CDs & DVDs

What does it take to be happy? Especially during a dreary January? We discover the secrets from those happiest of beings – Trolls (via co-director of the film, Walt Dohrn). 

Shaun the Sheep: Pizza Party DVD is released on 13 February, 2017 – a must for Shaun and Aardman fans, writes Anne Coates. Perfect timing for the half-term holidays.

To celebrate the release on DVD and Blu-ray of The Secret Life of Pets, we ran a competition to win tickets to the exclusive "Petmiere" of the film in London. Here are our winners.

The world’s greatest secret agent Danger Mouse returns to save the world with his ever faithful but always fearful sidekick Penfold in their new DVD Danger Mouse Merry Christmouse. The DVD and digital download features seven episodes from the all new rib-tickling hilarious animated action series. Harriet and Anne Coates were delighted.

The nation’s favourite bear Pudsey brings you a very special DVD compilation featuring 15 episodes from CBeebies’ best loved shows, providing over three hours of top entertainment in Pudsey and Friends, released by Abbey Home Media to raise valuable funds for this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal.

The latest Barbie film soon to be released on DVD – Barbie Star Light Adventure – promotes the idea of female scientists. Science is cool for girls and here astrophysicist Dr Sarah Hutton gives her top tips on how to get our daughters into science.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Road Chip is the fourth movie for these endearing creatures and their human, Dave. Harriet Coates gave it the thumbs up.

Icon Film Distribution presents Oddball and the Penguins, now available on DVD, On Demand and Digital HD.

Now out on DVD, Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas follows the success of Shaun the Sheep: The Movie from Aardman and StudioCanal.

From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom, Julia Donaldson’s seasonal delight, Stick Man, is the latest story to be adapted for the small screen. Capturing the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike since its publication in 2008, this adaptation of the timeless classic is now available on DVD courtesy of Entertainment One. Harriet and Anne Coates review.

The adventures of Kate and Mim-Mim are great favourites for Victoria and Beatrice and they were delighted with Kate and Mim-Mim A Christmas Wish DVD, writes Yvette Henlon.

A seasonal film out on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital HD from Warner Bros Entertainment, Get Santa raises smiles and laughs, writes Anne Coates.

Tree Fu Tom and the Carrots of Doom is a DVD compilation of episodes from the CBeebies hit show. Yvette Henlon reviews.