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Thursday 12th July
06:00
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Flood.
Examining some the Earth's most devastating floods, from the storm surge of hurricane Katrina to the misery caused by the Boscastle flood in Cornwall.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the Japanese toilets that treat you to a wash and blow dry? How has the US Navy built a helicopter that doesn't need a pilot? And how do they make jackhammers?
(Part 10, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Follow the amazing manufacturing processes behind replica foods, traffic cone dispensers, rocking horses and London taxis.
(Part 7, Widescreen)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A Woolly Mammoth tusk and giant sapphire are auctioned. Cindy faces her fear of riding in a hot air balloon.
(Part 11, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team's next auction includes a 1908 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and a samurai sword. Picker Jon passes the test when he brings back and me$$$ an antique desk.
(Part 12, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
OCC Band Bike.
Even though things are tense between Paul Sr and his sons they put their differences aside to make an appearance on the American programme 'Larry King Live'.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
10:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Hockey fever grips the crew when Buffalo takes the Stanley Cup on a tour of the North, and Joe's licence suspension sees him searching for a substitute captain.
(Part 9, Widescreen, Subtitles)
11:00
Alone in the Wild (Documentary)
Aron Ralston. Series 1, episode 6.
How will this famous survivor manage as a castaway on a remote desert island, with debilitating dehydration and just a camera for company?
(Widescreen, 2011, 4 Star)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Apprentice Bike.
Senior deals with his mother's death and is upset not to hear from Junior or Mikey. PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts. OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.
(Widescreen)
13:00
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, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
Battle the Bulge.
In the last throes of WWII, Canadian forces launched the attack that would open the German heartland to Allied forces, at the Hochwald Gap.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Part 2)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Breaking the Deadlock.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Heading Out to Sea. Series 2, episode 2.
It's the deadliest job in the world: crab fishing off the Alaska coast in the icy Bering Sea, home of the most violent waters on earth. But the rewards are great. Deadliest Catch returns for a new series following the handful of adventurers battling Arctic weather, brutal waves, and a ticking clock for a chance at big money in this modern-day gold rush.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A 1951 Ford F1 truck, an Olympic table tennis table, and an authenticated letter signed by Harry Houdini are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 14, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car 2.
There is high octane action as Adam and Jamie investigate whether bullets spin on ice, and test how effectively a machine gun works when it is mounted on a car bonnet.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Western Pacific. Series 9, episode 1.
Bear is marooned on a desert island. He must leap over a 100ft death drop, wade across a shark infested channel, and climb a crumbling volcanic cliff to escape.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Twenty Four Seven.
The Hoffman Crew run night and day to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector visits both Fred and Parker. He fi$$$ safety violations and both operations face closure.
(Widescreen, 2011, 3 Star)
21:00
Flintoff and Dallaglio's Big Ride (Documentary)
Sporting lege$$$ Dallaglio and Flintoff continue their epic 2,872km cycle across Europe's toughest terrain. Will they reach the Olympic Park and hit their fundraising target?
(New Episode, Widescreen, Part 2, 2012, 3 Star)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
American Cashtime.
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. They land a rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool; but will they turn a profit?
(New Episode, Widescreen, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Anaheim, California, Ton and Allen uncover a 1970s mechanical bull and a banjo from the 1940s. But will they make a profit with these fi$$$?
(Part 18, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 13, Widescreen)
00:00
Flintoff and Dallaglio's Big Ride (Documentary)
Sporting lege$$$ Dallaglio and Flintoff continue their epic 2,872km cycle across Europe's toughest terrain. Will they reach the Olympic Park and hit their fundraising target?
(Widescreen, Part 2, 2012, 3 Star)
01:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
American Cashtime.
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. They land a rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool; but will they turn a profit?
(Widescreen, 3 Star)
01:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Anaheim, California, Ton and Allen uncover a 1970s mechanical bull and a banjo from the 1940s. But will they make a profit with these fi$$$?
(Part 18, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A Woolly Mammoth tusk and giant sapphire are auctioned. Cindy faces her fear of riding in a hot air balloon.
(Part 11, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team's next auction includes a 1908 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and a samurai sword. Picker Jon passes the test when he brings back and me$$$ an antique desk.
(Part 12, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
OCC Band Bike.
Even though things are tense between Paul Sr and his sons they put their differences aside to make an appearance on the American programme 'Larry King Live'.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
03:50
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Hockey fever grips the crew when Buffalo takes the Stanley Cup on a tour of the North, and Joe's licence suspension sees him searching for a substitute captain.
(Part 9, Widescreen, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Sierra Nevada. Series 1, episode 6.
Bear travels to America's greatest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, and uses his knowledge of American Indian survival techniques to build shelters and find food.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
In Brazil, residents flee for their lives when a series of massive explosions decimates a chemical plant. And a mishap on an aircraft carrier se$$$ a jet crashing into the sea.
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Friday 13th July
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 13th July
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Volcano.
Find out why volcanoes are such a volatile threat to the world's population, but also witness their positive effects and how they create new and fertile la$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they keep the cars of Daytona on track for 24 hours of high speed racing? And how do they turn the sweetest sugar cane into world renowned Caribbean rum? Find out.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Follow the amazing manufacturing processes behind miniature furniture, garden steam locomotives, hovercraft and folding bicycles.
(Part 8, Widescreen)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Siemens Electric Bike.
There's mayhem at the garage, but how are things working out for the respective members of the Teutul clan now that they've all gone their separate ways?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Special Delivery.
Chief pilot Arnie la$$$ the DC-3 on a homemade sand strip at a remote lodge, Chuck battles with a stubborn power unit, and Rod's wife Sasha goes into labour.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
Artwork by rock legend David Bowie and a rare Rolls Royce spark ferocious bidding wars. Plus, find out if the dealers made a profit on items they sold in the international market.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
American Cashtime.
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. They land a rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool; but will they turn a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Anaheim, California, Ton and Allen uncover a 1970s mechanical bull and a banjo from the 1940s. But will they make a profit with these fi$$$?
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Perfect Weather.
Tony Robinson examines societies who not only survived climate change, but flourished, including the Hauri people of Heru who embraced a savage drought.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
Operation Blockbuster.
Exploring Montgomery's advance in 1945 towards the Rhine, and the pincer movement involving British and Canadian forces meeting the US 9th Army.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Blockade.
Re-examines the evolving naval and intelligence war and the war against civilians, through rare archive footage and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Batten Down The Hatches. Series 2, episode 3.
It's the deadliest job in the world: crab fishing off the Alaska coast in the icy Bering Sea, home of the most violent waters on earth. But the rewards are great. The new series of Deadliest Catch continues as a handful of adventurers battle Arctic weather, brutal waves, and a ticking clock for a chance at big money in this modern-day gold rush.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dodge a Bullet.
Adam and Jamie test if you can jump out of the way of a bullet, while Kari, Grant and Tory have Buster jumping from great heights to see if hitting water is like hitting concrete.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Northern Australia. Series 9, episode 2.
Bear skydives into Australia's northern territory. Will aboriginal skills help him negotiate this inhospitable terrain, where the 100,000 local crocodiles rule?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Flintoff and Dallaglio's Big Ride (Documentary)
Sporting lege$$$ Dallaglio and Flintoff continue their epic 2,872km cycle across Europe's toughest terrain. Will they reach the Olympic Park and hit their fundraising target?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Nazi UFO Conspiracy (Documentary)
An investigation into possible connections between UFO sightings in the past half century and secret flying saucer technologies developed by the Nazis in WWII.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Apprentice Bike.
Senior deals with his mother's death and is upset not to hear from Junior or Mikey. PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts. OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Pilot Error.
Incompetent pilots have caused countless horrific crashes, but in their desperate attempt to eliminate human error, have airlines actually made flying more risky?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Nazi UFO Conspiracy (Documentary)
An investigation into possible connections between UFO sightings in the past half century and secret flying saucer technologies developed by the Nazis in WWII.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Twenty Four Seven.
The Hoffman Crew run night and day to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector visits both Fred and Parker. He fi$$$ safety violations and both operations face closure.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Siemens Electric Bike.
There's mayhem at the garage, but how are things working out for the respective members of the Teutul clan now that they've all gone their separate ways?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Special Delivery.
Chief pilot Arnie la$$$ the DC-3 on a homemade sand strip at a remote lodge, Chuck battles with a stubborn power unit, and Rod's wife Sasha goes into labour.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Mexico. Series 2, episode 3.
Bear heads to Mexico's Copper Canyon, which is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Many tourists come a cropper while visiting it, so he shows the skills to survive.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
See destruction on demand as a tornado roars and rips its way through Kansas. Then, a freak accident on the water catapults a racer into the path of the speeding boat.
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Friday 20th July
Go to current day
Discovery HD Listings for Friday 20th July
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Aboriginal culture, drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousa$$$ in a lifesaving competition, and race cane toads in this revelatory examination of Australia.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Go Fast Boats/Swiss Watches/Wallpaper.
How do they build powerboats that can go faster than sports cars? And how do they create wallpaper suitable to hang in palaces and parliaments?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as black pudding, steering wheels and inorganic pigments are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Widescreen, Part 2)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Jeanette Lee Bike.
Mikey is back from rehab and ready to make ame$$$. Meanwhile, OCC are building a Black Widow Bike for pool champion Jeanette Lee.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Flying Wild (Nature)
Life or Death.
Luke flies dangerous chemicals to a remote village. And when winter claims its first casualty in Unalakleet, Jim makes arrangements to transport the casket.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
Five international traders compete for the best deals on an eclectic mix of treasures. Will a collection of vintage Playboy magazines or a Fabergé egg spark a bidding war?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some serious gamblers at a major auction in Las Vegas, finding a 1950s bumper car and potato gun launcher. But how much are these items worth?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Survival Earth. Series 1, episode 5.
The story of the human race is written in our genes. But how have natural disasters, like super-volcanoes, shaped our genetic diversity? Tony Robinson investigates.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
14:00
Battlefield Mysteries (History Documentary)
SS Hauptsturmführer Michael Wittmann was one of the Nazis' greatest tank aces, but controversy has raged for 60 years as to which unit killed him. Can the truth be uncovered?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
15:00
World War II - The Complete History (History Documentary)
The End of Illusion.
After strengthening Germany with the Anschluss, why did Hitler threaten Czechoslovakia; and how did the public mood in Europe turn from appeasement to anger?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Smoke on The Water. Series 2, episode 8.
It's the deadliest job in the world: crab fishing off the Alaska coast in some of the most violent waters on earth. But the rewards are great. Deadliest Catch follows the handful of adventurers battling Arctic weather, brutal waves and a ticking clock for a chance at big money in this modern-day gold rush.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Treasures.
An antique telescope, a photographer's studio camera, and an impressive collection of civil war letters are up for auction. How high will the bidding go?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Walk a Straight Line.
Adam and Jamie test whether humans can travel in a straight line whilst blindfolded. And, Kari, Grant and Tory test binary explosives.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Norway/Sweden. Series 7, episode 2.
Bear faces some extreme survival situations in Norway, pushing himself to the limit as he demonstrates how to cut away from a failing parachute mid-descent.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some serious gamblers at a major auction in Las Vegas, finding a 1950s bumper car and potato gun launcher. But how much are these items worth?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
The High Desert California.
Myke and Ruth return with more survival scenarios which see them left deep in the mountainous high desert of Southern California where they must dine on tarantulas and scorpions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Operation Reconciliation.
OCC builds a bike for Veterans Airlift Command and PJD finishes a bike for One Call Concepts. After his mother's death, Senior is determined to reconcile with Mikey and Junior.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Engineering Error.
Planes hold lives in the balance but sometimes there are fatal errors in their design. Find out why a Jumbo Jet exploded mid-flight and DC10s fell from the sky.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
The High Desert California.
Myke and Ruth return with more survival scenarios which see them left deep in the mountainous high desert of Southern California where they must dine on tarantulas and scorpions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold Rush.
The Hoffmans are held up by their broken excavator, Parker Schnabel totals his season's hold and ha$$$ the mine back to his grandpa, and the Dakota boys work to re-open their mine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Jeanette Lee Bike.
Mikey is back from rehab and ready to make ame$$$. Meanwhile, OCC are building a Black Widow Bike for pool champion Jeanette Lee.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Flying Wild (Nature)
Life or Death.
Luke flies dangerous chemicals to a remote village. And when winter claims its first casualty in Unalakleet, Jim makes arrangements to transport the casket.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Siberia. Series 6, episode 9.
Bear parachutes into Siberia, one of the coldest places on earth, where he snacks on mosquito larvae, makes a deerskin toboggan and swims under a frozen lake.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
An explosion at an oil storage depot is so massive it registers 2.4 on the Richter scale. Then, in Canada, a bull violently e$$$ a rodeo rider's career.
(Stereo, Audio Described)
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Saturday 21st July
Go to current day
Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 21st July
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousa$$$ in a lifesaving competition, race cane toads, and learn about Aboriginal culture, as we explore Australia.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they rescue the crew of a sunken submarine? Join leading submarine rescue specialists as they test the ability of the world's navies to respond to an underwater emergency.
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as cast iron cookware, biodiesel and clothes hangers are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Widescreen, Part 3)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Car v Rain.
Adam and Jamie take on the classic urban myth: driving in the rain. If you're out for a spin in your convertible can you stay dry by simply driving faster?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Seesaw Saga.
The team tackle a fan's improbable myth: could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground see-saw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Alaska Special 2.
The team gets some northern exposure as they pack up their sleds and their ingenuity for an action-packed Alaska Special.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Prison Escape.
Hold on tight as Adam and Jamie do the 'car cling', to find out if it's possible to hold onto the roof of a speeding and swerving car like they do in action films.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Jake Gyllenhaal joins Bear in Iceland; will he be able to conquer his fear of heights to cross a ravine, force his way through blizzards, and manage his hunger?
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
13:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Land Fire, Ice. Series 10, episode 6.
Bear is in Iceland, where 130 volcanic mountains constantly threaten to erupt, and extreme cold can kill. Plus, how can you protect yourself from a squall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
14:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Red Rock Country. Series 10, episode 7.
In Utah, Bear keeps an eye out for cougars, black bears, and rattle snakes. But as he navigates the canyons, will he be able to control the speed of his descent?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2006, 4 Star)
15:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Working the Wild.
How does the team film Bear as he journeys across deserts, mountains, and jungles? Find out as they revisit his riskiest stunts in this behind-the-scenes special.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2006, 4 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Find out how they make military helicopters, how they design metro systems and how they engineer artificial reefs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Head underground into America's largest mine to find out how they mine lead. And how they manufacture and test made-to-measure shotguns?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, Audio Described, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like cheese graters, hot sauce, silver jewellery and traditional Mexican chairs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like game calls, mayonnaise, traditional razor blades and butterfly safety razors are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some serious gamblers at a major auction in Las Vegas, finding a 1950s bumper car and potato gun launcher. But how much are these items worth?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Bear's Top 25 Man Moments.
Bear's all man and to prove the point we have selected 25 of his most masculine moments, from wild leaps into the unknown to improvised insect feasts.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Morgan.
Mike is seduced by a stunning Morgan Plus 4 at only £13,000. But it needs a new chassis and fitting it will take at least a hundred man hours; how will Edd react?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
1983: The Brink of Apocalypse (Documentary)
On 8 November 1983 a series of accidents almost unleashed World War III. Follow the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War.
(Widescreen)
23:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Morgan.
Mike is seduced by a stunning Morgan Plus 4 at only £13,000. But it needs a new chassis and fitting it will take at least a hundred man hours; how will Edd react?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
1983: The Brink of Apocalypse (Documentary)
On 8 November 1983 a series of accidents almost unleashed World War III. Follow the events that led up to one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War.
(Widescreen)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Seesaw Saga.
The team tackle a fan's improbable myth: could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground see-saw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Alaska Special 2.
The team gets some northern exposure as they pack up their sleds and their ingenuity for an action-packed Alaska Special.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Prison Escape.
Hold on tight as Adam and Jamie do the 'car cling', to find out if it's possible to hold onto the roof of a speeding and swerving car like they do in action films.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
In the Persian Gulf, the Sheik of Qatar barely avoids catastrophe when his race boat flips. Plus, a seaplane crashes at take off, just feet from an amateur cameraman.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
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Friday 27th July
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 27th July
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey across the centuries, from the mystery of ancient Egypt and land of the Pharaohs, into the rarely witnessed world of modern day Egypt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they talk to spacecraft in orbit; how do they keep the world's biggest ships in tip-top condition; and how can they lengthen luxury limos and still provide a smooth ride?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as clay liquor jugs, poultry deli meats and NASCAR engines are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 9, Widescreen)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Stewart-Haas Racing Bike.
The team design a NASCAR inspired chopper for the Stewart - Haas racing team while Paul Jr. pitches a new line of dog toys to a company based in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Deep Freeze.
Era Alaska has a special canine delivery for four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey. Plus, how will Jim and Ferno cope on the airline's busiest day of the year?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
Days into her international deployment, the Prime Minister orders HMS Ark Royal to rescue stranded British passengers caught in the chaos caused by the Icelandic volcanic eruption.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, Audio Described, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
See how Hitler seduced the German people through the promotion of myth, the promise of retribution and mass cultism, through both radio and moving pictures.
(Subtitles, Part 2)
15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Day of Infamy.
Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour, a US Navy base in Hawaii, and how did this change the course of WWII? Plus, why did Operation Barbarossa falter?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Cashing in. Series 2, episode 13.
The Maverick is in danger of losing 30 pots. Rick can only see ice and buoys, so he decides to send the men to bed and continue the search in the morning. The Rollo has been fined and has to unload earlier than expected. The Time Bandit's gamble of heading north hasn't paid off. The Cornelia Marie, which has had a tough season, is still fishing but is surrounded by ice.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Cy Young Baseball.
The crew auction off a Cy Young signed baseball, a 1950s TV, and memorabilia from Jimmy Carter's presidential and humanitarian collections.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Wheel of Mythfortune.
The mailbox is full so to determine the winners of the viewer request lottery the guys spin the Wheel of Mythfortune and pick 5 random emails and letters to respond to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Volleygun/Civil War Trade.
The Gunsmoke team builds a 10-barrel, blackpowder volleygun. Rich bargains with a man selling WW1 and WW2 guns and takes a gamble trading a Henry rifle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
The Abandoned City Montserrat.
When Myke and Ruth's boat sinks, they must fight rip tides and get to shore. But they soon realize they are in the path of one of the harshest volcanoes in recent history.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Rick's News.
Junior revamps the Black Widow bike he reclaimed from Senior while OCC works on a build for John Christner Trucking. Mikey gets a personal trainer. Rick announces his engagement.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Terrorism.
Planes are an ideal terrorist target, carrying hundreds of potential victims and assuring worldwide publicity. How can new technologies stop hijackers getting on board?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
The Abandoned City Montserrat.
When Myke and Ruth's boat sinks, they must fight rip tides and get to shore. But they soon realize they are in the path of one of the harshest volcanoes in recent history.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Bedrock Gold.
A crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek; massive rocks break Dakota Freds derocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35oz season haul into a gold bar.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Stewart-Haas Racing Bike.
The team design a NASCAR inspired chopper for the Stewart - Haas racing team while Paul Jr. pitches a new line of dog toys to a company based in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Deep Freeze.
Era Alaska has a special canine delivery for four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey. Plus, how will Jim and Ferno cope on the airline's busiest day of the year?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
The Deep South. Series 5, episode 3.
Bear Grylls is deep in the deadly swamps of the Deep South where he wrestles with an alligator, tangles with snakes and snags a catfish with his bare ha$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Flash flooding wreaks havoc in a Spanish village, a liquid petroleum store in Brazil threatens a residential area and a horrific double motorbike crash are all caught on camera.
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Sunday 29th July
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Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 29th July
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the splendour of France - a country where life itself is an art form; and where food and drink and history and tradition are taken seriously.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they drill through a kilometre of solid rock to find the hidden riches in the desert, pick 20,000 oranges a minute for juice, and get glass to curve without cracking?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as dial thermometers, hummus and straw sombreros are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 11, Widescreen)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Unarmed and Unharmed.
Quick Draw Savage and Hairy Jim shoot it out to see if a good guy gunslinger could harmlessly disarm an enemy. Plus, is it possible to jump a bus Speed-style?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hidden Nasties.
The team race a car across a lake to see if it will sink or swim. And Jamie asks if soda cans are really contaminated with rat pee, and if it's even poisonous.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Boomerang Bullet.
Were diseased bodies catapulted over castle walls in medieval Europe and how would such a primitive example of biological warfare have worked? The crew find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
15:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, find out how phosphates are used to put out fires and how cruise liners are refuelled and resupplied before setting out on the ocean waves.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how aeroplane tyres find grip, how they fire the fastest gun in the west and how they lay artificial turf.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as steering wheels, aerospace fuel lines, apple pies and household radiators are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as whips, automatic pizza makers, incense cones and model jet engines are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Island.
Could duct tape secure a camp, trap food, and attract rescuers? Adam and Jamie are abandoned on a deserted island with a roll of the mythical material to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Buckeye Bigfoot.
The team are in Ohio to investigate an alleged encounter with a bigfoot caught on tape. They recruit volunteers to search a forest for evidence, in hopes of proving bigfoots exist.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
22:00
Investigation X (Scientific Documentary)
Siberian Apocalypse.
A cataclysmic explosion wiped out 1000 miles of Siberia wilderness in 1908. Scientists return to the site to find out what triggered this apocalyptic event.
(Widescreen)
23:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Across the universe planetary wi$$$ rage at six times the speed of sound and lightning stretches for thousa$$$ of miles. What drives galactic mega storms and do they create life?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
00:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Buckeye Bigfoot.
The team are in Ohio to investigate an alleged encounter with a bigfoot caught on tape. They recruit volunteers to search a forest for evidence, in hopes of proving bigfoots exist.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
01:00
Investigation X (Scientific Documentary)
Siberian Apocalypse.
A cataclysmic explosion wiped out 1000 miles of Siberia wilderness in 1908. Scientists return to the site to find out what triggered this apocalyptic event.
(Widescreen)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Unarmed and Unharmed.
Quick Draw Savage and Hairy Jim shoot it out to see if a good guy gunslinger could harmlessly disarm an enemy. Plus, is it possible to jump a bus Speed-style?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hidden Nasties.
The team race a car across a lake to see if it will sink or swim. And Jamie asks if soda cans are really contaminated with rat pee, and if it's even poisonous.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Boomerang Bullet.
Were diseased bodies catapulted over castle walls in medieval Europe and how would such a primitive example of biological warfare have worked? The crew find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Host Ron Pitts brings clip after clip of the most shocking destructions caught on tape and explores the cause behind the effect of those catastrophes.
