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The History of the TT

The definitive history of the world famous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races 1907-2000.

It began as a test of motorcycle reliability and grew into the world's greatest road racing festival. For over 100 years the TT has attracted the best and bravest riders to challenge the various TT courses epitomised by the mighty 37.73 mile Mountain Circuit.

Now you can explore the heritage and legend of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Races in this historically significant DVD.

Superb footage, interviews and narrative tell the story of the TT from its beginnings in 1907. Based on the highly-acclaimed three part Isle of Man TT Races video set, the DVD contains revised, updated and extended footage plus additional material featuring the years up to and including 2000 and the dawn of a new era of road racing.

Producer David Wood scoured thousands of hours of film and archive footage and recorded dozens of interviews with riders and personalities to bring you these memorable sights and sounds.

We feature the very first races and there is action from every year from 1920 onwards plus every Senior Race winner.

This really is the complete story - the challenge and the glory; the famous names and memorable races; the excitement and unique drama - celebrated on one magnificent DVD.

PLUS!
Sounds of the TT 1957-1968 - Enjoy the glorious sounds of the TT during motorcycle racing's golden era. From the Manx Norton to the Yamaha 125/4, you'll be enthralled by over 70 sounds of legendary bikes and riders on 'full song' at the TT!

Champion Kankkunen

Juha Kankkunen is universally regarded as one of the most successful rally drivers of all time. Not only has he won 4 World Championship titles but his cool head, easy-going nature and adaptability helped him become the first driver to win 3 World championship rallies in one season (1993) with different co-drivers! This action-packed programme pays tribute to Kankkunen’s extraordinary career from the early '80's to the mid-Nineties with extensive current and archive rally footage, and in-depth interviews at his home in Finland. After watching this programme we’re sure you’ll agree few drivers have been as spectacular on the world’s rally stages as this greatest of the ‘Flying Finns’.

The World s Fastest Bikes

Is the Suzuki Hayabusa really more powerful than the Honda Blackbird? Does the Ducati 996 match the Yamaha R1 on normal roads? How does a Kawaskai ZX9 handle the TT Mountain Mile? This storming video has the answers! See five of the World’s fastest production bikes thrashed to the limit on the challenging roads of the Isle of Man by David Jefferies, Steve Hislop,World Superbike star Neil Hodgson, ex-British Champion Keith Huewen, MCN road test editor Peter ‘Mountie’ Wilson and ex-racer Mark Forsyth. On-board cameras put you in the hot seat as each machine gets a full test on the open road and Southern 100 circuit and acceleration and braking tests at Jurby airfield.

Red Arrows Experience

Join the world's No. 1 aerobatic display team both on the ground and in the air for a year of thrilling action. This is the ever first DVD to be made under official licence from the Red Arrows and tells the story of how 'perfection in the air' is achieved. See the 'Reds' in both work and play as they constantly hone their display techniques at the home base RAF Scampton, and in the clear blue skies above Cyprus. Enjoy the excellent footage from high quality video cameras inside the cockpits, on the fuselage and - for the first time - from the wing tips!

Stillwater Fishing On The Feeder

In this programme Bob demonstrates how to tackle stillwater fishing on the feeder, and with advice on everything anglers at every level can use this valuable technique to improve their fishing.

The Saturday Men

The Saturday Men is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of England’s oldest football clubs, West Bromwich Albion, and join Baggies like Bobby Robson on and off the pitch. This absorbing documentary is a celebration of the beautiful game, but it is also an important milestone in film-making, forming part of the ground-breaking Free Cinema movement.

It is also a great chance to see the young man who would become the legend Sir Bobby Robson.

Made for the Ford Motor Company’s ‘Look at Britain’ series in 1962, The Saturday Men was directed by John Fletcher, one of the leading lights of the Free Cinema movement. This is one of the earliest examples of the ‘fly-on-the-wall’ documentary style which is such a firm favourite of filmmakers today, the non-intrusive observational method allowing unrivalled access to the real lives of the subjects.

This innovative style lets you see West Bromwich’s First Division squad in training, chatting casually, playing golf, at home with family and turning out at The Hawthorns for a Saturday showdown. There’s the tension of the match build-up, the passion of the fans, unique access to the boardroom and a chance to hear manager Archie Macaulay deliver his team talk. The Saturday Men features big names including Bobby Robson, Don Howe, David Burnside and Alec Jackson, but reflects how distant the lives of football stars of the 1960s are removed from today’s privileged players – including Welsh International Stuart Williams preparing for a new career in sales.

