Thursday 22nd November
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Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 22nd November

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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Sahara: Life on the Edge.
Stretching for millions of miles, the world's largest desert receives little rainfall and temperatures fluctuate wildly. How do people and animals flourish?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Killer Climate.
Tony Robinson examines three great civilisations from the last 2,000 years to ask what made them more vulnerable to climate catastrophe than others.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Never Say Die.
With the arctic winter looming, the crew are up against it. Rain and thawing snow flood the mine and Jack puts his life on the line when the glory hole caves in.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The World Shall Hold Its Breath.
How did British cities withstand the Luftwaffe's relentless attacks in the blitz? Plus, how did Greece repel Italy's attempted invasion?
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In Chicago Ton and Allen have high hopes for a unit until they find a coffin inside - will it be empty? Plus, a collection of toxic grenades goes off with a bang.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Flamethrower.
When Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, meets Woody Williams - a World War 2 flamethrower operator he and the team work to restore Woody's flamethrower.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


11:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Stephanie's Big Bet.
Stephanie needs to raise £25k for her dad's explosive project. Plus, can the team transform a 1941 Browning M2.50 calibre gun into a fully automatic weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Richard, Aaron and the crew unbury a '64 Impala buried in 10 years of debris. A 1951 Bruco Fire Truck sparks Richard's fancy as does a 1955 Caddy Coupe de Ville nicknamed Dolly.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff takes the limited edition Porsche 911 GT3 RS for a spin; Vicki enjoys a mad hybrid Honda with a £150k price tag; and Jonny tests the latest battery-powered Renault.
(Part 5, Widescreen)




13:30
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny explores a Marrakech mountain pass in the Dacia Duster and Vicki conducts a Baywatch-inspired car test. Plus, Kevin Keegan races the Jaguar XKRS on the Nürburgring.
(Part 6, Widescreen)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Mengele.
The 'Angel of Death' conducted inhuman experiments on the inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We examine his motives and his life after the war in Argentina.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The World Shall Hold Its Breath.
How did British cities withstand the Luftwaffe's relentless attacks in the blitz? Plus, how did Greece repel Italy's attempted invasion?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In Chicago Ton and Allen have high hopes for a unit until they find a coffin inside - will it be empty? Plus, a collection of toxic grenades goes off with a bang.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Flamethrower.
When Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, meets Woody Williams - a World War 2 flamethrower operator he and the team work to restore Woody's flamethrower.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


17:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Stephanie's Big Bet.
Stephanie needs to raise £25k for her dad's explosive project. Plus, can the team transform a 1941 Browning M2.50 calibre gun into a fully automatic weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blue Ice.
Adam and Jamie tackle an explosive movie myth about magazines and toasters, while Kari, Grant, and Tory hit the skies to explore the mystery of destructive Blue Ice.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Ex-military survival expert Gary Humphrey and mechanic Bill Wu take us behind the scenes in this special episode featuring exclusive interviews and never before seen footage.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Ex-real estate moguls Scott and George lost everything in the recession. Can they re-establish their fortunes by mining for gold in the dangerous jungles of Ghana?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)




21:00
Engineering Ancient Egypt (History Documentary)
Historian Bettany Hughes explores what drove the people of ancient Egypt to build on such a massive scale, through the reigns of two pharaohs - Khufu and Ramesses II.
(Widescreen, Part 1, 3 Star)


22:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Planes.
Planes have revolutionised global travel. How did the genius of the Wright brothers, a trip to the moon and a pair of frozen eyeballs make our dreams of flight a reality?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
Engineering Ancient Egypt (History Documentary)
Historian Bettany Hughes explores what drove the people of ancient Egypt to build on such a massive scale, through the reigns of two pharaohs - Khufu and Ramesses II.
(Widescreen, Part 1, 3 Star)


01:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Planes.
Planes have revolutionised global travel. How did the genius of the Wright brothers, a trip to the moon and a pair of frozen eyeballs make our dreams of flight a reality?
(Widescreen, High Definition)




