Great Britain

What it is, Where it is, and how to avoid treading in it
If you've ever wanted to confront the great questions of existence head on, or to probe beneath the veneer of everyday existence and discover the underlying truths that shapeour Universe, then you -should probably read A History of Western Civilisation by Bertrand Russell. If it's a long way to your local 4ibrary, however, or if you are afraid of contracting one of the rare dermatological diseases that can be picked up by handling too many serious books, then this hand-crafted video cassette, in full colour and with full rewind facilities, could be the answer you've been looking for. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin have distilled a lifetime's experience (although no-one is quite sure whose) into this cornucopia of erudition, enlightenment and something else beginning with 'e'. The film won the much coveted Grand Prix Spécial Du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival, but failed to get the even more coveted award by the Good Food Guide for excellent wines. Next year, however, CIC have promised to enter it for Crufts