The music from James Harpham – perhaps best known for composing the music from iconic BBC TV series Tenko – enhances this atmospheric documentary, but the roar of the crowd as The Saturday Men take to the park is the ideal soundtrack to this film.

The Saturday Men was rightly praised in its own day, and now is not only an important piece of social history, but also a significant milestone in the development of documentary making. It is also a very special record of classic era for all football fans.

We are the Lambeth Boys

We are the Lambeth Boys is a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of working class young people in the Britain of the 1950s. This pioneering documentary – part of the Free Cinema movement - was one of the first films to give this section of the community a voice, and remains an important and ground-breaking work.

 Made for the Ford Motor Company’s ‘Look at Britain’ series, We are the Lambeth Boys was directed by Karel Reisz, who would go on to direct critically-acclaimed feature films such as Saturday Night Sunday Morning and the award-winning The French Lieutenant’s Woman. His ‘fly-on-the-wall’ style allowed his subjects to speak for themselves, revealing their hopes and fears, their loves and hates as a revolution in youth culture offered new opportunities, and new challenges.

 We are the Lambeth Boys was among the innovative films which paved the way for the modern observational style of documentary. Reisz’s subjects are the boys and girls who attend the Alford House Youth Club in London’s Kennington. We see them at work, at school and, most importantly, at the youth club. It was here the young people could meet up to chat, to debate, to play cricket, to gossip and to dance. Five decades on, this archive film offers a snapshot of the period when Britain’s social values were on the verge of being transformed forever, and lets those who would lead the transformation speak for themselves.

 The soundtrack comes from jazz great Johnny Dankworth, while respected British television actor Jon Rollason narrates.

 The brilliance of We are the Lambeth Boys was recognised in its own time – it represented Britain at the Venice Film Festival and won the Grand Prix at the short film festival in Tours, France – and it remains an important piece of social history as well as a ground-breaking piece of film making.

Every Day Except Christmas

Every Day Except Christmas is a rare opportunity to meet the characters and witness the sights and sounds at London’s iconic Covent Garden market in a bygone era. This ground-breaking and award-winning documentary is widely regarded as the cornerstone of the Free Cinema movement and pioneered a style of film making which continues to influence modern documentary production to this day.

 Made for the Ford Motor Company’s ‘Look at Britain’ series in 1957, Every Day Except Christmas was directed by Lindsay Anderson, who would go on to direct critically-acclaimed feature films including If…. and This Sporting Life. The observational style allows the viewer to become part of the journey as flowers, fruit and vegetables make their way to market, and watch as the stalls burst into life.

 Every Day Except Christmas introduced an innovative style of film-making, showing the dignity and diligence of working class Britain in the 1950s through improvised, atmospheric footage of real people going about their business – a style which modern reality TV owes much to. We see the produce making its way to London, meet the characters who prepare the stalls, experience the stillness of the twilight hours giving way to the hustle and bustle of the day, watch the buyers and sellers trade and truly share a unique taste of Covent Garden in 1957.

 Narration comes courtesy of Alun Owen, the actor and renowned screenplay writer responsible for penning such hits as The Beatles’ 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night. His commentary delivers a poetic quality, perfect alongside the evocative soundtrack of Daniel Paris.

 The excellence of Every Day Except Christmas was highly praised in its day – earning rave reviews after its showing at the National Film Theatre and winning the Grand Prix at the Venice Film Festival – and it remains an important piece of social history as well as a pioneering piece of film making.

Pike Fishing in Sweden

Join the legend that is Paul Gustafson, also know as 'The Pike King' and Sam Harris (BBC and Discovery Channel) as they take you on a journey to Sweden you will see two professionals at their best as they catch many impressive Pike.

This is Pike fishing at its best!

Canal Fishing - Advanced Techniques with Bob Nudd

Join Bob Nudd, MBE, for a master class in canal fishing. Combining the expertise of a four-times World Coarse Fishing Champion with the engaging and authoritative style which has made him a favourite, Bob lets you in on the advanced techniques you need to get the most from your canal fishing experience.

On the bank of the Grand Union Canal in early August, Bob demonstrates expert tips to help you hook Roach, Bream and Perch. Discover how to use a running canal and boat traffic to your advantage, and learn the secrets that could land you a fish on every cast.

Bob uses three different lines, and explains how to assemble the pole rig for each - including choosing hooks, lines, weights, floats and elastic. He reveals the secrets to successful shipping out, and the value of experimenting with different bait.

Mixing ground bait, working with squats, pinkies, maggots and cut worms, plus preparing and using hemp grain - these are the advanced techniques you need to master canal fishing.

Make sure you don't miss out on these top canal fishing tips from a real master of the sport.