02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Flamethrower.
When Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, meets Woody Williams - a World War 2 flamethrower operator he and the team work to restore Woody's flamethrower.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


02:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Stephanie's Big Bet.
Stephanie needs to raise £25k for her dad's explosive project. Plus, can the team transform a 1941 Browning M2.50 calibre gun into a fully automatic weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:00
Engineering Ancient Egypt (History Documentary)
Historian Bettany Hughes explores what drove the people of ancient Egypt to build on such a massive scale, through the reigns of two pharaohs - Khufu and Ramesses II.
(Widescreen, Part 1, 3 Star)


03:50
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Planes.
Planes have revolutionised global travel. How did the genius of the Wright brothers, a trip to the moon and a pair of frozen eyeballs make our dreams of flight a reality?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Volcano.
Find out why volcanoes are such a volatile threat to the world's population, but also witness their positive effects and how they create new and fertile la$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
All Manor of Love. Series 4, episode 2.
Wilson, the roving male, makes overtures towards the ladies of the Aztecs group - until he's sent packing by Zaphod. He then charms the Whiskers girls instead.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

Monday 11th March

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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 11th March

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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Home Sweet Home.
Mark and Olly uncover the harsh reality of jungle justice within the Kombais after a tribesman is murdered for running off with someone else's wife.
(Subtitles, Part 4 of 9, Audio Described)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
As the Bering Sea fleet finishes the season with big pots and big paydays, the Seabrooke captain fights an agonising illness and the Northwestern takes revenge on the Time Bandit.
(Last In Series, Part 16 of 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
The Pain Barrier.
The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment fault shuts the operation. And Jimmy creates friction in the team when he takes on an extra job to earn cash.
(Part 5 of 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Jihad.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors.
(Part 4 of 10, Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Les Paul Guitar.
Up for auction are a 1950s Gibson Les Paul guitar, a peculiar circular typewriter, and a skeleton from the largest bat in the world, complete with fangs!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Family Arms.
They may seem like a normal family, but The Wyatts own Gunsmoke one of the world's first firearms facilities. Follow Rich and Renee as they buy, sell and trade guns.
(Part 1 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Junior Frustration.
While Sr insists that everyone works in his shop and Jr drags his feet, Vinnie refuses to team-up with the OCC. Plus, can Mikey help out on the Cre8Play build?
(Part 2 of 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
A Father's Deadly Dilemma.
When a snowmobile trip goes horribly wrong, 11 year old Leia must brave wild animals and sub-zero temperatures to find help for her wounded father.
(Part 4 of 16, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Speer - the Architect.
How did Albert Speer give shape to Hitler's ideology, bring art under the banner of the swastika, and recruit an entire population to the munitions industry?
(Part 5 of 6, Subtitles)




15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Jihad.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors.
(Part 4 of 10, Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Les Paul Guitar.
Up for auction are a 1950s Gibson Les Paul guitar, a peculiar circular typewriter, and a skeleton from the largest bat in the world, complete with fangs!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Family Arms.
They may seem like a normal family, but The Wyatts own Gunsmoke one of the world's first firearms facilities. Follow Rich and Renee as they buy, sell and trade guns.
(Part 1 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Youtube Special.
The team tests the most requested YouTube myths as they size up a smash web hit about a giant ball of Lego and discover the explosive power of match heads.
(Part 17 of 30, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




19:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mike buys a clapped out old Range Rover Mk3 for the bargain price of £5k. His plan is to re-spray it white, pass it on to Edd to fix-up, then sell it on and double his money.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3 of 12, 3 Star)


20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason drives the new Mercedes SL and Tiff fi$$$ out how the latest F1 technology can improve your car. Plus, Vicki joins a parade of 1000 Ferraris aiming to set a new world record.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 14 of 18)


21:00
Moonshiners (Documentary)
Moonshine Goldmine.
Josh and Bill dig their new still while eight tons of clay threatens to bury them alive. Plus, Tickle tries to lure Tim back to their site - will he be tempted?
(Part 2 of 14, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


22:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sniper Rifle Silencer.
The RJ crew attempt to silence one of the loudest shoulder-fired guns in the world and begin a special project for record holding trick shooter, Tom Knapp.
(Part 2 of 15, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Smoke Under Ice.
A fire aboard the Shamrock forces diver Vincent to make an emergency ascent. Meanwhile, summer diver Emily tries to adapt to the challenges of ice diving.
(Part 2 of 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




00:00
Moonshiners (Documentary)
Moonshine Goldmine.
Josh and Bill dig their new still while eight tons of clay threatens to bury them alive. Plus, Tickle tries to lure Tim back to their site - will he be tempted?
(Part 2 of 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sniper Rifle Silencer.
The RJ crew attempt to silence one of the loudest shoulder-fired guns in the world and begin a special project for record holding trick shooter, Tom Knapp.
(Part 2 of 15, Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Les Paul Guitar.
Up for auction are a 1950s Gibson Les Paul guitar, a peculiar circular typewriter, and a skeleton from the largest bat in the world, complete with fangs!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
Moonshiners (Documentary)
Moonshine Goldmine.
Josh and Bill dig their new still while eight tons of clay threatens to bury them alive. Plus, Tickle tries to lure Tim back to their site - will he be tempted?
(Part 2 of 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




03:50
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sniper Rifle Silencer.
The RJ crew attempt to silence one of the loudest shoulder-fired guns in the world and begin a special project for record holding trick shooter, Tom Knapp.
(Part 2 of 15, Widescreen, High Definition)


04:40
American Chopper (Motoring)
New Venture.
Senior and Junior appear on the Letterman show together, where they are asked some uncomfortable questions; later Senior visits PJD for the first time.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Mark of Zorro. Series 4, episode 5.
When Zorro and his roving crew run into the Commandos, he soon spots an opportunity to take over their group. Plus, Sophie faces a life in exile.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)

Saturday 25th May
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06:00

Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Return to the Swamp. Series 2, episode 1.
The mills are back up and running, which is great news for Bobby's crew as they return to work. But a series of breakdowns and bad weather threaten business.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




07:00

Mutant Planet (Nature) 4 star rating
Madagascar.
We celebrate the power of evolution and visit Madagascar, the land of lemurs, an ancient primate family that arrived on the island over 60 million years ago.
(Part 5 of 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)




08:00

Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bottle Bash.
Adam and Jamie kick off a bar brawl to test whether an empty beer bottle will inflict more damage than a full one, beating a pork stuffed human dummy.
(Part 10 of 61, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)




09:00

Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mythssion Control.
Sceptical physicist fans have driven this remake of Jamie's famous Hyneman experiment where he measured the force of colliding trucks. Prepare for car carnage.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 11 of 61, Audio Described)




10:00

Mythbusters (Documentary)
No Pain, No Gain.
What affects our ability to tolerate pain; does swearing help us handle discomfort; and are women more stoic than men? Adam and Jamie find out the hard way.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 12 of 61, Audio Described)







11:00

Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour 2.
Popular demand sees more wild duct tape lege$$$ put to the test, but will Jamie be able to walk the walk across a duct tape bridge, or be defeated by his vertigo?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 13 of 61, Subtitles)




12:00

Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff is joined by German motoring legend Sabine Schmitz for a head to head battle between the BMW M6 and Porsche 911. Plus Vicki learns how to sell Lamborghinis to millionaires.
(Last In Series, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 18 of 18)




13:00

Fifth Gear (Motoring)
The team track test the latest Porsche 911 Carrera S. Plus, will a new refuelling method enable the crew to break the world record for the maximum distance travelled in an hour?
(Widescreen, Part 1 of 18, High Definition, Subtitles)




14:00

Fifth Gear (Motoring)
The crew track test the convertible Mercedes SLS AMG supercar against an Aston Martin, a Jaguar and a Bentley. Plus, rally legend Stig Blomquist takes Johnny for a spin on ice.
(Part 2 of 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




15:00

Fifth Gear (Motoring)
The team races the Radical against the Ariel Atom at Anglesey, and Vicki checks out the ultimate millionaires' motor show in Monaco. Plus, what are the safest second hand cars?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3 of 18)







