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London Through The Ages

This is a fascinating guide to the vibrant and historic city of London, examining its heritage from early Celtic settlers, through Roman occupation right up to the present day.

Visit the landmarks, discover the different faces of London as you travel from Kensington to the East End, and meet the city's most famous characters, from the great and good of London society to the infamous villains!

Dublin Through The Ages

This historic city is fast becoming the destination of choice for work, pleasure and living.

However, there's more to this surprising place than you'll find in holiday brochures!

Examine Dublin's heritage from the Viking invasions of the 9th century to today.

Explore the landmarks, reveal the events that shaped and scarred the city and discover what lies beneath the convivial atmosphere.

TT 2007 Review

Nominated for the 2008 Impact Video Xtremey Awards, in the Best Broadcast Competition & Race Video of the Year category.

Experience every pulsating moment of the 2007 TT in this two-disc Official DVD Review, featuring four hours of the best motorcycle road racing imaginable, and many of the biggest names in the sport.

Detailed, expert coverage of all six races takes you to the heart of the action as reputations are built and broken. Records are smashed lap after lap as these remarkable competitors race for the ultimate prize. The incredible action from the world famous 37.73-mile Mountain Circuit is captured from every angle, featuring action from on-bike, aerial and kerbside cams - including an array of new vantage points and loads of never-seen-before footage.
The Centenary TT had it all - Mountain Circuit legends John McGuinness and Dave Molynuex setting new standards to take their tallies to 13 wins apiece, blistering performances from Kiwi Bruce Anstey, a maiden win for rising star Ian Hutchinson and much, much more.

Plus the emotionally-charged moment when McGuinness smashed his own outright lap record to become the first to lap at more than 130mph! Whether you were one of the 60,000 who joined the 100th birthday celebrations in the Isle of Man or one of the many thousands more who wished they could, this is the essential record of an incredible festival.

Extra features include on-board laps with Steve Plater, Ian Armstrong and Nick Crowe, on-bike footage and telemetry with Conor Cummins, interviews with Phillip McCallen and Carl Fogarty, a history of the TT, a look at MV Agusta and profiles of Dave Molyneux and the Purple Helmets!

100 Greatest TT Moments

100 Greatest TT Moments counts down the events that created a legend, as chosen by the fans. This fascinating film charts the highs and lows and the triumphs and tragedies that have shaped the Isle of Man TT.

Featuring the best, the worst, the fastest, the closest, the controversial and numerous 'firsts' from this unique racing event - vintage and modern racing footage, archive interviews and exclusive contributions from many TT icons make this an extraordinary trip through almost 100 years at the Road Racing Capital of the World.

Joey Dunlop, David Jefferies, Geoff Duke, Steve Hislop and many more feature as incredible high-speed laps, unforgettable clashes and down-to-the-wire battles are recalled - and there's also plenty of sidecar action for three-wheel fans.

With contributions from the likes of Carl Fogarty, Giacomo Agostini, Mick Grant, Phillip McCallen and John McGuinness, 100 Greatest TT Moments gives exclusive insights into the moments that captured the imaginations of generations of TT fans from the men at the heart of the action.

Plus legendary motorsport commentator and spirited TT fan Murray Walker gives a unique perspective on many history-making moments.

Choosing the greatest TT moment has been the stuff of many a late-night chat for TT fans, and 100 Greatest TT Moments is set to provoke as many debates as it settles.

TT A Film Documentary - Directors Cut

TT: A Film Documentary was the popular and critically-acclaimed result of director Andy Stickland's work during the Isle of Man TT in 2003.

Now, to mark the Centenary TT, an extended and updated edition of this classic film has been released.
With its bold, candid style, TT: A Film Documentary captures a turning point in the TT's history. With the spotlight on its future, the extremes of this emotional roller coaster were on display in 2003. From fantastic racing, captured in sublime footage, to the tragic loss of TT favourite David Jefferies - the no holds barred documentary charts the whole story.

Uniquely, the documentary goes beyond the racing and 'face' of the festival, for the first time bringing together all the sights, sounds, people and passion. Radio TT commentary, intimate interviews, unprecedented access and a stunning soundtrack - featuring the likes of Coldplay, Oasis, Slade and more - make this an incredible record of a pivotal year in the event's heritage.

TT: A Film Documentary captures the essence, passion and atmosphere, with contributions from leading riders including John McGuinness, Adrian Archibald and Ian Lougher, the unique perspective of six-times TT winner Geoff Duke and the views of the many characters who make the TT what it is.

In this new director's cut, Stickland has updated his amazing documentary, which now features almost 15 minutes of extra footage, and created a brand new film - The Director's Return, in which Stickland revisits the Isle of Man to find out how the event has changed ahead of the Centenary races in 2007.

He catches up with leading riders, the characters who contributed so much to his film and the Isle of Man's very own Richard 'Milky' Quayle - whose career-ending smash was so graphically captured in the documentary. It also reflects on the tragic loss of some familiar faces - just like the original film, it fearlessly examines every facet of what makes the TT unique.
The Director's Cut gives you even more, and The Director's Return brings to story bang up to date for the TT's Centenary.

