongst the corridors of power in Whitehall and Berlin, this gripping miniseries tracks the catastrophic chain of events that followed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 to the declaration of war between Britain and Germany 37 days later. 37 Days unlocks the mystery of the war's origins, overturning assumptions about its inevitability and demonstrating that the First World War was neither a chance happening nor a foregone conclusion. SDH approx. 159 mins. 44126-D (DVD) MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
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World War I Framed British Coin & Stamp Collection Created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the outbreak of WWI, this collection showcases coins and a stamp from the war years. The frame contains highly collectible genuine pre-decimal British coins – two farthings, a half penny and a penny – and a genuine 1 penny British postage stamp. Mounted and framed in wood under glass, it measures 8⅞" x 6⅞" and includes factual text and an image of World War I British soldiers. 43910-ACS $29.98 Made in the UK
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Remembering
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Robert Harrop WWI Staffordshire Bull Terrier A First World War British Tommy (soldier) in full trench gear is recreated here as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called “The Old Contemptibles.” The name was ironically and defiantly adopted by the regular army of the British Expeditionary Force, when Kaiser Wilhelm II mocked the British as a “contemptible little army.” Sculpted in Shropshire, England by Robert Harrop Designs, this hand-painted ceramic resin dog figurine stands 6" tall. Presentation box. 44090-ACS $69.98 Made in the UK
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Last Heroes of D-Day
First Light
Dan Snow (Battlefield Britain) examines how two years of meticulous planning, espionage and the analysis of aerial reconnaissance photographs shaped D-Day, the largest and most complex military operation in history. D-Day is also a powerful and compelling story of heroism, self-sacrifice and determination – this is perhaps the last chance to hear the extraordinary first-hand testimonies of those who risked their lives to save the world from Nazi tyranny.
“Both beautiful and intensely dramatic” – The Telegraph
44156-D (DVD) approx. 100 mins. MSRP $24.98 Now $22.98
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Based on his memoirs, First Light is a drama-documentary that delivers a compelling testimony of Geoffrey ‘Boy’ Wellum’s (Sam Heughan – Any Human Heart) Battle of Britain wartime experiences, which both dazzled and terrified him as a young man and changed his life forever. Combining Wellum’s powerful account with evocative action on the ground and in the air, it is the story of a boy who went to war and came back a broken man. approx. 79 mins. TRAILER 42411-D (DVD) MSRP $22.98 Now $19.98
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Bless ‘Em All or I’ll Be Seeing You
Voices from Hitler’s Army
Packed full of popular songs of the day, BBC news announcements and speeches, these 3-CD sets of original recordings and BBC broadcasts demonstrate the nation’s stoicism during the years of the Second World War and the changes in popular music. With over 60 classic tracks in each set, these are the songs of hope, inspiration and longing that lifted the spirits of the British front line and kept the British home-front spirit alive.
Like old soldiers everywhere, they are fading away, but these German veterans of World War II have an incredible and sometimes shocking story to tell. This is a unique opportunity to see and hear the last testimonies of Hitler’s armies.
Bless ‘Em All (3 CD) 43980-CD $24.98 I’ll Be Seeing You (3 CD) 43981-CD $24.98
approx. 5 hrs. 60072-D (2 DVD) MSRP $59.99 Now $39.98
Piece of Cake They are young men prepared to die for their country and whatever their traits, there are heroes in abundance and remarkable characters from the pilots to the back-up team at base. The other heroes are the planes. Under ex-Red Arrows aerobatics team leader Ray Hanna (Flyboys), this series features some of the most exciting aerial photography ever seen. Based on Derek Robinson’s bestselling novel, the drama stars Neil Dudgeon, Nathaniel Parker, Tom Burlinson and Tim Woodward.
The Complete Series approx. 5 hrs. 95701-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98 TRAILER
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The Rise of the Nazi Party This 10-part documentary demonstrates how Germany’s National Socialists successfully exploited an economic crisis in order to rise to power on a wave of nationalistic sentiment. The Rise of the Nazi Party brings this pivotal period in history alive with reconstructions, archival footage and interviews.
“Grand tales of the RAF in WWII”
approx. 5 hrs. 43801-D (3 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $67.98
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Weapons of War
approx. 15 hrs. 44213-D (10 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
WAR
Learn about weapons of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Desert Storm in this 10 DVD collector’s set. From antisubmarine warfare weapons to sea mines, see the history of how naval weaponry and heavy armor developed. Witness the devastating atomic bomb destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. See how Army engineers and technicians have worked to perfect the guided missile and see the start of laser technology.
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USS Hornet Model / B-25 Mitchell Model The B-25 Mitchell was the WWII American bomber used in the 1942 Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. This 1:48 scale, 8¾" long plastic model with 11" wingspan has textured surfaces, glazed cockpit windows, a dorsal turret, authentic markings, a display stand and more. Remarkably detailed, the 1:700 scale die cast metal and plastic model replicates the USS Hornet just before launching the Doolittle Raid, including the sixteen B-25 bombers! Cutaways on the side reveal lifeboats, while the rudder and propellers sit ready for duty. The model measures 14" long. Display stand included.
Land Girls Set in England during the Second World War, Land Girls is a heartfelt period drama series that captures the sacrifices and experiences of young women in the Women’s Land Army. Working alongside captured POWs, sharing hardships and forging friendships that will last a lifetime, the women toil in the fields to grow food for the war effort. Land Girls was commissioned by the BBC to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the start of World War II.
B-25 Mitchell 1:48 Model 44035-ACS $27.98 USS Hornet Die Cast Model 44034-ACS $39.98
World War II Heroes This collection contains 4 documentaries about real heroes who emerged during one of the world’s greatest tragedies. Includes Eagles of Mercy, Dick Winters: Hang Tough, Saving the Reality and A Company of Heroes.
Land Girls Collection Set
Award Winning Drama Series
approx. 11.2 hrs. Includes: Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 43230-D (6 DVD) MSRP $110.00 Now $99.98 TRAILER
approx. 5 hrs. 43986-D (4 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
America’s Vietnam War
The Man Who Lived at the Ritz American artist Philip Weber (Perry King) lives at the Paris Ritz Hotel and becomes trapped in the crossfire of World War II when the Nazis seize Paris. Philip sees his haven fill with spies, his friends’ homes invaded and their lives threatened. He treads a fine line of loyalty and treachery – until he discovers that life is only worth living if you are willing to die for it. Stars Leslie Caron, David McCallum and Joss Ackland. WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 200 mins. 43280-D (2 DVD) MSRP $32.98 Now $29.98 TRAILER
At least 58,253 American troops were killed during the Vietnam War and another 153,363 were wounded. Fifty years later, America is still trying to come to terms with this conflict and its monstrous effects. This stunning commemorative documentary exposes the war as it was with a detailed look at the many military units that were deployed. Featuring 18 hours of rare, recently declassified film footage, this series is the ultimate Vietnam War collection.
50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition approx. 18 hrs. 44149-D (6 DVD) Now $47.98
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All or Nothing at All
In the international world of crime, there is no one more cold-hearted than Haskell (Michael Caine – The Italian Job). Ruthless and thorough, Haskell's talent for well-planned heists is as meticulous as he is cunning and deadly. Armed with information from his aristocratic co-conspirator, Haskell assembles his expert team for the ultimate heist.
