Once, Jason Bourne was notorious in the clandestine world of covert-ops as one of the CIA's most expert international killers for hire. Out of the ashes...... more

Once, Jason Bourne was notorious in the clandestine world of covert-ops as one of the CIA's most expert international killers for hire. Out of the ashes of his violent past he's emerged today as a Georgetown professor, living a quiet life, retired from danger--until he narrowly escapes the bullet of a faceless assassin. And when two of Bourne's closest associates are murdered, Bourne knows that his legacy has followed him--and set him up as the prime suspect for the brutal crimes. The quicksand of lies and betrayals is deeper than Bourne ever imagined. Hunted by the CIA as a dangerous rogue agent, he has only one option to stay alive--and one last chance to stay one step ahead of an unseen assailant whose vengeance is personal. Pursued across the globe, Bourne's on the run, and on the edge of discovering the truth--that he's become the expendable pawn in an international terrorist plot. One that's taking every living witness with it and plunging Bourne one step closer to the world-shattering consequences of...the Bourne Legacy.

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The large expedition sack with a water protective TIZIP closure system. Extremely wear-resistant material and 4 padded and adjustable carrying handlesmake this...... more

The large expedition sack with a water protective TIZIP closure system. Extremely wear-resistant material and 4 padded and adjustable carrying handlesmake this sack a reliable companion on the hardest of undertakings.Ideal for rambling, rafting or expeditions and is also superb protection for bicycles or personal kit on train or plane, camper van hire or boat charter. Can be used as rucksack and 'D' rings help to maximise security. 140 litre volume. BxHxT 92 x 50 x 30cm. 1.8Kg.

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Once, Jason Bourne was notorious in the clandestine world of covert-ops as one of the CIA's most expert international killers for hire. Out of the ashes...... more

Once, Jason Bourne was notorious in the clandestine world of covert-ops as one of the CIA's most expert international killers for hire. Out of the ashes of his violent past he's emerged today as a Georgetown professor, living a quiet life, retired from danger--until he narrowly escapes the bullet of a faceless assassin. And when two of Bourne's closest associates are murdered, Bourne knows that his legacy has followed him--and set him up as the prime suspect for the brutal crimes. The quicksand of lies and betrayals is deeper than Bourne ever imagined. Hunted by the CIA as a dangerous rogue agent, he has only one option to stay alive--and one last chance to stay one step ahead of an unseen assailant whose vengeance is personal. Pursued across the globe, Bourne's on the run, and on the edge of discovering the truth--that he's become the expendable pawn in an international terrorist plot. One that's taking every living witness with it and plunging Bourne one step closer to the world-shattering consequences of...the Bourne Legacy.

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Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Box...... more

Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Box Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Season 2 Episode 1: Part one of two. Detectives search for a serial killer who mutilates his victims' bodies. Prime suspect is the boss of a van hire firm, but he denies all knowledge of the crimes : and three of his employees clear him by confessing to the murders. Crime drama by Lynda La Plante, starring David Hayman and Kate Buffery. With Iain Glen and Linda Henry Episode 2: Part two of two. Detectives searching for a serial killer who mutilates his victims' bodies. Prime suspect is the boss of a van hire firm, but he denies all knowledge of the crimes : and three of his employees clear him by confessing to the murders. Crime drama by Lynda La Plante, starring David Hayman and Kate Buffery. With Iain Glen and Linda Henry SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Trial & Retribution (Season 2) - 2-DVD Box Set ( Lynda La Plante's Trial and Retribution ) ( Trial & Retribution - Season Two )

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1-GoneHUSKY, Ferlin 2-Dark MoonBONNIE GUITAR 3-Gonna Find Me A BluebirdRAINWATER, Marvin 4-Gotta Travel OnGRAMMER, Billy 5-Walk On ByVAN DUKE, Leroy...... more