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Wednesday 1st August
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Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 1st August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the magic suits that stop jet pilots blacking out when they are flying, and how can a robo-cop stop a stolen car without a high speed chase?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as decorative sombreros, salad dressings, cap guns and regenerative medicine are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Mike and Ed team up again to buy, restore and sell on classic cars, but this time Mike gets to go to Europe to pick up his cars. First he's off to Germany in search of a Merc.
Starring: Mercedes
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
11:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal is bound for Nova Scotia with a busy schedule, including a visit from PM, David Cameron. But when the ship hits dense fog, the crew must assist an emergency first.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler's megalomania and fawning subordinates combined to convince him he was the greatest commander in history. But were his military successes more luck than skill?
(Part 5, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Beginning of the End.
As Axis forces retreated around the world and the Italians deposed Mussolini and surrendered, why did the Allied leaders plan to invade Western Europe?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Pain and Paybacks. Series 3, episode 3.
Another victim is claimed by the gruelling Bering Sea. On The Wizard, deckhand Lenny suffers an awful injury and Captain Keith scrambles to get him to shore.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)
17:00
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)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Speed Cameras.
Can you con a camera at full throttle to avoid a speed ticket; and can defibrillators detonate medical patches? The team investigates with explosive results.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
20:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Mike and Ed team up again to buy, restore and sell on classic cars, but this time Mike gets to go to Europe to pick up his cars. First he's off to Germany in search of a Merc.
Starring: Mercedes
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Iceland. Series 2, episode 2.
Bear Grylls demonstrates how to survive in Iceland's Arctic conditions by making a snow cave, finding water and avoiding frostbite.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
More incredible images of destruction as catastrophic flooding topples a hotel, a passenger falls out of a hot air balloon and dozens of chemical-filled drums burst into flames.
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Thursday 2nd August
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Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 2nd August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they programme robots to build cars; how are wine bottles sealed; and how can sea water be transformed into fresh drinking water?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like cheese graters, hot sauce, silver jewellery and traditional Mexican chairs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he exploit on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Lotus.
After Mike takes a chance on a Lotus Esprit with no MOT, it's up to Edd to restore it to its former glory. When it comes to selling it, will this dynamic duo make a profit?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
11:00
Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild (Travel)
Tanzania.
Freddie is in Tanzania to witness the wildebeest migration. Local Maasai tribesmen train him up for the trek - but will he make a worthy warrior?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 4 Star)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal crew are preparing for the International Fleet Review; an important element of the Royal Canadian Navy's centenary celebrations, with HM The Queen taking the salute.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler's criminality was explicitly set out in Mein Kampf: his contempt for democracy, war-lust and nationalism. See how these factors combined to produce the holocaust.
(Part 6, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
Overlord.
By the spring of 1944 it was clear that the Allies needed to invade Western Europe to finish the war. But why did attempts to bring an end to the conflict fail?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Cheating Death. Series 3, episode 4.
Despite the tragedies, tiredness, equipment problems and bad weather, the crews push on with their fishing. Some exhausted crewmembers are working 40 hours with no sleep making their jobs even more dangerous and leading others to question if the Bering Sea will claim another victim.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dog Myths.
Can you outwit a bloodhound; is it possible to sneak past a guard dog; and can you teach an old dog new tricks? Adam and Jamie investigate age-old canine conundrums.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Throughout the cosmos extreme phenomenon create desolate worlds of brutal heat, fatal cold, and deadly irrigation. Is Earth the only habitable planet in a hostile universe?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Throughout the cosmos extreme phenomenon create desolate worlds of brutal heat, fatal cold, and deadly irrigation. Is Earth the only habitable planet in a hostile universe?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he exploit on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Lotus.
After Mike takes a chance on a Lotus Esprit with no MOT, it's up to Edd to restore it to its former glory. When it comes to selling it, will this dynamic duo make a profit?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
African Savannah. Series 1, episode 7.
Bear Grylls heads to the African Savannah to reveal vital techniques for finding food and water whilst avoiding predators in this extreme environment.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Witness two cranes collapsing at a construction site, a spectacular crash on a notorious ski run and a massive firework explosion that smashes windows.
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Saturday 4th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 4th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Mexico's thriving cities and stunning beaches in this fascinating look at ancient and modern Mexican culture, from religious festivals to Independence Day celebrations.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Find out how they blast 10,000 tonnes of rock, how the earth is mapped from space, and how fresh flowers are provided all year round.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like corn tortillas, bush planes and aluminium bike wheels are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Soda Cup Killer.
If you threw a foam cup from a car at high speed, could it break the wi$$$hield of another car? And can you cling on by your fingertips? The crew find out at 75ft.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
11:00
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Winner, Losers.
Following the live show, Junior celebrates his win while Senior focuses on the future with a big build and a big opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Apprentice Bike.
Senior deals with his mother's death and is upset not to hear from Junior or Mikey. PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts. OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
14:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Operation Reconciliation.
OCC builds a bike for Veterans Airlift Command and PJD finishes a bike for One Call Concepts. After his mother's death, Senior is determined to reconcile with Mikey and Junior.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Rick's News.
Junior revamps the Black Widow bike he reclaimed from Senior while OCC works on a build for John Christner Trucking. Mikey gets a personal trainer. Rick announces his engagement.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how they dive for sponges and how taxi drivers know their way to so many different destinations.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, find out how cash is transported safely and securely, how to land big game fish and how bagpipes actually work.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as heather gems, instant film, beet sugar, electric roadsters are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as underwater robots, lasagne, band saws, ski and trekking poles are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Renault Alpine.
Mike is in France to hunt down the rare Renault Alpine 310. The car he fi$$$ is great, but it has some surprises in store, and Edd is charged with getting it fixed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
The Falkla$$$ War (History Documentary)
Analysing the conflict of 1982, including the political and military situation, weapons and tactics through archive film and eye-witness accounts.
(Part 1)
23:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Soda Cup Killer.
If you threw a foam cup from a car at high speed, could it break the wi$$$hield of another car? And can you cling on by your fingertips? The crew find out at 75ft.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bottle Bash.
Adam and Jamie kick off a bar brawl to test whether an empty beer bottle will inflict more damage than a full one, beating a pork stuffed human dummy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Ron Pitts puts you at the scene of incredible destruction. Watch as nine gallons of chemicals suddenly burst into flames and a motorcycle without breaks slams into a crowd.
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Wednesday 8th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 8th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
South Africa boasts immense wealth but is riven by terrible inequality. How is the Rainbow Nation developing, and can the country's extraordinary natural resources be preserved?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they avoid docking disasters when handling a thousand ships a day, how do they create a world of oil reserves from sticky forest mud, or bring old movies back to life?
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as steering wheels, aerospace fuel lines, apple pies and household radiators are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he exploit on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Bentley.
Mike is chuffed to find a bargain Rolls Royce until rust exposes the deal as too good to be true. He's offered a Bentley Turbo instead, but is its condition any better?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
11:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
12:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Terror in the Skies.
The 1970s saw terrorists hijack plane after plane. See how two SAS soldiers took the fight to the terrorists, and how close their mission came to failure.
(Subtitles)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Göring - The Marshall.
Exploring how Herman Goring, second in Command after the Fuhrer, was addicted to morphine, luxury, and power, and quickly crumbled in the face of military disaster.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Slaughter in the Trenches.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Caught in the Storm. Series 3, episode 8.
Only days into the Opilio season, a major storm breaks and high seas cause Captain Andy of the Time Bandit to call his men off deck, moments before a wave hits!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Big Rig Myths.
Could a truck tyre blowout knock your head off; and does drafting improve fuel efficiency? Plus, the team takes on the Knight Rider in the ultimate challenge.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Vietnam. Series 7, episode 3.
Deep in the heart of the Vietnamese jungle, Bear Grylls encounters blood-sucking leeches, a deadly spitting cobra and eats a forest scorpion.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
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, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he exploit on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Bentley.
Mike is chuffed to find a bargain Rolls Royce until rust exposes the deal as too good to be true. He's offered a Bentley Turbo instead, but is its condition any better?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Alaskan Mountain Range. Series 1, episode 4.
Bear Grylls faces the icy peaks of Alaska, where each year, over one million people visit. Bear uses his specialist skills and knowledge to survive the hostile environment.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A devastating earthquake completely wipes out an old church; a Delta 2 rocket explodes showering Cape Canaveral with flaming debris and a tornado destroys buildings in Oklahoma.
(Part 4, Subtitles)
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Saturday 11th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 11th August
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06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Hawaii.
The world's most violent volcano is situated in its wettest place, and this combination created Hawaii, an island so high, it contains 11 of the world's 13 climate zones.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Find out how they make military helicopters, how they design metro systems and how they engineer artificial reefs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as underwater robots, lasagne, band saws, ski and trekking poles are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Flu Fiction.
It's hankies at the ready as Adam and Jamie test the velocity and spread of a sneeze and whether a friend's runny nose guarantees snot will get on you.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Perfect Storm.
Adam and Jamie join forces with Reed and Sean from 'Storm Chasers' to test if their vehicles are tornado proof by putting them in the jet stream of a 747.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hair of the Dog.
Two shaggy dog stories are tested. Can prison escapees really evade a bloodhound by running through water, and is there any way of outsmarting a sniffer-dog?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Arrow Machine Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ancient Greek myth that Dionysus the Elder created a machine that could fire arrows just like a modern machine gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
One of the boats suffers a total blackout while navigating an iceberg minefield. Meanwhile Elliott gets a rude awakening, and a greenhorn learns a deadly lesson.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, how raw cane is turned into sugar, how fish are farmed and how suits are tailored in just one day.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how banknotes are designed and printed and how leather hide is turned into a shiny new pair of shoes.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how patterned glass panels and road cases are made. We also see how stop-frame animation is achieved.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how industrial wire ropes, living walls and large format cameras are made.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
18:00
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, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
19:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Square Wheels.
Will square wheels give you a smooth ride at high speeds; and can two cars stuck bumper to bumper drive city streets, cut corners and complete a 180 degree spin?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 914.
Mike fi$$$ a 914 in a barn, but under the muck he can see a profit in the 1970s sports car, so he buys it for a bargain price. Can Edd restore it to a saleable condition?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Meet the Elephant Man (Documentary)
On the 120th anniversary of Joseph Merrick's death, a team of experts bring the Elephant Man back to life. Features Brian Richards, a modern-day sufferer of Proteus Syndrome.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)
22:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Gladstone Bag Murder.
Martin Kemp looks at how the Police evidence bag came into being after a gruesome discovery in a Gladstone bag left at the luggage office in Waterloo station.
(Widescreen)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Meet the Elephant Man (Documentary)
On the 120th anniversary of Joseph Merrick's death, a team of experts bring the Elephant Man back to life. Features Brian Richards, a modern-day sufferer of Proteus Syndrome.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)
01:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Gladstone Bag Murder.
Martin Kemp looks at how the Police evidence bag came into being after a gruesome discovery in a Gladstone bag left at the luggage office in Waterloo station.
(Widescreen)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Flu Fiction.
It's hankies at the ready as Adam and Jamie test the velocity and spread of a sneeze and whether a friend's runny nose guarantees snot will get on you.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Perfect Storm.
Adam and Jamie join forces with Reed and Sean from 'Storm Chasers' to test if their vehicles are tornado proof by putting them in the jet stream of a 747.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hair of the Dog.
Two shaggy dog stories are tested. Can prison escapees really evade a bloodhound by running through water, and is there any way of outsmarting a sniffer-dog?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Arrow Machine Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ancient Greek myth that Dionysus the Elder created a machine that could fire arrows just like a modern machine gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Two Soviet jet fighters collide in mid-air; terrorists bomb a British city block; a hot air balloon hits a radio tower; a mountain biker falls 120ft; and Evel Knievel crashes.
(Part 7, Subtitles)
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Monday 13th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 13th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Virungas: Land Fire, Ice.
How is this epic land of fire and ice home to some of the world's most iconic animals and the most mysterious la$$$capes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Discover how the world's most versatile construction machines are operated, follow the journey of beans to sauce and learn how they maintain the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as turbochargers, enchiladas and watches are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
The OCC is working on a bike fit for the FBI. But over at PJD, Jr is falling behind on his double build - will the bikes be ready for the Sturgis rally?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Edd China take on an awesome Audi Quattro this week. Will the team be able to turn a profit on this rapid racer?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)
10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Our Audi restoration continues, as mechanical maestros Mike and Edd try their luck on the Quattro. How will the lads fare in this remarkable challenge?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)
11:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Operation Certain Death.
The SAS mission to save six hostages captured by violent gangs in Sierra Leone may have been the biggest-ever gamble for the regiment.
(Subtitles)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Eichmann.
Eichmann was responsible for ensuring that Nazi death trains ran on time and at full capacity. What drove this meticulous, barbaric bureaucrat to control the Holocaust?
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Mayhem on the Eastern Front.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Ice and Open Water. Series 3, episode 11.
Guy returns to work on the Wizard after surmising that it is unfair for his shipmates to do all the work in the icy conditions. Meanwhile, Jake is in bad spirits on the Northwestern after a run of bad weather and increasingly long hours.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Baseball Myths.
Does cracking your bat give you more clout, can you hit the hide off a ball, and does sliding into base actually slow you down? The team investigates.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
The Inside Story.
On Bear Grylls's quest for survival, he is never alone. In this episode, go inside the show and see the dedicated safety crew and cameramen in action.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun; Rich trades pistols for personal Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to deliver and test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun; Rich trades pistols for personal Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to deliver and test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
The OCC is working on a bike fit for the FBI. But over at PJD, Jr is falling behind on his double build - will the bikes be ready for the Sturgis rally?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Edd China take on an awesome Audi Quattro this week. Will the team be able to turn a profit on this rapid racer?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)
04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Our Audi restoration continues, as mechanical maestros Mike and Edd try their luck on the Quattro. How will the lads fare in this remarkable challenge?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Sierra Nevada. Series 1, episode 6.
Bear travels to America's greatest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, and uses his knowledge of American Indian survival techniques to build shelters and find food.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A helicopter pilot misjudges his moves at an air show; a fighter jet test flight e$$$ in disaster; skydivers escape a burning plane; and a jet car racer loses control at 278mph.
(Part 9, Subtitles)
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Tuesday 14th August
Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 14th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Congo: The Untamed Heart.
This hidden world harbours a diverse collection of plants and animals including; forest buffalo, bongo, forest elephants, gorillas and chimpanzees.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Peanut Butter/Breaking Point.
How are peanuts harvested, roasted and transformed into peanut butter; and how are domestic appliances tested?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how patterned glass panels and road cases are made. We also see how stop-frame animation is achieved.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
It's an uphill struggle for Jr to get both the Geico and the Anti-Venom bikes ready for the Sturgis rally - will his first project crash and burn?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Auto expert Mike Brewer and mechanical maestro Edd China get under the bonnet of a VW Beetle, but will they be able to breathe life into this ancient wonder?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Mechanical duo Mike and Edd are working on a VW Beetle which begins to take shape. But it's not all smooth cruising for the team in this topsy-turvy restoration.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Double M16.
Will must mount two M16s side-by-side to a patrol boat for naval operations. Apprentice Kris gets caught giving an unauthorized shop tour to his girlfriend.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Folding Flashlight Gun.
Will creates a combination flashlight and survival kit that unfolds to become a semi-automatic M11. New guy Flem is put to the test.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Sight.
How can a lifeguard spot one drowning man amid thousa$$$? We examine how our eyes have evolved into the sense that provides the greater part of our understanding of the world.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Mengele.
The 'Angel of Death' conducted inhuman experiments on the inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We examine his motives and his life after the war in Argentina.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Victory and Despair.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A Frozen Finish. Series 3, episode 12.
It's the final showdown for the greenhorns - some have succeeded in their quest to become Bering Sea crab fishermen, but others won't be coming back.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viewer Special.
Could cigarette e$$$ make bullets; would sneezing with your eyes open make them fly out their sockets; and can reverse gear act as a brake? Adam and Jamie find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Pacific Island. Series 8, episode 1.
Sand and salt water confront Bear when he's dropped off the Panamanian coast. So he demonstrates how to make fresh water, a raft and then survive a storm at sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do volcanoes help produce the world's best guacamole; how do they build trucks that can cross swamps; and how do they produce the world famous Fiskars scissors?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
20:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make steel cables strong enough to hold up a 50,000 tonne bridge; why do modern hunters use medieval weapons; and how do they know which clothes sizes to stock?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
22:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
01:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
It's an uphill struggle for Jr to get both the Geico and the Anti-Venom bikes ready for the Sturgis rally - will his first project crash and burn?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Auto expert Mike Brewer and mechanical maestro Edd China get under the bonnet of a VW Beetle, but will they be able to breathe life into this ancient wonder?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Mechanical duo Mike and Edd are working on a VW Beetle which begins to take shape. But it's not all smooth cruising for the team in this topsy-turvy restoration.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Mexico. Series 2, episode 3.
Bear heads to Mexico's Copper Canyon, which is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Many tourists come a cropper while visiting it, so he shows the skills to survive.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A huge blaze at a fireworks factory decimates nearby neighbourhoods; a baseball stadium roof collapses; a hot air balloon slams into a power line; and a base jumper wipes out.
(Part 10, Subtitles)
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Wednesday 15th August
Go to current day
Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 15th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Lake Turkana: Land the Crocodile.
A lake that at first glance seems so barren is revealed to support abundant life, and to be home to some of the most diverse human cultures in Africa.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Smooth.
How do they mine marble for Washington's monuments; how do they make Tabasco Sauce; and how do they produce storm proof umbrellas?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how industrial wire ropes, living walls and large format cameras are made.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
OCC and PJD are both presenting their bikes at the Sturgis rally. Jr hopes his dad will attend his reveals, but it looks like Sr will be a no-show.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
When auto expert Mike Brewer buys a Jaguar XJS for just £1,000, star mechanic Edd starts restoring the car back to its former glory, in the hope of making them a tidy profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)
10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
With all the work completed, mechanical maestros Mike and Edd take the finished car on a test-drive, before inviting potential buyers to come and view it.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
11:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
12:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Strength.
The human body has engineered itself for strength, power and endurance. Explore the mechanics of the body and discover how humans are able to perform some amazing feats.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Von Ribbentrop.
Ribbentrop was an extremely able politician, as well as an obedient servant to Hitler and Nazism. We follow his rise, and his part in the extermination of the Jews.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Get 'Em Back Safe. Series 4, episode 1.
It's the beginning of a new king crab season and everyone's looking to cash in. Some boats are slow to start but eventually get to catching some king crab.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Superhero Hour.
How high can a belt buckle grappling hook take you; and can a punch leave a ring-shaped scar? Plus, the team takes some comic book corners in the myth-mobile.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Big Sky Country. Series 8, episode 3.
Bear paraglides into the remote Rockies, traversing huge waterfalls and vast gullies, before trying to jump onto a moving train to complete his escape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini Moke.
Designed as an off-road army car the Mini Moke soon became a civilian cult classic, so this should be a winner. But can Edd and Mike agree on anything and get the job done?(HD).
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)
21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make ame$$$. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make ame$$$. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Double M16.
Will must mount two M16s side-by-side to a patrol boat for naval operations. Apprentice Kris gets caught giving an unauthorized shop tour to his girlfriend.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Folding Flashlight Gun.
Will creates a combination flashlight and survival kit that unfolds to become a semi-automatic M11. New guy Flem is put to the test.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
OCC and PJD are both presenting their bikes at the Sturgis rally. Jr hopes his dad will attend his reveals, but it looks like Sr will be a no-show.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
When auto expert Mike Brewer buys a Jaguar XJS for just £1,000, star mechanic Edd starts restoring the car back to its former glory, in the hope of making them a tidy profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)
04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
With all the work completed, mechanical maestros Mike and Edd take the finished car on a test-drive, before inviting potential buyers to come and view it.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Panama (Part 1 of 2). Series 3, episode 3.
Bear tackles the deadly mangroves of Panama as he parachutes into crocodile and shark-infested water, in the first instalment of this two-part programme.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Police chase a madman in a stolen tank; two cranes fall 50 storeys during an earthquake in Taiwan; and 90,000 tons of ammunition explodes causing chaos in a bustling city.
(Part 11, Subtitles)
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Saturday 18th August
Go to current day
Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 18th August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
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
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Aircraft Tyres/Six Shooters/Fever Pitch.
How do they make aeroplane tyres; how do they fire the fastest guns in the west; and how do they make artificial turf for football pitches?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how wax figures, awnings, sandwich crackers and pewter tankards are made.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Upside Down Underwater Car.
Jamie bravely risks Adam's life to find out how easy it is to get out of a car that has crashed into water and flipped over. But not all goes to plan.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
President Obama's Challenge.
In this extra special episode, Adam and Jamie tackle a viewer request by the highest ranking viewer of all, the US President, Barack Obama.
(High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Operation Valkyrie.
Adam and Jamie test the merits of a famous assassination attempt while Kari, Grant, and Tory face the pain to see if you really can 'slap some sense' into someone.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie face off with a myth of misdirection and Kari, Grant and Tory go ballistic with two filmic firearms fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
14:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will asks Kris to design a rifle to rival the AK. But will Kris be able to ignore jealous colleagues, and overcome his self-doubt, to deliver the ultimate weapon?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Decaf Coffee/Smoked Fish/Water Jets.
How do they turn coffee beans into decaffeinated coffee; how do they smoke fish; and how do they use water to power ships?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Blaze Cops/Oaked.
How do investigators establish the cause of a fire; and why are oak barrels important in traditional French winemaking?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how wax figures, awnings, sandwich crackers and pewter tankards are made.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items go under the microscope as we discover how pipe cleaners, blue stilton cheese, smart electric meters and telescopes are made.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
G Wagen.
Mike wants a G Wagen - the popular German four-by-four. He fi$$$ one and Edd gives it a facelift, with a 2012 front end and rear lights. Will they land a big profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Surviving D-Day (History Documentary)
Explore the battle for Omaha Beach and beyond, as stunning graphics and 3D environments portray the life-or-death reality of being part of an operation that changed history.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2011, 3 Star)
23:00
Nasa's Unexplained Files (Scientific Documentary)
Could there be life beyond our planet? Extraordinary NASA footage and ground-breaking interviews with astronauts and scientists investigate potential sightings of UFOs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
00:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Surviving D-Day (History Documentary)
Explore the battle for Omaha Beach and beyond, as stunning graphics and 3D environments portray the life-or-death reality of being part of an operation that changed history.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2011, 3 Star)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
President Obama's Challenge.
In this extra special episode, Adam and Jamie tackle a viewer request by the highest ranking viewer of all, the US President, Barack Obama.
(High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Operation Valkyrie.
