Bill Haley Snr, and his band the Comets, was one of the original American rock 'n' roll bands. With huge hits like Rock Around the Clock and See You Later Alligator, the band, and Bill Haley, defined a generation.
Entertainment
Madman December DVD Releases
Take a royal tour following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, or travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world with Joanna Lumley as your guide - December is a good month for discovery with Madman.
Fun Facts – 11 December 2013
What is Caligula's real name and what is so special about the 5km pipeline in the Veltines-Arena in Germany?
Night Train to Lisbon
Academy-award winning director Bille August has brought Pierre Mercier's bestselling novel NIGHT TRAIN TO LISBON to cinema screens.
Fun Facts – 4 December 2013
What is the deepest Freedive performed on record? What was Marshal Ney famous for?
Perfect Party Tips
'Tis the season to be jolly. And have parties. And see family. And have fun. And, hopefully, not end up exhausted and overwhelmed!
Christmas Without the Cost
Christmas is supposed to be about fun and love and celebration. Re-read that last sentence and say it out loud. Several times. Christmas is not supposed to be about stress and money and worry and pressure.
Deck Your Halls for Christmas
Decorating your home for Christmas is the best way to get into the Christmas spirit. Create your own festive wonderland and make your home the hub of the Christmas season.
Fun Facts – 26 November 2013
What scientific discoveries did Galileo and Kepler make through simple miscommunication? And what punishment did Socrates propose as an alternative to facing the death penalty?
How Far Is Heaven (DVD)
HOW FAR IS HEAVEN is an intimate, observational portrait of the nuns and the local Maori community of Jerusalem on the Whanganui River.