1-GoneHUSKY, Ferlin 2-Dark MoonBONNIE GUITAR 3-Gonna Find Me A BluebirdRAINWATER, Marvin 4-Gotta Travel OnGRAMMER, Billy 5-Walk On ByVAN DUKE, Leroy 6-From A Jack To A KingMILLER, Ned 7-You're The ReasonEDWARDS, Bobby 8-I Remember YouIFIELD, Frank 9-Saginaw, MichiganFRIZZELL, Lefty 10-Skip A RopeCARGILL, Henson 11-Tennessee Bird WalkJACK BLANCHARD & MISTY MORGAN 12-Easy LovingHART, Freddie 13-Third Rate RomanceAMAZING RHYTHM ACES 14-If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body Would...BELLAMY BROS 15-Blanket On The GroundSPEARS, Billie Jo 16-NobodySYLVIA 17-Baby I LiedALLEN, Deborah 18-Yesterday, When I Was YoungCLARK, Roy 19-Say You'll Stay Until TomorrowJONES, Tom 20-I'm Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our HomeFRIZZELL, David 21-(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done...THOMAS, B.J. (2002/ERIC) 21 tracks 1957-1983 - original 45 RPM Hit versions, mostly in true stereo

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Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when...... more

Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when three misfit high-school students hire him to protect them from bullies, he sets out to fleece them for the money he needs to get away. Naturally, this being a formulaic crowd-pleaser, he bonds with the kids and discovers that maybe his life isn't so worthless after all. Fortunately for moviegoers, the creators of Drillbit Taylor (including co-writer Seth Rogen, star of Knocked Up) have the wit to tweak the formula and give what could have been prefabricated and bland some grit, surprises, and genuine laughs (as well as an allusion to this movie's obvious inspiration, the 1980 teen-movie classic My Bodyguard). While nowhere near as funny (or as rude) as Rogen's previous co-writing effort, the dorkily sublime Superbad, Drillbit Taylor benefits from a similar grasp of the genuine cravings and frustrations of adolescence. Still, it's Wilson's movie, and his slacker-romantic rhythm gives the humour its swing. Also featuring Leslie Mann (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), who is woefully underutilised as Wilson's love interest. One sneaky bit of casting: The main bully is played by Alex Frost, who played an unhappy teen driven to shoot up his school in director Gus Van Sant's Elephant. --Bret Fetzer

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Night At The Museum (Blu-Ray) BRAND NEW REGION B BLU-RAY DISC (PAL) (REQUIRES A DEDICATED BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER In an attempt to prove his stability to his...... more

Night At The Museum (Blu-Ray) BRAND NEW REGION B BLU-RAY DISC (PAL) (REQUIRES A DEDICATED BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER In an attempt to prove his stability to his ex-wife (Kim Raver) and his son Nicky (Jake Cherry) Larry accepts a job as a night guard at the Museum of Natural History. But the elderly night guards who hire him (played by entertainment legends Mickey Rooney Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs) fail to mention one crucial detail when the museum is closed everything inside comes to life. From Attila the Hun to miniature Roman soldiers African mammals to Neanderthal men and Egyptian mummies to dinosaur skeletons the museum teems with lively activity. Now its Larrys job to control the mayhem and show his son that he is indeed a great man after all. There might be a moral to this story which is based on the book of the same name by Milan Trenc but the screenplay and action remain light and breezy. Stiller is perfect as Larry particularly in scenes with a sneaky monkey who repeatedly gets the better of him. Brief ap

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'I will hire you only on condition that you promise to do everything in your power to protect me.' With his curved Turkish sword, and dark, brooding...... more

'I will hire you only on condition that you promise to do everything in your power to protect me.' With his curved Turkish sword, and dark, brooding looks, Harry Ward is a formidable adversary. Lady Saskia van Buren's life is in danger, so she has fled to London and hired him as her protector. But she soon finds herself longing for more than safety in his arms... Unknown to Saskia, Harry believes she's a Dutch spy - and he intends to bring her to justice. Only he's torn between duty and desire, and will do whatever it takes to keep Lady Saskia safe - even make her his convenient bride...

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Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when...... more

Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when three misfit high-school students hire him to protect them from bullies, he sets out to fleece them for the money he needs to get away. Naturally, this being a formulaic crowd-pleaser, he bonds with the kids and discovers that maybe his life isn't so worthless after all. Fortunately for moviegoers, the creators of Drillbit Taylor (including co-writer Seth Rogen, star of Knocked Up) have the wit to tweak the formula and give what could have been prefabricated and bland some grit, surprises, and genuine laughs (as well as an allusion to this movie's obvious inspiration, the 1980 teen-movie classic My Bodyguard). While nowhere near as funny (or as rude) as Rogen's previous co-writing effort, the dorkily sublime Superbad, Drillbit Taylor benefits from a similar grasp of the genuine cravings and frustrations of adolescence. Still, it's Wilson's movie, and his slacker-romantic rhythm gives the humour its swing. Also featuring Leslie Mann (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), who is woefully underutilised as Wilson's love interest. One sneaky bit of casting: The main bully is played by Alex Frost, who played an unhappy teen driven to shoot up his school in director Gus Van Sant's Elephant. --Bret Fetzer