Adam and Jamie test the merits of a famous assassination attempt while Kari, Grant, and Tory face the pain to see if you really can 'slap some sense' into someone.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie face off with a myth of misdirection and Kari, Grant and Tory go ballistic with two filmic firearms fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A race car slams into a wall at 100mph; multiple homes are destroyed by 260mph wi$$$; a 70 yr old pilot crash la$$$; and a van smashes into a police car at 70 mph.
(Part 14, Subtitles)
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Tuesday 21st August
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Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 21st August
Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Ethiopia: Land Extremes.
A wilderness of extremes. How do these uniquely diverse, ancient people coexist alongside wildlife found nowhere else in the world?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Crash Testing/Books/Margarine.
How do they design cars that will protect you in a crash; how do they print a bestseller; and how do they transform oil into margarine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items go under the microscope as we find out how tapioca pudding, snow ploughs, paddle boats and fibre cement siding is made.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Sr's new client makes him think twice about his hair, but is he taking his family therapy session as seriously? Plus, Paul reveals his latest build to 400,000 delighted fans.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Land Rover Discovery.
Auto ace Mike is on the hunt for a Land Rover Discovery. Having found one for £1,500, he whisks it back to mechanical marvel Edd to work his magic.
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Land Rover Discovery.
Edd has been working hard on a Land Rover Discovery TDi. After a thrilling road test Mike has a buyer ready, but was the transformation worth it?
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fire v Ice.
If two men went into battle, one armed with a flame thrower and the other equipped with a fire extinguisher, would their weapons cancel each other out?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Axe Mortar Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
13:00
Christianity (Documentary)
Michael Portillo investigates the political compromises Christianity was forced to take when the Roman Empire adopted it as its official religion.
(Widescreen, Part 2, 2008)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Seduction.
Hitler tried to mould German children into an army who'd fight in his name to conquer the world. Former participants tell of the unscrupulous methods of indoctrination.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The attack on Pearl Harbour brought the 'sleeping giant', America, into the war, and saw the emergence of the aircraft carrier as the pre-eminent weapon of the seas.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
No Mercy. Series 4, episode 5.
Tempers flare aboard Wizard and Northwestern. Phil's health deteriorates and Early Dawn runs headlong into high seas when its greenhorn falls asleep at the wheel.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Water Heater.
Can a water heater fly through a house like a rocket; and can jeans shrink and squeeze a person to death if worn in the bath? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Shooting Survival.
Go behind the scenes and meet Bear's stalwart crew, following them as they go to extremes to fearlessly film Bear trekking to the e$$$ of the earth.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make Tennessee whiskey the traditional Lincoln County way; how do night goggles work; and how do the Finnish relax in 160 degree saunas?
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
20:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they grow enough vanilla to make the world's favourite ice cream flavour; how do they build anchors for huge ships; and how are 12 million lighters produced every year?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
22:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make ame$$$. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
01:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Sr's new client makes him think twice about his hair, but is he taking his family therapy session as seriously? Plus, Paul reveals his latest build to 400,000 delighted fans.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Land Rover Discovery.
Auto ace Mike is on the hunt for a Land Rover Discovery. Having found one for £1,500, he whisks it back to mechanical marvel Edd to work his magic.
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Land Rover Discovery.
Edd has been working hard on a Land Rover Discovery TDi. After a thrilling road test Mike has a buyer ready, but was the transformation worth it?
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Sahara. Series 3, episode 1.
In the sweltering Sahara desert, Bear Grylls demonstrates what it takes to get out alive - even when it means eating one of the world's deadliest scorpions.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Firefighters are caught in an explosion, warheads explode in a tunnel, an avalanche buries an entire city and a race car snaps in half at 310mph.
(Part 17, Subtitles, Audio Described)
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Wednesday 22nd August
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06:00
Speed of Life (Nature)
Predators the Southwest.
Super slow motion goes beyond the limit of the human eye to capture a Harris hawk's attack on a partridge and witness a sidewinder's venomous strike.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Whiskey/Disaster Prevention.
How is water transformed into whisky; and how are they preparing for another natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how rally cars, pork pies, floating fountains and artificial stone ornaments are made.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
When Paul Jr secures a commission from a longstanding OCC client, Sr is left wondering what went wrong. And Jason invites feuding father and son to his wedding - will sparks fly?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw M3.
Mike has his eye on a legendary performance car the BMW M3 E36 convertible. Can he find the perfect vehicle so Edd can work his magic back in the workshop?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw M3.
Edd has been working hard getting the BMW M3 E36 up to scratch. But having blown the budget early on, can top trader Mike make a profit on this performance car?
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
11:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
12:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
Christianity (Documentary)
Theologian Dr Robert Beckford looks at the impact Christianity has had on Britain since the pivotal moment of the country's conversion in the sixth century.
(Widescreen, Part 3, 2008)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Dedication.
How girls were indoctrinated into the Hitler Youth, and instilled with obedience, discipline and sacrifice as part of the Nazi leader's plans for a 1,000-year Reich.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Mussolini wanted to recreate the Roman Empire, but proved to be a poor military strategist. See how his incompetence contributed to Hitler's eventual defeat.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Racing the Clock. Series 4, episode 6.
With a few weeks of the season left, the fate of every deckhand's pay sits on his captain's shoulders. Capt Johnathan has had good fishing but some bad luck.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Shooting Fish in a Barrel.
Are elephants really afraid of mice; what is the best cure for a hot chilli burn; and is it easy to shoot fish in a barrel? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
North Africa. Series 8, episode 5.
In the searing heat of the Sahara, Bear uses his urine to keep cool as he treks to the coast. Will his octopus supper be as satisfying as his bug burger breakfast?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Range Rover.
Mike buys a bargain Range Rover P38 and Edd sets about mending it. They head to the wilds of Exmoor to give the car a final test drive before searching for a buyer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
A Meeting is Set.
OCC starts a 1970's themed build while PJD finishes a bike for Newmont Mining. Plus, Senior and Junior agree to meet to try to resolve their family issues.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
A Meeting is Set.
OCC starts a 1970's themed build while PJD finishes a bike for Newmont Mining. Plus, Senior and Junior agree to meet to try to resolve their family issues.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Axe Mortar Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
When Paul Jr secures a commission from a longstanding OCC client, Sr is left wondering what went wrong. And Jason invites feuding father and son to his wedding - will sparks fly?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw M3.
Mike has his eye on a legendary performance car the BMW M3 E36 convertible. Can he find the perfect vehicle so Edd can work his magic back in the workshop?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)
04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw M3.
Edd has been working hard getting the BMW M3 E36 up to scratch. But having blown the budget early on, can top trader Mike make a profit on this performance car?
(Part - 2, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Sahara. Series 3, episode 1.
In the hottest place on earth, Bear Grylls tackles his biggest challenge yet - skinning and disembowelling a dead camel for water, food and shelter.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
An F2 tornado destroys 40 homes, a propane plant explodes, a truck crash causes a bridge to collapse and a drag boat crashes at terrifying speeds.
(Stereo, Part 18)
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Thursday 23rd August
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06:00
Speed of Life (Nature)
Central American Killers.
Super slow motion cameras capture the 100mph strike of a yellow eyelash viper, a howler monkey evading predators and a basilisk lizard literally walking on water.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, how raw cane is turned into sugar, how fish are farmed and how suits are tailored in just one day.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how cufflinks, blueberry turnovers, dashboards and earthenware pottery are made.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lee drops into the OCC - but will he dish the dirt on his time working for Paul? And when FARO defect to Paul Jr Designs, the crew go all out to prove they are the best choice.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jensen Interceptor.
Mike wants a classic Jensen Interceptor. New, the car costs as much as a house, so if he does find one for his £5000, Ed might struggle to make it roadworthy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Walking the Amazon (Documentary)
Brazil to the Atlantic.
Ed continues his epic attempt to conquer the Amazon River. But when the tropical rains hit will he and his guide Cho be forced to abandon their mission?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2011, 4 Star)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
A Meeting is Set.
OCC starts a 1970's themed build while PJD finishes a bike for Newmont Mining. Plus, Senior and Junior agree to meet to try to resolve their family issues.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Christianity (Documentary)
Journalist Rageh Omaar examines the bloody legacy of the Crusades on Christianity's relations with Islam.
(Part 4, Widescreen, 2008)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Education.
The Nazis established elite schools to create future German rulers, indoctrinating children with their ideas of racial superiority and the evils of the Jewish race.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Nazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies firebombed German cities. But was either action decisive in ending the war?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Seeking the Catch. Series 4, episode 7.
A routine coast guard rescue becomes a battle against nature, the Cornelia Marie heads to land for repairs and fatigue is causing mistakes on the Northwestern.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Pirates.
Can a makeshift submarine keep you safe underwater; and can you escape if you are buried in sand? Plus, the team tests improvised ammo with explosive results.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Bear's Top 25 Man Moments.
Bear's all man and to prove the point we have selected 25 of his most masculine moments, from wild leaps into the unknown to improvised insect feasts.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Why are scientists looking for a correlation between amino acids on comets and life on Earth; and how could these celestial fireworks explain the formation of our solar system?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
Bringing it All Back Home.
News journalists discuss the increasing importance of media reports from war zones and the technology that allows a 24/7 information stream.
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Why are scientists looking for a correlation between amino acids on comets and life on Earth; and how could these celestial fireworks explain the formation of our solar system?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
Bringing it All Back Home.
News journalists discuss the increasing importance of media reports from war zones and the technology that allows a 24/7 information stream.
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lee drops into the OCC - but will he dish the dirt on his time working for Paul? And when FARO defect to Paul Jr Designs, the crew go all out to prove they are the best choice.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jensen Interceptor.
Mike wants a classic Jensen Interceptor. New, the car costs as much as a house, so if he does find one for his £5000, Ed might struggle to make it roadworthy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Siberia. Series 6, episode 9.
Bear parachutes into Siberia, one of the coldest places on earth, where he snacks on mosquito larvae, makes a deerskin toboggan and swims under a frozen lake.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A train accident leads to massive explosions, a wall collapses onto firefighters, planes collide on an aircraft carrier, a race car crashes and a pier sinks during a storm.
(Part 19, Subtitles)
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Friday 24th August
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06:00
Speed of Life (Nature)
Super slow motion cameras capture the astonishing agility of a caracal as it plucks a bird from the air and the lightning 50/1000th of a second strike of a praying mantis.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how banknotes are designed and printed and how leather hide is turned into a shiny new pair of shoes.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how pharmaceutical blister packs, deli slicers and weather vanes are made.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Jr is stunned when his dad serves him with another lawsuit. And while rumours abound that the OCC HQ faces foreclosure, in the shop, Sr's team can't agree on their new build.
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Cosworth.
Mike's after a Ford Sierra Cosworth, which looks like a family vehicle and runs like a race car. But with only £5000 to spend, is his plan about to stall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
The Dealers salivate over a museum-quality Penny Farthing, start a bidding war for a 10,000 year old woolly mammoth fossil and question the value of some Damien Hirst artworks.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
Christianity (Documentary)
Ann Widdecombe, who converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism, examines the Reformation and the intolerance and bloodshed it caused.
(Part 5, Widescreen, 2008)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
War.
How millions of young Germans were employed during World War Two to harvest crops, produce munitions or act as informers in the Hitler Youth, before joining the Wehrmacht.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Russia was Hitler's graveyard. See how his undefeated armies were smashed by the seemingly limitless resources of the Soviet war machine.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
No Season for Old Men. Series 4, episode 8.
As king crab season comes to an end, an exhausted crew fills the Northwestern's crab tanks and Wizard and Time Bandit compete for the 'String of the Week'.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Confederate Steam Gun.
Jamie and Adam try out a steam-powered machine gun, while other Mythbusters put their lying skills on the line to test ways to beat a lie detector.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Georgia-Eastern Europe. Series 9, episode 4.
Bear drives his snowmobile out a helicopter and across the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus mountains, before camping with wolves and navigating swamps.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
When Myke and Ruth become lost during the flood season in the Amazon jungle in a primitive canoe, they must survive on grubs, piranhas and rainwater, as they find their way out.
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
A Meeting is Set.
OCC starts a 1970's themed build while PJD finishes a bike for Newmont Mining. Plus, Senior and Junior agree to meet to try to resolve their family issues.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
23:00
Extreme Drug Smuggling (Documentary)
With millions of dollars at stake, drug cartels will stop at nothing to get their goods onto the street. How are police battling submarines and super tunnels - and can they win?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
When Myke and Ruth become lost during the flood season in the Amazon jungle in a primitive canoe, they must survive on grubs, piranhas and rainwater, as they find their way out.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
A Meeting is Set.
OCC starts a 1970's themed build while PJD finishes a bike for Newmont Mining. Plus, Senior and Junior agree to meet to try to resolve their family issues.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Jr is stunned when his dad serves him with another lawsuit. And while rumours abound that the OCC HQ faces foreclosure, in the shop, Sr's team can't agree on their new build.
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Cosworth.
Mike's after a Ford Sierra Cosworth, which looks like a family vehicle and runs like a race car. But with only £5000 to spend, is his plan about to stall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Siberia. Series 6, episode 9.
Bear is in the Sanyan mountains in Siberia where he meets the Tuvans who have lived here for 20,000 years. He eats squirrel and swims naked through icy water.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Rain causes a series of spectacular race car crashes, a tornado destroys a town, a freeway collapses, a jet crashes at an air show and a drag boat crashes at 200mph.
(Stereo)
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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
Australia.
How have Australia's marsupials, from the koala to the kangaroo, evolved to survive the continent's extreme environments? Plus, see the desert's giant predator lizards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Eiffel Tower/Snowboards.
How do they carry out maintenance on the Eiffel Tower; and how do they design and build the ultimate snowboards?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how turntables, steam engines, playground equipment and non-stick pans are made.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dodge a Bullet.
Adam and Jamie test if you can jump out of the way of a bullet, while Kari, Grant and Tory have Buster jumping from great heights to see if hitting water is like hitting concrete.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fixing a Flat.
Adam and Jamie test what is needed to fix a flat tire if you don't have a spare. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if a fishing reel can really catch fire if you hook a fast fish.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Let There be Light.
Jamie and Adam test a Hollywood lighting myth, while Kari, Grant and Tory go gangbusters trying to stop out of control cars.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Paper Armour.
Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if battle armour made of paper can compare to steel.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
13:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
14:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
15:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do volcanoes help produce the world's best guacamole; how do they build trucks that can cross swamps; and how do they produce the world famous Fiskars scissors?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make steel cables strong enough to hold up a 50,000 tonne bridge; why do modern hunters use medieval weapons; and how do they know which clothes sizes to stock?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how pharmaceutical blister packs, deli slicers and weather vanes are made.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Top and bowler hats, solar water heaters, sticky buns and electrostatic speakers are put under the microscope.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition)
18:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fire v Ice.
If two men went into battle, one armed with a flame thrower and the other equipped with a fire extinguisher, would their weapons cancel each other out?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Bobo Marks His Turf.
The BFRO travels to New Mexico to investigate a possible bigfoot. With sightings in the vast Valles Caldera National Park the team continue their search by using a hot air balloon.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
22:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
River Fear.
A Colorado River rafting trip turns deadly when a raft capsizes and leaves a man stranded without any supplies. As he attempts to scale a cliff face, he falls and injures himself.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Why are scientists looking for a correlation between amino acids on comets and life on Earth; and how could these celestial fireworks explain the formation of our solar system?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Bobo Marks His Turf.
The BFRO travels to New Mexico to investigate a possible bigfoot. With sightings in the vast Valles Caldera National Park the team continue their search by using a hot air balloon.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
01:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
River Fear.
A Colorado River rafting trip turns deadly when a raft capsizes and leaves a man stranded without any supplies. As he attempts to scale a cliff face, he falls and injures himself.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dodge a Bullet.
Adam and Jamie test if you can jump out of the way of a bullet, while Kari, Grant and Tory have Buster jumping from great heights to see if hitting water is like hitting concrete.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fixing a Flat.
Adam and Jamie test what is needed to fix a flat tire if you don't have a spare. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if a fishing reel can really catch fire if you hook a fast fish.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Let There be Light.
Jamie and Adam test a Hollywood lighting myth, while Kari, Grant and Tory go gangbusters trying to stop out of control cars.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Paper Armour.
Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if battle armour made of paper can compare to steel.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
Rain causes two racecars to collide, storm chasers who barely survive, fire at a fireworks stand, a truck accident collapses a freeway and a raceboat disintegrates at 240mph.
(Subtitles)
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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
Japan.
On the isla$$$ of Japan the snow monkey is thriving. But how did the macaque evolve to survive such cruel winters, and when did alpha females start bathing in hot springs?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Matches/Chrome.
How do they produce millions of matches; and how do they buff and polish chrome for the perfect shine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Follow the amazing manufacturing processes behind flight simulators, traditional bookbinding, greenhouse tomatoes and hurricane-proof shutters.
(Part 4)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Judgement Day.
Senior visits Mikey's gallery and is affected by paintings depicting their strained relationship. The outcome of the lawsuit is decided.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Lotus Elan.
The boys are challenged to find a Lotus Elan that hasn't been snapped up by restorers. Once they've tracked one down, Mike falls in love after minutes behind the wheel.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
The Ultimate Climb (Documentary)
James Cracknell follows Geordie Stewart's epic attempt to be the youngest Briton to climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents. Will Geordie succeed?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
No Cameras.
Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and meet to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts a build for an MLB outfielder.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
The Bible: A History (Religious)
Creation.
Novelist Howard Jacobson investigates Creation, treading a path between religious and atheistic fundamentalists, to find a path that embraces both science and dogma.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)
14:00
The Russian Revolution in Colour (History Documentary)
Analysing the 1917 revolution and the events that surrounded the coup d'etat, through archive film and eye-witness accounts.
(Part 1)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The war in the Pacific against Japan was a savage hand-to-hand, island-to-island struggle, fought by new specialist fighting units like the valiant Chindits.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Big Weather, Big Trouble. Series 4, episode 11.
Captain Johnathan has an accident while showing off his skills. The Northwestern crew is irritating Captain Sig and Lenny from Wizard escapes a huge wave.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
James Bond Special (Part 1).
The Mythbusters dedicate this one-hour special to the ultimate action hero: James Bond. They put the gadgets and stunts to the test, leaving them shaken, not stirred.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Fan v Wild.
Bear takes two fans on the ultimate survival challenge, across frigid Canadian rivers and down lethal glaciers. Will they complete their mission or concede defeat?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
Gold Rush Special (Documentary)
Gold Rush Special.
Go inside the lives of the men seeking gold in Alaska and the Klondike. All new interviews, hosted by the executive producer of the series, give insight into the miners world.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Asteroids have blitzed our world for billions of years and threaten the existence of our planet. But did these mineral rich celestial boulders also create life on Earth?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
War, Lies and Videotape.
Investigates how propaganda wars have been fought and how, with each passing conflict, the military and the media try to outmanoeuvre each other.
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Suction.
The dredges take advantage of the perfect weather, but novice crews and poorly designed vessels cause tempers to flare. Emily learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Asteroids have blitzed our world for billions of years and threaten the existence of our planet. But did these mineral rich celestial boulders also create life on Earth?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
War, Lies and Videotape.
Investigates how propaganda wars have been fought and how, with each passing conflict, the military and the media try to outmanoeuvre each other.
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Judgement Day.
Senior visits Mikey's gallery and is affected by paintings depicting their strained relationship. The outcome of the lawsuit is decided.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Lotus Elan.
The boys are challenged to find a Lotus Elan that hasn't been snapped up by restorers. Once they've tracked one down, Mike falls in love after minutes behind the wheel.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Ring of Fire. Series 5, episode 1.
Bear Grylls faces more challenges in the Pacific ring of fire. He is dropped into a swamp and has to navigate his way out, and is forced to sleep in a tree.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A fire at a fireworks factory sparks massive explosions. Two pilots survive a fiery crash landing on an aircraft carrier and a car crashes into a restaurant and back out again.
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06:00
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Flood.
Examining some the Earth's most devastating floods, from the storm surge of hurricane Katrina to the misery caused by the Boscastle flood in Cornwall.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Off-Roaders/Saddles/Cakes.
How do they build the best off-road cars; how can cowboys stay on a bucking bronco; and how do they transform flour into cakes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Follow the amazing manufacturing processes behind Worcestershire sauce, lawn bowls and radio-controlled model jets.
(Part 5, Widescreen)
08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a hand mirror signed by Napoleon and a WWI Boy Scout war bo$$$ poster. John goes all out to impress Paul by helping assemble the new catalogue.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a vintage Happy Days pinball machine and a WWII Soviet flag and not even Paul can escape Cindy's Wall of Shame for people who don't pay their bills.
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Offer Denied.
Tensions mount as the lawsuit continues. PJD rushes to complete two bikes for CrankyApe while OCC struggles to build three bikes for Trans Am Depot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bond Bug.
Who said three-wheeled cars can't be desirable? Mike goes on the hunt for a truly iconic car - the 1970s Bond Bug. It's orange, has no doors and only three wheels.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
More treasures are brought in to assess, including a signed print by Henry Moore, copies of the Daily Mirror, covering the aftermath of the Titanic, and an antique chess set.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
12:00
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, 3 Star)
12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen encounter some reckless spenders and discover a "laser tag" system used for military training at a container auction in San Diego.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
The Bible: A History (Religious)
Abraham.
Rageh Omaar studies Abraham, revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, travelling to Israel and Iraq to see if his legacy is one of division or reconciliation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)
14:00
The Russian Revolution in Colour (History Documentary)
Continuing and concluding the story of the bloody and brutal civil war that broke out in 1921 and led to the deaths of millions of Russians.
(Part 2)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Allied forces converge on Germany, uncovering the horrors of Belsen and Buchenwald, before pushing towards Berlin, where Hitler clings to power in his last desperate days.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Mortal Men. Series 4, episode 12.
Massive storm waves tear up the decks of three of the boats. On Cornelia Marie, Captain Phil injures his ribs and coughs up blood, but refuses medical attention.
(Subtitles, 2008)
17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Lead Balloon.
The team put more urban myths to the test as they discover whether lead balloons can really fly. And, can you use dynamite to make the ultimate surfing wave?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Last Day of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The dinosaur's extinction is one of Earth's greatest mysteries. A combination of the latest science, geology and palaeontology try to reconstruct their last apocalyptic days.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen encounter some reckless spenders and discover a "laser tag" system used for military training at a container auction in San Diego.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Message in a Bottle.
When Mykel and Ruth are shipwrecked on a deserted island can they urgently find fresh water? Plus what will the discovery of a real 'message in a bottle' bring?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
No Cameras.
Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and meet to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts a build for an MLB outfielder.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
23:00
Jack the Ripper: Killer Revealed (History Documentary)
After two years of exhaustive research historian Mei Trow believes he has uncovered the true identity of the infamous Jack the Ripper. Follow him as he outlines the evidence.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Message in a Bottle.
