Bob Carruthers

Production

Bob Carruthers

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Production

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43 titles

Known for

The Bruce poster
6.4

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim and crown him as King of the Scots.

The Bruce

1996

Richard the Lionheart - Crusader King poster
NR

The reign of Richard the Lionheart was one of the most eventful and colourful in England's long history. The third son of Henry II, Richard I devoted his life to defending both his faith and his lands in France - only five months of his ten year rule were spent in England. An outstanding and courageous solider Richard I lead his army on a holy quest, a savage and bloody page in the annals of time known to history as the Crusades. Featuring extensive authentic reconstructions and dramatised "eye-witness" reports, this is the story of a born solider and a mighty king of England.

Richard the Lionheart - Crusader King

1994

Genesis: Total Rock Review poster
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With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are one of the highest selling recording groups of all time. From being one of the most revered bands of the 1970s led by Peter Gabriel, they went on to achieve massive commercial success in the Phil Collins era and have made a lasting impression on musical history. Combining extensive archive footage of performances with penetrating interviews with the band and the critics, this film offers a comprehensive review of the changing face of Genesis, and provides key insights to the music which shaped their career.

Genesis: Total Rock Review

2006

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King poster
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Documentary about the writing of the final part of the Lord of the Rings

Secrets of Middle-Earth: Inside Tolkien's The Return of the King

2003

The Roots of Monty Python poster
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A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

The Roots of Monty Python

2005

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) poster
6.0

It is now over 25 years since the release of The Wall. Conceived by Roger Waters as an ambitious double album, a spectacular live show and a ground breaking feature film. The Wall has gone on to achieve iconic status in the history of popular music. This program draws on live performance footage of Pink Floyd and highlights from the film. Also includes extracts from archive interviews with Gerald Scarfe and Alan Parker, the director of The Wall, along with the views of a team of leading musicians and musicologists. This is the independent critical review of a milestone in popular culture, which strips away the prejudice to produce the ultimate retrospective on one of the most important and iconoclastic popular works of the twentieth century. Featuring Highlights From: • Another Brick in The Wall Part 2 • Comfortably Numb • One Of My Turns • Plus Many More!

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

2007

Film credits

Behind the camera

The Bruce poster
6.4

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim and crown him as King of the Scots.

The Bruce

1996

The Bruce poster
6.4

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim and crown him as King of the Scots.

The Bruce

1996

Richard the Lionheart - Crusader King poster
NR

The reign of Richard the Lionheart was one of the most eventful and colourful in England's long history. The third son of Henry II, Richard I devoted his life to defending both his faith and his lands in France - only five months of his ten year rule were spent in England. An outstanding and courageous solider Richard I lead his army on a holy quest, a savage and bloody page in the annals of time known to history as the Crusades. Featuring extensive authentic reconstructions and dramatised "eye-witness" reports, this is the story of a born solider and a mighty king of England.

Richard the Lionheart - Crusader King

1994

Genesis: Total Rock Review poster
NR

With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are one of the highest selling recording groups of all time. From being one of the most revered bands of the 1970s led by Peter Gabriel, they went on to achieve massive commercial success in the Phil Collins era and have made a lasting impression on musical history. Combining extensive archive footage of performances with penetrating interviews with the band and the critics, this film offers a comprehensive review of the changing face of Genesis, and provides key insights to the music which shaped their career.

Genesis: Total Rock Review

2006

The Roots of Monty Python poster
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A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

The Roots of Monty Python

2005

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) poster
6.0

It is now over 25 years since the release of The Wall. Conceived by Roger Waters as an ambitious double album, a spectacular live show and a ground breaking feature film. The Wall has gone on to achieve iconic status in the history of popular music. This program draws on live performance footage of Pink Floyd and highlights from the film. Also includes extracts from archive interviews with Gerald Scarfe and Alan Parker, the director of The Wall, along with the views of a team of leading musicians and musicologists. This is the independent critical review of a milestone in popular culture, which strips away the prejudice to produce the ultimate retrospective on one of the most important and iconoclastic popular works of the twentieth century. Featuring Highlights From: • Another Brick in The Wall Part 2 • Comfortably Numb • One Of My Turns • Plus Many More!