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But the elderly night guards who hire him (played by entertainment legends Mickey Rooney Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs) fail to mention one...... more

But the elderly night guards who hire him (played by entertainment legends Mickey Rooney Dick Van Dyke and Bill Cobbs) fail to mention one crucial detail when the museum is closed everything inside comes to life. From Attila the Hun to miniature Roman soldiers African mammals to Neanderthal men and Egyptian mummies to dinosaur skeletons the museum teems with lively activity. Now its Larrys job to control the mayhem and show his son that he is indeed a great man after all. There might be a moral to this story which is based on the book of the same name by Milan Trenc but the screenplay and action remain light and breezy. Stiller is perfect as Larry particularly in scenes with a sneaky monkey who repeatedly gets the better of him. Brief appearances by Anne Meara (Stillers real-life mother) and Paul Rudd add to the fun. Carla Gugino plays a museum docent Ricky Gervais portrays the incomprehensible museum director and Robin Williams moonlights as a wax figure of Teddy Roosevelt that comes to life. Owen Wilson and

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RAILSCENE NO. 31 - Early Summer 1992. Contents: Main Line Steam - Over thirty minutes of the best of main line action, with 5029 and 6998 at Oxford, 44932 at...... more

RAILSCENE NO. 31 - Early Summer 1992. Contents: Main Line Steam - Over thirty minutes of the best of main line action, with 5029 and 6998 at Oxford, 44932 at Aylesbury, 69621 at Chappel, a major feature of 60532s four runs over the S&C, 6024s ill-fated run from Paddington, 71000 goes north and 48151 on the S&C once again. Brake Van Ride - The Stanier Mogul Fund's special brake van trip on the Severn Valley, exploring parts that other tours cannot reach! Bluebell Breakthrough - Another brake van ride, this time on the van, through Sharpethorne Tunnel on the new northern extension with Normandy. The Manchester Pullman - The luxurious former 'Manchester Pullman' coaches are now available for hire. We join the train for breakfast on the Settle & Carlisle - do not watch this if you are hungry! Cab Ride - Manchester to Barrow - Aboard a Class 31 over the route via Bolton and Carnforth to the Cumbrian Coast, with many semaphores. BR Newslines - Loco haulage on the Cumbrian Coast from the lineside, new Sprinter livery, Longsight Open Day, 20s on railtours at Guildford and Salisbury, 50s at the end of the road, etc. Approximately 100 minutes.

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Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby...... more

Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions. ...The Commander (DE) ( Der Commander ) ( Il Triangolo della paura )

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Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive...... more

Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In this subtle 1954 comedy with feminist overtones, Clifton Webb plays Gifford, an executive with a large automobile manufacturer who is having trouble deciding who to hire as his chief sales manager. His three candidates are equally competent, so he brings their wives with them to New York headquarters, planning to hire the one whose wife is most suited to be an executive's wife. Elizabeth (Lauren Bacall) is the wife of Sid (Fred MacMurray), a company man. Elizabeth knows that Sid is such a workaholic that she will never see him if he gets the new job, but she is loyal to her husband and impresses the hiring team with her competency. Bill Baxter (Cornel Wilde) is handicapped in the competition by his wife Katie (June Allyson), a clumsy but sweet small-town girl from the Midwest. Katie dutifully tries to impress the big boss but proves inept at handling the social responsibilities. She would prefer to stay in Kansas City anyway. Jerry (Van Heflin) is married to Carol (Arlene Dahl), a seductive gold-digger who sexually teases various executives in the hopes that her assets can help land Jerry the job. Instead, her out-of-bounds behavior gets Jerry eliminated from the list, at least until Jerry tells Gifford that he doesn't sanction his wife's behavior. ...A Woman's World ( Woman's World )

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Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES:...... more

Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions.; ...The Commander ( Der Commander ) ( Il Triangolo della paura )

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Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby...... more

Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions. ...The Commander (DE) ( Der Commander ) ( Il Triangolo della paura )

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English and german audio , german import : This action-packed picture concerns upon a troop of commandos-for-hire(Lewis Collins, Manfred Lehmann)is...... more

English and german audio , german import : This action-packed picture concerns upon a troop of commandos-for-hire(Lewis Collins, Manfred Lehmann)is assigned by a businessman as financial backers and the Drug Enforcement Administration DEA(in charge of a histrionic Ernest Borgnine) to obliterate Golden Triangle between Laos , Cambodia and Thailand. The commando is led by captain Wesley, a tough, two-fisted mercenary . He contacts an inmate, expert on helicopters(Lee Van Cleef in similar role to Snake-Kurt Russell in rescue in N.Y). The adventure starts when the veteran band of mercenaries land deep inside the jungle to destroy opium traffic and smuggling commanded by General Khan. Another mercenary( Klaus Kinski)as back-up , in case they run into problems. They help out the jungle's inhabitants along with a kidnapped reporter(Mimsy Farmer). The mission meets an unexpected turns and twists when they're betrayed. Meanwhile they find a Catholic priest(Alan Collins or Luciano Pigozzi ,the Italian Peter Lorre)ruling a mission in middle of jungle. The jungle countrymen are submitted to drug-lords and the Reds Jemeres .

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1-GoneHUSKY, Ferlin 2-Dark MoonBONNIE GUITAR 3-Gonna Find Me A BluebirdRAINWATER, Marvin 4-Gotta Travel OnGRAMMER, Billy 5-Walk On ByVAN DUKE, Leroy...... more

1-GoneHUSKY, Ferlin 2-Dark MoonBONNIE GUITAR 3-Gonna Find Me A BluebirdRAINWATER, Marvin 4-Gotta Travel OnGRAMMER, Billy 5-Walk On ByVAN DUKE, Leroy 6-From A Jack To A KingMILLER, Ned 7-You're The ReasonEDWARDS, Bobby 8-I Remember YouIFIELD, Frank 9-Saginaw, MichiganFRIZZELL, Lefty 10-Skip A RopeCARGILL, Henson 11-Tennessee Bird WalkJACK BLANCHARD & MISTY MORGAN 12-Easy LovingHART, Freddie 13-Third Rate RomanceAMAZING RHYTHM ACES 14-If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body Would...BELLAMY BROS 15-Blanket On The GroundSPEARS, Billie Jo 16-NobodySYLVIA 17-Baby I LiedALLEN, Deborah 18-Yesterday, When I Was YoungCLARK, Roy 19-Say You'll Stay Until TomorrowJONES, Tom 20-I'm Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our HomeFRIZZELL, David 21-(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done...THOMAS, B.J. (2002/ERIC) 21 tracks 1957-1983 - original 45 RPM Hit versions, mostly in true stereo

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Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when...... more

Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when three misfit high-school students hire him to protect them from bullies, he sets out to fleece them for the money he needs to get away. Naturally, this being a formulaic crowd-pleaser, he bonds with the kids and discovers that maybe his life isn't so worthless after all. Fortunately for moviegoers, the creators of Drillbit Taylor (including co-writer Seth Rogen, star of Knocked Up) have the wit to tweak the formula and give what could have been prefabricated and bland some grit, surprises, and genuine laughs (as well as an allusion to this movie's obvious inspiration, the 1980 teen-movie classic My Bodyguard). While nowhere near as funny (or as rude) as Rogen's previous co-writing effort, the dorkily sublime Superbad, Drillbit Taylor benefits from a similar grasp of the genuine cravings and frustrations of adolescence. Still, it's Wilson's movie, and his slacker-romantic rhythm gives the humour its swing. Also featuring Leslie Mann (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), who is woefully underutilised as Wilson's love interest. One sneaky bit of casting: The main bully is played by Alex Frost, who played an unhappy teen driven to shoot up his school in director Gus Van Sant's Elephant. --Bret Fetzer

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News coverage from the Manx Electric from the summer of 2008: The summer of 2008 will not be remembered as a classic. With the Laxey - Ramsey section only...... more