When Mykel and Ruth are shipwrecked on a deserted island can they urgently find fresh water? Plus what will the discovery of a real 'message in a bottle' bring?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
No Cameras.
Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and meet to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts a build for an MLB outfielder.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a hand mirror signed by Napoleon and a WWI Boy Scout war bo$$$ poster. John goes all out to impress Paul by helping assemble the new catalogue.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a vintage Happy Days pinball machine and a WWII Soviet flag and not even Paul can escape Cindy's Wall of Shame for people who don't pay their bills.
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Offer Denied.
Tensions mount as the lawsuit continues. PJD rushes to complete two bikes for CrankyApe while OCC struggles to build three bikes for Trans Am Depot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bond Bug.
Who said three-wheeled cars can't be desirable? Mike goes on the hunt for a truly iconic car - the 1970s Bond Bug. It's orange, has no doors and only three wheels.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Baja Desert. Series 4, episode 2.
Bear Grylls takes on the desert in Baja, Mexico, where his eyes are swollen shut by a bee sting after which he has to fight back a deadly diamond-back rattlesnake.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
A rocket explodes, sending people fleeing for their lives. Six race cars are destroyed in a spectacular crash on a wet track and a bull rider is trampled by a raging bull.
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06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Aboriginal culture, drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousa$$$ in a lifesaving competition, and race cane toads in this revelatory examination of Australia.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they instruct robots to mass produce a car? And how do they transform the world's largest football stadium into the biggest ice hockey arena? Find out.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Follow the amazing manufacturing processes behind leather wallets, French horns, soy sauce and children's ride-on cars.
(Part 13, Widescreen)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Holiday Special.
Could reindeer really help Santa fly; how do you keep the needles on your Christmas tree; and can yodelling start an avalanche? Adam and Jamie investigate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Pirate Special.
Does a pirate's eye patch improve night vision; does rum remove stains; and did flying shrapnel kill more seamen than the canon did? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Underwater Car.
If you crashed into a river would you be able to escape your car; and is it possible to fold a piece of paper more than seven times? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
12:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Land of the Maori. Series 10, episode 5.
Bear explores New Zealand's volcanic north island, navigating dense forest and crossing raging rivers. Will his ingenious plan to utilise a broken phone pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
13:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Red Rock Country. Series 10, episode 7.
In Utah, Bear keeps an eye out for cougars, black bears, and rattle snakes. But as he navigates the canyons, will he be able to control the speed of his descent?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
14:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Land Fire, Ice. Series 10, episode 6.
Bear is in Iceland, where 130 volcanic mountains constantly threaten to erupt, and extreme cold can kill. Plus, how can you protect yourself from a squall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
15:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Jake Gyllenhaal joins Bear in Iceland; will he be able to conquer his fear of heights to cross a ravine, force his way through blizzards, and manage his hunger?
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they instruct robots to mass produce a car? And how do they transform the world's largest football stadium into the biggest ice hockey arena? Find out.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they craft an accordion? How do they make the wasabi that puts the kick in Japan's raw fish? And how can they produce a duck call that can trick birds?
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Last Day of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The dinosaur's extinction is one of Earth's greatest mysteries. A combination of the latest science, geology and palaeontology try to reconstruct their last apocalyptic days.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. How much will the rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool they find in their unit be worth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
19:00
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, High Definition, Part 1)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Karmann Ghia.
Mike is in Idaho to buy the ultimate retro sportster, the Karmann Ghia. Edd loves it, but will the broken gearbox and shoddy interior stop them making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
The Poisoners.
Martin Kemp introduces cases that involved poisoning, including the smiling solicitor who poisoned his rival and a shocking case of parents who poisoned their children.
(Widescreen)
21:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Welsh Cave Murder.
Martin Kemp introduces a case where the sins of the past are uncovered in the present by forensic archaeology, as a body is found in a Welsh cave by pot-holers.
(Widescreen)
22:00
Fred and Rose: The West Murders (Documentary)
Tapes and home movies reveal how Fred moulded victim of sex abuse Rose into a serial killer, and how he boasted of more victims before he committed suicide.
(Widescreen, Part 3)
23:00
The Truth Behind... (Documentary)
Crop Circles.
Crop circles, with their sudden, dramatic appearances and intricate designs, have fascinated people for centuries. But are they an artistic hoax or an alien sign?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
A Viking Funeral.
Tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new gold hot spots. Meanwhile, an accident with the 15 ton excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
Hike Into Hell Canyon.
A leisurely hike turns into a young woman's worst nightmare as she becomes lost, alone, and with no water in the maze of sub-canyons that make up the Grand Canyon.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Holiday Special.
Could reindeer really help Santa fly; how do you keep the needles on your Christmas tree; and can yodelling start an avalanche? Adam and Jamie investigate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Pirate Special.
Does a pirate's eye patch improve night vision; does rum remove stains; and did flying shrapnel kill more seamen than the canon did? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Underwater Car.
If you crashed into a river would you be able to escape your car; and is it possible to fold a piece of paper more than seven times? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Destroyed in Seco$$$ (Documentary)
An oil tanker fire leads to massive explosions. A skier falls hundreds of feet down a mountain. A pilot crash la$$$ on an aircraft carrier, and a crane drops its load onto a car.
(Subtitles)
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Thursday 4th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Virungas: Land Fire, Ice.
How is this epic land of fire and ice home to some of the world's most iconic animals and the most mysterious la$$$capes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
NASA's Greatest Missions (Scientific Documentary)
The Shuttle.
Exploring how the shuttle revolutionised space travel, a Gemini astronaut was chosen as its first pilot and how the the Challenger tragedy shocked NASA.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Family Feud.
Jack and Todd argue over how to set up their claim. At Porcupine Creek, Dakota Fred fi$$$ gold and at Big Nugget mine, Parker continues to hit pay dirt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Presence of History.
How did atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, end Japan's imperial dreams; and why did America and Britain fear an expansionist Soviet Union?
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Flying Guns, Uzis.
Will and the crew are now building guns for helicopters! Meanwhile, Will takes a stock Uzi and makes it competition ready, and Stephanie goes on a wild ride.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Awesome Aussies, Olds.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Dedication.
How girls were indoctrinated into the Hitler Youth, and instilled with obedience, discipline and sacrifice as part of the Nazi leader's plans for a 1,000-year Reich.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Presence of History.
How did atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, end Japan's imperial dreams; and why did America and Britain fear an expansionist Soviet Union?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Flying Guns, Uzis.
Will and the crew are now building guns for helicopters! Meanwhile, Will takes a stock Uzi and makes it competition ready, and Stephanie goes on a wild ride.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Thermite v Ice.
Adam and Jamie try to discover if the chemical concoction thermite explodes when it comes into contact with ice - with violent and dangerous consequences.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter desce$$$ on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grou$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
23:00
Gold Rush Special (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
See exclusive behind the scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush. Four film crews battle the wilderness to film every twist and turn of the three mining operations.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Flying Guns, Uzis.
Will and the crew are now building guns for helicopters! Meanwhile, Will takes a stock Uzi and makes it competition ready, and Stephanie goes on a wild ride.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Hawaii.
The world's most violent volcano is situated in its wettest place, and this combination created Hawaii, an island so high, it contains 11 of the world's 13 climate zones.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Tale of Len and Squiggy. Series 3, episode 5.
When Flower mysteriously disappears, Rocket Dog is left to lead the group, look after Flower's pups and fend off roving Zappa males that are causing trouble.
Starring: Sean Astin
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Friday 5th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Congo: The Untamed Heart.
This hidden world harbours a diverse collection of plants and animals including; forest buffalo, bongo, forest elephants, gorillas and chimpanzees.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
NASA's Greatest Missions (Scientific Documentary)
Home in Space.
Follow the NASA missions to repair the Hubble space telescope and construct the international space station. Told by the astronauts and featuring mission footage.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Slippery Slope.
The Hoffmans tackle the permafrost that lies between them and the gold. The Dakota Boys set up their wash plant and Parker faces a season threatening breakdown.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Catastrophe.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(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)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Taser Shotgun.
Will brainstorms combining a shotgun and a taser for the police, but someone in the shop will need to be tased for the demonstration. Meanwhile, Will lays down the law for Kris.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Education.
The Nazis established elite schools to create future German rulers, indoctrinating children with their ideas of racial superiority and the evils of the Jewish race.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Catastrophe.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(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)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Taser Shotgun.
Will brainstorms combining a shotgun and a taser for the police, but someone in the shop will need to be tased for the demonstration. Meanwhile, Will lays down the law for Kris.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Knock Your Socks Off.
Will the force of gravity allow a bullet dropped off a high enough platform to catch up with a bullet fired from a gun? Adam and Jamie find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason races Formula Off-Road buggies in Iceland and Tiff tests the new Continental GT. Plus, how much does it cost to clean a Rolls Royce at the world's most expensive car wash?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Awesome Aussies, Olds.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Scottish Highla$$$ Peril.
Myk and Ruth are caught in a ferocious storm that forces them to scramble down the mountain and toward the coast. Can they reach the safety of a village?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Scottish Highla$$$ Peril.
Myk and Ruth are caught in a ferocious storm that forces them to scramble down the mountain and toward the coast. Can they reach the safety of a village?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Taser Shotgun.
Will brainstorms combining a shotgun and a taser for the police, but someone in the shop will need to be tased for the demonstration. Meanwhile, Will lays down the law for Kris.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Scottish Highla$$$ Peril.
Myk and Ruth are caught in a ferocious storm that forces them to scramble down the mountain and toward the coast. Can they reach the safety of a village?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Awesome Aussies, Olds.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean gave rise to agriculture, ancient empires and major world religions. Explore the geological events that created the birthplace of Western civilization.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Sibling Rivalry. Series 3, episode 6.
The Zappa gang's dominant female Lola is missing and her sister Punk seizes power. Punk's new regime will make the Zappas strong enough to take on their enemies, the Whiskers.
(Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Saturday 6th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Lake Turkana: Land the Crocodile.
A lake that appears to be barren is revealed to support abundant life, and to be home to some of the most diverse human cultures in Africa.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
Are We Alone. Series 2, episode 1.
As we, and Stephen Hawking, stare into the night sky at the countless billions of stars, the question arises about the likelihood of aliens. Are they out there?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Nasa Moon Landing.
The Mythbusters team tackles the tallest tale of all in 'Moon Landing Hoax Hour'. Did NASA pull off the greatest cover-up in human history?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Steak.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether you use more petrol when driving in a rage? And what happens if you tenderize a steak with explosives?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Ninjas 2.
Adam and Jamie get stealthy as they test some more Ninja myths. Does the 'one-inch punch' really work and can a Ninja catch an arrow in midair?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Captaincy.
Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Eureka.
On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
14:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Bad Vibrations.
As the season draws to a close, The Sluicey finally enjoys some success. Scott swallows his pride and invites Steve back to the Wild Ranger. But will he accept?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter desce$$$ on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grou$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build working miniature airports; how do they design houses to survive hurricanes; and how is rhubarb cultivated in the dark?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do billions of bees help produce tonnes of California almo$$$; how do they clear the snow to keep Norway's planes in action; and how do they remove tricky stains?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as light bars, wood model aircraft and metal snare drums are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 7, Widescreen)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as kitchen accessories, papier-mache animals and hydraulic cylinders are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 8, Widescreen)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition in Boston, finding a WW2 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads in their newly claimed units. But what are they worth?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason races Formula Off-Road buggies in Iceland and Tiff tests the new Continental GT. Plus, how much does it cost to clean a Rolls Royce at the world's most expensive car wash?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Murder in Lovers' Lane.
The case to find the killer of Claire Joseph, which involved brilliant detective work and relied on sophisticated fibre analysis techniques.
21:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Murders in The Factory.
When the workforce of a factory came down with a fatal illness, little did they know that they had a poisoner in their midst.
22:00
Crimes That Shook the World (Documentary)
Vienna Strangler.
While in jail, Jack Unterweger's writing made him a celeb. Hailed as a model for rehab, he was granted parole but soon went back to strangling prostitutes.
(Subtitles)
23:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Don't Go Outside.
A man is impaled on a fence post; a farmer has an object lodged in his brain; and a woman is skewered on a hooked pole when she feeds the birds. Will they live?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter desce$$$ on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grou$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Nasa Moon Landing.
The Mythbusters team tackles the tallest tale of all in 'Moon Landing Hoax Hour'. Did NASA pull off the greatest cover-up in human history?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Steak.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether you use more petrol when driving in a rage? And what happens if you tenderize a steak with explosives?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Ninjas 2.
Adam and Jamie get stealthy as they test some more Ninja myths. Does the 'one-inch punch' really work and can a Ninja catch an arrow in midair?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blind Driving.
Adam and Jamie reveal the truth about driving blind. Taking a look at the classic Al Pacino scene in Scent of a Woman, the duo take turns putting on the blindfold.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Heavy the Crown. Series 3, episode 7.
Drought has forced Flower to return to old territory, occupied by the Commandos, while the rest of the gang is falling apart under Rocket Dog's leadership.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Sunday 7th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Cape Coast: Where Worlds Collide.
Fifteen per cent of the world's coastal marine species are found on the Cape. What brings such extraordinary abundance to this unique coastline?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
Time Travel. Series 2, episode 2.
Cosmologist Stephen Hawking explores the world's favourite scientific 'what if?' Is it possible to travel back and forth within the fourth dimension, time?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viral Hour.
Adam and Jamie take a look at internet 'viral videos'. They're exciting, funny and sometimes barely credible, but can we truly believe everything we see?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Phone Book Friction.
Adam and Jamie take a fan mail film and use it to dial in on a phone book fable. The rest of the team test a fishy tale of Hollywood pyrotechnics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Water Stun Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate a secret agent myth - that you can turn a conventional electric stun gun into a water-powered electric stun gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Motorcycle Flip.
Adam and Jamie delve into an Indiana Jones movie myth while Kari, Grant and Tory test tall tales of breaking out of prison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
No Cameras.
Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and meet to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts a build for an MLB outfielder.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Mikey Out.
OCC starts a build that will be shown to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. PJD finishes a bike for baseball player Aaron Rowand. Mikey reveals he is considering quitting the show.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Change Heart-Part One.
PJD starts a build for Skil Tools while OCC begins a bike based on an Italian sports car. Junior makes a huge decision that could finally end his estrangement from Senior.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
15:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Change Heart.
OCC finishes the Italian sports car bike and PJD unveils the Skil bike. Mikey leaves the show for good. And Junior goes to OCC to confront Senior in an explosive meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build a modern fighter jet; how do Belgium's Trappist monks make the world's finest beers; and how do they build America's best performing SUV?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do volcanoes help produce the world's best guacamole; how do they build trucks that can cross swamps; and how do they produce the world famous Fiskars scissors?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as clay liquor jugs, poultry deli meats and NASCAR engines are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 9, Widescreen)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as nail clippers, poster restoration and canola oil are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 10, Widescreen)
18:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Blizzard Bbq.
A storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations; Ben faces dangerous conditions on his way to St. Michael; Erik resorts to drastic measures to get medicine to a village.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Body Invaders (Health)
A woman gets a Christmas tree imbedded in her neck; a boy out fishing almost chokes on a barb; and a man is filled with enough air to fill 1000 balloons. Learn how they survived.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
23:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Braveheart. Episode 3.
Mel Gibson's Oscar-winning film Braveheart was based on the Scottish rebel and freedom fighter, William Wallace. But is this epic movie historically accurate?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 4 Star)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Scottish Highla$$$ Peril.
Myk and Ruth are caught in a ferocious storm that forces them to scramble down the mountain and toward the coast. Can they reach the safety of a village?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viral Hour.
Adam and Jamie take a look at internet 'viral videos'. They're exciting, funny and sometimes barely credible, but can we truly believe everything we see?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Phone Book Friction.
Adam and Jamie take a fan mail film and use it to dial in on a phone book fable. The rest of the team test a fishy tale of Hollywood pyrotechnics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Water Stun Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate a secret agent myth - that you can turn a conventional electric stun gun into a water-powered electric stun gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Motorcycle Flip.
Adam and Jamie delve into an Indiana Jones movie myth while Kari, Grant and Tory test tall tales of breaking out of prison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Journey's End. Series 3, episode 8.
The Whiskers clan has reunited, which is bad luck for the Zappas who try to steal their land. Flower gives birth to another litter, but joy turns to despair when tragedy strikes.
Starring: Sean Astin, Flower the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Monday 8th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Madagascar.
Madagascar is an island of extremes, where life has adapted and diversified to such an extent that the terrain is now home to some of the world's weirdest animals.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Slaughter in the Trenches.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some high rollers at an auction in Ontario. They uncover a scale RC Viper FanJet aircraft and a 1920s field camera, but can they make a profit?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Blizzard Bbq.
A storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations; Ben faces dangerous conditions on his way to St. Michael; Erik resorts to drastic measures to get medicine to a village.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
76 Days Adrift.
When Steven Callahan set sail in a boat he designed and built himself, a ferocious storm saw him escape his sinking vessel on an inflatable raft; how did he survive for 76 days?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
War.
How millions of young Germans were employed during World War Two to harvest crops, produce munitions or act as informers in the Hitler Youth, before joining the Wehrmacht.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Slaughter in the Trenches.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some high rollers at an auction in Ontario. They uncover a scale RC Viper FanJet aircraft and a 1920s field camera, but can they make a profit?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Stephen Hawking's Universe (Scientific Documentary)
The Story of Everything. Series 2, episode 4.
Professor Stephen Hawking traces the life span of the universe from the Big Bang to the ultimate cosmic implosion, all mapped in stunning CGI.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 1997, 5 Star)
20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason pits the new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series against its BMW rival; Tiff celebrates the Ferrari F40's 25th birthday; and Vicki test drives the radical new Land Rover Defender.
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(New, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Flood.
Examining some the Earth's most devastating floods, from the storm surge of hurricane Katrina to the misery caused by the Boscastle flood in Cornwall.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
A New Day. Series 3, episode 9.
Flower's daughter Rocket Dog once again fi$$$ herself in charge of the Whiskers but the odds are stacked against the new leader.
Starring: Sean Astin, Houdini the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Tuesday 9th October
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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
Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (Scientific Documentary)
Did God Create the Universe. Series 1, episode 3.
Are the earliest moments of existence a question for science or religion? The world's most famous living scientist takes on the ultimate question: who or what created the universe?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Drill or Die.
A rebellion forces Todd to dig test holes on the claim and tension mounts as they wait for the results. Fred is forced to abandon mining as floods destroy his home.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Blood in the Air.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Manager Cindy remi$$$ the team of her picking prowess when she brings in a 1950s spy watch/recorder. Paul brings Jon on a trip to a new client who is an avid art collector.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler's Children (History Documentary)
Sacrifice.
As the war reached its conclusion, Hitler sent teenagers to fight a hopeless battle for the salvation of the Nazi dream. Survivors relive their part in the downfall.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Blood in the Air.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Manager Cindy remi$$$ the team of her picking prowess when she brings in a 1950s spy watch/recorder. Paul brings Jon on a trip to a new client who is an avid art collector.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Greased Lightning.
The team dives into hell's kitchen to test two frightening potential kitchen catastrophes. Then try to find out if cheese can be used as cannon ammunition.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Blizzard Bbq.
A storm threatens to shut down Era Alaska's operations; Ben faces dangerous conditions on his way to St. Michael; Erik resorts to drastic measures to get medicine to a village.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Awesome Aussies, Olds.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary Humphrey and mechanic Bill Wu attempt to drive their 4x4 from the top of a volcano, back to civilisation. But will a deadly crevasse field prove impassable?
(New Series, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Gains, Losses.
The crews open up about their jobs and lives. Shawn talks about being stabbed, Zeke and Emily share some shocking news and Scott respo$$$ to Vern's accusations.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Suction.
The dredges take advantage of the perfect weather, but novice crews and poorly designed vessels cause tempers to flare. Emily learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary Humphrey and mechanic Bill Wu attempt to drive their 4x4 from the top of a volcano, back to civilisation. But will a deadly crevasse field prove impassable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
03:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Volcano.
Find out why volcanoes are such a volatile threat to the world's population, but also witness their positive effects and how they create new and fertile la$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Farewell, My Lovely. Series 3, episode 10.
The imminent change in the season has forced Zaphod to finally leave the Whiskers and he is determined to make a go of living alone.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 10th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Mount Kenya: African Heart Ice.
Reaching high into the sky at Africa's equator, Mount Kenya stretches up into the troposphere. How does life survive on these harsh slopes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (Scientific Documentary)
The Meaning of Life. Series 1, episode 2.
Is there a meaning to life? Is there a purpose to our existence? Hawking investigates what the laws of physics can reveal about humanity and reality.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Lovestruck.
The Hoffmans are on the gold. Desperate to hit gold, Parker bulldozes a dangerous road up the side of a mountain and Fred returns to Porcupine Creek.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Killers of the Sea.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for the next auction, which includes a T Rex tooth and other dinosaur bones. And Paul can't wait to sell a drum kit which rocker wannabe Cindy can't stop playing.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
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, 3 Star)
13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason pits the new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series against its BMW rival; Tiff celebrates the Ferrari F40's 25th birthday; and Vicki test drives the radical new Land Rover Defender.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Hitler's Gold (History Documentary)
Combining a modern-day adventure with untold wartime history, follow a team of explorers as they reveal WWII Nazi activities in East Africa.
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Killers of the Sea.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for the next auction, which includes a T Rex tooth and other dinosaur bones. And Paul can't wait to sell a drum kit which rocker wannabe Cindy can't stop playing.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Myth Evolution.
The team face five fan favourites, including: can a water heater become a rocket, can you shoot around corners, and can a snow plough split a car in half?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Texas. Series 7, episode 4.
In western Texas, Bear falls to earth from a bi-plane to lock horns with the parched Chihuahuan Desert. He traverses through deep gorges and takes on a diamondback rattlesnake.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
A Viking Funeral.
Tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new gold hot spots. Meanwhile, an accident with the 15 ton excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
01:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:15
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Lightning.
In this electrifying episode find out why lightning is the most powerful electrical force on the planet, with over ten million lightning bolts around the world each day.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Three Degrees of Separation. Series 3, episode 11.
Wide-eyed Whiskers pups are taken out on a foraging trip to learn about life in the Kalahari. Meanwhile, Mozart has fallen on hard times.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Thursday 11th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Nile: An African Odyssey.
The world's longest river flows from the heart of Africa into the Mediterranean Sea. What feeds this inexhaustible river to make its waters so fertile?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (Scientific Documentary)
The Key to the Cosmos. Series 1, episode 1.
Why does the universe exist and why does it follow rules and laws? From the discovery of gravity to the development of string theory, Hawking explores the principles of the cosmos.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold at Last.