Daring conman Leo Hopkins (Hugh Laurie – House) prospers from the greed of others, but his undeniable charm and willingness to take risks plunge him into a mess of troubles and worry. Addicted to gambling, seduced by his secretary and threatened by his corrupt boss, his life spirals downward and Leo must find a way to straighten himself out before he loses everything.
approx. 92 mins. 30772-D (DVD) MSRP $26.98 Now $9.98
Finney
approx. 150 mins. 30838-D (DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $14.98
My Mother’s Courage
Jazz musician Stephen Finney (David Morrissey) returns home when his father is murdered. Determined to open a jazz club, he tries to turn his back on the family crime business – but his father’s legacy is more entrenched than Finney will admit and he soon lands in the crosshairs of a revengefuelled gang war. Also stars Andy Serkis, Melanie Hill.
The Complete Series approx. 5 hrs. 30796-D (3 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $9.98
This haunting film is a macabre snapshot in time of how author George Tabori’s mother's simple act of quiet defiance avoided deportation to Auschwitz – and certain death. Set in the fateful climate of Nazi occupied Budapest in 1944, Elsa's (Pauline Collins – Shirley Valentine) naive belief in human goodness is an ironic contrast to the shocking human cruelty of the Holocaust. approx. 89 mins. 30777-D (DVD) MSRP $26.98 Now $9.98
SHOP ONLINE Changi From 1942 to 1945, some 22,000 Australian service personnel became prisoners of war of the brutal Japanese. Only 14,000 survived the three and half years in cruel captivity. Changi is a story of Australian boys who become men in a climate of fear, who react to the terror around them in the way that they know best. They laugh at it… and survive.
Dieppe Collection Set On August 19, 1942, as dawn breaks over the beaches of Dieppe, the massacre begins. Based on the true story of one of World War II's most destructive battles, this powerful production chronicles the lives, loves, courage and spirit of those who sacrificed everything – and ensured the later success of the D-Day invasion.
The Complete Series approx. 5.8 hrs. 30475-D (2 DVD) MSRP $32.98 Now $19.98
approx. 208 mins. 30004-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $7.98
Parting Shots Best of British Comedy Cheers and Tears In this hilarious comedy drama series, join an eccentric group of friends and neighbors as they embark on fun-filled and disasterprone day trips. With a mix of peculiar personalities all crammed into one vehicle, the outings are bound to be lively - and full of criticism, bickering, dirty tricks and chaos! Includes: The Booze Cruise/The Treasure Hunt/The Scattering approx. 284 mins. 41307-D (3 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $9.98
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In this hilarious black comedy, Harry just found out that he’s dying. With nothing to lose, he embarks on a rampage of outrageously bad behavior. Harry is out to give everyone who ever "done him wrong" something to remember him by: exactly what they deserve! All-star cast includes Ben Kingsley, Bob Hoskins, Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Oliver Reed and John Cleese. approx. 99 mins. 30684-D (DVD) MSRP $19.98 Now $9.98
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British Drama, Mystery, Comedy and more. Station Jim
Kavanagh Q.C.
A spunky Jack Russell Terrier escapes his mean master at the circus and is befriended by a lonely orphan and a porter at a rural railway station in Victorian England. Everyone will love this heartwarming tale of his adventures. The plucky pup even helps to save the Queen!
"Another triumph for John Thaw" – Daily Mail John Thaw (Inspector Morse) is masterful British barrister James Kavanagh, a top member of Queen's Counsel, in this powerful courtroom drama series. Fundamental to his success in court is Kavanagh's fierce desire for justice as he ferrets out the truth with rapier-like prowess, making even the stalwart criminal buckle. Now all 27 riveting episodes of this "Highly successful legal drama" (Daily Telegraph) are available in a sturdy, custom-made pinewood chest with classic Kavanagh Q.C. lettering on the hinged lid.
approx. 90 mins. 30783-D (DVD) MSRP $19.98 Now $9.98
Complete Collection approx. 35 hrs. 41698-D (17 DVD) MSRP $295.00 Now $199.00
Thursday the 12th
Snowy
In this mystery thriller, a murder has taken place. Greed, sex, politics and revenge were the possible motives of four suspects in the same family when seductive Candice, callous Nina, cheating Marius and hostile Martin schemed to kill each other. As the investigation proceeds, a tragic, guilty secret is revealed. Stars Ciarán Hinds, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Elizabeth McGovern.
In this epic Australian drama set in 1949 in one of the most untamed spots on Earth, the building of an enormous dam on the Snowy River brings a horde of outsiders, all eager to start over in this Australian boomtown. As the hopefuls take refuge in their hotel, the Logans begin a new life touched by love, danger, political intrigue and passionfuelled secrets. approx. 11 hrs. 30610-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $19.98
approx. 194 mins. 30801-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $9.98
Saddles & Silks: A Jockey’s Story
Gentlemen’s Relish
Crouched for action atop powerful Thoroughbreds, jockeys race their mounts around the track to the roar of cheering spectators. In a sport where only one winning horse and rider will cross the finish line, there is enormous drama and jubilation in that achievement. Remarkably, most jockeys will never experience it. Includes Bonus Program hosted by David Suzuki: The Thoroughbred – A Magic Way of Going
In this rumbustious comedy set in early 20th Century London, naive artist Kingdom Swann (Billy Connolly) is depressed and unable to work when a leading gallery rejects his "oldfashioned" paintings. It is only the gift of a camera from his devoted housekeeper (Sarah Lancashire) that prevents him from giving up altogether, but also unfortunately leads him into the spotlight of scornful notoriety! WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 123 mins. 30717-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $19.98
approx. 89 mins. 30775-D (DVD) MSRP $19.98 Now $7.98
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The Four Minute Mile In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human being to run the mile in under four minutes. This is the compelling dramatized story of Roger Bannister and his rivals, the runners who shared his dream and pursued it with unrelenting tenacity. It was a quest for athletic immortality that spanned eight years, three continents and captivated a post-war world avidly seeking new heroes. approx. 184 mins. 41451-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.98 Now $19.98
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Trapped From three first-class comedy writers comes this comic trilogy in which obsessive characters – desperate to break free from their self-imposed prisons – face their moments of truth. Includes Von Trapped! starring Caroline Quentin, Beauty starring Martin Clunes and King of Fridges starring Mark Benton and Richard Wilson. approx. 150 mins. 30819-D (3 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $14.98
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Accused
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An engrossing study of motives and madness, this star-studded anthology series follows a different character in each episode. As the protagonist awaits their fate in court, the show traces the history of their alleged crime. Stars include Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings), Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Juliet Stevenson (The Village), Andy Serkis (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Naomie Harris (Skyfall) and Thomas Brodie Sangster (Game of Thrones).
Series 1 & 2 approx. 10.6 hrs. 44023-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
Belleek Galway Tableware new Inspired by the patterns found in traditional Irish knitting and weaving, this porcelain Galway Weave tableware is perfect for everyday use or special occasions. Standing 10" tall, the 60 fl. oz. pitcher is freezer, dishwasher and microwave safe. The 14¼" x 5¼" tray is dishwasher, microwave, freezer and oven safe up to 375⁰C. The 4" diameter condiment bowl pairs well with the tray to create a chip and dip platter. All handmade in Ireland.
Galway Weave Pitcher 44171-ACS $49.98 Galway Weave Tray 44172-ACS $49.98 Galway Weave Condiment Bowl 44173-ACS $19.98
WPC 56 The first female constable in a 1950s all-male precinct Set in England’s West Midlands in 1956, WPC 56 follows determined Gina Dawson (Jennie Jacques), the first woman police constable to serve in her hometown, as she struggles to gain acceptance in the maledominated world of policing. Sometimes dismayed by the bullying, corruption and prejudice that she encounters every day, Gina sets out to prove her worth, make a difference and earn some respect.