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

2007

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) poster
6.0

It is now over 25 years since the release of The Wall. Conceived by Roger Waters as an ambitious double album, a spectacular live show and a ground breaking feature film. The Wall has gone on to achieve iconic status in the history of popular music. This program draws on live performance footage of Pink Floyd and highlights from the film. Also includes extracts from archive interviews with Gerald Scarfe and Alan Parker, the director of The Wall, along with the views of a team of leading musicians and musicologists. This is the independent critical review of a milestone in popular culture, which strips away the prejudice to produce the ultimate retrospective on one of the most important and iconoclastic popular works of the twentieth century. Featuring Highlights From: • Another Brick in The Wall Part 2 • Comfortably Numb • One Of My Turns • Plus Many More!

Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

2007

Bon Jovi: In Performance poster
NR

This documentary showcases the New Jersey rock band’s best moments through performance footage, candid interviews with journalists, and more.

Bon Jovi: In Performance

2006

Night of the Guitars poster
NR

This rocks! Eight great rock guitarists gathered together on one stage in a celebration of inspired guitar driven rock music. This is a feast of guitar magic as eight, very different guitarists compete, collaborate and celebrate their craft. World famous names like Robin Trower, Jan Akkerman and Ronnie Montrose are joined by Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Rick Derringer and Ian Crichton (SAGA). The older heads provide the inspiration and impetus for two new and emerging talents Dave Sharman and Danny Darekovic. The result is a powerful portrait of how to combine virtuosity, great music and fun in one exciting package. FEATURING • Ronnie Montrose • Jan Akkerman • Robin Trower • Rick Derringer • Laurie Wisefield • Ian Crichton • Dave Sharman • Danny Darekovic

Night of the Guitars

2002

Night of the Guitars poster
NR

This rocks! Eight great rock guitarists gathered together on one stage in a celebration of inspired guitar driven rock music. This is a feast of guitar magic as eight, very different guitarists compete, collaborate and celebrate their craft. World famous names like Robin Trower, Jan Akkerman and Ronnie Montrose are joined by Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Rick Derringer and Ian Crichton (SAGA). The older heads provide the inspiration and impetus for two new and emerging talents Dave Sharman and Danny Darekovic. The result is a powerful portrait of how to combine virtuosity, great music and fun in one exciting package. FEATURING • Ronnie Montrose • Jan Akkerman • Robin Trower • Rick Derringer • Laurie Wisefield • Ian Crichton • Dave Sharman • Danny Darekovic

Night of the Guitars

2002

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NR

Rock Milestones takes you through the looking glass, as we draw on the expertise of a top team of critics and musicologists to find the story behind The Magical Mystery Tour. Industry insiders offer their professional insights into how the music was made and its consequent influences, whilst a swathe of carefully researched archive interview and performance footage will take you back in time for a truly first hand experience.

Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour

2007

No artwork available
NR

Rock Milestones takes you through the looking glass, as we draw on the expertise of a top team of critics and musicologists to find the story behind The Magical Mystery Tour. Industry insiders offer their professional insights into how the music was made and its consequent influences, whilst a swathe of carefully researched archive interview and performance footage will take you back in time for a truly first hand experience.

Rock Milestones: The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour

2007

Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

2009

Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored

2009

The Battle of Trafalgar: Nelson's Victory poster
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Robert Powell narrates this engrossing exploration of one of France and Britain's most thrilling and decisive conflicts: the Battle of Trafalgar. The event unraveled on Oct. 21, 1805, when British admiral Lord Nelson and his 27 ships defeated an assault by French emperor Napoleon's 33 ships, cementing Nelson's legacy in naval victories. Dramatized accounts and 3D graphics, along with expert commentary, help recount the unlikely triumph.

The Battle of Trafalgar: Nelson's Victory

1993

The Battle of Trafalgar: Nelson's Victory poster
NR

Robert Powell narrates this engrossing exploration of one of France and Britain's most thrilling and decisive conflicts: the Battle of Trafalgar. The event unraveled on Oct. 21, 1805, when British admiral Lord Nelson and his 27 ships defeated an assault by French emperor Napoleon's 33 ships, cementing Nelson's legacy in naval victories. Dramatized accounts and 3D graphics, along with expert commentary, help recount the unlikely triumph.

The Battle of Trafalgar: Nelson's Victory

1993

Macbeth poster
7.0

In eleventh century Scotland, three witches foretell that Macbeth will become King, while Banquo will beget Kings. Macbeth accordingly has King Duncan slain, and is duly crowned in his place. But that's where his problems really begin...