The Hoffmans realise they are losing gold from the end of their sluices so they have to rebuild. At Smith Creek, Parker turns lumberjack to get to his gold.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Mayhem on the Eastern Front.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A Woolly Mammoth tusk and giant sapphire are auctioned. Cindy faces her fear of riding in a hot air balloon.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary Humphrey and mechanic Bill Wu attempt to drive their 4x4 from the top of a volcano, back to civilisation. But will a deadly crevasse field prove impassable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
14:00
The Russian Revolution in Colour (History Documentary)
Analysing the 1917 revolution and the events that surrounded the coup d'etat, through archive film and eye-witness accounts.
(Part 1)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Mayhem on the Eastern Front.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A Woolly Mammoth tusk and giant sapphire are auctioned. Cindy faces her fear of riding in a hot air balloon.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie test a classic myth that's been around in Tinseltown since the car was invented - does an out of control car really crash and burn every time?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Risks, Relations.
The crews explain why they put their lives on the line. Emily and Zeke discuss the nature of their relationship. And meet the mysterious white-bearded dredger.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
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, 3 Star)
21:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Real Hurt Locker.
Follow the extraordinary stories of two George Cross recipients, Kim Hughes who rescued soldiers from a mine field and Stuart Archer who defused a Luftwaffe bomb.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Captaincy.
Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Real Hurt Locker.
Follow the extraordinary stories of two George Cross recipients, Kim Hughes who rescued soldiers from a mine field and Stuart Archer who defused a Luftwaffe bomb.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Real Hurt Locker.
Follow the extraordinary stories of two George Cross recipients, Kim Hughes who rescued soldiers from a mine field and Stuart Archer who defused a Luftwaffe bomb.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Avalanche.
Explore the savage power of avalanches. Deceptively graceful, millions of tons of snow and ice crashes down mountains, destroying towns and villages in minutes.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Graduate. Series 3, episode 12.
Young male Wilson from the Commandos introduces himself to a particular Whiskers lady, and someone else makes a surprise return.
Starring: Sean Astin, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Houdini the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Friday 12th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 12th October
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Ethiopia: Land Extremes.
A wilderness of extremes. How do these uniquely diverse, ancient people coexist alongside wildlife found nowhere else in the world?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Triumph of Homo Sapiens.
Tony Robinson explores how a small group of our earliest African ancestors were rescued from extinction by the last great global warming 130,000 years ago.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
On the Gold.
With the wash plant ready, the Hoffman crew has their first clean-out of the season. Pressure mounts at Big Nugget when John decides to shut the wash plant down.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Victory and Despair.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition in Boston, finding a WW2 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads in their newly claimed units. But what are they worth?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team's next auction includes a 1908 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and a samurai sword. Picker Jon passes the test when he brings back and me$$$ an antique desk.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
The Russian Revolution in Colour (History Documentary)
Continuing and concluding the story of the bloody and brutal civil war that broke out in 1921 and led to the deaths of millions of Russians.
(Part 2)
15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Victory and Despair.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition in Boston, finding a WW2 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads in their newly claimed units. But what are they worth?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team's next auction includes a 1908 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk and a samurai sword. Picker Jon passes the test when he brings back and me$$$ an antique desk.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mini Myth Mayhem.
Adam and Jamie test fans' fables: can you dip your digits in molten lead; is an earwax candle flammable, and can you shoot a match alight with a bullet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason pits the new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series against its BMW rival; Tiff celebrates the Ferrari F40's 25th birthday; and Vicki test drives the radical new Land Rover Defender.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(New Episode, Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Eureka.
On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
00:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Blizzard.
Snow has killed tens of thousa$$$ of people. Here, we explore snow at its most vicious, in the high wi$$$ and freezing temperatures that define the blizzard.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
A Family at War. Series 3, episode 13.
The number of meerkats in the Whiskers clan reaches a burrow-bursting 50 in this last episode of the series. Could Rocket Dog's leadership be under threat?
Starring: Sean Astin, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Houdini the Meerkat
(Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Saturday 13th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 13th October
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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
The Arctic Circle is one of the last great wildernesses on earth. Find out what it takes to survive in this extraordinary la$$$cape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Birth Civilisation.
Tony Robinson traces how global warming at the end of the last Ice Age was the catalyst for the dawn of civilisation, but also unleashed devastation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Coffin Punch.
In this death-defying episode, the whole team gets together to test myths about survival. Adam and Jamie return to a fan-favourite question: what is bullet-proof?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
End With a Bang.
You can't polish a turd, or can you? Adam and Jamie set out to test the old saying. And, is it better to 'hit the ground running'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viewer Special Threequel.
The team test a grisly WWII myth: can bamboo be used as an instrument of torture? And can brandy bring you back from the brink of hypothermia?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
12:30
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)
13:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some high rollers at an auction in Ontario. They uncover a scale RC Viper FanJet aircraft and a 1920s field camera, but can they make a profit?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
15:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition in Boston, finding a WW2 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads in their newly claimed units. But what are they worth?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
15:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make steel cables strong enough to hold up a 50,000 tonne bridge; why do modern hunters use medieval weapons; and how do they know which clothes sizes to stock?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make Tennessee whiskey the traditional Lincoln County way; how do night goggles work; and how do the Finnish relax in 160 degree saunas?
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as dial thermometers, hummus and straw sombreros are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 11, Widescreen)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as tequila, waterbeds and flip flops are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 12, Widescreen)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason pits the new Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series against its BMW rival; Tiff celebrates the Ferrari F40's 25th birthday; and Vicki test drives the radical new Land Rover Defender.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
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, 3 Star)
21:00
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Killer Traces.
Martin Kemp introduces two landmark cases where human blood and saliva seem to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt - but what will the juries think?
21:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Strange Weapons.
Two cases that were solved by identifying weapons. A murderer brought to justice after finding a peculiar knife, plus the evidence that nailed notorious Neville Heath.
22:00
Crimes That Shook the World (Documentary)
Backpacker Murderer.
After a nationwide search, the mutilated bodies of seven backpackers were recovered in the Australian outback. What drove the murderous rampage of Ivan Milat?
23:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Unwanted Guests.
A woman gets a tree branch imbedded in her neck; a boy almost chokes on a fishing barb; and a man is filled with enough air to fill 1000 balloons. How did they survive?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Real Hurt Locker.
Follow the extraordinary stories of two George Cross recipients, Kim Hughes who rescued soldiers from a mine field and Stuart Archer who defused a Luftwaffe bomb.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Coffin Punch.
In this death-defying episode, the whole team gets together to test myths about survival. Adam and Jamie return to a fan-favourite question: what is bullet-proof?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
End With a Bang.
You can't polish a turd, or can you? Adam and Jamie set out to test the old saying. And, is it better to 'hit the ground running'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viewer Special Threequel.
The team test a grisly WWII myth: can bamboo be used as an instrument of torture? And can brandy bring you back from the brink of hypothermia?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Bumper.
Car bumpers are designed to protect drivers, but could they become deadly and explode? And can you get more arrow power if you fire it from a galloping horse?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
To Have and to Have Not. Series 4, episode 1.
Rocket Dog's Whiskers lose Zaphod and a large group of males, whilst Maybelline's small band, the Aztecs, are experiencing housing issues.
Starring: Stockard Channing
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Sunday 14th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 14th October
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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Taiga: The Frozen Forests.
Follow a year in the life of the many animals that have learnt to survive in the frozen Taiga forest, including the brown bear and Amur leopard.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
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, 3 Star)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Banana Slip, Double Dip.
Is a banana skin really a comedy pratfall producer or does it fail this slippery test? And can you make diamo$$$ at home? The team try to bust the myths.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Swimming in Syrup.
Is it possible to swim as fast in syrup as in water? The boys find surprising results. Plus a couple of amazing bullet based challenges for the team to exploit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Car v Rain.
Adam and Jamie take on the classic urban myth: driving in the rain. If you're out for a spin in your convertible can you stay dry by simply driving faster?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Tommy Gun.
A customer commissions a custom tommy gun for a 1920's themed competition shootout and Rich meets with firearms enthusiast who is looking to sell part of his collection.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Nock Gun.
A Navy Veteran commissions a Nock gun and a Florida gator hunter orders a rifle powerful enough to take down alligators. Plus, Rich and Kurt meet with a weapons designer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Young Cowboy Action Shooter's Winchester.
A Cowboy Action Shooter commissions Gunsmoke to build a competition Winchester rifle. But can he beat Jon in a shoot-out?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
15:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they grow enough vanilla to make the world's favourite ice cream flavour; how do they build anchors for huge ships; and how are 12 million lighters produced every year?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they craft footballs for the National Football League; how do they farm mussels; and how do they design the ultimate fighter pilot's helmet?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as salsa, water-pumping windmills and dragsters are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 13, Widescreen)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as decorative sombreros, salad dressings, cap guns and regenerative medicine are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
18:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam, Jamie and the Mythbusters crew put more everyday myths and urban lege$$$ to the test, to determine what's busted and what's confirmed.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Tomorrow Island.
Two pilots push their limits to land vaccines on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto takes to the skies and proves that she still has a lot to learn.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Lethal Pursuits.
A look at sporting heroes and heroines whose encounters with body invaders have led to near fatal experiences. Who said exercise was good for you?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
The True Story (Documentary)
Close Encounters:the True Story.
How did real cases of alleged alien abduction inspire this sci-fi blockbuster? Find out how Spielberg's scientists explored the UFO phenomenon.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Lethal Pursuits.
A look at sporting heroes and heroines whose encounters with body invaders have led to near fatal experiences. Who said exercise was good for you?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Banana Slip, Double Dip.
Is a banana skin really a comedy pratfall producer or does it fail this slippery test? And can you make diamo$$$ at home? The team try to bust the myths.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Swimming in Syrup.
Is it possible to swim as fast in syrup as in water? The boys find surprising results. Plus a couple of amazing bullet based challenges for the team to exploit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Car v Rain.
Adam and Jamie take on the classic urban myth: driving in the rain. If you're out for a spin in your convertible can you stay dry by simply driving faster?
(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)
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Monday 15th October
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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Tundra: Desert Ice.
The Arctic tundra is one of the coldest and driest places on the planet. Explore the remarkable diversity of life in this piercing sub-zero climate.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Perfect Weather.
Tony Robinson examines societies who not only survived climate change, but flourished, including the Hauri people of Heru who embraced a savage drought.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Jack Hoffman's excavator gets stranded and requires emergency surgery. And the crew fine-tunes their wash plant which doubles their efficiency at finding goid.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Tomorrow Island.
Two pilots push their limits to land vaccines on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto takes to the skies and proves that she still has a lot to learn.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
Alone in the Amazon.
After losing his canoe, Benedict struggles to survive in the Amazon. Embarking on a journey through rainforest to safety he is struck down by Malaria and a case of jungle madness.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Battle 73 Easting.
As the 2nd Armoured Cavalry Regiment advanced into Iraq they were engulfed by a sa$$$torm. How did they then overcome Saddam's elite Republican Guard?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton are in Texas where 800 units are on sale. But with only 10 minutes to investigate each 20 unit lot, will they manage to make any money?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The next auction includes a head-hunter's ax and rare Vespa scooter. Paul and Cindy fight over vintage Coke machine.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny goes behind the scenes at the gruelling Isle of Man TT motorbike race with TT hero John McGuinness. Plus, how will the new Subaru BRZ sports car handle the infamous circuit?
(Part 7, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Bad Vibrations.
As the season draws to a close, The Sluicey finally enjoys some success. Scott swallows his pride and invites Steve back to the Wild Ranger. But will he accept?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Tornado.
We explore the world of the tornado, passing over the great plains of the American Midwest known as 'Tornado Alley' where fatal supercells kill hundreds of people each year.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Rising Star. Series 4, episode 3.
After the Whiskers clash with their rivals the Commandos, Rocket Dog loses a burrow. Her power may be waning, but she has a secret that could change everything.
Starring: Stockard Channing
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Tuesday 16th October
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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Iceland: Land Fire, Ice.
From polar bears to puffins, Iceland is home to some of the planet's rarest and most spectacular creatures. Explore the natural history of this unique island.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
How did the collision of a Mars-sized planet and Earth create the moon? Find out as Tony Robinson investigates the cataclysmic events that enabled life on our planet.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Part 1)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Twenty Four Seven.
The Hoffman Crew run night and day to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector visits both Fred and Parker. He fi$$$ safety violations and both operations face closure.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Yom Kippur War.
In 1973 Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel. How did a few outnumbered tanks hold off an enemy of overwhelming size?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are surprised to find valuable saddles in the back of a concession stand trailer. Plus, will the contents of a military storage box prove explosive?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions Johnny Cash's autographed guitar and a trading knife made from a jawbone. Picker Jon is initiated with the much dreaded Speed Rug.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Unarmed and Unharmed.
Quick Draw Savage and Hairy Jim shoot it out to see if a good guy gunslinger could harmlessly disarm an enemy. Plus, is it possible to jump a bus Speed-style?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Tomorrow Island.
Two pilots push their limits to land vaccines on Alaska's most treacherous runway. In Unalakleet, Ariel Tweto takes to the skies and proves that she still has a lot to learn.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary and mechanic Bill face torrential rain, mud and flooding as they cut their way through the rainforest to find their only way back to civilisation - their car.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter desce$$$ on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grou$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary and mechanic Bill face torrential rain, mud and flooding as they cut their way through the rainforest to find their only way back to civilisation - their car.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
03:50
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary and mechanic Bill face torrential rain, mud and flooding as they cut their way through the rainforest to find their only way back to civilisation - their car.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Hurricane.
We explore the formidable force of the hurricane and how, around the eye of the storm, wi$$$ can reach 220mph leaving devastation in their wake.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Family Way. Series 4, episode 4.
Rocket Dog's pregnancy causes problems for her rival Sophie that may lead to her banishment. Meanwhile, male rover Seacrest helps the Aztecs find a new home.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 17th October
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06:00
Wildest India (Nature)
Thar Desert: Sacred Sa$$$.
Despite a lack of food and water, humans and animals thrive amid the baking, drought ridden dunes of the Thar Desert. What is the secret of their survival?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Snowball Earth. Series 1, episode 2.
650 million years ago the earth froze. What part did this big freeze play in our evolution and what forced the ice caps to recede? Tony Robinson investigates.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold Rush.
The Hoffmans are held up by their broken excavator, Parker Schnabel totals his season's hold and ha$$$ the mine back to his grandpa, and the Dakota boys work to re-open their mine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? See how the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will asks Kris to design a rifle to rival the AK. But will Kris be able to ignore jealous colleagues, and overcome his self-doubt, to deliver the ultimate weapon?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny goes behind the scenes at the gruelling Isle of Man TT motorbike race with TT hero John McGuinness. Plus, how will the new Subaru BRZ sports car handle the infamous circuit?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Battles El Alamein.
The struggle for North Africa saw Rommel's Desert Afrika Korps battle Montgomery's Eighth Army. How did this change the course of the WWII?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? See how the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will asks Kris to design a rifle to rival the AK. But will Kris be able to ignore jealous colleagues, and overcome his self-doubt, to deliver the ultimate weapon?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hidden Nasties.
The team race a car across a lake to see if it will sink or swim. And Jamie asks if soda cans are really contaminated with rat pee, and if it's even poisonous.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Alaskan Mountain Range. Series 1, episode 4.
Continuing his adventures, Bear is dropped into the Chugach Mountains by the Alaska Air National Guard and faces challenges including black bear infested forests.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
The Brotherhood.
Life inside one of California's biggest motorcycle clubs isn't easy. For the first time, The Laffing Devils allows a never before seen look into the world of motorcycle clubs.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Gamble. Series 8, episode 1.
The captains are left reeling when their crab quota is slashed. Should they continue fishing the depleted red grou$$$ or risk everything to find elusive blue crabs?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
The Brotherhood.
Life inside one of California's biggest motorcycle clubs isn't easy. For the first time, The Laffing Devils allows a never before seen look into the world of motorcycle clubs.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will asks Kris to design a rifle to rival the AK. But will Kris be able to ignore jealous colleagues, and overcome his self-doubt, to deliver the ultimate weapon?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
The Brotherhood.
Life inside one of California's biggest motorcycle clubs isn't easy. For the first time, The Laffing Devils allows a never before seen look into the world of motorcycle clubs.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Sea Storm.
The sea is a cruel mistress, especially during terrifying storms. Ships, and even oil rigs aren't immune - as the sinking of the Ocean Ranger rig in 1982 demonstrates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
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)
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Thursday 18th October
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06:00
Wildest India (Nature)
Ganges: River Life.
The Ganges is home to river dolphins and rare reptiles. Hindus believe the river is holy, but still pollute its waters; does the Ganges really have the power to purify?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Planet of Fire. Series 1, episode 3.
The Permian extinction wiped out 95 per cent of animal and plant life on earth. What cataclysmic event provoked this catastrophe and how did our planet recover?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Bedrock Gold.
A crew member calls it quits at Quartz Creek; massive rocks break Dakota Freds derocker and Parker reconsiders his future after smelting his 35oz season haul into a gold bar.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Was Hitler's invasion of Russia the greatest military gamble of all time? A swift attack would, he thought, deliver victory - Germany had only to avoid a prolonged conflict.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys face tough competition at an auction in Long Beach. They score a 1970s skateboard and a bulletproof vest, but will it be enough to turn a profit?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary and mechanic Bill face torrential rain, mud and flooding as they cut their way through the rainforest to find their only way back to civilisation - their car.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
Battle the Bulge.
In a final push for the Western Front, Hitler launched a surprise attack through the Ardennes. How did US tanks defend their line?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Was Hitler's invasion of Russia the greatest military gamble of all time? A swift attack would, he thought, deliver victory - Germany had only to avoid a prolonged conflict.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys face tough competition at an auction in Long Beach. They score a 1970s skateboard and a bulletproof vest, but will it be enough to turn a profit?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Boomerang Bullet.
Were diseased bodies catapulted over castle walls in medieval Europe and how would such a primitive example of biological warfare have worked? The crew find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
19:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Gains, Losses.
The crews open up about their jobs and lives. Shawn talks about being stabbed, Zeke and Emily share some shocking news and Scott respo$$$ to Vern's accusations.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
You're Nicked.
Follow the stories of two George Cross recipients, James Beaton who foiled a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne and PC Gledhill who made an arrest despite being shot.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Turf War. Series 8, episode 2.
On the Blue grou$$$, a captain's bet has the boats jockeying for position. On the Red grou$$$, a returning veteran proves his worth, while another boat copes with a fallen deckhand.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
You're Nicked.
Follow the stories of two George Cross recipients, James Beaton who foiled a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne and PC Gledhill who made an arrest despite being shot.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
You're Nicked.
Follow the stories of two George Cross recipients, James Beaton who foiled a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne and PC Gledhill who made an arrest despite being shot.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Aboriginal culture, drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousa$$$ in a lifesaving competition, and race cane toads in this revelatory examination of Australia.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Great Expectations. Series 4, episode 6.
Rocket Dog is in her final days of pregnancy and needs to find a new burrow to give birth. Elsewhere, Zorro gets a taste of what life is like as a Commando.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Friday 19th October
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06:00
Wildest India (Nature)
Himalayas: Surviving the Summits.
The hostile terrain of the Himalayas is home to snow leopards, blue goats, and bar headed geese that can fly at 10,000ft. How do they survive here?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Asteroid Strike. Series 1, episode 4.
When an asteroid the size of Mount Everest struck Earth 65 million years ago, it wiped out 70 per cent of life, including the dinosaurs. Could this happen again?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The attack on Pearl Harbour brought the 'sleeping giant', America, into the war, and saw the emergence of the aircraft carrier as the pre-eminent weapon of the seas.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton head to Hollywood area where they find a unique revolver and a 1980 autographed Raging Bull movie poster within the units they win at auction.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a hand mirror signed by Napoleon and a WWI Boy Scout war bo$$$ poster. John goes all out to impress Paul by helping assemble the new catalogue.
(Part 17, 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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Real Hurt Locker.
Follow the extraordinary stories of two George Cross recipients, Kim Hughes who rescued soldiers from a mine field and Stuart Archer who defused a Luftwaffe bomb.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
Battle the Bulge.
In the last throes of WWII, Canadian forces launched the attack that would open the German heartland to Allied forces, at the Hochwald Gap.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The attack on Pearl Harbour brought the 'sleeping giant', America, into the war, and saw the emergence of the aircraft carrier as the pre-eminent weapon of the seas.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton head to Hollywood area where they find a unique revolver and a 1980 autographed Raging Bull movie poster within the units they win at auction.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a hand mirror signed by Napoleon and a WWI Boy Scout war bo$$$ poster. John goes all out to impress Paul by helping assemble the new catalogue.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Family Arms.
They may seem like a normal family, but The Wyatts own Gunsmoke one of the world's first firearms facilities. Follow Rich and Renee as they buy, sell and trade guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Soda Cup Killer.
If you threw a foam cup from a car at high speed, could it break the wi$$$hield of another car? And can you cling on by your fingertips? The crew find out at 75ft.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny goes behind the scenes at the gruelling Isle of Man TT motorbike race with TT hero John McGuinness. Plus, how will the new Subaru BRZ sports car handle the infamous circuit?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Gangster Whiskey.
At a desert storage auction, Ton discovers 1920s prohibition whiskey likely to have been smuggled by Al Capone, but will he sell it or exploit it open?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
The Brotherhood.
Life inside one of California's biggest motorcycle clubs isn't easy. For the first time, The Laffing Devils allows a never before seen look into the world of motorcycle clubs.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Weak Links. Series 8, episode 3.
The Bering Sea exposes soft spots and weak links in each crew. While the skippers wonder which deckha$$$ have the right stuff, the Time Bandit says goodbye to a crewmate.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Family Arms.
They may seem like a normal family, but The Wyatts own Gunsmoke one of the world's first firearms facilities. Follow Rich and Renee as they buy, sell and trade guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Gangster Whiskey.
At a desert storage auction, Ton discovers 1920s prohibition whiskey likely to have been smuggled by Al Capone, but will he sell it or exploit it open?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousa$$$ in a lifesaving competition, race cane toads, and learn about Aboriginal culture, as we explore Australia.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Bodyguard. Series 4, episode 7.
Rocket Dog's pups are left vulnerable when babysitters Sophie and Axel are distracted by Wilson's roving antics. But then an even more dangerous threat emerges.
(Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Saturday 20th October
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Amazon.
Home to a third of all species on the planet, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. What makes this rich ecosystem such a powerhouse of evolution?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Aliens of the Deep Sea (Scientific Documentary)
The octopus has three hearts, nine brains and eight strong tentacles, but is it an intelligent creature? Find out, as scientists examine the octopus' problem solving abilities.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Seesaw Saga.
The team tackle a fan's improbable myth: could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground see-saw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Alaska Special 2.