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Series Two approx. 229 mins. 43995-D (2 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $32.98 TRAILER
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Corleone The true story of Italy’s most murderous Mafia boss Spanning the years 1943-1993 and based on true events, Corleone is an award-winning, dramatic six-part miniseries that follows the life of Mafia super boss Salvatore ‘Toto’ Riina. Born into poverty in Corleone, near Palermo, Sicily, Riina goes to work for a local crime don, embarking on a notoriously ruthless career and eventually becoming the Cosa Nostra Boss of Bosses – and Italy’s most wanted man. In Italian with English Subtitles WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 10 hrs. 43402-D (6 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98
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Serangoon Road In 1964 Singapore, political dissidents set off bombs, while locals and foreigners uneasily coexist. Sam Callaghan (Don Hany) bridges these worlds. An Australian expat and former army officer, Sam spent his childhood in a Singaporean prison camp. When Patricia Cheng (Joan Chen) seeks his help to keep her detective agency afloat following her husband’s murder, Sam becomes the man to call to get the job done in this noir detective drama series. SDH WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 9.3 hrs. 44153-D (3 DVD) MSRP $59.98 Now $54.98
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Murder in Surburbia Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) and Lisa Faulkner (Murdoch Mysteries) star as DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins, aka “Ash and Scribbs,” in this sharp and entertaining British mystery. The two detectives patrol an upscale suburb where perfect-looking lives crack to reveal all kinds of depravity. SDH
Complete Collection approx. 9.3 hrs. 43893-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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RECEIVE WEEKLY EXCLUSIVE ONLINE DEALS The Honorable Woman
Award winning actor Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge) stars as Australian criminal barrister Cleaver Greene – reckless, brilliant and self-destructive. To jurors, he is hilarious, to judges an outrage, but despite his personal hopelessness, Cleaver will do whatever it takes to defend and save life’s truly lost souls. He tends to wake up bruised – physically, emotionally and spiritually – but then it’s out into the world, onto the battleground that is Cleaver Greene’s day.
Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight) stars in this gripping spy thriller the Los Angeles Times calls “a thing of beauty.” Gyllenhaal plays Nessa Stein, a successful Anglo-Israeli entrepreneur at the forefront of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but also caught in the middle of the complex machinations of Britain’s MI6 and the CIA. Set against a backdrop of government paranoia and espionage, this is heart-pounding, exhilarating drama.
WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 7.8 hrs. 44140-D (3 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $39.98
Season 3 approx. 7.7 hrs. 43992-D (3 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $29.98
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Breathless
Call the Midwife
Breathless opens in 1961, a time when Britain is on the brink of the 1960s revolution – abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just available to married women. Following the lives of a group of doctors and nurses working in and around a busy gynecology unit, medicine becomes the perfect stage to play out the shifting and complex moral codes of early 1960s society. Stars Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean).
Based on the bestselling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth (19352011), Call the Midwife is a moving, funny and true-to-life look at the colorful stories of midwifery and families in East London in the 1950s. When Jenny Lee first arrives in Poplar, she knows nothing about hardship, poverty or indeed, life itself. Attached to an order of nursing nuns at Nonnatus House, Jenny is part of a team of midwives who visit expectant mothers, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. SDH
approx. 6 hrs. 44066-D (2 DVD) MSRP $34.99 Now $32.98
Season Three approx. 9.1 hrs. 43970-D (3 DVD) MSRP $49.98 Now $45.98
House of Cards Trilogy In an unforgettable performance, Ian Richardson (Bleak House, An Ungentlemanly Act) leads an all-star cast in this 3-series satire of greed, malevolent corruption and ambition in the highest realms of government. As Machiavellian monster statesman Francis Urquhart, he schemes and backstabs his way to the top until he is standing on a pile of broken promises, betrayals and the bodies of those who oppose him. SDH
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Includes: House of Cards/To Play the King/The Final Cut approx. 10.7 hrs. 97731-D (4 DVD) MSRP $49.98 Now $46.98
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Beecham House is abuzz with a rumor that the home for retired musicians is to receive a new resident – a star. For Reginald (Tom Courtenay), Wilfred (Billy Connolly) and Cecily (Pauline Collins), this sort of gossip is par for the course. They are in for a shock when the star is their former singing partner, Jean Horton (Maggie Smith). Her solo career split up their friendship and ended her marriage to Reggie, who takes the news of her arrival particularly hard. approx. 97 mins. 43510-D (DVD) MSRP $36.99 Now $34.98
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Highway to Heaven
Monarch of the Glen
Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie) and Victor French (Gunsmoke) star in this family favorite hit series. Jonathan Smith (Landon) is not your average helpful handyman. He is an angel on a mission from God, or the Boss, as he likes to say. Accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon (French), whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the country, guiding the lost and suffering back toward the Highway to Heaven!
Assembled in one collectors set, every episode of the immensely popular BBC series, Monarch of the Glen. Set against the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands, this heart-warming drama centers around an ancient castle, a collection of tartan-clad eccentrics and the handsome new master of the impoverished estate. Fans around the world have fallen in love with the beautiful Scottish countryside and the story of Glenbogle. CC
The Complete Collection Includes: Seasons 1-7 approx. 58.1 hrs. 63074-D (18 DVD) MSRP $234.00 Now $205.98
The Complete Series approx. 87.5 hrs. 44142-D (23 DVD) MSRP $69.98 Now $64.98
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The Promise In this epic miniseries, British teen Erin (Claire Foy) goes to Israel for the summer with her best friend, taking along an old diary that belongs to her seriously ill grandfather, Len (Christian Cooke). Intrigued by the life of this old man she barely knows, Erin is stunned to learn of his part in the post-WWII British peacekeeping force in what was then Palestine. Retracing Len's steps in modern-day Israel, Erin sets out on a heartbreaking journey in an effort to understand and fulfil a promise made by her grandfather over 60 years ago.
The Almighty Johnsons In this action-packed comedy-drama from New Zealand, the Johnson brothers, Mike, Anders, Ty and Axl, are far from ordinary – they are descendants of Norse gods. With his brothers, Axl (the living incarnation of Odin) must embark upon his life’s quest: to find Frigg, his beloved, in order to rebuild the house of Asgard, so that the Gods will rule again – unless the power-hungry Goddesses can stop the Johnsons and find Frigg first! SDH
WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
approx. 357 mins. 43684-D (2 DVD) MSRP $34.98 Now $29.98
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Season 1 approx. 7.8 hrs. 44072-D (3 DVD) Now $36.98
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Worricker Following the events of Page Eight, MI5 officer Johnny Worricker (Bill Nighy) is hiding out in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He is led into a deadly investigation that implies an illicit connection between the British Prime Minister (Ralph Fiennes) and dark goings-on in the war on terror. In Salting the Battlefield, Worricker and Margot (Helena Bonham Carter) are fleeing across Europe with MI5 close behind. Worricker knows he must return home to confront powerful Prime Minister Alec Beasley in a duel of wits. SDH
“Very popular... This is good, solid, well-made drama.” – Daily Mail
Worricker: Salting the Battlefield approx. 95 mins. 44076-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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The Indian Doctor Inspired by real events, The Indian Doctor is the award winning BBC drama series that follows Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and his wife Kamini (Ayesha Dharker) as they emigrate to England in 1963. Rather than finding a glamorous job in London, they land in a small Welsh mining village, where apart from the culture shock, Prem must fight prejudice, ignorance and incompetence in order to care for his patients.