Macbeth

1997

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb poster
7.0

Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb is a documentary film reviewing the music and career of Pink Floyd - a complete case study of the work of Pink Floyd on record, film and in performance. Drawing on rare concert films and penetrating interviews with the critics this is the definitive exploration of the Pink Floyd phenomenon. This documentary film will fill in the missing piece for the serious music collectors and at the same time will delight casual music fans exploring Pink Floyd for the first time.

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb

2005

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb poster
7.0

Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb is a documentary film reviewing the music and career of Pink Floyd - a complete case study of the work of Pink Floyd on record, film and in performance. Drawing on rare concert films and penetrating interviews with the critics this is the definitive exploration of the Pink Floyd phenomenon. This documentary film will fill in the missing piece for the serious music collectors and at the same time will delight casual music fans exploring Pink Floyd for the first time.

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb

2005

Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV poster
7.0

Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV zeroes in on Zeppelin's fourth LP, an untitled effort that shot to the top of the charts upon release circa November 8, 1971, and single-handedly shaped the landscape of hard rock over the ensuing decade. Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV goes behind the scenes to investigate why -- and how -- this album became a decades-long phenomenon and the inestimable impact it made on American music and pop culture in particular.

Rock Milestones: Led Zeppelin's IV

2006

AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years poster
7.5

AC/DC has long reigned as a titanic force in the world of hard rock, and never more so than when they were anchored by their original singer and resident wildman, Bon Scott. AC/DC - The Bon Scott Years movie This program offers a critical review of the band's Bon Scott years--from his first appearance in the early 1970s to his death in 1980--through rare archival material, interviews with rock critics and musicologists, and previously unreleased live performances of classics like "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Let There Be Rock."

AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years

2005

Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980 poster
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A critical guide to the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex from early success through to the very last recordings and Marc's tragic death. The 'talking heads' present criticisms and takes on the band's meteoric rise, fall, and all-too-short comeback period.

Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980

2006

Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980 poster
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A critical guide to the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex from early success through to the very last recordings and Marc's tragic death. The 'talking heads' present criticisms and takes on the band's meteoric rise, fall, and all-too-short comeback period.

Inside T. Rex: 1973-1980

2006

The Beatles: Up Close and Personal poster
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Through the recollections and insights of those who knew The Beatles best, this documentary examines the creative processes and personal chemistry that contributed to some of the greatest music ever made.

The Beatles: Up Close and Personal

2008

Julius Caesar: Emperor of Rome poster
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Few men of history have as formidable or as mighty a reputation as Julius Caesar. He is not only one of the central figures of Roman history but a man who shaped the future of the world as we know it today. Rapid promotion from a humble civil servant to military leader put him in command of the powerful Roman Legions who completed the rout of Gaul and Britain. His success established him as great, but also as a bloodthirsty general. His political ambitions also earned him many enemies, especially in Rome, a city that would ultimately prove the location of his demise and assassination. This video features extensive expert analysis and comment, as well as exciting dramatic reconstructions and period imagery.

Julius Caesar: Emperor of Rome

1998

Oliver Cromwell: Traitor or Liberator? poster
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Few historical characters have courted controversy as much as Oliver Cromwell: murderer of a monarch or revolutionary hero? From humble beginnings he rose to lead an army that would overthrow the British monarchy and gain himself the title of 'Lord Protector'. With comment from Tony Benn MP, this DVD examines the religious and political turmoil that would propel Cromwell to the pinnacle of his power, throw England into two civil wars and see Charles I sent to the block!

Oliver Cromwell: Traitor or Liberator?

1998

Oliver Cromwell: Traitor or Liberator? poster
NR

Few historical characters have courted controversy as much as Oliver Cromwell: murderer of a monarch or revolutionary hero? From humble beginnings he rose to lead an army that would overthrow the British monarchy and gain himself the title of 'Lord Protector'. With comment from Tony Benn MP, this DVD examines the religious and political turmoil that would propel Cromwell to the pinnacle of his power, throw England into two civil wars and see Charles I sent to the block!

Oliver Cromwell: Traitor or Liberator?