The team gets some northern exposure as they pack up their sleds and their ingenuity for an action-packed Alaska Special.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Prison Escape.
Hold on tight as Adam and Jamie do the 'car cling', to find out if it's possible to hold onto the roof of a speeding and swerving car like they do in action films.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Model a Madness.
Richard and Aaron find the hot rod of their dreams: a rust-free 1931 Model-A. But as renovation costs pile up, Richard looks to make some fast cash with a couple of quick wins.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Awesome Aussies, Olds.
Richard and Aaron find a '55 Chevy Bel Air as well as a 1950 Oldsmobile Coupe Rocket 88, which had been perfectly preserved in a garage for over 50 years.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
14:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Monkey Business Dragster.
Richard and Aaron find a 1960s Gasser that Richard wants to race and buy a gleaming '32 Pontiac. Plus is a friend's 1960 Cadillac Sedan De Ville haunted and cursing the garage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build powerful Scania trucks; how do they use the world's biggest DNA database to solve crime; and how do they use paraffin to make Gouda cheese?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the finest classical guitars; how do they keep the blades turning on a wind turbine; and how do they produce America's ultimate mowing machines?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like cheese graters, hot sauce, silver jewellery and traditional Mexican chairs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like game calls, mayonnaise, traditional razor blades and butterfly safety razors are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Gangster Whiskey.
At a desert storage auction, Ton discovers 1920s prohibition whiskey likely to have been smuggled by Al Capone, but will he sell it or exploit it open?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny goes behind the scenes at the gruelling Isle of Man TT motorbike race with TT hero John McGuinness. Plus, how will the new Subaru BRZ sports car handle the infamous circuit?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Trial By Fire.
Martin Kemp investigates two killers who thought they had covered their tracks, but they reckoned without the persistence of detectives and pathologists.
21:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Murderer's Pen.
Follow the tales of two murderers convicted by their handwriting. The killer of a school cook, lured to her death was caught out by simple spelling mistakes.
22:00
Crimes That Shook the World (Documentary)
Phoenix Strangler.
Between '96 and '97, Phoenix was terrorised by Sipho Mandla Agmatir Thwala. He is currently serving 506 years in prison for murder and rape.
(Subtitles)
23:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Lethal Pursuits.
A look at sporting heroes and heroines whose encounters with body invaders have led to near fatal experiences. Who said exercise was good for you?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
You're Nicked.
Follow the stories of two George Cross recipients, James Beaton who foiled a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne and PC Gledhill who made an arrest despite being shot.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Seesaw Saga.
The team tackle a fan's improbable myth: could a skydiver whose parachute failed to open hit a playground see-saw and send a small girl flying seven stories high?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Alaska Special 2.
The team gets some northern exposure as they pack up their sleds and their ingenuity for an action-packed Alaska Special.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Prison Escape.
Hold on tight as Adam and Jamie do the 'car cling', to find out if it's possible to hold onto the roof of a speeding and swerving car like they do in action films.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Curving Bullets.
Button up your bulletproof vest for guns galore as the team tests whether it is possible to bend bullets like Angelina Jolie does in Hollywood movie Wanted.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Divided We Fall. Series 4, episode 8.
When Rocket Dog's pups are taken on an unscheduled outing away from the burrow the short trip turns into a nightmare expedition when a rival group shows up.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Sunday 21st October
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Andes.
The longest chain of mountains in the world, the Andes run the length of western South America. How do people and animals survive in this high altitude world of extremes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Dive to the Bottom of the World (Scientific Documentary)
A team of scientists explore the 'Challenger Deep' which lies in the Mariana Trench in the Pacific. More than 10,500 metres below sea level, it is the deepest place on Earth.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Thermite v Ice.
Adam and Jamie try to discover if the chemical concoction thermite explodes when it comes into contact with ice - with violent and dangerous consequences.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Knock Your Socks Off.
Will the force of gravity allow a bullet dropped off a high enough platform to catch up with a bullet fired from a gun? Adam and Jamie find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour.
The team rolls out the sticky carpet for the most versatile tool in your box, as they tackle a trio of tall tales to do with duct tape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Greased Lightning.
The team dives into hell's kitchen to test two frightening potential kitchen catastrophes. Then try to find out if cheese can be used as cannon ammunition.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Cobra.
Mike fi$$$ an unregistered Cobra with just 1000 miles on the clock, but it must pass tough emissions tests to make it legal. Can Edd get the car back on the road?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
13:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Mark 2.
Mike is overjoyed when he tracks down a Jaguar Mark 2, but could the car he's chosen turn out to be a costly mistake? Can Edd and Mike restore their iconic classic?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
15:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he fi$$$ a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build lifeboats that can hold up to 150 people; how can mind control techniques help golfers improve their shots; and how do they make millions of celebratory stamps?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they produce tequila from cactus plants in Mexico; how does New York City run on steam; and how do they produce soft ice cream?
(New Episode, Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like corn tortillas, bush planes and aluminium bike wheels are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as folding kayaks, pinatas, garbage trucks and ceramic composite brake discs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
In the industrial heart of Los Angeles the guys unearth some heavy machinery including a 1981 Bobcat 743 Frontloader - can they sell it for a profit?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Gangster Whiskey.
At a desert storage auction, Ton discovers 1920s prohibition whiskey likely to have been smuggled by Al Capone, but will he sell it or exploit it open?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mailbag Special.
Is it possible to eat a spoonful of cinnamon without drinking water? How do the camera crew capture explosions? Kari, Grant and Tory take myth requests from fans.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Jim must fly a group of rock climbers into the remote Brooks Range. Luke takes a whaling crew in search of a site to hunt the Bowhead whale so that they can feed their community.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Body Invaders (Health)
The Enemy Within.
Meet five people with five different unexplained objects inside them including a young girl who has swallowed a mysterious object which is tearing her guts apart.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
The True Story (Documentary)
Saving Private Ryan: The True Story.
Steven Spielberg's epic film, Saving Private Ryan, explores the terror experienced by Allied soldiers on D-Day. But how much of this monumental drama is historically accurate?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike fi$$$ a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
Body Invaders (Health)
The Enemy Within.
Meet five people with five different unexplained objects inside them including a young girl who has swallowed a mysterious object which is tearing her guts apart.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Thermite v Ice.
Adam and Jamie try to discover if the chemical concoction thermite explodes when it comes into contact with ice - with violent and dangerous consequences.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Knock Your Socks Off.
Will the force of gravity allow a bullet dropped off a high enough platform to catch up with a bullet fired from a gun? Adam and Jamie find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour.
The team rolls out the sticky carpet for the most versatile tool in your box, as they tackle a trio of tall tales to do with duct tape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Greased Lightning.
The team dives into hell's kitchen to test two frightening potential kitchen catastrophes. Then try to find out if cheese can be used as cannon ammunition.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
To the Manor Born. Series 4, episode 9.
Pregnant Maybelline and her Aztecs are forced to fight their way out of trouble when old rivals the Lazuli reappear at the Manor. Who will win the battle?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Monday 22nd October
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Venezuela.
The tidal forests of Venezuela's Orinoco River are home to ibis, pumas, four-eyed fish and fiddler crabs. What other extraordinary creatures live on the River's banks?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Survival Earth. Series 1, episode 5.
The story of the human race is written in our genes. But how have natural disasters, like super-volcanoes, shaped our genetic diversity? Tony Robinson investigates.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Mussolini wanted to recreate the Roman Empire, but proved to be a poor military strategist. See how his incompetence contributed to Hitler's eventual defeat.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Anaheim, California, Ton and Allen uncover a 1970s mechanical bull and a banjo from the 1940s. But will they make a profit with these fi$$$?
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a vintage Happy Days pinball machine and a WWII Soviet flag and not even Paul can escape Cindy's Wall of Shame for people who don't pay their bills.
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Jim must fly a group of rock climbers into the remote Brooks Range. Luke takes a whaling crew in search of a site to hunt the Bowhead whale so that they can feed their community.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
Vacation Nightmare.
A newlywed couple find themselves stranded in dense rainforest after their plane crashed down; faced with poisonous spiders and jungle predators, how did they survive?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
Operation Blockbuster.
Exploring Montgomery's advance in 1945 towards the Rhine, and the pincer movement involving British and Canadian forces meeting the US 9th Army.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Mussolini wanted to recreate the Roman Empire, but proved to be a poor military strategist. See how his incompetence contributed to Hitler's eventual defeat.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Anaheim, California, Ton and Allen uncover a 1970s mechanical bull and a banjo from the 1940s. But will they make a profit with these fi$$$?
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a vintage Happy Days pinball machine and a WWII Soviet flag and not even Paul can escape Cindy's Wall of Shame for people who don't pay their bills.
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki embraces the exciting world of motorbike speedway in Denmark and Jonny checks out Ferrari's latest supercar. Plus, how economical are the latest fuel saving technologies?
(Part 8, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hollywood Gunslingers.
Can shooting two guns simultaneously ever be accurate? Do silver bullets really fire straight and true? Kari, Grant and Tori test eight cinematic firearm fables.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Hook. Series 8, episode 4.
Halfway through the King crab gauntlet, the crews must dig deep to get over the midseason hump.The skippers give their youngest deckha$$$ a choice: step up or step off.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hollywood Gunslingers.
Can shooting two guns simultaneously ever be accurate? Do silver bullets really fire straight and true? Kari, Grant and Tori test eight cinematic firearm fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hollywood Gunslingers.
Can shooting two guns simultaneously ever be accurate? Do silver bullets really fire straight and true? Kari, Grant and Tori test eight cinematic firearm fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
How have Brazil's history and culture been influenced by her geography? Explore the steaming jungles, dry steppes and stunning beaches that have shaped a nation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Birds. Series 4, episode 10.
Rocket Dog's pups get their first lesson in desert survival at the Manor, the Whiskers move burrows, and a power struggle breaks out between the Commandos.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Tuesday 23rd October
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Pantanal.
The Pantanal is the world's largest wetland - but this is no ordinary swamp. Every year its drowned by floods, then parched by drought. Meet the animals that call it home.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Squid Invasion (Nature)
World class diver and underwater cameraman Scott Cassell takes you closer than ever before into the lives of Humboldt Squid and an unknown species of the colossal Giant Squid.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Nazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies firebombed German cities. But was either action decisive in ending the war?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some serious gamblers at a major auction in Las Vegas, finding a 1950s bumper car and potato gun launcher. But how much are these items worth?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the team work on a customized scout rifle for a wounded veteran. Meanwhile, Kurt joins Rich on a sale to an investor looking for iconic 1960s guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hollywood Gunslingers.
Can shooting two guns simultaneously ever be accurate? Do silver bullets really fire straight and true? Kari, Grant and Tori test eight cinematic firearm fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Normandy Tank Battles.
In 1944 the Allies landed on the northern coast of France. How did the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade fight their way inland past a ruthless German defence?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Nazi submarines tried to cut supply lines across the Atlantic, while the Allies firebombed German cities. But was either action decisive in ending the war?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys take on some serious gamblers at a major auction in Las Vegas, finding a 1950s bumper car and potato gun launcher. But how much are these items worth?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the team work on a customized scout rifle for a wounded veteran. Meanwhile, Kurt joins Rich on a sale to an investor looking for iconic 1960s guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Jim must fly a group of rock climbers into the remote Brooks Range. Luke takes a whaling crew in search of a site to hunt the Bowhead whale so that they can feed their community.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Double Trouble Galaxie.
Richard and Aaron scramble to get a replacement '64 Galaxie ready for auction after the first one they find turns out to be in much rougher shape than expected.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill take on a South American mountain range, as they try to drive their way back to civilization navigating steep rock faces, huge boulders and potential rock-slides.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Halfway through the season, both man and machine are showing signs of wear. The Ramblin' Rose struggles with engine failures, whilst The Wizard's greenhorn grapples with doubts.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill take on a South American mountain range, as they try to drive their way back to civilization navigating steep rock faces, huge boulders and potential rock-slides.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the team work on a customized scout rifle for a wounded veteran. Meanwhile, Kurt joins Rich on a sale to an investor looking for iconic 1960s guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
03:50
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill take on a South American mountain range, as they try to drive their way back to civilization navigating steep rock faces, huge boulders and potential rock-slides.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
How have Brazil's history and culture been influenced by her geography? Explore the steaming jungles, dry steppes and stunning beaches that have shaped a nation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Rovers Return. Series 4, episode 11.
Roving males Wilson and Phillippe go on a mission to meet the ladies and find a burrow to call home. But will it bring Wilson any closer to finding a group?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2008, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 24th October
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Patagonia.
Witness a year in the life of the animals, plants and people who inhabit the ice fields, mountains, deserts and oceans of Patagonia, South America's last great wilderness.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Colossal Squid (Nature)
In Antarctica a fishing boat's camera records a world first - the capture of a colossal squid. What will marine biologists find when they examine this monster of the deep?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Judgment Day.
The Hoffman's need gold, but Todds decision to run the dozer on ice is risky; the Big Nugget mine faces closure; Dakota Fred thinks hes found Jack Hoffmans glory hole.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Russia was Hitler's graveyard. See how his undefeated armies were smashed by the seemingly limitless resources of the Soviet war machine.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol.
The Gunsmoke crew build a 12th-century style hand cannon. Rich teaches Kurt the art of negotiating when they inspect a collection of semi-automatics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki embraces the exciting world of motorbike speedway in Denmark and Jonny checks out Ferrari's latest supercar. Plus, how economical are the latest fuel saving technologies?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Battle Arracourt.
When Patton's Third Army threatened to breech the German border, Hitler desperately deployed hundreds of panzers in a huge tank-vs-tank clash.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Russia was Hitler's graveyard. See how his undefeated armies were smashed by the seemingly limitless resources of the Soviet war machine.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol.
The Gunsmoke crew build a 12th-century style hand cannon. Rich teaches Kurt the art of negotiating when they inspect a collection of semi-automatics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
The Inside Story.
On Bear Grylls's quest for survival, he is never alone. In this episode, go inside the show and see the dedicated safety crew and cameramen in action.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard buys up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Vegas Repo Mission.
New president Billy the Kid confronts founder Gipsy in a bid to earn respect and the brothers put their lives on the line when they accept a mission in Las Vegas.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The crew of The Wizard face a life or death situation when a deckhand collapses. Meanwhile, on the Seabrooke, Scott is determined to win the captain's wager, but at what cost?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard buys up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Vegas Repo Mission.
New president Billy the Kid confronts founder Gipsy in a bid to earn respect and the brothers put their lives on the line when they accept a mission in Las Vegas.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Hand Cannon/Pink Pistol.
The Gunsmoke crew build a 12th-century style hand cannon. Rich teaches Kurt the art of negotiating when they inspect a collection of semi-automatics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard buys up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Vegas Repo Mission.
New president Billy the Kid confronts founder Gipsy in a bid to earn respect and the brothers put their lives on the line when they accept a mission in Las Vegas.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the fascinating and complex contemporary life of this extraordinary country as this visual delight delves deep into the people and places of Earth's oldest civilization.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Home Alone. Series 4, episode 12.
With numbers dwindling, the Whiskers are at their weakest, so Rocket Dog's second litter of pups couldn't come at a better time. But the future is still uncertain.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2008, 3 Star)
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Thursday 25th October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Extreme travellers Mark and Olly begin a unique expedition into the rainforests of West Papua. Their goal is to find and live with the Kombai tribe.
(Subtitles, Part 1)
07:00
Alien Storms (Scientific Documentary)
Exploring the radical weather that is the norm in the solar system. Earth has its own extremes but they pale in comparison to the dustiest, wettest and most brutal alien storms.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Gold Rush Special (Documentary)
After the Rush.
Go inside the lives of the men seeking gold in Alaska and the Klondike. All new interviews, hosted by the executive producer of the series, give insight into the miners world.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did D-Day come to failure? Despite meticulous planning, deception plans and specialised equipment its success was always balanced on a knife-edge.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Volleygun/Civil War Trade.
The Gunsmoke team builds a 10-barrel, black powder volleygun. Rich bargains with a man selling WW1 and WW2 guns and takes a gamble trading a Henry rifle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard buys up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill take on a South American mountain range, as they try to drive their way back to civilization navigating steep rock faces, huge boulders and potential rock-slides.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Battle Kursk.
How did Russia defend herself against a massive panzer onslaught by elite SS forces in the north of Kursk?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did D-Day come to failure? Despite meticulous planning, deception plans and specialised equipment its success was always balanced on a knife-edge.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Volleygun/Civil War Trade.
The Gunsmoke team builds a 10-barrel, blackpowder volleygun. Rich bargains with a man selling WW1 and WW2 guns and takes a gamble trading a Henry rifle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
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, Audio Described)
19:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary Humphrey and mechanic Bill Wu attempt to drive their 4x4 from the top of a volcano, back to civilisation. But will a deadly crevasse field prove impassable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Their Finest Hour.
In Iraq Chris' tank is engulfed by flames after a friendly-fire catastrophe. Despite being shot he throws himself into the fire to drag out his injured frie$$$.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
In a scramble to help their collapsed greenhorn, the Wizard crew calls in a Coast Guard helicopter. Meanwhile the rest of the fleet race to haul crab before the hurricane hits.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Their Finest Hour.
In Iraq Chris' tank is engulfed by flames after a friendly-fire catastrophe. Despite being shot he throws himself into the fire to drag out his injured frie$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Volleygun/Civil War Trade.
The Gunsmoke team builds a 10-barrel, blackpowder volleygun. Rich bargains with a man selling WW1 and WW2 guns and takes a gamble trading a Henry rifle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Their Finest Hour.
In Iraq Chris' tank is engulfed by flames after a friendly-fire catastrophe. Despite being shot he throws himself into the fire to drag out his injured frie$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the fascinating and complex contemporary life of this extraordinary country as this visual delight delves deep into the people and places of Earth's oldest civilization.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Darkest Day. Series 4, episode 13.
In the series finale, it's war at the Commandos when Zorro goes missing in action. And family history repeats itself when tragedy strikes at the Whiskers burrow.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2008, 3 Star)
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Friday 26th October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Intrepid travellers Mark and Olly attempt to live off the land in the remote rainforests of West Papua, just like their new family, the Kombai tribe.
(Subtitles, Part 2)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
The Merchant Royal.
Odyssey Marine Exploration are treasure hunters and their new mission is to trace one of history's richest shipwrecks - but will they find the Merchant Royal?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush Special (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
See exclusive behind the scenes footage capturing the production of Gold Rush. Four film crews battle the wilderness to film every twist and turn of the three mining operations.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Battle of the Bulge saw Hitler take his last great gamble, throwing his reserve forces against the oncoming Allies in the Ardennes. But how successful were his tactics?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Diamond Anniversary 1911/Shotgun Willy.
The crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee. Meanwhile, Rich delivers a shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to another customer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
You're Nicked.
Follow the stories of two George Cross recipients, James Beaton who foiled a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne and PC Gledhill who made an arrest despite being shot.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Greatest Tank Battles (Documentary)
The Battle Kursk.
In the Russian village of Prokhorovka, elite SS troops confronted determined Russian defenders in the largest tank battle in military history.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Battle of the Bulge saw Hitler take his last great gamble, throwing his reserve forces against the oncoming Allies in the Ardennes. But how successful were his tactics?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Diamond Anniversary 1911/Shotgun Willy.
The crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee. Meanwhile, Rich delivers a shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to another customer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters 007 Special (Documentary)
It is tuxedos and martinis all the way as secret agents Adam and Jamie are on a mission to explode the myths about James Bond's gadgets, getaways, and guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki embraces the exciting world of motorbike speedway in Denmark and Jonny checks out Ferrari's latest supercar. Plus, how economical are the latest fuel saving technologies?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III, into a muscle car and bring a '68 Ford pickup back to life. Richard buys up a 1970s style hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton trek from the Alaskan tundra to the Hawaiian tropics in search of America's best collectibles. But will their latest discoveries earn them a monster profit?
(New Series, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Home on the Gun Range.
In California, Ton and Allen score a 1940s arcade game, a Winchester shotgun and an antique crossbow - but are they on target for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Vegas Repo Mission.
New president Billy the Kid confronts founder Gipsy in a bid to earn respect and the brothers put their lives on the line when they accept a mission in Las Vegas.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A treacherous arctic hurricane decimates the crab grou$$$, forcing captains Elliot Neese and Scott Campbell Jr to face some of their toughest decisions yet.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Diamond Anniversary 1911/Shotgun Willy.
The crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee. Meanwhile, Rich delivers a shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to another customer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton trek from the Alaskan tundra to the Hawaiian tropics in search of America's best collectibles. But will their latest discoveries earn them a monster profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Home on the Gun Range.
In California, Ton and Allen score a 1940s arcade game, a Winchester shotgun and an antique crossbow - but are they on target for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey through Japan exploring everything from ancient temples, cherry blossoms and tea ceremonies, to bullet trains, neon lights, mobile phones and robots.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Cold Comfort. Series 2, episode 1.
Tragedy strikes at Meerkat Manor. Heroic Shakespeare hasn't reappeared - did he die defending Flower's pups?
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Stereo, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Saturday 27th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 27th October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Living with their new family, the Kombais, Mark and Olly begin to make their own waleena, a traditional tribal tree house, 80ft above the ground.
(Subtitles, Part 3)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Pirates.
In the English Channel, Odyssey Marine Exploration fi$$$ a ship's bronze bell. Is it part of the legendary Merchant Royal, or have they stumbled upon another shipwreck?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Myth Evolution.
The team face five fan favourites, including: can a water heater become a rocket, can you shoot around corners, and can a snow plough split a car in half?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie test a classic myth that's been around in Tinseltown since the car was invented - does an out of control car really crash and burn every time?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mini Myth Mayhem.
Adam and Jamie test fans' fables: can you dip your digits in molten lead; is an earwax candle flammable, and can you shoot a match alight with a bullet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hollywood Gunslingers.
Can shooting two guns simultaneously ever be accurate? Do silver bullets really fire straight and true? Kari, Grant and Tori test eight cinematic firearm fables.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bubble Pack Plunge.
Adam and Jamie test if you jump from a building wrapped in bubble packaging - will you survive? Kari, Grant, and Tory experiment with a James Bond ejector seat.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
13:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duel Dilemmas.
Adam and Jamie test a dueling myth - should you bring a knife to a gunfight? Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if a two stage missile known as the fire breathing dragon ever existed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
14:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Can you really run and jump from a rope bridge as it is collapsing? And could a horrifying hail storm sink a boat or puncture its hull? The team investigate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
15:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie try to find the most efficient way to board a plane. Meanwhile, can Kari, Grant and Tory fool a forensic pathologist with bullets made from human teeth?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do stuntmen survive a bad day at work; how do they mine precious amber gemstones; and how do they build Seabreacher watercraft that move like dolphins?