Worricker: Turks & Caicos approx. 100 mins. 44075-D (DVD) MSRP $24.99 Now $22.98
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Series Three approx. 227 mins. 43864-D (2 DVD) Now $32.98
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Irresistible
Dunoon World of the Cat or Dog Mug
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Examine these splendid mugs while sipping your favorite hot brew and absorb all kinds of fascinating information about dogs or cats. Made in Staffordshire, England, by Dunoon, a market leader in the production of fine bone china and stoneware mugs, each 6" tall mug holds approximately 17 ounces. Choose World of the Cat or World of the Dog 44077-ACS $29.98
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Bird Watchers
Appealing Pets Puzzles new Providing hours of pleasure, puzzles make great gifts. The Bird Watchers image captures perfectly the intense feline business of observing three pretty cardinals on a snow-laden pine tree. Whimsical and touching, Jake, Buddy and Molly stare hopefully through the window, waiting for their master’s return. Constructed of premium grade blue board and the finest inks and varnishes for quality and durability, the finished 1000-piece puzzles measure 26⅔" x 19¼". Made in U.S.A.
fine bone china
Bird Watchers Puzzle 44206-ACS $22.98 Come Back Soon Puzzle 44207-ACS $22.98
Dangling Cat Necklace
Cat and Book Pin
Dangling upside-down from a silver chain, this whimsical cat is adapted from the cover illustration of AMPHIGOREY: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey. (The cat hangs from the crossbar of the letter H.) Gorey's signature is engraved on the back of the cat. Hand finished in New York City, the sterling silver pendant measures 1" wide on an 18" sterling silver chain with spring ring closure. Story Card. Made in U.S.A.
This delightful sterling silver pin is adapted from American writer and artist Edward Gorey’s drawing in which a very relaxed cat reclines atop a pile of leather bound books. Gorey’s signature appears on back with a philosophy of life close to Gorey's heart: “books. cats. life is sweet.” Created with a high level of detail and hand finished in New York City, the pin measures 1¼" wide x 1" tall. Story card. Made in U.S.A.
43796-ACS $49.98
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Nap Time Throw In this image by American artist Charles Wysocki (1928-2002), a plump tabby cat contentedly naps on a branch with all fours dangling high in a tree. Even the birds flying in and out of the teapot birdhouse cannot wake him. Any cat lover will love this 100% cotton throw, which is triple woven for a thick, cozy feel. It measures 53" x 73" with fringe. Made in U.S.A. 43976-ACS $59.98
Cats at Home Sewing Station Handcrafted in Britain, this charming sewing station contains a pincushion and a slot for scissors (included). With a quintet of cats to discover, the lampshade lifts off to become a thimble, revealing a nimble kitten climbing up the lamp’s column. Made from highquality pewter, this practical sewing companion measures 2¾" wide x 2½" high and is rendered in a matte finish to enhance the detail. 43811-ACS $42.98 Made in the UK
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Barbary Coast
DRAMA
In this Emmy® nominated series, William Shatner portrays Jeff Cable, an undercover agent patrolling the wild streets of 1880s San Francisco, which runs on corruption, greed and violence. Cable weaves elaborate ruses to uncover the Barbary Coast’s many plots with the help of beleaguered Cash Conover (Doug McClure), proprietor of the Golden Gate Casino, who puts his well-being on the line for Cable time and again. SDH
American Heroes Collection: Grit, Guts & Glory This collection of films and classic television series has everything for the action fan… machine guns, six-shooters, brave heroes and devious villains. From the trenches to the tumbleweeds, these movies and television shows have the grit, the guts and the glory! This set features excitement from the gripping battles of war to the fast shooting of the Wild West and showcases the talents of John Wayne, Roy Rogers, James Cagney and more! approx. 138 hrs. 44234-D (24 DVD) MSRP $44.98 Now $39.98
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approx. 12.4 hrs. 43883-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
Aurora Borealis Sand Art Handcrafted by Austrian artist Klaus Bösch, this everchanging artwork will bring a calming presence and sense of wonder to your office or home. Interactive, mesmerizing and versatile, the sands seem to set the Northern Lights aglow as they create mountains, valleys and dunes. Rotate the frame to put the sands in motion, creating a different sand picture with every turn. The frame measures 13" x 8¾" and can hang on your wall or grace a table. All hardware included. 43712-ACS $72.98
Double Möbius Necklaces These intriguing sterling silver necklaces have endless double Möbius strip shaped pendants. The Love is Patient pendant is engraved: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4 & 7.” The Irish Blessing pendant is engraved: “May God grant you always, a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.” The 1" pendants hang on 18" chains with spring ring closures. Made in U.S.A.
Irish Blessing
Love is Patient Necklace 43659-ACS $59.98
Irish Blessing Necklace 43948-ACS $59.98
Love is Patient
Disappearing TARDIS Mug For all sci-fi fans out there, we present Doctor Who’s Disappearing TARDIS Mug! The iconic time machine/spacecraft sits in disguise on a street in Britain. When you add hot liquid, it disappears – only to reappear in a distant galaxy on the other side of the mug! Holds up to 12 oz. Hand wash only. 41965-ACS $16.98
State Trooper Rod Cameron stars as Officer Rod Blake in this Western themed crime drama set in 1950s Las Vegas, Nevada. Based on true cases from the files of the Nevada State Police, Blake and his fellow officers fight crime in the Silver State. Robert Armstrong (Sheriff Andy Anderson) and Don Haggerty (Sheriff Elder) join Cameron in their crusade to keep peace and justice in stories of ranchers, miners, convicts and murder! B&W
The Complete Series approx. 40 hrs. 44001-D (11 DVD) MSRP $39.97 Now $36.98 both sides with hot liquid
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When Calls the Heart
This sweeping period drama follows Sarah Adams (Marta Dusseldorp – Jack Irish), a nurse returning to 1950s Australia after 20 years in Europe. A convert to Judaism, Sarah emerged from the horrors of World War II a thoroughly modern woman still bearing the weight of the past. An addictive drama brimming with secrets, passion, romance and intrigue, this series explores the ties that hold families together and the betrayals that can tear them apart.
This is the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in a small mining town. Abigail Stanton (Lori Loughlin) is a wife and mother whose husband has just been killed in an explosion. Living in a 19th Century coal town, Elizabeth must learn the ways of the frontier, if she wishes to thrive on her own. approx. 10 hrs. 44232-D (4 DVD) MSRP $55.98 Now $49.98
Season One approx. 9.8 hrs. 44243-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $64.98
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Secret State When an explosion kills 19 people, British Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne – Vikings) must investigate the incident and seek justice for the victims’ families. After a shocking plane crash involving the Prime Minister, Chief Whip John Hodder (Charles Dance – Game of Thrones) supports Tom as replacement PM. While Hodder’s machinations pit Tom against two other candidates, his mission for retribution becomes ever more complicated in this star-studded political thriller. SDH
Hip flasks have been used since the 18th Century, when upper class men carried alcoholic drinks discreetly in slim ergonomic flasks so they could imbibe a bit of warmth while hunting, fishing and camping. The 3oz. flask (4¾" tall, 1⅞" wide ") displays a Celtic design inspired by the Book of Kells. Adorned with an intricate Celtic knot motif, the 4oz. flask (3¾" tall, 3" wide) includes a funnel for easy filling. Small enough to slip into a purse or pocket, both are handmade of finest pewter in the UK.
Celtic Book of Kells Flask 43943-ACS $39.98
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“Absolutely brilliant... an all-time classic. Great acting and top scripts.” – Daily Post One of the best-ever British TV series, Minder stars the legendary George Cole (A Christmas Carol) as smooth-talking used car salesman Arthur Daley, a man synonymous with dodgy goods and shady deals. He hires former boxer Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman – The Sweeney, New Tricks) to be his ‘minder’ (bodyguard) to protect him from smalltime London crooks. This original series collection contains 56 episodes and 2 specials.
