Helen Owen

The Ultimate Collection: Musicals is an enthralling collection of the 100 best loved show songs that encapsulate the magic of the musicals. A veritable collection of some of the biggest names in showbusiness such as Michael Ball, Elaine Paige, Alfie Boe, Michael Crawford and Katherine Jenkins deliver sparkling vocal performances that will have you yearning for
the 'roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd'..!! From classic musicals such as West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Brigadoon and Guys & Dolls through to musicals from the 'big screen' like The Sound Of Music, Mary Poppins, The Wizard Of Oz, Dr Doolittle and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang right through to some of the greatest and most successful theatrical productions that the West End has ever seen such as Miss Saigon, Evita, Cats, Chess and Phantom Of The Opera; this unique collection features timeless melodies that will never be forgotten. If you want to capture the excitement and glamour of the West End and Broadway stage then The Ultimate Collections: Musicals will deliver that passport to the stars..!

The Anton Chekhov Collection from BBC Video is a six disc set that mines their extensive archives of works created by British master thespians performing the greatest works of the Russian playwright's career. From 1959 to 1991, these plays are presented with excellent production values and sure-handed direction. The transfers are full screen and sometimes spotty in quality, but it is amazing to see these legendary pieces performed by the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Judi Dench. The result is over eighteen hours of sublime theatre loaded down with significant extras and supplemental material.