News coverage from the Manx Electric from the summer of 2008: The summer of 2008 will not be remembered as a classic. With the Laxey - Ramsey section only working as a single line, a limited timetable in operation, few specials and a shortage of tram crews, the year is perhaps best forgotten. It wasn't all doom and gloom as although the number of trams in service decreased, those which ran had to contend with some unusual and never seen before working practices. Using mostly the landside track between Laxey and Ramsey this programme looks at how the service worked with passing loops at Dhoon Quarry and Ballaskieg and a bizarre 'slew' in the track near Ramsey. In 115 years of service, it's never been like this before! See cars 5, 6, 9, 19, 21 and 22 with trailers running wrong line, passing at Ballaskeig and doing things they don't normally do! With the MER now closed again and expected to be 'normal' in 2009 - this is rare film and it will never happen again! For the first time ever on this series, see amazing footage of diesel works car 34 running under its own power; car 16 with trailer 43 made a rare outing to Ramsey on Saturday 2nd August. The journey is followed on a fine sunny day and includes stunning film of the pair climbing to Ballaragh; cars 2+49 are seen on a private hire and car 9 is featured on the Groudle shuttle. MER Scrapbook: The latest edition of the scrapbook takes a look at some of the unusual combinations which have run over the past decade either at the request of enthusiasts, for special events or by accident! Bonus Footage: The IOM 30 Group hired No.10 'G H Wood' with two coaches and a mail van for a special trip to Port Erin. Various run pasts of this odd combination are included with 4 'Loch' and 13 'Kissack' on service trains. Quality guarantee: The programme is professionally produced with a stereo soundtrack, informative commentary and digital editing.

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Scrubs: Season 1The sitcom may be flatlining, but as long as there are fresh and original series like Scrubs, the prognosis isn't entirely negative. Created by...... more