1998

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996 poster
8.0

In this revised second edition of the ultimate critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, you'll be privy to an embarrassment of riches from the band in concert, on record and on film, from "Wish You Were Here" to "Pulse." The program features the "last word" regarding reviews of both live and studio performances of songs from every Floyd album from the 21-year period, including "The Wall," "The Final Cut," "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" and more.

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996

2004

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996 poster
8.0

In this revised second edition of the ultimate critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, you'll be privy to an embarrassment of riches from the band in concert, on record and on film, from "Wish You Were Here" to "Pulse." The program features the "last word" regarding reviews of both live and studio performances of songs from every Floyd album from the 21-year period, including "The Wall," "The Final Cut," "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" and more.

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996

2004

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996 poster
8.0

In this revised second edition of the ultimate critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, you'll be privy to an embarrassment of riches from the band in concert, on record and on film, from "Wish You Were Here" to "Pulse." The program features the "last word" regarding reviews of both live and studio performances of songs from every Floyd album from the 21-year period, including "The Wall," "The Final Cut," "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" and more.

Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996

2004

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977 poster
NR

This is the definitive collection of Uriah Heep performing live for the Americas from film and television archives. Uriah Heep captured at the very pinnacle of the band's career. Recorded 1974 and 1975.

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

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Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977 poster
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This is the definitive collection of Uriah Heep performing live for the Americas from film and television archives. Uriah Heep captured at the very pinnacle of the band's career. Recorded 1974 and 1975.

Uriah Heep & David Byron: Collection 1973-1977

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Iron Maiden: Ultimate Critical Review poster
10.0

The story of the making of Iron Maiden’s 1981 self-titled album, as told by members of the band, that ushered in a new wave of British heavy metal.

Iron Maiden: Ultimate Critical Review

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Woody Herman's Swinging Herd live in England poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Woody Herman's Swinging Herd live in England

1964

Roxy Music: Inside 1972-1974 poster
NR

An incisive documentary of how Roxy Music hit the ground with four albums in two years.

Roxy Music: Inside 1972-1974

2004

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974 poster
5.9

This is the revised and improved critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, in concert, on record and on film. Here is everything you ever needed to know about Pink Floyd in an informative two disc set. Using the actual words of the band and critics, Inside Pink Floyd is the definitive critical journey through of the music of Pink Floyd from the Syd Barret era to Pulse. FEATURES: Rare unreleased film of concert performances from sound and television archives around the world featuring a rare performance of Atom Heart Mother performed by the band alone without the orchestra. Also reviewed is the famous performance broadcast across Europe from a floating stage on the lagoon at Venice.

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974

2005

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974 poster
5.9

This is the revised and improved critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, in concert, on record and on film. Here is everything you ever needed to know about Pink Floyd in an informative two disc set. Using the actual words of the band and critics, Inside Pink Floyd is the definitive critical journey through of the music of Pink Floyd from the Syd Barret era to Pulse. FEATURES: Rare unreleased film of concert performances from sound and television archives around the world featuring a rare performance of Atom Heart Mother performed by the band alone without the orchestra. Also reviewed is the famous performance broadcast across Europe from a floating stage on the lagoon at Venice.

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974

2005

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974 poster
5.9

This is the revised and improved critical guide to the work of Pink Floyd, in concert, on record and on film. Here is everything you ever needed to know about Pink Floyd in an informative two disc set. Using the actual words of the band and critics, Inside Pink Floyd is the definitive critical journey through of the music of Pink Floyd from the Syd Barret era to Pulse. FEATURES: Rare unreleased film of concert performances from sound and television archives around the world featuring a rare performance of Atom Heart Mother performed by the band alone without the orchestra. Also reviewed is the famous performance broadcast across Europe from a floating stage on the lagoon at Venice.

Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974

2005

The English Civil Wars poster
10.0

It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.

The English Civil Wars

1992

The English Civil Wars poster
10.0

It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against brother in the bloody battle for the soul of the nation. It was winner takes all. After seven years of turmoil, even the dramatic execution of King Charles I could not bring peace, more bloodshed still lay ahead. The most tragic and dramatic chapter in English history is recorded in this spectacular and entertaining DVD. It features superb battle re-enactments and reconstructions, dramatised 'eye-witness' accounts and delightful period personalities and the battles of the war. The programme also includes 3D computer graphics and expert analysis from leading historians to tell the story of the English Civil Wars.

The English Civil Wars

1992