MICHAEL PALIN: SAHARA, Coming to DVD April 18 from BBC Video

Join Award-winning explorer and former Monty Python star, Michael Palin, as he embarks on an exciting and educational expedition across the Sahara in the BBC Video release of Michael Palin: Sahara. This extraordinary documentary won the BAFTA award for best photography. Journey along with Michael as he faces extreme temperatures, endless sand dunes and crocodile infested rivers. In the course of this amazing expedition he discovers a wide variety of cultures and a long record of civilization, trade, commerce and conquest stretching from the ancient Egyptians to the oil-rich Islamic republics of today. Michael Palin: Sahara will be available on a jam-packed 2-disc set, complete with behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive interview with Michael Palin. Price: $34.98

BUCCANEERS, Coming to DVD April 18, from BBC Video

The story of four beautiful young aristocrats who journey from America to England seeking love and adventure comes alive as BBC Video releases The Buccaneers. Digitally remastered and released in its unedited form for the first-time ever, this sweeping literary drama based on Edith Wharton’s final, yet unfinished, novel features over five hours of stunningly beautiful costumes, scenery and romantic passion. Originally broadcast on PBS’ Masterpiece Theater, The Buccaneers received resounding media acclaim. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), Carla Gugino (Sin City), Alison Elliott (Birth), Rya Kihlstedt (Home Alone 3), and Cheri Lunghi (Ransom), the program was filmed in the mansions and stately homes of Rhode Island and Britain, including Castle Howard. Price: $14.98