TT Stars of Speed

This 2CD set features a stunning collection of recordings from the classic Stanley Schofield Sound Stories archives charting the careers of some of the greatest motorcycle racers ever. Fastest laps, greatest wins and devastating setbacks are all remembered in this exceptional collection.

Combining the familiar, authoritative commentary of Murray Walker with the evocative sounds of legendary racing machines at full chat, Stars of Speed delivers a fascinating audio history of some of the most important moments in motorcycle racing - and some of the most important men.

Recalling highlights from races held around the world, including many from the legendary Isle of Man TT, Murray's distinctive style captures the drama, triumph and tragedy that created these legends of the sport.

The roar of BSAs, Gileras, Moto Guzzis, Hondas, Nortons and many, many more conjure up the atmosphere of history-making race meetings - the evocative engine sounds, period race commentary and Murray's detailed narrative transporting listeners back to these classic races.

Stars of Speed also features interviews with racing greats Bob McIntyre, Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Geoff Duke, Jim Redman, Phil Read, Derek Minter, Gary Hocking and Tom Phillis.

In the bonus track Sprint Special, another Stanley Schofield Sound Stories gem, Peter Arnold narrates this fascinating study of sprint competition.

Hailwood: My First Ten TT Years

Hear the story of motorcycle racing legend Mike Hailwood from the man himself in this extraordinary piece of Isle of Man TT history.

Recorded at Mike the Bike's London flat in 1968, this chat with Peter Arnold chronicles a decade of racing at the TT, and 12 amazing race wins. The ever-popular Hailwood re-lives the highs and lows of ten years racing in the Isle of Man, fom fresh-faced teenager to his apparent retirement in 1967.

Hailwood: My First Ten TT Years recalls the exhilarating battles, frustrations and tremendous triumphs - it is a thrilling opportunity to discover how Hailwood managed to stamp his authority on the event, and offers revealing insight and first-hand accounts of some of the most memorable races ever. The soundtrack to the interview is provided by the Hondas, MV Agustas and other glorious machines that dominated the TT during Hailwood's heyday, plus race commentary from such luminaries as Murray Walker.

This gem from the Stanley Schofield archives, which has been digitally remastered, is an essential record of a golden era in TT history and a true hero.

'From Duke comes a treat for the lugs and a guarantee never to be bored in the car or on a plane again. Hailwood - My First 10 TT Years is a digitally re-mastered version of the original Stanley Schofield Sound Stories interview, recorded in Mike's flat, by Peter Arnold. The chat is backed by period recordings of the bikes that Mike used on his way to the victories, with commentary from the likes of Murray Walker enough to raise the hair on the back of the neck' Classic Racer

World Rally Review 1989

In 1989 Japanese teams took the rallying world by storm, sparking one of the most exciting series in rally history.
The Italian camp had pinned their hopes on LanciaÍs new 16-valve Integrale in an attempt to counter the growing challenge from Japanese manufacturers Toyota, Mazda and Mitsubishi.
Outstanding performances were produced by world favourites Jorge Recalde, Juha Kankkunen, Hannu Mikkola and Ari Vatanen. The sensational Carlos Sainz, Didier Auriol, Alex Flori and Miki Biasion also appear in record-breaking form.
On-board and helicopter cameras follow the action through over 28,000 km of snow, mud and dust from Sweden and Africa to Australia and New Zealand. The East vs West battle reaches a thrilling finale, topping off a highly successful season.

'Duke's terrific collection of world Rally championship reissues on DVD continues to offer fantastic nostalgia trips for rally fans....the seasonal reviews are great - all work in the Motorsport News office ground to a halt as we relived Colin McRae's glorious 1995 WRC success' Motorsport News, July 2008

'Relive the end of the Group B rallying era and the start of the Group A revolution with Duke's superb season review DVDs. The years 1985 to 1991 are available now and make perfect gifts for the anorak and bobble hat brigade. Muddy brilliant!' Autosport November 2007

Story of BMW

Thanks to a German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and an inspirational young manager, the concept of a compact, high-quality sports saloon became a reality.

The Story of BMW follows the fascinating history of this great German brand, from its early years as a small, struggling car maker launched during the Depression to the desirable marque it is today.

It traces over 30 of the most popular models from 1962 onwards, using design styles, performance analysis and sales figures to build a comprehensive portrait of each car.

Travel back through time with footage of 502s racing at Nurburgring and catch a glimpse of the future in the high-performance Z series sportcars.

There are plenty of other dream cars in this entertaining documentary including the M3 which is shaping up to be the next chapter in the legend on track, in the showroom and on the road.

 

"A must for every BMW fan is Duke Video's The Story of BMW DVD.  This documentary charts the history of the company from its humble beginnings to its current position as one of the most successful car manufacturers in the world, as well as reviewing all the popular models from 1962  onwards.  Priced at £16.99 it's an interesting and comprehensive film and one that every BMW fan will enjoy."

Rally Havoc

We have scoured over 10 years of epic Scandinavian rally archive to bring you Rally Havoc, featuring no less than 350 rollovers, jaw-dropping smashes and other high-speed slip-ups. It might seem hard to believe at time, but no one gets seriously hurt in any of these incredible 'moments'.