16:00

How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary) 3 star rating
How is New York supplied with the finest steaks; how do they produce the ultimate surround sound home cinema systems; and how do they make and test tennis balls?
(Part 17 of 20, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)




16:30

How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary) 3 star rating
How is viscose transformed into clothing and cloth; how do they produce the world's favourite fizzy drinks; and how do they make traditional English snuff?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 18 of 20, Audio Described, 3 Star)




17:00

How It's Made (Documentary)
Gears/ Scissors/ Leather Watchba$$$.
How are gears, leather watchba$$$, Vitrelle dishes and kitchen scissors made? Find out as more everyday items are put under the microscope.
(Widescreen, Part 6 of 13)




17:30

How It's Made (Documentary)
Pressure Cookers/ Buoys/ Tank Trailers.
How are pressure cookers, motorised singing birds, oceanographic buoys and tank trailers made? Find out as more items go under the microscope.
(Part 7 of 13, Widescreen)




18:00

Property Wars (Documentary)
Million Dollar Baby.
John risks everything on a million dollar home; but will his gamble pay off? Plus, Ed and Steve find nesting scorpions aren't the only problem in their new pad.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 4 of 6)







18:30

Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys are excited to find a vintage shuffleboard table and a tanker race car in a unit in Burbank, California; but what will they be worth in their current condition?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3 of 26, Subtitles, 3 Star)




19:00

Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Mashed Up Mustang.
Richard trades his friend a '58 Impala for a '67 Mustang, later he restores a stunning '72 Pontiac Formula 400, but will it make up for his embarrassing purchase?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 16 of 19)




20:00

Gold Rush (Documentary) 3 star rating
Million Dollar Season.
As the new season opens Todd doubles down on men, land, and equipment, while Dakota Fred's glory hole is believed to hide millions. Who will hit the big time?
(Part 1 of 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)




21:00

Curiosity (Documentary) 4 star rating
How Does Life Begin?.
How does life begin? This astounding documentary tells the story of human fetal development, presenting a never-before-seen insight into the miracle of birth.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)




22:00

Air Jaws Apocalypse (Nature)
Shark experts Chris Fallows and Jeff Kurr return to Seal Island, South Africa to study the behaviour and hunting habits of a 14-foot great white shark known as Colossus.
(Widescreen, High Definition)







23:00

You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Homemade Heroes.
Count down through the world's top 20 YouTube clips of homemade stunts and experiments including: a giant sling from New Zealand and an English wall of death!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1 of 7)




00:00

Death Machines (Documentary) 3 star rating
Going Medieval.
Why did medieval religious campaigns against heresy promote pitiless execution methods like the notorious rack, the grim thumb biter, and the hideous head crusher?
(Part 2 of 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




01:00

Monsters Inside Me (Documentary)
Something's Eating My Son Inside Out.
A boy's teeth start moving around in his mouth after a swim in the local lake; what did he swallow? Plus, a new mum's breasts start bleeding.
(Part 5 of 10, Widescreen, High Definition)




02:00

I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary) 3 star rating
Alone in the Amazon.
After losing his canoe, Benedict struggles to survive in the Amazon. Embarking on a long journey to safety he is struck down by Malaria and jungle madness.
(Part 7 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 3 Star)




03:00

Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Benelli gun makers invite the team to customise a top of the range military M4 12-guage semi-automatic shotgun for the commercial market; but will their ideas blow them away?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 12 of 15)







03:50

Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A rare breed of extreme fishermen hunt the Bering Sea; adventure is their call, crab is their prey, and a one hundred million dollar plunder is their reward.
(Part 5 of 16, Widescreen, High Definition)




04:40

American Chopper (Motoring)
Behind the Scenes Special.
Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes. Meet the crew, tour the shop and the OCC store and find out what goes into making this hit show.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2005)




05:30

Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A racing car driver loses control at 150mph, a bi-plane crashes into a crowded lake, a train slams into a truck, and a huge wall collapses and crushes a worker.
(Part 53 of 64)