Collection Set approx. 49.2 hrs. Includes: Seasons 1-5 43231-D (17 DVD) $99.00
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Peace and Plenty Tapestry Throw A bounty of flowers frames a traditional Irish blessing on this elegantly woven tapestry throw, which begins “May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home…” Crafted of triple woven 100% cotton, the throw measures 72" x 55" with fringe. Machine wash and tumble dry. Made in U.S.A. 44088-ACS $54.98
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Art Nouveau
This stunning stainless steel magnifier with a fine pewter insert and a beautiful purple cabochon in the center is useful for home, work or on the go. The design is inspired by the artistry of Archibald Knox (1864-1933), whose creations are synonymous with British Art Nouveau. Flocked on the bottom to protect surfaces, the 3X magnification glass slides out on a hinge. Measures 2½” in diameter; ¾" high. Made in the U.K.
Forming a one-of-a-kind, “whodunit” writing team, the elderly and eccentric Snoop sisters, Ernesta (Helen Hayes) and Gwendolyn (Mildred Natwick), have an insatiable curiosity that all too often leads them to be deeply embroiled in real-life murders. Also stars Lou Antonio and Bert Convy. Guest stars include Art Carney, Jill Clayburgh, Vincent Price, Alice Cooper, Steve Allen, Roddy McDowall, Greg Morris, Joan Blondell, Sam Jaffe, Edward Platt, Victor Buono, Geraldine Page and Walter Pidgeon.
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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Acclaimed actress Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances) brings her genius for wry comedy and warmhearted drama to the role of housewife-turned-private-investigator Hetty Wainthropp. Hetty applies her seasoned intuition and fierce moral compass to the job of righting wrongs in England’s towns and villages. With the support of her teenaged sidekick, Geoffrey (Dominic Monaghan) and devoted husband, Robert (Derek Benfield), she grows from a most unlikely sleuth into an experienced and respected detective.
The Complete Collection approx. 22.5 hrs. 43682-D (12 DVD) MSRP $149.99 Now $139.98
approx. 6 hrs. 42645-D (3 DVD) $29.99
Father Brown Heaven help the murderer who crosses paths with G.K. Chesterton’s cassocked crime-solver, Father Brown (Kenneth More – The Forsyte Saga). Despite his absentminded air, the kindly priest always manages to confound criminals with his inescapable logic and keen understanding of the human condition. Often joined by his friend, thief-turnedprivate-investigator Hercule Flambeau (Dennis Burgess – The Sandbaggers), Father Brown unravels devious schemes in 1920s England.
The Complete Collection approx. 11.2 hrs. 43763-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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Yardley London Soap Collections Trusted for generations, Yardley London soaps are triple-milled, meaning they are processed three times to reduce excess water, making the soap hard, yet long lasting with a rich, creamy lather. The soaps are scented with fragrances at the final stage to enhance the longevity of their scents. April Violets is a unique, sensual floral. Lily of the Valley is light and spring-like. The fresh fragrance of English Lavender will lift your spirits. Set of three 3.5oz. soaps.
Ian Carmichael (The Royal) stars in the original BBC adaptations of the Dorothy L. Sayers crime thrillers. Hailed by critics as one of the finest mystery series ever filmed, its success on Masterpiece Theatre inspired the spin-off series, Mystery!. Running at least three hours each, these dramas do full justice to Sayers’s vivid characters, trenchant wit and lavish 1920s settings.
Complete Collection approx. 16.7 hrs. 43335-D (6 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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Like treasures collected one at a time, an engraved, embellished heart locket, an ornate antique key and a regal turquoise rosette dangle from a Victorian swivel, while a graceful antiqued silver swallow swoops down to the treasures along the burnished bronze double chain. Entirely handmade with rich details, this romantic necklace measures 33½" long with lobster claw closure and the treasures drop 3¼". Made in U.S.A. 44194-ACS $69.98
The Great Train Robbery
EACH SET MSRP $59.98 Now $54.98 TRAILER
Series 12 approx. 10.8 hrs. Includes: The Dogleg Murders/The Black Book/Secrets and Spies/The Glitch/Small Mercies/The Creeper/The Great and the Good 44145-D (4 DVD)
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On August 8, 1963, Britain wakes to the news of the biggest robbery in the nation's history. The Royal Mail train from Glasgow to London has been hijacked and a gang has stolen millions in cash. Who could have executed such an audacious raid? Who can catch them and get the money back? Both stories play out in this gripping two-part drama that is both classic heist movie and fascinating real-life mystery. Stars Jim Broadbent and Luke Evans.
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Midsomer Murders The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and eccentric characters who are no match for Detective Tom Barnaby (John Nettles), his assistant, DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes) and his cousin, DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), who succeeds Tom upon his retirement. Guest stars include Kevin McNally, James Wilby, Mark Gatiss, Peter Egan and Michelle Fairley. Series 13 guest stars include Peter Davison, Jenny Agutter, Alice Krige and Olivia Colman. SDH
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George Gently Award-winning actor Martin Shaw stars as Commander George Gently – an incorruptible, uncompromising cop transplanted from London’s Scotland Yard to England’s North Country in the mid1960s. Gently’s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his colleagues as he is among criminals, but he finds an odd ally in opinionated young sergeant John Bacchus (Lee Ingleby), who plays fast and loose with police procedures. Together, the two tackle cases involving murderers, drug dealers, gun runners and more. SDH
Series 1-4 approx. 16.2 hrs.
approx. 181 mins. 44018-D (2 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
43338-D (11 DVD) MSRP $124.99 Now $114.98
Series 5 approx. 5.9 hrs. 43337-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $59.98
Series 6 approx. 6.2 hrs. 43781-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $59.98
Endeavour The continuing stories of rookie Detective Constable Morse Shaun Evans (The Take, The Virgin Queen) stars as the young Endeavour Morse, before his signature red Jaguar, but with his deductive powers already running in high gear. In Series 2, Morse and Thursday band together to confront corruption in the police force and misconduct extending to the upper echelons of Oxford society. SDH Choose Blu-ray or DVD
Series 2 approx. 6 hrs. Includes: Trove/Nocturne/Sway/ Neverland
BLU-RAY 43971-VID-BD (2 BLU-RAY) MSRP $44.99 Now $39.98 DVD 43971-VID-D (2 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
Midsomer Murders In this continuing contemporary British TV mystery series inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham, Neil Dudgeon (Life of Riley) stars as capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby, with Gwilym Lee (Land Girls) as his new sidekick, Detective Sergeant Charlie Nelson. Guest stars include Vincent Regan, Sharon Small, Robert Bathurst, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Hayley Mills. SDH
Set 25 approx. 7.7 hrs. Includes: The Christmas Haunting/ Let Us Prey/Wild Harvest/The Flying Club/The Killings of Copenhagen 44250-D (3 DVD) MSRP $64.99 Now $54.98
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Men's Wool Full Zipper Sweater MYST ERY
Knit in Ireland with 100% soft merino wool, this handsome and durable midweight cardigan features traditional cable, link and hugs and kisses stitches, symbolizing luck, connection and love. With two convenient front pockets and a comfortable ribbed collar, the sweater is available in charcoal in sizes M (chest 44"), L (chest 48"), XL (chest 50") and XXL (chest 53"). Choose size M, L, XL or XXL 43999-MEN MSRP $146.98 Now $129.98
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Murdoch Mysteries This acclaimed mystery series follows Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson – Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye) in 1890s Toronto as he investigates the city’s most challenging cases and encounters the famous figures of his day. A brilliant detective with a knack for inventing new crime-solving technologies, Murdoch receives valuable assistance from beautiful pathologist Dr. Julia Ogden (Gemini® winner Hélène Joy – Durham County), eager constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris – Hatching, Matching & Dispatching) and his no-nonsense boss, Inspector Thomas Brackenreid (Thomas Craig – Hidden). SDH
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Season 7 approx. 13.2 hrs. 44019-D (5 DVD) MSRP $74.98 Now $69.98
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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Miss Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis – Girl with a Pearl Earring) is a thoroughly modern woman of the late 1920s, operating in a mostly male world. The glamorous “lady detective” works with a pistol close at hand – and frequently, a male admirer even closer. To the dismay of Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page – The Secret Life of Us), Phryne’s investigations take her through the dangerous back alleys, jazz clubs and shady markets of Melbourne. WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
Series 2 approx. 12.1 hrs. 43803-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $67.98
Still Life: A Three Pines Mystery Made in Ireland
Brighten your outerwear with a soft merino wool scarf in tones of purple, pink and turquoise. Woven of 100% extra fine merino wool in County Tipperary, the scarf measures 12" x 70", including fringe. The authentic, durable Irish tweed cap is created with 100% pure new wool and is naturally moisture repellent. Made in Donegal in dark gray tweed with blue, green, white, turquoise, yellow and fuchsia flecks, the cap has a snap-down brim. Both made in Ireland.
