Acorn Media (Firm)
Publication Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 65 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Classic exercise for an ageless body. A former dancer, Smith shows how basic exercises that keep dancers limber can help everyone safely build strength and flexibility. Features include Anne Smith biography and printed exercise routine.
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (624 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Cutting-edge Victorian science meets cunningly plotted mystery in this award-winning Canadian TV drama. William Murdoch is a detective in Toronto in 1895, using new forensic techniques like fingerprinting and psychological profiling. He crosses paths with famous figures including Arthur Conan Doyle, and H. G. Wells.
Publication Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Riviera or Côte d́́̕Azur as the French call it, is one of the best known resort areas in the world, fabled for its scenic beauty and romantic history. A helicopter-mounted camera offers unprecedented views of famous coastal enclaves and fabulous private estates, all enhanced by an informative narrative set to regional music.
Publication Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (625 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Twenty-five episodes inspired by the dark humor of Roald Dahl, this series of brilliantly written and acted standalone suspense stories was an instant hit that became an international phenomenon that starred a cavalcade of top stars. Seasons 1 & 2.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (259 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Works are removed from their frames and set up for curators, historians, restorers and scientists to view and discuss freely. The five major artists whose pieces are examined include: Raphael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Watteau and Leonardo.
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (185 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Hosted and based on the book by Dr. Helen Castor, and filmed on location in England and France, this BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed.
Series
Publication Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Brothers from Ramsey come to Shrewsbury looking for money to rebuild their monastery, which has been ransacked by rebel soldiers. They claim that a loan of Saint Winifred's Holy Relics, which are housed at Shrewsbury, would be suitable generosity. Cadfael and the Abbot opt to provide the men with a gift of precious gems instead. Then, during a cataclysmic night of violent storms, the Holy Relics disappear. Cadfael is dispatched to recover them and...
11) Hidden: series 2
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 361 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Detectives Cadi John and Owen Vaughan investigate the brutal murder of a former school teacher, but a group of local teenagers knows more about what happened than they are letting on. 'Nail-biting, (and) confidently stylish' (The Guardian), this compelling Welsh crime drama has been hailed 'best in class' by the New York Times.
12) Behaving badly
Publication Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 203 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Oscar winner Judi Dench stars in this darkly humorous drama about a meek, middle-aged divorcee who suddenly begins to behave in ways that shock her ex and her grown daughter. Extras include biographies of star Judi Dench and writer Catherine Heath.
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (approximately 792 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Winningly clever and playful, this acclaimed Canadian series returns with new mysteries set in Edwardian-era Toronto. In Season Nine, Detective William Murdoch and his wife, Dr. Julia Ogden, plan their dream home; Constable Crabtree faces dire consequences for his decisions; and Dr. Emily Grace experiences a personal crisis. Meanwhile, Inspector Brackenreid endures an eccentric houseguest, and a new morgue cleaner turned lab attendant brings fresh...
Publication Date
[2013?]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (727 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Armed with a razor-sharp wit, Miss. Fisher investigates crimes in opulent 1920s Australia. Sharply written and gorgeously costumed, these episodes are sure to charm fans of costume dramas and mysteries alike.
Publication Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (192 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Fresh off his success catching a headline grabbing killer, DCI Colin Sutton is on the brink of retirement when he's asked to review the long running inquiry into another infamous predator. Known as "The Night Stalker" to the press and "Minstead Man" to the police, this serial rapist has stalked the elderly of Southeast London for nearly two decades.
Publication Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (367 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In a seemingly quiet country town in New Zealand, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd finds that murder can happen anywhere. Working alongside Detective Constable Kristin Sims, Shepherd solves grisly murders in this gripping and well-written series.
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Appears on list
Description
A quirky New Zealand mystery that follows Dl Mike Shepherd, who arrives in the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions. In this Christmas episode, the mayor is murdered in his home after the annual holiday parade, and Shepherd and his assistant Kristin Sims must solve a Christmas murder.
Publication Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (282 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Set Three includes three all new feature-length mysteries. Cross - When a man is found crucified, Jack's investigations reveal that the dead man's brother was responsible for the death of Norma Mitchell. Headstone - Jack is on a race against time to locate a former nemesis, Ronan Meyers, who has been kidnapped and held for ransom. Purgatory - Jack is hired by the head of a large software company to investigate the theft of valuable data.