Scrubs: Season 1The sitcom may be flatlining, but as long as there are fresh and original series like Scrubs, the prognosis isn't entirely negative. Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs is an interns'-eye view of hospital life and the torturous, tragic, and triumphant route to becoming a doctor. The eminently likeable Zach Braff heads the cast as "newbie" JD, whose years of medical school haven't quite prepared him for chaotic Sacred Heart Hospital. Family Guy has nothing on the live-action Scrubs when it comes to surreal asides and fantasy sequences (for example, JD literally becomes the proverbial deer in the headlights when he cannot answer a medical query), pop culture references, and TV Land casting (John Ritter guest stars as JD's negligent father in "My Old Man," and St. Elsewhere veterans William Daniels, Ed Begley, Jr., Stephen Furst, and Eric Laneuville appear as Legionnaire's-stricken doctors in "My Sacrifical Clam"). With surgical precision, this inaugural season charts JD's growth as a doctor and a human being, and the close-knit bonds he forms with his equally overwhelmed peers and colleagues, including best friend and surgeon Chris Turk (Donald Faison), beautiful, but raw-nerved and by-the-book Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), and supportive nurse Carla Espinoza (Judy Reyes'), who affectionately nicknames JD "Bambi." But at the heart of the series is JD's relationship with his mentor, Dr Cox (an Emmy-worthy John C. McGinley), a cross between Obi-Wan Kenobi and a pit bull. Giving Scrubs a further shot of adrenaline are recurring characters Jordan (Christa Miller Lawrence), Dr Cox's satanic ex-wife, and Neil Flynn as the Janitor, who torments JD just as Larry Miller menaced Jerry in the Seinfeld episode "The Doorman." Scrubs' animated sensibility allows for inexplicable cameos by Jimmie Walker or, at one point, an impromptu West Side Story-esque dance-off to convey the schism between the surgeons and other doctors. But while hilariously funny, Scrubs can break your heart too, as in the two-parter "My Occurrence"/"My Hero," with guest star Brendan Fraser as Jordan's spontaneously spirited brother, who is diagnosed with leukemia, and "My Old Lady," in which JD, Elliot, and Chris experience for the first time losing a patient. Whether you're a "newbie" or devoted viewer, this DVD release is just what the doctor ordered. --Donald LiebensonScrubs: Season 2The second series of hospital-based sitcom Scrubs sees young doctor JD with a bit more experience under his belt, but very little more common sense. Together with his best friend Turk, on-off girlfriend Elliot, and various other hospital dwellers (most notably John C McGinley's grumpy Dr Cox) JD learns yet more lessons about life and love, all the while narrating his wacky adventures in a way that you'll either warm to or get really, really irritated by. Guest stars include Heather Locklear, Dick van Dyke and Ryan Reynolds, but Zach Braff is the real star of the show, and his wide-eyed puppy dog demeanour makes the inept JD endearing, in spite of his failings. Season 2 of Scrubs sees him juggling complications in both the personal and professional arenas as his career progresses, though this doesnt stop him indulging in frequently surreal and elaborate fantasies.Though Scrubs will never be ER, it doesnt try to be; Scrubs is warmer and sillier, though the laughs never get in the way of its several heartfelt moments. The overall package is a little too polished and round-cornered to ever be particularly edgy or hard-hitting, but if youre just after a warm-hearted comedy, you could do a lot worse. -- Sarah DobbsScrubs: Season 3 Zach Braff stars as neurotic doctor JD Dorian whose crazy exploits are at the centre of these 22 brilliant episodes. This series also includes 'supersized' longer episodes and 'My Butterfly', an experimental episode that looks at how one small event can have major consequences for the staff and patients - guaranteed to leave you in stitches! High calibre guest stars are also admitted to help keep the gags rolling. Hollywood icon Michael J Fox (Back to the Future) displays his genius comic timing as JD's new mentor Dr Kevin Casey and American Pie's sexy Tara Reid appears in several episodes as JD's new love interest - the mysterious Danni. Brendan Fraser (Crash, The Quiet American) makes a return as Jordan's terminally ill brother Ben, in the Emmy Award-winning and surprisingly touching episode 'My Screw Up' and the acclaimed group, Polyphonic Spree, make a brilliantly bizarre appearance at Sacred Heart Hospital! Elsewhere at the hysterical Hospital, Dr Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke) has undergone a dramatic makeover following a particularly bad day and she and JD continue their on-off relationship. Carla (Judy Reyes) and Turk (Donald Faison) finally set a date for their wedding, the bombastic Dr Cox develops a sensitive streak and new staffer 'The Todd' (Robert Maschio) upsets JD With JD and Elliot now looking after interns of their own, chaos reins, in the hospital wards and their personal lives. The fun continues with the exclusive bonus features which include 'Don't Try This at Home' an extra that provides an insight into the dangerous and daring stunts performed on the show and the featurette 'Scrub Factor' which demonstrates exactly what the cast and crew will do for money!Scrubs: Season 4The fourth series of the