(Part 16, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
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?
(New Episode, Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as rolled wafers, wood pellets and class and championship rings are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as speed skates, synthetic rubber, cocoa beans, bulk chocolate are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton unearth an undertaker's tool kit, scuba diving equipment and a shark cage at an auction in Oxnard, California. But will they be able to sell these items for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Home on the Gun Range.
In California, Ton and Allen score a 1940s arcade game, a Winchester shotgun and an antique crossbow - but are they on target for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki embraces the exciting world of motorbike speedway in Denmark and Jonny checks out Ferrari's latest supercar. Plus, how economical are the latest fuel saving technologies?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Murder in Disguise.
Kemp examines a case where two men were charged with hanging two women. One of the accused was subsequently executed - did the jury come to the right verdict?
21:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Hunting The Fox.
Kemp explores the disturbing case of 'The Fox' - a masked man who hunted people in their own homes, and whose crimes sparked the biggest manhunt of the 1980s.
22:00
Crimes That Shook the World (Documentary)
Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen committed 15 grisly murders, blaming his personality disorder. Using interviews with investigating officers and forensic scientists, we examine his crimes.
(Widescreen)
23:00
Body Invaders (Health)
The Enemy Within.
Meet five people with five different unexplained objects inside them including a young girl who has swallowed a mysterious object which is tearing her guts apart.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Myth Evolution.
The team face five fan favourites, including: can a water heater become a rocket, can you shoot around corners, and can a snow plough split a car in half?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
02:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Their Finest Hour.
In Iraq Chris' tank is engulfed by flames after a friendly-fire catastrophe. Despite being shot he throws himself into the fire to drag out his injured frie$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Aeroplane Hour.
Jamie and Adam test whether a person with no flight training can safely land an aeroplane while Tory, Grant and Kari jump on some Hollywood-inspired skydiving myths.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie test a classic myth that's been around in Tinseltown since the car was invented - does an out of control car really crash and burn every time?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mini Myth Mayhem.
Adam and Jamie test fans' fables: can you dip your digits in molten lead; is an earwax candle flammable, and can you shoot a match alight with a bullet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Three Amigos. Series 2, episode 2.
The Whiskers lead Flower's new pups on their first foraging trip when they're caught out in the open by a gang of war-dancing meerkats.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Sunday 28th October
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CNN Listings for Tuesday 30th October
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06:00
World Report (News)
From CNN International, World Report provides viewers with the latest global news, sports, business and weather information.
07:00
World Sport (Sport)
A comprehensive review of sports news from around the world, including all the key highlights, profiles and interviews with the newsmakers and stars of sport.
07:30
Talk Asia (News)
Join CNN to discover Asia and the personalities behind the newsmakers in the fields of arts, politics, sports and business.
08:00
World Business Today (Business and Finance)
A round-up of the day's global business news with focus on international business and market tre$$$, economic developments, stock market trading, bids and take-overs.
09:00
Amanpour (Documentary)
Christiane Amanpour's powerful interviewing skills return to CNN at a crucial time, with the world witnessing the greatest political and social upheaval in a generation.
09:30
Outlook Monaco (Business and Finance)
CNN Nina Dos Santos discovers what it means to do business in Monaco through a series of business profiles and interviews with key financial figures.
10:00
World One (News)
Hosted by Zain Verjee and Monita Rajpal, CNN's fast-paced international news programme features the latest breaking news stories from around the globe.
11:00
Piers Morgan Tonight (Talk Show)
Piers Morgan brings his penetrative style of journalism to CNN to fire questions at a host of famous names in this exciting, surprising and unpredictable talk show.
12:00
News Stream (News)
Anchored from Hong Kong by Kristie Lu Stout, News Stream is a one hour news programme powered by the smart use of technology to give viewers a better understanding of the world.
13:00
World Business Today (Business and Finance)
A round-up of the day's global business news with focus on international business and market tre$$$, economic developments, stock market trading, bids and take-overs.
14:00
International Desk (News)
A programme that keeps viewers from around Europe, the Middle East and Africa updated with breaking news, the latest global stories and weather information.
15:00
Global Exchange (Documentary)
Anchored from Abu Dhabi, expert John Defterios takes you through the impact and influence that emerging markets news is having on the global financial community.
16:00
World Sport (Sport)
A comprehensive review of sports news from around the world, including all the key highlights, profiles and interviews with the newsmakers and stars of sport.
16:30
Outlook Monaco (Business and Finance)
CNN Nina Dos Santos discovers what it means to do business in Monaco through a series of business profiles and interviews with key financial figures.
17:00
International Desk (News)
A programme that keeps viewers from around Europe, the Middle East and Africa updated with breaking news, the latest global stories and weather information.
18:00
Quest Means Business (Business and Finance)
CNN's Richard Quest presents a round-up of the day's global business news with focus on international business and market tre$$$.
19:00
Amanpour (Documentary)
Christiane Amanpour's powerful interviewing skills return to CNN at a crucial time, with the world witnessing the greatest political and social upheaval in a generation.
19:30
CNN NewsCenter (News)
Hosted by Isha Sesay, CNN NewsCenter shows you a complete global picture of the day's news, taking you beyond the headlines and going to the heart of every story.
20:00
Connect the World with Becky Anderson (Documentary)
CNN's Becky Anderson joins the dots of stories and events by exploring how an event or circumstance in one part of the world can have a significant impact elsewhere.
21:00
Amanpour (Documentary)
Christiane Amanpour's powerful interviewing skills return to CNN at a crucial time, with the world witnessing the greatest political and social upheaval in a generation.
21:30
World Sport (Sport)
A comprehensive review of sports news from around the world, including all the key highlights, profiles and interviews with the newsmakers and stars of sport.
22:00
Piers Morgan Tonight (Talk Show)
Piers Morgan brings his penetrative style of journalism to CNN to fire questions at a host of famous names in this exciting, surprising and unpredictable talk show.
23:00
World Report (News)
From CNN International, World Report provides viewers with the latest global news, sports, business and weather information.
00:00
Anderson Cooper 360 (News)
Anderson Cooper takes a unique look at the headlines and the issues of the day.
01:00
Piers Morgan Tonight (Talk Show)
Piers Morgan brings his penetrative style of journalism to CNN to fire questions at a host of famous names in this exciting, surprising and unpredictable talk show.
02:00
Quest Means Business (Business and Finance)
CNN's Richard Quest presents a round-up of the day's global business news with focus on international business and market tre$$$.
03:00
The Situation Room (News)
Complete, up-to-the-minute coverage of current events; hosted by Wolf Blitzer.
04:00
World Sport (Sport)
A comprehensive review of sports news from around the world, including all the key highlights, profiles and interviews with the newsmakers and stars of sport.
04:30
Outlook Monaco (Business and Finance)
CNN Nina Dos Santos discovers what it means to do business in Monaco through a series of business profiles and interviews with key financial figures.
05:00
World Report (News)
From CNN International, World Report provides viewers with the latest global news, sports, business and weather information.
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Monday 29th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 29th October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Showered with generosity by the Kombai tribe for two months, Mark and Olly want to give them something in return, in a place where money doesn't exist.
(Part 5, Subtitles)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Turning Lead Into Gold.
The crew has found elephant tusks and cannon. But can their deep water ROV Zeus help them locate the gold and silver they need for a successful season?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The war in the Pacific against Japan was a savage hand-to-hand, island-to-island struggle, fought by new specialist fighting units like the valiant Chindits.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Top the World.
Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers; Luke races to transport a village elder to the hospital and a pilot attempts to set a world record.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
River Fear.
A Colorado River rafting trip turns deadly when a raft capsizes and leaves a man stranded without any supplies. As he attempts to scale a cliff face, he falls and injures himself.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
14:00
Battlefield Mysteries (History Documentary)
SS Hauptsturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann was one of the Nazis' greatest tank aces, but controversy has raged for 60 years as to which unit killed him. Can the truth be uncovered?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The war in the Pacific against Japan was a savage hand-to-hand, island-to-island struggle, fought by new specialist fighting units like the valiant Chindits.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
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, Subtitles)
19:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Dover.
In 1216, the French army invaded England, intent on claiming the crown. How did the deadly gatehouses and mighty walls of Dover Castle prevent them from seizing the throne?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny heads to Sweden for the world's biggest American car show; Tiff races the new KTM X-Bow R trackday car, and Jason explores affordable ways to upgrade a car stereo.
(Part 9, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Tempers flare on the Northwestern and the future looks uncertain for the Seabrooke as the fleet prepares to begin their winter hunt for Opilio crab.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey across the centuries, from the mystery of ancient Egypt and land of the Pharaohs, into the rarely witnessed world of modern day Egypt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Iron Lady. Series 2, episode 4.
Flower decides it's time for a move. With her ongoing pregnancy she's in no mood for compromise and her daughters must be careful or face eviction.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Tuesday 30th October
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Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 30th October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
The Kombai tribe throws an enormous festival for Mark and Olly as they reach the climax of their epic mission in the remote rainforests of West Papua.
(Part 6, Subtitles)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Malta.
As the Odyssey team closes in on a multi-million dollar wreck, tensions run high in the exhausted crew. Can they hold it together or are they about blow their bounty?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Allied forces converge on Germany, uncovering the horrors of Belsen and Buchenwald, before pushing towards Berlin, where Hitler clings to power in his last desperate days.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
Battlefield Mysteries (History Documentary)
We examine the stories of the brave heroes who defended Malta during WWII, including the incredible Allied fighter pilots who tirelessly took to the air to defend the island.
(High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
Allied forces converge on Germany, uncovering the horrors of Belsen and Buchenwald, before pushing towards Berlin, where Hitler clings to power in his last desperate days.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a seventies dune racer and vintage pool table at a heated desert auction in Palm Springs. Can they sell these items and make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Waterslide Wipeout.
In a smash-hit death-defying video a man slides 200ft, flies through the air, and la$$$ safely in a paddling pool. Is this a stunt or scam? The team fi$$$ out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Top the World.
Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers; Luke races to transport a village elder to the hospital and a pilot attempts to set a world record.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Low Riding Lincoln.
The guys turn a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III into a muscle car and resurrect a '68 Ford pickup. Richard buys up a hot rod kit car with a mysterious past.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill face their toughest challenge yet when they have to escape from the Atacama desert. They face scorching daytime temperatures, but near-freezing conditions at night.
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Rise and Fall. Series 8, episode 10.
With unrelenting wi$$$ bearing down on the fleet, every skipper prepares for battle with the descending polar ice pack. As temperatures drop on the grou$$$, tempers on deck rise.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill face their toughest challenge yet when they have to escape from the Atacama desert. They face scorching daytime temperatures, but near-freezing conditions at night.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
03:50
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill face their toughest challenge yet when they have to escape from the Atacama desert. They face scorching daytime temperatures, but near-freezing conditions at night.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey across the centuries, from the mystery of ancient Egypt and land of the Pharaohs, into the rarely witnessed world of modern day Egypt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
No Place Like Home. Series 2, episode 5.
Four weeks have passed and Mozart has been evicted from the Whiskers by Flower. Her fight for survival is made harder as she is now pregnant.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 31st October
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Journey Into the Unknown.
Extreme travellers Mark and Olly begin a unique expedition into the rainforests of West Papua. Their goal is to find and live with the Kombai tribe.
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
U-Boats.
The Odyssey crew is hunting for German U-boat submarines in the English Channel. But will mines planted by the Allies decades ago jeopardise their mission?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Suction.
The dredges take advantage of the perfect weather, but novice crews and poorly designed vessels cause tempers to flare. Emily learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
With Germany beaten, the Allies turned their attention to Japan, who made them pay for every inch of gained ground. How was this last, great foe overcome?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen encounter some reckless spenders and discover a "laser tag" system used for military training at a container auction in San Diego.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Fortune Teller Scale.
The Gallery 63 crew take in a vintage fortune telling scale and a menagerie of taxidermied animals. And a seller's collection of baseball cards reveals all.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny heads to Sweden for the world's biggest American car show; Tiff races the new KTM X-Bow R trackday car, and Jason explores affordable ways to upgrade a car stereo.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Battlefield Mysteries (History Documentary)
We return to the skies above the battlefields of Europe to reveal the legend of the Intruders, the incredible airmen the Germans called the 'Bandits of the Air'.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)
15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
With Germany beaten, the Allies turned their attention to Japan, who made them pay for every inch of gained ground. How was this last, great foe overcome?
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen encounter some reckless spenders and discover a "laser tag" system used for military training at a container auction in San Diego.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Fortune Teller Scale.
The Gallery 63 crew take in a vintage fortune telling scale and a menagerie of taxidermied animals. And a seller's collection of baseball cards reveals all.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fireball Stun Gun.
It's a pyromaniac's dream as Adam and Jamie test whether pepper spray plus flannel shirt plus being hit be a stun gun equals a monstrous fireball.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Pacific Island. Series 8, episode 1.
Sand and salt water confront Bear when he's dropped off the Panamanian coast. So he demonstrates how to make fresh water, a raft and then survive a storm at sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Battle for the Brotherhood.
Billy the Kid returns from Vegas to find the club in turmoil and one member in hospital. Meanwhile former president Gipsy conspires against his old club.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The captains battle to save their pots but Northwestern and Wizard struggle to escape St Paul harbour. Meanwhile the rest of the fleet scrambles to keep their Opilio season alive.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Battle for the Brotherhood.
Billy the Kid returns from Vegas to find the club in turmoil and one member in hospital. Meanwhile former president Gipsy conspires against his old club.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Battle for the Brotherhood.
Billy the Kid returns from Vegas to find the club in turmoil and one member in hospital. Meanwhile former president Gipsy conspires against his old club.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore India in this stunning portrait of an incredible nation; follow the lives of several people across the country as we discover its heart, hopes and dreams.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
When Flower Met Hannibal. Series 2, episode 6.
Mozart's eviction from the Whiskers continues, but she's not the only one facing tragedy. Flower and the pups end up in a fight for their lives.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Thursday 1st November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Four Trials, a Wedding.
Mark and Olly attempt to live off the land in the remote rainforests of West Papua, hearing of revenge killings and taking part in a Mek wedding.
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Lusitania Revealed.
How did the sinking of the RMS Lusitania change the course of the First World War; and will the Odyssey crew manage to find the wreckage of this great ship?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
A Viking Funeral.
Tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new gold hot spots. Meanwhile, an accident with the 15 ton excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. How much will the rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool they find in their unit be worth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Elvis Cadillac.
Paul and the crew takes in a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley and rare correspondence from Thomas Edison, shows a lesser known side to the famous inventor.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill face their toughest challenge yet when they have to escape from the Atacama desert. They face scorching daytime temperatures, but near-freezing conditions at night.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Battlefield Mysteries (History Documentary)
We return to Spain on a quest to uncover the lost graves of the International Brigades who were killed in the Civil War by the fascist forces of General Franco.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton bid against a high roller in San Diego. How much will the rare 1950s baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool they find in their unit be worth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Elvis Cadillac.
Paul and the crew takes in a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley and rare correspondence from Thomas Edison, shows a lesser known side to the famous inventor.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Flu Fiction.
It's hankies at the ready as Adam and Jamie test the velocity and spread of a sneeze and whether a friend's runny nose guarantees snot will get on you.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Survival expert Gary and mechanic Bill face torrential rain, mud and flooding as they cut their way through the rainforest to find their only way back to civilisation - their car.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Extraordinary Bravery.
Air stewardess Jane saves dozens of lives after a plane crash la$$$ at Heathrow and a 15-year-old boy leaps into an inferno to save his two little brothers.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
As the polar ice pack invades the opilio crab grou$$$, the captains are forced to make a difficult decision: grab their gear and run, or keep fishing and fight the floes.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Extraordinary Bravery.
Air stewardess Jane saves dozens of lives after a plane crash la$$$ at Heathrow and a 15-year-old boy leaps into an inferno to save his two little brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Extraordinary Bravery.
Air stewardess Jane saves dozens of lives after a plane crash la$$$ at Heathrow and a 15-year-old boy leaps into an inferno to save his two little brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore India in this stunning portrait of an incredible nation; follow the lives of several people across the country as we discover its heart, hopes and dreams.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
United We Stand. Series 2, episode 7.
Things improve for Mozart when she's allowed back into the gang, but there are tragic consequences when the Whiskers battle with the Commandos.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Friday 2nd November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Secret Ceremonies.
Living with their new family, the Kombais, Mark and Olly attend an elders funeral and are initiated in the tribe's traditional penis gourds.
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Return to the Legend.
The Odyssey crew fi$$$ an exceptional shipwreck that they believe unravels a 250-year-old mystery that has baffled historians. But are they right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Captaincy.
Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Under the Eagle.
Re-examines the early months on the Western Front and life under German occupation, through rare archive footage and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Wild West.
The Auction Hunters visit a Wild West town on a gold rush of their own. Ton uncovers an 1880s British "Pepperbox" revolver, but can only turn a profit if it fires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Axe Mortar Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Top the World.
Jim searches for a group of missing mountain climbers; Luke races to transport a village elder to the hospital and a pilot attempts to set a world record.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
14:00
Hitler's Gold (History Documentary)
Combining a modern-day adventure with untold wartime history, follow a team of explorers as they reveal WWII Nazi activities in East Africa.
(Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Under the Eagle.
Re-examines the early months on the Western Front and life under German occupation, through rare archive footage and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Wild West.
The Auction Hunters visit a Wild West town on a gold rush of their own. Ton uncovers an 1880s British "Pepperbox" revolver, but can only turn a profit if it fires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Axe Mortar Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Perfect Storm.
Adam and Jamie join forces with Reed and Sean from 'Storm Chasers' to test if their vehicles are tornado proof by putting them in the jet stream of a 747.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny heads to Sweden for the world's biggest American car show; Tiff races the new KTM X-Bow R trackday car, and Jason explores affordable ways to upgrade a car stereo.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
23:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Battle for the Brotherhood.
Billy the Kid returns from Vegas to find the club in turmoil and one member in hospital. Meanwhile former president Gipsy conspires against his old club.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Landlocked. Series 8, episode 13.
The ice pack has a choke hold on the opilio grou$$$ forcing the captains across the fleet to make a tough call. Will stay and battle the elements or return to port?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Axe Mortar Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Enemy Within. Series 2, episode 8.
Flower's young pups find themselves all alone, facing a terrifying storm when their uncle Youssarian abandons his babysitting post.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Stereo, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Saturday 3rd November
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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, Audio Described)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
The Liberty Ship.
In the Channel, the Odyssey crew fi$$$ a notorious U103 submarine, and the sunken convoy ship Cyrus H McCormack. Can a WWII vet tell them more about the wrecks?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
10:00
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Double Barrel Cannon.
The crew creates a Civil War style double barrel cannon; and Renee helps a couple master their matching revolvers. Plus, is Scott a better shot than Brian?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Lapua Sniper Rifle.
The team design a prototype.338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle for the local police department. Plus, Rich and Renee test a cache of machine guns worth $100,000.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Helicopter Machine Gun.
The team prototypes a helicopter M-16 machine gun as a new business venture and rebuilds a 44 Magnum for an ex-pat. Plus Rich takes on a wager for some 1911s.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
15:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Motorcycle Shotgun.
The crew build a motorcycle shotgun for a retired firefighter who served during 9/11 and customise a 1911 for a customer who has lessened strength in his hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
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?
(New Episode, Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do skydiving suits enable man to fly; how do they produce Surstromming, one of the world's smelliest foods; and how do they transform weeds into walls?
(New, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as heather gems, instant film, beet sugar, electric roadsters are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as underwater robots, lasagne, band saws, ski and trekking poles are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
19:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny heads to Sweden for the world's biggest American car show; Tiff races the new KTM X-Bow R trackday car, and Jason explores affordable ways to upgrade a car stereo.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Undercover (Documentary)
Operation Pisces.
Explore the double life of Louis Diaz, an undercover agent who posed as a money launderer in his bid to target Columbian cocaine dealers and their profits.
(Widescreen, 18)
22:00
Crimes That Shook the World (Documentary)
Yorkshire Ripper.
The Ripper case was dominated by hoaxes, haunting accusations of police incompetence and brutal murders. But how was Peter Sutcliffe finally brought to justice?
(Widescreen)
23:00
Body Invaders (Health)
Great, Small.
Follow the extraordinary journeys of the fence pole embedded in an American trucker's midriff to the sewing needle which an elderly man accidentally eats as part of his dinner.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
George Cross Heroes (History Documentary)
Extraordinary Bravery.
Air stewardess Jane saves dozens of lives after a plane crash la$$$ at Heathrow and a 15-year-old boy leaps into an inferno to save his two little brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
03:50
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.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
04:40
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, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Art of Leadership. Series 2, episode 9.
Deep in enemy territory, the Whiskers are caught red-handed raiding their rivals' burrow. Vastly outnumbered, the gang is forced to flee.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Sunday 4th November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Dark Side the Mek.
Mark and Olly help save the village from burning down then witness a witch hunt that threatens the tribe. Marks falls for a piglet called Archie.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Mysterious Cargo.
The Odyssey made headlines when they located the HMS Victory, but now they must find treasure to fund more explorations. Does a strange container hold the answer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
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, Audio Described)
09:00
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, Subtitles)
10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Waterslide Wipeout.
In a smash-hit death-defying video a man slides 200ft, flies through the air, and la$$$ safely in a paddling pool. Is this a stunt or scam? The team fi$$$ out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fireball Stun Gun.
It's a pyromaniac's dream as Adam and Jamie test whether pepper spray plus flannel shirt plus being hit be a stun gun equals a monstrous fireball.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton unearth an undertaker's tool kit, scuba diving equipment and a shark cage at an auction in Oxnard, California. But will they be able to sell these items for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 3 Star)
12:30
Titanic - Birth of a Legend (Documentary)
Chart the story of the Titanic from dream, to drawing board, and ultimately, to disaster, and discover the untold stories of the men who designed and built her.
(Widescreen)
14:00
Titanic: The Aftermath (History Documentary)
Told through the eyes of descendants, this is the untold story of the Titanic. The film mixes documentary and drama to draw together the stories that unfolded after the disaster.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Panama Canal/Landfill.
Find out how they navigate a 50,000-tonne ship through the Panama Canal? And, how do they dispose of a billion tonnes of garbage every year?
(3 Star)
16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Knives/Diamo$$$/Bricks.
Discovery how the world's strongest knives are made, diamo$$$ grown in the laboratory and enough bricks are produced to build the modern world?
(3 Star)
17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as laminated wood beams, sport utility vehicles, veggie burgers and augers are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as turbochargers, enchiladas and watches are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
18:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Explosions a to Z.