When a schoolteacher is found dead, the possibility of murder leaves the quaint town of Three Pines aghast in this crime drama based on the award winning novel by Louise Penny. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache (Nathaniel Parker) arrives in town with Inspector Jean-Guy Beauvoir (Anthony Lemke) to investigate the strange death. With the aid of the victim's best friend, they begin to unravel sordid secrets, upending life in the seemingly Utopian village.
Tipperary Merino Wool Scarf 43929-ACS $49.98 Donegal Tweed Cap 43936-UNI $64.98
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Lovejoy
In this hit mystery series, retired detectives unravel cold cases that stumped London’s Metropolitan Police using old-school sleuthing methods. DS Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) leads the team of widower Jack Halford (James Bolam), thrice-married Gerry Standing (Dennis Waterman) and persnickety Brian Lane (Alun Armstrong). In Seasons 9 and 10, Scotsman Steve McAndrew (Denis Lawson) and brainy Danny Griffin (Nicholas Lyndhurst) join the group and feisty DCI Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite) takes over for Sandra.
In Series 4, Lovejoy’s (Ian McShane) home and headquarters are repossessed, landing the antiques dealer in dire straits. The financial blow forces him and his associates into some of their seediest jobs yet. From ripping off an eccentric Dutch art dealer and making a real Stradivarius seem fake to conning an entire viewing audience on national television, Lovejoy pushes himself to the limit. Contains mild language and partial nudity. SDH
Seasons 1-5 approx. 38 hrs.
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Series 4 approx. 11.5 hrs.
43462-D (15 DVD) MSRP $156.99 Now $139.98
44151-D (4 DVD) Now $54.98
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Seasons 6-10 approx. 47 hrs.
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44245-D (15 DVD) MSRP $156.99 Now $139.98
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Inspector Lewis
In this award winning, British TV crime drama, two detectives – strong, yet compassionate Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) and by-thebook Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) – are brought together to solve the murder of an eleven-year-old boy on a picturesque beach in a small coastal town. Under the glare of the media spotlight, they race to find the killer, while the clock ticks and the mystery deepens. SDH
Detective Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately) steps out of the shadow of his mentor – the inimitable Inspector Morse (John Thaw) – in this highly acclaimed series. Together with his brooding, inscrutable partner, Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), they take on the elite criminal underworld of Oxford, England, relying on Lewis’ instincts and Hathaway’s intellect to see past appearances and into the hearts of their upper-crust foes. As seen on Mystery! SDH
Series 7 approx. 270 mins.
The Complete First Season
44127-D (2 DVD) MSRP $29.99 Now $27.98
approx. 6.6 hrs. 43752-D (3 DVD) MSRP $39.98 Now $36.98
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The Wyvern Mystery As an orphaned child, Alice Maybell was taken in by Squire Fairfield. Now that she is a beautiful young woman, the Squire's intentions have turned lecherously sinister. To escape him, she flees in secret with his son Charles to the family's remote Carwell Grange. Too late, Alice discovers a terrifying evil in the gloomy mansion - one about to unleash its black fury on her! approx. 118 mins. 30621-D (DVD) MSRP $19.98 Now $17.98 TRAILER
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A-Z of Inspiration Sterling Silver Bracelet new Engraved with 26 adjectives – from Adventurous to Zany – this beautiful bracelet makes the perfect birthday, graduation or “I love you” gift; it is an inspiration for every day. The bracelet is a Möbius band – a continuous onesided surface – so that the inscription can flow all around, inside and out, without end. Crafted in sterling silver, the bracelet measures 2¾" at its widest point; inner circumference is 7¾". Made in U.S.A. 44190-ACS $99.98
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The Dan Curtis Macabre Collection MYST ERY
The Dan Curtis Macabre Collection boxed set includes all four programs on four discs: Dan Curtis’ Dracula, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Turn of the Screw. Includes: Interviews with actor Jack Palance, Producer/ director Dan Curtis and actress Lynn Redgrave/European Theatrical Trailer/Spanish language track/English, Spanish & French Subtitles approx. 7.5 hrs. 44224-D (4 DVD) MSRP $49.99 Now $45.98
new Hinterland In this dark and harrowing Welsh detective drama series, Richard Harrington (Bleak House) is DCI Tom Mathias, a brilliant, brooding loner newly arrived in a land of mountainous terrain and closeknit villages after 10 years with London’s Metropolitan Police. Mali Harries (The Indian Doctor) is smart, hard-working DI Mared Rhys, a local girl who knows Aberystwyth society inside out. Together they confront a series of mystifying murders that ultimately push Mathias to the edge. SDH
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Inspector Morse 25th Anniversary Collection To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Inspector Morse series, this complete murder mystery collection contains all thirty-three episodes, plus 3 bonus programs, The Making of Morse, The Story of Morse and the new 25th Anniversary special, Inspector Morse’s Oxford, showcasing the city of Oxford itself. Also included is the fascinating book, The Oxford of Inspector Morse. The whole collection is stored in an attractive black presentation box with “INSPECTOR MORSE” in gold letters on the lid. approx. 60 hrs. TRAILER 42917-D (36 DVD) MSRP $455.00 Now $395.00
Inspector Morse’s Oxford 25th Anniversary Special approx. 84 mins. 42918-D (DVD) $19.98
Inspector Morse Sets Award-winning actor John Thaw stars as the melancholy, enigmatic and romantic Inspector Morse, a man who never uses his first name and who finds solace in real ale, classical music and difficult crosswords. Together with his able Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whately), Morse uses his considerable intellect and passion for truth and justice to investigate death and murder in the English university town of Oxford. As seen on Mystery!.