show that centres on JD (Zach Braff), a wacky medical intern at Sacred Heart Hospital, and his friends and colleagues: his confident best friend Turk, neurotic fellow intern Elliot, tough nurse Carla, and their supervisor, the cruel Dr Cox. Unlike many sitcoms, SCRUBS employs a structure of continuing plotlines and developing characters, like many dramas will. It also combines verbal wit, slapstick humour, and fantasy sequences in order to garner laughs--a strange but effective combination that suggests a skewed version of reality.Scrubs: Season 5 "I'm gonna have a good year, aren't I?" JD (Zach Braff), now an attending physician at Sacred Heart Hospital, asks in the fifth season's opening episode. All vital signs are good (the series did receive an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy), but longtime Scrubs fans may be forgiven a sense of déjà vu, from JD's whimsical reveries to Dr Cox's (John C. McGinley) increasingly tiresome rants. The series itself acknowledges the palpable sense of been there, seen that with the clever episode "Déjà vu, Déjà vu." But don't pronounce Scrubs dead just yet. Directed by Braff, "My Way Home," the series' 100th episode, is a brilliantly conceived homage to The Wizard of Oz with JD and company finding their hearts, brains, and courage. Another powerful episode that shows a welcome maturity is "My Lunch," in which JD at last has lunch with his reluctant mentor, Dr Cox, in the wake of a patient's death (happily, the music rights were secured for the DVD release so that the Fray's "How to Save a Life" is playing on the soundtrack when Dr Cox has his own tragic setback), and the follow-up episode, "My Fallen Idol." While Scrubs has a tendency this season to get "more ridiculous" (in one episode, Neil Flynn's Janitor defies Ken Jenkins' Dr Kelso to secretly keep a crow in the hospital), the scalpel-sharp writing affords Braff moments that are, in his character's own words, "classic Dorian." In the episode "My Half Acre," he mixes his sports analogies to tell Elliot (Sarah Chalke), "What's waiting for me in my room is what's known, in football terms, as a slam dunk," as he mimes hitting a tennis ball. Mandy Moore, displaying a surprising knack for physical comedy, follows Tara Reid and Heather Graham as a fleeting love interest for JD Other character milestones include pregnancies for Carla (Judy Reyes) and two other characters best left a surprise. Good for whatever ails season 5 are this set's extras, including an entertaining series retrospective, featuring interviews with the cast and creators, as well as commentary by Braff for an extended cut of "My Way Home." --Donald LiebensonScrubs: Season 6With its deft combination of humour and heart, this single-camera sitcom is a both a critical and cult favourite. Scrubs stars Zach Braff as JD, an eager doctor at Sacred Heart Hospital. With JD as its narrator, the show frequently dips into surrealism as it shows his strange thoughts and daydreams. The rest of the characters on SCRUBS are equally eccentric: best friend Turk (Donald Faison), bossy nurse Carla (Judy Reyes), JD's reluctant mentor Dr Cox (John C McGinley), the anxiety-ridden ex-girlfriend Elliot (Sarah Chalke), and JD's arch nemesis, known simply as 'Janitor' (Neil Flynn). Grab an appletini and enjoy all of the sixth season's episodes, including 'My Musical,' which includes hilarious songs such as "Guy Love" and 'Everything Comes Down to Poo.' This season also features guest appearances from Elizabeth Banks (40 Year Old Virgin) and Keri Russell (Waitress). Scrubs: Season 7Scrubs staged a near-miraculous recovery in its seventh season; this despite the usual indifferent treatment by the network, low ratings, and a writer's strike that only allowed for 11 episodes. In this case, less was more. Scrubs regained its footing with sharper writing (Dr Cox's signature rants are more inspired than tiresome this season, although at one point, nemesis Dr Kelso threatens to hire an orchestra to "play him off"), more empathetic situations, and meta-fun with such "third-tier" characters as Snoop Dogg Attending (formerly Snoop Dog Intern), Dr Beardface (pronounced "Beard-fassay"), and new squeaky-voiced intern, Josephine (Scrubs scribe Aseem Batra). Beginning with JD (Zach Braff) and Elliott (Sarah Chalke) coming to their senses before they can consummate that sixth season cliffhanging kiss, this season will be one of "weird crystallizing moments." Elliott will call off her upcoming nuptials to Keith. JD will be forced to tell Kim ("cute as a button" Elizabeth Banks), whom he impregnated after only their first date, that he does not love her. The "annoying whiny man-child," as Dr Cox (John C. McGinley) calls him, will finally ponder whether it is time for him to grow up. Dr Cox will admit that he is lonely without his acerbic wife (Christa Miller) and son when they go out of town. Other developments include the smitten Janitor's (Neil Flynn) initially suspect new girlfriend (can she really be named "Lady?") and on a Scrubsian sad note, Kelso (Ken Jenkins) faces forced retirement when it is revealed he is actually 65 years old. Scrubs deftly blends absurdist fantasy, flat-out silliness and dramatic, emotional moments, as in "My Number One Doctor," in which Elliott must deal with a terminal patient's suicide attempt. The season's most ambitious episode is the finale, "My Princess," a Princess BrideScrubs characters, with Elliott