Discovery Wings - A Butcher Bird's Tale

BBC Shakespeare - Cymbeline

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Cymbeline, the King of Britain, is angry that his daughter Imogen has chosen the low-born Posthumus as her husband. As the Queen tries to force Imogen to marry her own son, Posthumus flees to Rome. There his new 'friend' Iachimo sets out to prove - by fair means or foul - that the pure Imogen will betray him. One of Shakespeare's final plays, Cymbeline has been celebrated for its characterisation particularly that of Imogen and Iachimo (played here by Helen Mirren and Robert Lindsay). 'All of her that is out of door most rich, if she be furnish'd with a mind so rare. She is alone the Arabian bird and I have lost the wager. Boldness be my friend! Arm me, audacity, from head to foot!'

Pope John Paul II - A Tribute

This programme will give you the opportunity to gain an insight into the life of Pope John Paul II. See his childhood, the loss of those close to him, the great influence of his father and the early days of his priestly vocation. Father Karol Wojtyla became the youngest bishop in Poland and was a cardinal at 47. The world's first non-Italian pope for 455 years, he even visited the man who attempted to take his life. See: The suffering, love and illness of the people's pope, the world journeys of the most travelled pope, the pope talks to the world's youth, the world celebrates the longest serving pope of the 20th Century. Includes: Exclusive footage in the Basilica of St. Peter, exclusive footage at a Papal audience and dramatic pictures from the Papacy of John Paul II. Narrated in six languages.

Neon Genesis Evangelion - Director's Cut - Vol. 1 - Resurrection

The year 2015 and Earth has been ravaged by a colossal meteorite strike which has destroyed half the population. The people of Earth are being attacked by 'Angels' with super scientific capabilities. Can the manmade fighting machines called Evangelions save the Earth from destruction? Features episodes 21-23, including additional footage never before available outside Japan.

Discovering France - Normandy & Brittany

Made by France's national broadcaster TF1 this is an interesting guide to the most beautiful areas of France, presenting all its diversity of culture, natural treasures and landscapes. Features Paris and the regions of Normandy and Brittany.

Major Payne

Damon Wayans stars as Special Forces Marine Major Benson Winifred Payne who's suddenly recommissioned to a Junior Military Academy. How does the army's most dangerous secret weapon discipline a bunch of recruits too young to shave?