Series 1 approx. 6.6 hrs. 43875-D (4 DVD) MSRP $72.99 Now $67.98
approx. 5 hrs. each Each DVD Set MSRP $32.98 Now $29.98
Columbo Mystery Movie Collections Instantly recognizable with his cigar and rumpled trench coat, Lieutenant Columbo (Peter Falk) is one of the best-loved homicide detectives in TV history. He may be gently bumbling and disarmingly polite at first, but Columbo always gets his man, typically thanks to his trademark line, “Just one more thing…” that he poses at the end of his interrogations. The series’ guest stars include Hollywood’s best TV and movie actors. SDH 1989 approx. 7.8 hrs. 42687-D (3 DVD) MSRP $23.99 Now $19.98
1990 approx. 9.5 hrs. 42688-D (3 DVD) MSRP $23.99 Now $19.98 1991-1993 approx. 9 hrs. 42431-D (3 DVD) MSRP $30.99 Now $28.98
1994-2003 approx. 10.6 hrs. 42766-D (3 DVD) MSRP $30.98 Now $28.98
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Set One The Dead of Jericho Includes: The Dead of Jericho/The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn/Service of All the Dead 42537-D (3 DVD)
Set Two Last Seen Wearing Includes: The Wolvercote Tongue/Last Seen Wearing/The Settling of the Sun 42538-D (3 DVD)
Set Three The Last Enemy Includes: Last Bus to Woodstock/ Ghost in the Machine/The Last Enemy 42539-D (3 DVD)
Set Four The Infernal Serpent Includes: Deceived by Flight/The Secret of Bay 5B/The Infernal Serpent 42540-D (3 DVD)
Set Five Masonic Mysteries Includes: The Sins of the Fathers/ Driven to Distraction/Masonic Mysteries 42541-D (3 DVD)
Set Six Fat Chance Includes: Second Time Around/ Fat Chance/Who Killed Harry Field? 42542-D (3 DVD)
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Great Value! Brand New Look! Set Seven Promised Land Includes: Greeks Bearing Gifts/ Promised Land/Dead on Time 42543-D (3 DVD)
Set Eight The Death of the Self Includes: Happy Families/The Death of the Self/Absolute Conviction 42544-D (3 DVD)
Set Nine The Day of the Devil Includes: Cherubim & Seraphim/ Deadly Slumber/The Day of the Devil 42545-D (3 DVD)
Set Ten Twilight of the Gods Includes: Twilight of the Gods/The Way Through the Woods/The Daughters of Cain 42546-D (3 DVD)
Set Eleven The Wench is Dead Includes: Death is Now My Neighbour/ The Wench is Dead/The Remorseful Day 42547-D (3 DVD)
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One of the most memorable of the early television police dramas, M Squad debuted in 1957. There were many blackand-white crime dramas competing for viewers in the late 1950s, but M Squad stands apart because of its unique combination of story, production values, musical score and a great cast portraying crime fighters getting down and dirty on the mean streets of Chicago. Stars Lee Marvin as tough Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger.
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An object both useful and beautiful, with an impressive history, the original was created by Peter Carl Fabergé. The frame is handenameled, set with sparkling Swarovski® crystals and finished with a 24k gold overlay. The glass will come in handy for reading menus, theater programs, maps and other fine print. The 2½" long x 15/8" wide pendant hangs on a 30" chain. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Complete TV Series – Special Edition approx. 51.1 hrs 44223-D (16 DVD) MSRP $79.97 Now $72.98
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Based on the hit book by Denise Mina, this slick British crime drama series is set in Glasgow, Scotland in 1982 and follows a low-level newspaper employee (Jayd Johnson) whose world is turned upside down when a murder story involves her family. The outstanding ensemble cast includes David Morrissey (The Walking Dead) and Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who). SDH
In this series, on their Northumberland beat, Stanhope and Ashworth tackle the stabbing of a senior citizen aboard a rushhour train, the brutal murder of a young professional at a beach resort, the shooting of a loner out on the moors and the drowning of a respected businessman. Based on the bestselling novels of Ann Cleeves, this atmospheric drama delivers compelling characters and suspenseful mysteries. SDH
Set 1 approx. 240 mins. 44027-D (2 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
Set 4 approx. 6.2 hrs. Includes: On Harbour Street/ Protected/The Deer Hunters/ Death of a Family Man 44024-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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Film Noir Murder & Blackmail Collection Volume 1 This collection contains 7 allstar classic tales of crime and murder: Please Murder Me (1956) Stars Raymond Burr/A Life at Stake (1954) Stars Angela Lansbury/ The Big Combo (1955) Stars Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte/ D.O.A. (1950) Stars Edmond O’Brien / The Limping Man (1953) Stars Lloyd Bridges, Moira Lister/ Open Secret (1948) Stars John Ireland/Whispering City (1947) Stars Paul Lukas, Mary Anderson B&W
Volume 1 approx. 9 hrs. 43099-D (6 DVD) MSRP $47.88 Now $39.98
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Poppies Stained Glass Poppies Umbrella Look good and stay dry with this stunning statement umbrella, perfect for anyone who loves poppies and stained glass and wants to stand out on a rainy day. With fiberglass ribs, auto open and wood shaft/handle, the Hook Handle umbrella is 34½" long and opens to 41" diameter. The Travel umbrella is 12" long, features auto open/fold and also opens to 41" diameter. No rush or express shipping. Choose Hook Handle or Travel Size
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Above Suspicion Rookie detective Anna Travis (Kelly Reilly) has a rough start to her career, but she quickly proves her worth to the male-dominated police force with her analytical mind and determination to solve murders. She also catches the eye of her hard-boiled boss, DCI James Langton (Ciarán Hinds). Together, the two bring down some of London’s most vicious criminals, even as they grapple with an undeniable attraction to each other.
Made in the UK
WARNING: VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
Set 3 approx. 140 mins. 44143-D (DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
Celtic Pewter Quaich The quaich is a two-handled Scottish drinking cup traditionally used for a guest’s welcome and farewell drinks. More recently, the quaich is often presented to guests at Scottish weddings and christenings to toast the health of the happy couple or new child. Celtic knots form the handles of this high-polished, fine pewter quaich, with interior and exterior Celtic designs. The 4¼" diameter quaich measures 7⅛" from handle to handle. Hand made in the UK.
Complete Collection* approx. 8.8 hrs. 44150-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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Dick Francis The Racing Game Traditional Irish Cap The plain tweed cap is the style most frequently worn in Ireland and is almost as old as the hills of Donegal. This cap is beautifully handcrafted of pure new wool in Ireland. Sizes M(22" to 23"), L(23" to 24") and XL(24" to 25"). Choose Gray or Brown Herringbone Choose size M, L or XL 43086-MEN $59.98
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Champion steeplechase jockey Sid Halley suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability and finds new meaning in life. Based on the bestseller, Odds Against and other stories by Dick Francis, this series goes inside the cutthroat world of British horse racing. Starring Mike Gwilym (The Plot to Kill Hitler) and Mick Ford (Silent Witness). CC approx. 5.1 hrs. 40541-D (2 DVD) MSRP $46.99 Now $42.98
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Death in Paradise The Game In 1972, the Cold War heats up when a KGB defector exposes Operation Glass, a Soviet plot designed to activate sleeper agents across the UK. “Daddy,” the paranoid head of MI-5, assembles a committee of spies and intelligence officers to investigate. They are the only colleagues he trusts in a world of double agents and lies, but has he chosen well? Brian Cox and Tom Hughes star in this stylish spy thriller. approx. 6 hrs. 44240-D (2 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $39.98
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Detective Richard Poole is still trapped on the stunning Caribbean island of Saint-Marie, but, for him, the sun, sea, and sand are not quite paradise. Faced with puzzling murders and a local team with unorthodox approaches, Poole must use his eye for detail, relentless logic and stubborn refusal to leave anything unexplained to solve these cases with his feisty partner Camille Bordey (also instinctive, wild, exotic and brilliant).
Season Two approx. 7.8 hrs. 44124-D (2 DVD) Now $39.98
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The 1975 whodunit series, Ellery Queen, starring the brilliant Jim Hutton, is based on the popular Ellery Queen mystery novels. In each show, Ellery Queen presented the clues to the audience, inviting them to solve the mystery before he provided the solution. Match wits with Ellery Queen in all 22 episodes of this classic NBC series, following the exploits of the famed detective as he assists his father, Inspector Richard Queen (David Wayne), in solving the cases that baffle the 1940s New York City police force. SDH
Starring Kenneth Branagh, this award winning detective drama returns for a third season of thrilling investigations set in the beautiful landscape of southern Sweden. Based on the novels by Henning Mankell, these stories feature world-weary, but brilliant Detective Wallander – a man who takes each murder case he investigates personally and will stop at nothing in his search for the truth, even at the expense of his health and his family life.