as a princess, Turk (Donald Faison) and Carla (Judy Reyes) as a two-headed witch, and JD as, you guessed it, the village idiot. The ample bonus features include audio commentary for every episode, a fun "Alternate Lines" segment that illustrates the improvisational leeway cast members enjoy, deleted scenes, bloopers, an interview with Ken Jenkins, and a behind the scenes look at the "My Princess" episode. Poised for cancellation, Scrubs got a second opinion from ABC, which picked up the series for an eighth season. That's heartening news for devoted fans who would never pull the plug. To borrow Turk's well-worn catchphrase, "Thats what I'm talkin' about." --Donald Liebenson homage in which Dr Cox transforms one undiagnosable patient's case into his son's bedtime story that is populated by Scrubs characters, with Elliott as a princess, Turk (Donald Faison) and Carla (Judy Reyes) as a two-headed witch, and J.D. as, you guessed it, the village idiot. The ample bonus features include audio commentary for every episode, a fun "Alternate Lines" segment that illustrates the improvisational leeway cast members enjoy, deleted scenes, bloopers, an interview with Ken Jenkins, and a behind the scenes look at the "My Princess" episode. Poised for cancellation, Scrubs got a second opinion from ABC, which picked up the series for an eighth season. That's heartening news for devoted fans who would never pull the plug. To borrow Turk's well-worn catchphrase, "Thats what I'm talkin' about." --Donald LiebensonScrubs: Season 8The first episode of Scrubs' final season ends with a sly kicker in which Zach Braff's JD rallies his colleagues as they enter their eighth year at Sacred Heart. "It's tempting to just mail it in," he states, "but there are still a lot of people who rely on us week to week. I think we owe it to them to be as inspired as we were in our first few years. I still think we're as good as anybody else out there." Indeed, Scrubs goes out at the top of its game. "People don't change, relationships don't change," the super-friendly but soulless new Chief of Medicine Taylor Maddox (a game Courteney Cox) proclaims at the end of her all-too-brief three-episode arc. How wrong she is. JD and Elliott (Sarah Chalke) become a couple again without too much drama. Dr Cox (John C. McGinley) and his dread ex-wife (Christa Miller) likewise declare their love for each other. Cox even forms a grudging friendship with his former nemesis Dr Kelso (Ken Jenkins), who in retirement has become a fixture in the hospital cafeteria where he takes full advantage of free muffins for life. Sad sack lawyer Ted (Sam Lloyd) and JD's enigmatic tormentor Janitor (Neil Flynn) find someone to love, and Turk (Donald Faison) and Carla (Judy Reyes) prepare for their second child.Things are different on the job front as well. Dr Cox assumes the mantle of Chief of Medicine and struggles not to be overwhelmed by the bureaucracy. Bringing the show full circle, there is the next generation of interns (spin-off, anyone?) who test their mentors' patience. Eliza Coupe is a standout as Denise, who has a problem with compassion ("It's ironic that cancer starts with 'can'," she tells one patient). JD's signature reveries aside, the final season goes easy on the fantasy. This season's Very Special Episode is a two-parter that takes the cast to the Bahamas for Janitor's wedding. Will Janitor finally reveal his name? Will Dr Cox express his true feelings for JD? "Endings are never easy," JD muses in the finale. "I always build them up so much in my head, they can't possibly live up to my expectations, and I just end up disappointed." That will not be the case for loyal viewers who have stuck with Scrubs through thick and thin. If you're not moved by JD's final walk through the halls of Sacred Heart or his home-movie vision of the future, then get yourself a heart transplant stat! --Donald LiebensonSpecial FeaturesSeason 1Newbies - Examines The Actors Before They Were Cast Favorite Moments - Cast And Crew Reflections Outtakes - Funniest Scrubs Flubs Deleted Scenes - Clips That Wound Up On The O.R. Floor The Doctor Is In - One On One With Zach BraffSeason 2A Rare Condition One-On-One With John C. McGinleyMusic Stylings Featurette On Musics Role In The ShowScrubbed Out Exclusive Deleted ScenesPractice, Practice, Malpractice Hilarious OuttakesSecrets And Lies Behind-The-Scenes Stories And JokesSeason 3Dont Try This At HomeTwist & ShootLong-Term ResidentsWhat Up Dawg?Scrubs FactorRobert Keeps TalkingSeason 4Will You Ever Be My Mentor? Explore J.D.s Never-Ending Quest For Dr. Coxs ApprovalThe Sweethearts Of Sacred Heart An Inside Look At The Loves And Flirtations Of Sacred Hearts WomenThe Weapons Chest Spend Some Time With The Shows Talented "Second Squad" Of ActorsWho Is That Man? Discover Secrets Of The Mysterious JanitorDonald Keeps Talking An Extended Sit - Down Interview With Actor Donald FaisonAudio CommentariesDeleted ScenesSeason 5Extended cut of 100th EspisodeAudio CommentariesDeleted ScenesSeason 6My Making Of: My MusicalJudy Reyes Keeps TalkingDeleted ScenesAlternate LinesThe Third TierThe Debra And Stephanie ShowAudio CommentariesSeason 7My Making Of II: "My Princess"One-On-One With Ken Jenkins (Dr. Robert Bob Kelso)Alternate LinesDeleted ScenesBloopersAudio CommentariesSeason 8BloopersDeleted ScenesAlternate LinesMy Bahamas VacationScrubs Intern Webisodes

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