CDs & DVDs

Jo Bryan and her teen twins were moved to tears by the plight and the antics of the Borneo orangutans in the DVD Orangutan Island.

A Christmas story about second chances starring Tom Berenger and Joely Richardson, based on the best-selling award-winning book: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey is a seasonal movie for all the family, writes Anne Coates.

Not being a particular fan of Davina McCall,  Julia Bairstow was initially rather put off by Super Body Workout.  However she did warm to it somewhat, when she was able to see the value of the content of this fitness DVD.

Alex Bell, who has fond memories of the original TV series, reviews the latest Magic Roundabout DVD - a great favourite now on children's TV.

PWT has teamed up with BBC Audiobooks to offer M.R. James’ celebrated ghost stories, Spine Chillers, just in time for Christmas for seven lucky winners.

Toby was delighted to hear his own name being sung on the CD, as Alex Bell reports in her review of My Silver Balloon.

Lucy Bairstow (aged 14) reviews the latest teen film, Queen Sized, released on DVD today.

PWT has teamed up with our friends at Disney to give away three copies each of the latest DVDs from Playhouse Disney – Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Treat and My Friends Tigger and Pooh: Hundred Acre Wood Haunt to be released 22 September.

Based on the internationally best-selling book by Graeme Base, Animalia is a fantastical world where animals can talk. Ideal for four to seven year-olds, we have seven copies as prizes from BBC Worldwide.

Wild Tales - growing up isn't easy especially when you're finding your way in some of the most perilous places on the planet, reviewed by Harvey Edgington.

Another likeable and successful Dora DVD with a fun, accessible theme which makes a great addition to any Dora fan's collection, reviewed by Alex Bell.

Hana's Helpline will be familiar to viewers of Ch5's breakfast show Milkshake. Hana is an agony aunt duck who helps a cast of different little animals and their friends with their problems. Alex Bell and Toby review the latest DVD.

"What isn't there to like about Shaun the Sheep?" asks PTW reviewer Alex Bell. "Whether it's for adults or children, Aardman Animations can always be relied upon to create a programme that bears repeat viewing - pretty essential when dealing with the every day demands of under-fives.

“It wouldn't be overstating the case to say that Thomas the Tank Engine is an obsession in our house. For our three year old son, a day rarely goes by without Thomas the Tank Engine being played, read, watched or discussed so the opportunity to review the latest Thomas DVD offering Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades was welcomed excitedly” – PWT reviewer Alex Bell.

PWT panel member Alex Bell and three year-old Toby give their verdict on Roary's First Day – is it all the fun, mishaps and mayhem?

Harvey Edgington reviews the latest Sponge Bob Square Pants DVD - and his kids liked it too!

FBKN Home entertainment has released a triple boxed set of favourite family stories on film. New versions of Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers and the Prince and the Pauper retell the stories – with all-animal casts. Reviews by PWT panel families.

The arrival of "Dora the Explorer, Big Sister Dora" DVD was met with great delight in PWT member Alex Bell's house.