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Ellery Queen Mysteries
Includes: An Event in Autumn/ The Dogs of Riga/Before the Frost approx. 270 mins. 44225-D (2 DVD) MSRP $43.98 Now $39.98
approx. 18.5 hrs. 41962-D (6 DVD) MSRP $59.99 Now $54.98
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Foyle’s War
P.D. James
While the Second World War rages across the English Channel, police detective Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen) reluctantly remains on duty in his quiet English coastal town. However, the battle comes to Foyle in its own way as he probes war-related cases of murder, sabotage, espionage and even treason. Rich in moral complexity and period atmosphere, Foyle’s War is a superb British mystery series. As seen on Mystery!.
Untangle a web of sinister secrets and brutal murders with Scotland Yard’s Adam Dalgliesh (Roy Marsden – The Sandbaggers) in nine riveting film adaptations of P.D. James’s bestselling mysteries.
The Essential Collection approx. 34 hrs. Includes: Death of an Expert Witness/Shroud for a Nightingale/ Cover Her Face/The Black Tower/ A Taste for Death/Unnatural Causes/ A Mind to Murder/Original Sin/Devices and Desires 40558-D (15 DVD) MSRP $149.99 Now $139.98
The Best of Foyle’s War approx. 10 hrs. SDH 42866-D (6 DVD) MSRP $64.99 Now $59.98
The Home Front Files approx. 37 hrs. Includes: All episodes of Foyle’s War Sets 1-6 43294-D (22 DVD) MSRP $189.99 Now $174.98
Set 7 approx. 6 hrs. 43461-D (3 DVD) MSRP $64.98 Now $54.98
Charlie Chan Collection Charlie Chan employs his formidable detective skills to great effect in this four-film set that includes Shadows Over Chinatown (starring Sidney Toler), Docks of New Orleans, Shanghai Chest and The Golden Eye, starring Roland Winters. B&W approx. 262 mins. 43579-D (4 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
Dunoon Collective Nouns Mug What is the collective noun for pandas? How about zebras? On this fascinating and informative mug, from A to Z, there is pictured an animal and its collective noun. (By the way, it's a cupboard of pandas and a zeal of zebras.) Made of fine bone china in England by Dunoon, a market leader in fine bone china and stoneware mugs, each 6" tall mug holds 17oz. 43908-ACS $29.98
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes All 39 episodes of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes are remastered in this must-have collection! This 1950s black-and-white series brought a more laid-back Sherlock Holmes with a smart sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye to American television. Ronald Howard (son of legendary actor Leslie Howard – Gone with the Wind) is a dashing, quick-witted Holmes, while Howard Marion Crawford portrays Dr. John Watson as a wise and valuable sidekick. approx. 16 hrs. 44215-D (10 DVD) MSRP $39.99 Now $36.98
The Complete Sherlock Holmes With Basil Rathbone Starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson, this comprehensive collection includes all 14 classic films: The Hound of the Baskervilles; The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror; Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon; Sherlock Holmes in Washington; Sherlock Holmes Faces Death; Sherlock Holmes and the Spider Woman; Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw; Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear and more. 40583-D (5 DVD) approx. 16.4 hrs. MSRP $159.99 Now $129.98
The Many Lives of Sherlock Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective has fascinated readers, viewers and listeners for more than a century! From 221B Baker Street, London, Sherlock Holmes analyzes clues and sets brilliant traps for criminals. This incredible collection brings together the best in Holmesian entertainment from the page, cinema, radio and TV: 39 TV Episodes: Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Series (1954-55); 9 Films; 20 Radio Plays; Illustrated booklet, A Scandal in Bohemia.
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approx. 30.3 hrs. 44147-D (6 DVD) MSRP $52.99 Now $47.98
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Appearances can be deceiving and never more so than in the case of Miss Marple (Julia McKenzie), Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth. She may look like a sweet old lady, but her demure hat and sensible tweeds conceal a superior intelligence and steely resolve. Although her eyes twinkle, they do not miss a clue. SDH
Since 1996, this hit BBC crime thriller follows the world of forensic pathologists who speak on behalf of the voiceless dead. Present for the first eight seasons, Dr. Sam Ryan (Amanda Burton) helps solve murder cases as she extracts revealing truths from calcified bones, decomposed bodies, tell-tale bruises and overlooked fingerprints. By Season 17, baffled police enlist the help of forensic pathologists Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox), Jack Hodgson (David Caves) and Thomas Chamberlain (Richard Lintern). The team takes viewers on a resolute quest for the truth.
Series 6 approx. 274 mins. Includes: A Caribbean Mystery/Greenshaw’s Folly/ Endless Night 43887-D (3 DVD) MSRP $64.99 Now $54.98
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Completely remastered in high definition, see Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple as never before! Joan Hickson, the actress Agatha Christie herself wanted for the role, stars as the shrewd sleuth in four thrilling whodunits. Watch as Miss Marple puts her perceptive powers to good use and gets to the bottom of the most complex crimes in this beloved series. SDH
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Volume 1 approx. 7.6 hrs. 44242-D (3 DVD) Now $44.98
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Agatha Christie’s Poirot Set amid the elegance of the Art Deco period, it’s the end of an era as Agatha Christie’s brilliant and beloved Hercule Poirot investigates his final cases in five feature-length mysteries. Played to perfection by David Suchet, the persnickety sleuth relies on his “little grey cells” and friends Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser), Assistant Commissioner Japp (Philip Jackson) and Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran) to solve complex crimes. Guest stars include Iain Glen, Zoë Wanamaker, Helen Baxendale and Philip Glenister.
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Series 13 approx. 7.7 hrs. Includes: Elephants Can Remember/The Big Four/Dead Man’s Folly/The Labours of Hercules/Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case 44047-D (3 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
Complete Cases Collection approx. 86 hrs. Includes: All 70 episodes of the mystery series, re-mastered and restored to original UK broadcast order 44048-D (33 DVD) MSRP $429.98 Now $389.98 The Final Cases Collection approx. 40 hrs. Includes: The final 25 feature-length mysteries from Series 7-13 44049-D (13 DVD) MSRP $219.99 Now $199.98
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A Horseman Riding By Blue Enamel Celtic Cross Necklace
In this classic British miniseries based on the novels by R.F. Delderfield, wounded Boer War veteran Paul Craddock (Nigel Havers – Chariots of Fire) arrives at Shallowford House in 1902 to establish himself as squire of Sorrell Valley. With the assistance of property manager John Rudd (Glyn Houston – The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Paul learns the ropes and tries his best to balance running a successful estate with being a compassionate landowner. SDH
A beautiful beacon of inspiration, this classic yet distinctive Celtic cross pendant expresses one’s faith and heritage in a stunning way. The pendant measures 1⅜" long (including bale) x ¾" wide on a 20" chain with spring ring closure. Expertly made of sterling silver and blue enamel, this meaningful necklace is made in Ireland and arrives gift boxed. 44158-ACS $99.98
approx. 11.2 hrs. 43892-D (4 DVD) MSRP $74.99 Now $69.98
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Home Is Where The Cat Is Throw The very definition of contentment, this sweet kitty is doing what cats do best – napping. This vibrant throw expresses a sentiment that any cat lover would understand: “Home is where the cat is.” With bright colors and a charming design, the 100% cotton throw is triple woven for a thick, cozy feel and measures 54" x 73" including fringe. Made in U.S.A. 44169-ACS $59.98
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One of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement and England’s most famous Victorian designer, William Morris (18341896) created this beautiful Flower Garden pattern in 1879. Reimagined in this luxurious dark blue, teal and gray wrap, the pattern captures the lushness of a garden in full bloom. Wrap yourself in it for warmth and style. Made of viscose, wool and silk, the shawl measures 76" x 28". 44177-ACS $89.98
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