Kari, Grant, Tory, Adam and Jamie highlight some of the show's 752 detonations as they blast through the ultimate A-Z of explosions.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
21:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Breakup.
Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by flooding; two pilots get lost off the Russian coast while delivering ammunition; and Jim's Cessna 180 goes up in smoke.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
Alaskan Monster Hunt: Hillstranded (Documentary)
Deadliest Catch captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand travel by land, air and sea in search of answers to the Bering Sea Monster mystery and the legendary "Cadborosaurus.".
(New, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Apollo 13. Episode 4.
Explore the events of the Apollo 13 mission with experts and eye witnesses. How did the ingenuity of the astronauts and the Houston team avert disaster?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 4 Star)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)
01:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)
02:00
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, Audio Described)
03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour 2.
Popular demand sees more wild duct tape lege$$$ put to the test, but will Jamie be able to walk the walk across a duct tape bridge, or be defeated by his vertigo?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Waterslide Wipeout.
In a smash-hit death-defying video a man slides 200ft, flies through the air, and la$$$ safely in a paddling pool. Is this a stunt or scam? The team fi$$$ out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fireball Stun Gun.
It's a pyromaniac's dream as Adam and Jamie test whether pepper spray plus flannel shirt plus being hit be a stun gun equals a monstrous fireball.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Balance of Power. Series 2, episode 10.
With Flower and daughter Mozart both pregnant, there's bound to be trouble and things take a strange turn when Mozart asserts her authority.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Monday 5th November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Bridging the Divide.
Famine threatens the village so Mark and Olly help the tribe build an enormous suspension bridge into the territory of their traditional enemy.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
The Silver Queen.
In the Atlantic, the Odyssey crew battles the worst storm of their year. They know that a trove of pure silver lies in wait, but can they reach the Silver Queen?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Eureka.
On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Global War.
Rare archive footage from around the world and accounts from survivors re-examine how Britain called for global support during the Great War.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Big Score.
Ton and Allen bid on storage units in downtown LA and uncover a '70s German H&K P7 pistol and a rare copper cash register.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun. Plus, Rich trades pistols for Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Curiosity: What Sank Titanic? (History Documentary)
How was the mechanical sophistication of the Titanic beaten by an iceberg? Recreations and historical analysis explore the mysteries of this notorious tragedy.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
How did Hitler's mother's death and his artistic dreams form his character? Follow his early life, and how his vague political ideas formed themselves into a doctrine of hate.
(Subtitles, Part 1)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Global War.
Rare archive footage from around the world and accounts from survivors re-examine how Britain called for global support during the Great War.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Big Score.
Ton and Allen bid on storage units in downtown LA and uncover a '70s German H&K P7 pistol and a rare copper cash register.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun. Plus, Rich trades pistols for Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hair of the Dog.
Two shaggy dog stories are tested. Can prison escapees really evade a bloodhound by running through water, and is there any way of outsmarting a sniffer-dog?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)
19:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Conwy.
Conwy Castle was one of several strongholds raised by King Edward I to rule over the Welsh. But could it repel a rebel force determined to end English domination?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff pushes the latest Jaguar to its limits - but is it as fast as the iconic XJ220? Plus, Vicki enjoys the new Bentley, and Jonny conducts the world's fastest ever crash test.
(New Series, Widescreen, Part 1)
20:30
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki races the Ford Mustang Boss 302 around the Paddock at Le Mans, while Jonny test drives the Lada Niva. Plus, how will the BMW 1 Series M Coupe compare against the Audi RS3?
(New Episode, Widescreen, Part 2)
21:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The team builds a pro bull rider a most unusual gun; a teacher orders an M1 Garand to honour his grandfather; Rich assesses Texas Ranger guns and memorabilia worth over $500,000.
(Part 12, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Fearless Leaders. Series 8, episode 14.
One of the boats suffers a total blackout while navigating an iceberg minefield. Meanwhile Elliott gets a rude awakening, and a greenhorn learns a deadly lesson.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The team builds a pro bull rider a most unusual gun; a teacher orders an M1 Garand to honour his grandfather; Rich assesses Texas Ranger guns and memorabilia worth over $500,000.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun. Plus, Rich trades pistols for Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
03:50
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff pushes the latest Jaguar to its limits - but is it as fast as the iconic XJ220? Plus, Vicki enjoys the new Bentley, and Jonny conducts the world's fastest ever crash test.
(Widescreen, Part 1)
04:15
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki races the Ford Mustang Boss 302 around the Paddock at Le Mans, while Jonny test drives the Lada Niva. Plus, how will the BMW 1 Series M Coupe compare against the Audi RS3?
(Widescreen, Part 2)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Growing Pains. Series 2, episode 11.
After some of the heaviest rains the Kalahari has seen, life is rosy for the Whiskers, but for one unlucky girl the unusual conditions spell disaster.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Tuesday 6th November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Battle Beliefs.
Mark and Olly visit their tribes enemy and find money and religion but when they return to their village, they discover a girl has cast a spell on the chief.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
Treasure Quest: Victory Special (Documentary)
At a secret deep sea location in the English Channel have Odyssey Marine Exploration found one of histories most significant fi$$$, a shipwreck code-named 'Legend'.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Bad Vibrations.
As the season draws to a close, The Sluicey finally enjoys some success. Scott swallows his pride and invites Steve back to the Wild Ranger. But will he accept?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
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.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton's Got a Gun.
Ton and Allen uncover a depression-era "Art Case" slot machine, a custom mini-bike and a Wild West 1880s Colt Peacemaker, but can they turn a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Zombie Gun.
Tempers flare at Gunsmoke when gunsmith Scott takes the lead and manages the crew as they build a Zombie Apocalypse gun based on a Henry made Mare's Leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The team builds a pro bull rider a most unusual gun; a teacher orders an M1 Garand to honour his grandfather; Rich assesses Texas Ranger guns and memorabilia worth over $500,000.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
See how Hitler seduced the German people through the promotion of myth, the promise of retribution and mass cultism, through both radio and moving pictures.
(Subtitles, Part 2)
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.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton's Got a Gun.
Ton and Allen uncover a depression-era "Art Case" slot machine, a custom mini-bike and a Wild West 1880s Colt Peacemaker, but can they turn a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Zombie Gun.
Tempers flare at Gunsmoke when gunsmith Scott takes the lead and manages the crew as they build a Zombie Apocalypse gun based on a Henry made Mare's Leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Arrow Machine Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ancient Greek myth that Dionysus the Elder created a machine that could fire arrows just like a modern machine gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Breakup.
Era Alaska provides aid to a village devastated by flooding; two pilots get lost off the Russian coast while delivering ammunition; and Jim's Cessna 180 goes up in smoke.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
20:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
Frankensteined Ford.
The crew use parts from two vehicles to put a '68 Ford F-100 truck back together. Plus, Richard relives his youth with a '77 Trans Am Firebird.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
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, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Release the Beast. Series 8, episode 15.
Frustrations mount as more ice forces the Time Bandit off their fishing grou$$$. Meanwhile, the crew of the Northwestern fight to stop their boat from capsizing.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
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)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Zombie Gun.
Tempers flare at Gunsmoke when gunsmith Scott takes the lead and manages the crew as they build a Zombie Apocalypse gun based on a Henry made Mare's Leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
03:50
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)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the splendour of France - a country where life itself is an art form; and where food and drink and history and tradition are taken seriously.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Godmother. Series 2, episode 12.
The Whiskers welcome Flower's latest litter to the group - but for Mozart and her unborn pups, their arrival could have devastating consequences.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 7th November
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Farewell to the Mek.
Mark and Olly witness the dangers of childbirth in one of the most remote places on earth, and say an emotional farewell to their new family, the Mek.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
Treasure Quest: Victory Special (History Documentary)
Odyssey Explorer plays cat and mouse to throw off any competition and protect a treasured find - a shipwreck code-named 'Legend'. With stakes so high, they can't take any chances.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)
08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter desce$$$ on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grou$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Avalanche Gun.
The crew build an AR-10 with a grenade launcher for a women's pistol league, plus an avalanche-triggering gun with two interchangeable barrels.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
13:00
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)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler was the master blackmailer, deceiving his party and the German people. Plus his deception of the Western Powers allowed him to capture both Austria and Czechoslovakia.
(Subtitles, Part 3)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Avalanche Gun.
The crew build an AR-10 with a grenade launcher for a women's pistol league, plus an avalanche-triggering gun with two interchangeable barrels.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Idiomatic.
The team tackle two English sayings. When the proverbial poo hits the fan does everyone nearby get covered, and if you get cold feet, do you actually get cold feet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Big Sky Country. Series 8, episode 3.
Bear paraglides into the remote Rockies, traversing huge waterfalls and vast gullies, before trying to jump onto a moving train to complete his escape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The team builds a pro bull rider a most unusual gun; a teacher orders an M1 Garand to honour his grandfather; Rich assesses Texas Ranger guns and memorabilia worth over $500,000.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster.
Richard, Aaron, and the crew try to update a '48 Chevy Fleetmaster. They then face a tough Oklahoma crowd at the auction for their Chevy and a '63 Caddy.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Bad Blood.
Tensions between the club and Gipsy grow when he starts recruiting former Devils into a rival group. Meanwhile, the brothers struggle to control Juice's wild behaviour.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Bitter, Bloody End. Series 8, episode 16.
The fleet head back out on the perilous waters of the Bering Sea for the final stretch of a merciless opilio season. But will they all make it back safely?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
01:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Bad Blood.
Tensions between the club and Gipsy grow when he starts recruiting former Devils into a rival group. Meanwhile, the brothers struggle to control Juice's wild behaviour.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Avalanche Gun.
The crew build an AR-10 with a grenade launcher for a women's pistol league, plus an avalanche-triggering gun with two interchangeable barrels.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster.
Richard, Aaron, and the crew try to update a '48 Chevy Fleetmaster. They then face a tough Oklahoma crowd at the auction for their Chevy and a '63 Caddy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Bad Blood.
Tensions between the club and Gipsy grow when he starts recruiting former Devils into a rival group. Meanwhile, the brothers struggle to control Juice's wild behaviour.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the splendour of France - a country where life itself is an art form; and where food and drink and history and tradition are taken seriously.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Killing Fields. Series 2, episode 13.
As winter approaches the Manor, Mozart, who has been abandoned by the rest of the group, struggles to take care of her newborn pups.
Starring: Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)
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Thursday 8th November
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06:00
Speed of Life (Nature)
Predators the Southwest.
Super slow motion goes beyond the limit of the human eye to capture a Harris hawk's attack on a partridge and witness a sidewinder's venomous strike.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
NASA's Greatest Missions (Scientific Documentary)
Ordinary Supermen.
How did NASA engineers build a rocket to propel a man into space? Includes interviews with astronauts and remastered NASA flight footage.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
No Guts No Glory.
Six hard up men from Oregon, put everything on the line and head to Alaska to dig for gold. Can these greenhorn miners' strike big and avoid financial ruin?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Breaking the Deadlock.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A vintage 1943 Harley Davidson Flathead is up for auction. Plus, Bob is selling a rare gambler's watch and pistol - will Paul win their bet on its value or be buying Bob dinner?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Tommy Gun.
A customer commissions a custom tommy gun for a 1920's themed competition shootout and Rich meets with firearms enthusiast who is looking to sell part of his collection.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
Fast N' Loud (Motoring)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster.
Richard, Aaron, and the crew try to update a '48 Chevy Fleetmaster. They then face a tough Oklahoma crowd at the auction for their Chevy and a '63 Caddy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff pushes the latest Jaguar to its limits - but is it as fast as the iconic XJ220? Plus, Vicki enjoys the new Bentley, and Jonny conducts the world's fastest ever crash test.
(Widescreen, Part 1)
13:30
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki races the Ford Mustang Boss 302 around the Paddock at Le Mans, while Jonny test drives the Lada Niva. Plus, how will the BMW 1 Series M Coupe compare against the Audi RS3?
(Widescreen, Part 2)
14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
How did Hitler establish his dictatorship? In his own words we follow his plan to eliminate German democracy and militarise the country through a calculated reign of terror.
(Part 4, Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Breaking the Deadlock.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors.
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A vintage 1943 Harley Davidson Flathead is up for auction. Plus, Bob is selling a rare gambler's watch and pistol - will Paul win their bet on its value or be buying Bob dinner?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Tommy Gun.
A customer commissions a custom tommy gun for a 1920's themed competition shootout and Rich meets with firearms enthusiast who is looking to sell part of his collection.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Reverse Engineering Surf or Turf.
Adam and Jamie get going on even more myths that need to be busted.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
One Car Too Far (Motoring)
Gary and Bill take on a South American mountain range, as they try to drive their way back to civilization navigating steep rock faces, huge boulders and potential rock-slides.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)
20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
21:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Malbork.
Malbork Castle was the stronghold of the Teutonic knights during the Baltic Crusades. But could its mighty walls protect the Order from an army intent on ending their reign?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Fiat Dino.
Mike is in northern Italy to find a Fiat Dino 2400 Coupe. But Dino parts prices are high; will Edd be able to fix it up without blowing the budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
00:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Malbork.
Malbork Castle was the stronghold of the Teutonic knights during the Baltic Crusades. But could its mighty walls protect the Order from an army intent on ending their reign?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
01:00
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Tommy Gun.
A customer commissions a custom tommy gun for a 1920's themed competition shootout and Rich meets with firearms enthusiast who is looking to sell part of his collection.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
03:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Malbork.
Malbork Castle was the stronghold of the Teutonic knights during the Baltic Crusades. But could its mighty walls protect the Order from an army intent on ending their reign?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
03:50
How We Invented the World (Documentary)
Phones.
Discover how the sinking of the Titanic inspired the development of the mobile phone. How has this extraordinary invention revolutionised the modern world?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Mexico's thriving cities and stunning beaches in this fascinating look at ancient and modern Mexican culture, from religious festivals to Independence Day celebrations.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
On Dangerous Ground. Series 3, episode 1.
The Whiskers gang run into their new neighbours the Zappa gang who they dispatch with some ease. But during the fight, Flower's pups go missing.
Starring: Sean Astin, Flower the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 21st November
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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Madagascar.
Madagascar is an island of extremes, where life has adapted and diversified to such an extent that the terrain is now home to some of the world's weirdest animals.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Birth Civilisation.
Tony Robinson traces how global warming at the end of the last Ice Age was the catalyst for the dawn of civilisation, but also unleashed devastation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Bedrock or Bust.
Desperate to strike gold, Todd and Jack dig deeper than ever. But with the harsh Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
World War II - The Complete History (History Documentary)
Time of Legend.
In 1940 the battle for Britain's survival was fought in the skies over southern England. How did technology and individual courage defeat Hitler in the air?
(Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sons Guns.
Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, has to combine two different weapons - an M16 machine gun and a shotgun - to build a Master Key gun for a SWAT team.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
11:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Civil War Cannon/ Shotgun Silencer.
Will inspects a rare Civil War cannon worth 250K and tries to build a shotgun silencer for a client. But can he make it work?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
12:00
Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Snow Days. Series 3, episode 7.
Bobby Goodson welcomes a new member to his team and prepares to move to a fresh tract of land. But will an irate landowner and a bad storm, stop the crew?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
13:00
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)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Eichmann.
Eichmann was responsible for ensuring that Nazi death trains ran on time and at full capacity. What drove this meticulous, barbaric bureaucrat to control the Holocaust?
(Subtitles)
15:00
World War II - The Complete History (History Documentary)
Time of Legend.
In 1940 the battle for Britain's survival was fought in the skies over southern England. How did technology and individual courage defeat Hitler in the air?
(Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen find a 1984 Yamaha Snowmobile, a rare autographed 1920s baseball glove and an 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy in a storage unit in Chicago.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sons Guns.
Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, has to combine two different weapons - an M16 machine gun and a shotgun - to build a Master Key gun for a SWAT team.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
17:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Civil War Cannon/ Shotgun Silencer.
Will inspects a rare Civil War cannon worth 250K and tries to build a shotgun silencer for a client. But can he make it work?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Adam and Jamie test if they can walk on water, and Kari, Grant, and Tory test if common things can be bombproof.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
China. Series 8, episode 2.
Bear is dropped in a region devastated by a typhoon, and has to tackle swollen rivers, climb monster waterfalls and use an ancient tribal technique to catch bats for food.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
A man comes into Gunsmoke looking to get a replica of a Buntline Special the gun used by Wyatt Earp. Then Rich and Renee head off to the Smith and Wesson corporate headquarters.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
21:00
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)
22:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Fallen Devil.
As the rift heightens between ex-president Gipsy and the Devils, a war erupts at the clubhouse. But ill feelings are put aside when tragedy strikes one of the brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
23:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
00:00
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)
01:00
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Fallen Devil.
As the rift heightens between ex-president Gipsy and the Devils, a war erupts at the clubhouse. But ill feelings are put aside when tragedy strikes one of the brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Sons Guns.
Will, owner of Red Jacket Firearms, has to combine two different weapons - an M16 machine gun and a shotgun - to build a Master Key gun for a SWAT team.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
02:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Civil War Cannon/ Shotgun Silencer.
Will inspects a rare Civil War cannon worth 250K and tries to build a shotgun silencer for a client. But can he make it work?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
03:00
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)
03:50
The Devil's Ride (Motoring)
Fallen Devil.
As the rift heightens between ex-president Gipsy and the Devils, a war erupts at the clubhouse. But ill feelings are put aside when tragedy strikes one of the brothers.
(Widescreen, High Definition)
04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Flood.
Examining some the Earth's most devastating floods, from the storm surge of hurricane Katrina to the misery caused by the Boscastle flood in Cornwall.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
To Have and to Have Not. Series 4, episode 1.
Rocket Dog's Whiskers lose Zaphod and a large group of males, whilst Maybelline's small band, the Aztecs, are experiencing housing issues.
Starring: Stockard Channing
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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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$$$.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
All Manor of Love. Series 4, episode 2.
Wilson, the roving male, makes overtures towards the ladies of the Aztecs group - until he's sent packing by Zaphod. He then charms the Whiskers girls instead.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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Wednesday 6th March
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06:00
Wildest Latin America (Nature)
Pantanal.
The Pantanal is the world's largest wetland - but this is no ordinary swamp. Every year its drowned by floods, then parched by drought. Meet the animals that call it home.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 4 of 5, 2012, 3 Star)
07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Birds, Bones and Blood. Series 7, episode 11.
As winter storms rip through the crab grou$$$, the Ramblin' Rose takes a big risk and the Time Bandit courts danger at the dock.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold, Guns, Bears.
The greenhorn miners continue risking it all to hit gold in Alaska, but disaster strikes the project when Jack drops a 22,000lb rock-shaker off a low loader.
(Part 2 of 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors.
(Part 1 of 10, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Part 1 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 12 of 14)
12:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
This Time It's Personal.
After witnessing a murder in the city, Joe leads a project to transform a Ferret Scout into a riot control vehicle for the New Orleans police department.
(Widescreen, Part 1 of 15, High Definition)
13:00
Yukon Men (Documentary)
Tragic Spring.
The rivers are melting. Most hunters have made it back home but George is missing and search and rescue efforts prove futile. The town has to face an awful reality.
(Part 5 of 10, Widescreen, High Definition)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Himmler - the Executioner.
SS leader Himmler had millions of people killed. He authorised experiments on children and co-ordinated the Holocaust - what motivated this evil sadist?
(Part 2 of 6, Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors.
(Part 1 of 10, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Part 1 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
An old client needs a serious weapon to control a local herd of feral 500lb hogs. Will builds a rapid fire gun suitable for night hunting - but will he join Brent on his shoot?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 12 of 14)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Bumper.
Car bumpers are designed to protect drivers, but could they become deadly and explode? And can you get more arrow power if you fire it from a galloping horse?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 14 of 30)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Guatemala. Series 8, episode 4.
Bear gets close to another natural disaster, being dropped onto a live volcano. After escaping lava flows, he negotiates a cave system and a viper as a bedmate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Pewter Flasks/Potato Salad/Hydrogen Fuel Cells.
How do they make pewter flasks, potato salad and hydrogen fuel cells? Find out as more everyday items are put under the microscope.
(Part 2 of 13, Widescreen, High Definition)
20:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Canvas Wall Tents/Peace Pipes/Cannons.
How do they make canvas wall tents, peace pipes and cannons? Find out as more everyday items are put under the microscope.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3 of 13)
21:00
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, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
22:00
Inside the Gangsters' Code (Documentary)
Phillipines.
Ex mafia insider Lou Ferrante travels to Manila, in the Philippines, to meet one of the world's most ruthless prison gangs - The Commandos and find out more about Manila's streets.
(Part 2 of 5, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2013)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Bad Vibrations.
As the season draws to a close, The Sluicey finally enjoys some success. Scott swallows his pride and invites Steve back to the Wild Ranger. But will he accept?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 7 of 8)
00:00
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)
01:00
Inside the Gangsters' Code (Documentary)
Phillipines.
Ex mafia insider Lou Ferrante travels to Manila, in the Philippines, to meet one of the world's most ruthless prison gangs - The Commandos and find out more about Manila's streets.
(Part 2 of 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 2013)
02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Part 1 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
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)
03:50
Inside the Gangsters' Code (Documentary)
Phillipines.
Ex mafia insider Lou Ferrante travels to Manila, in the Philippines, to meet one of the world's most ruthless prison gangs - The Commandos and find out more about Manila's streets.
(Part 2 of 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 2013)
04:40
American Chopper (Motoring)
Unchartered Territory.
PJD starts a build for technology company QUBX while OCC unveils a bike for Wildgame Innovations. And father and son continue their collaboration on a revamped old school bike.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
A Family at War. Series 3, episode 13.
The number of meerkats in the Whiskers clan reaches a burrow-bursting 50 in this last episode of the series. Could Rocket Dog's leadership be under threat?
Starring: Sean Astin, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Houdini the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)
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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)
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Tuesday 12th March
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06:00
World's Lost Tribes (Documentary)
Dark Side the Mek.
Mark and Olly help save the village from burning down then witness a witch hunt that threatens the tribe. Marks falls for a piglet called Archie.
(Part 5 of 9, Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)
07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Gamble. Series 8, episode 1.
The captains are left reeling when their crab quota is slashed. Should they continue fishing the depleted red grou$$$ or risk everything to find elusive blue crabs?
(Widescreen, High Definition)
08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule and have run out of money. They need to find $10,000 worth of gold in just two days or the families will be sent home.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 6 of 10, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)
09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors.
(Part 5 of 10, Subtitles)
10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Part 1 of 20, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
11:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Part 2 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
12:00
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)
13:00
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)
14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Donitz - the Successor.
As his regime crumbled and he prepared to commit suicide, Hitler appointed Admiral Donitz as his successor. How did Donitz's 23 day reign come to an end?
(Last In Series, Part 6 of 6, Subtitles)
15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors.
(Part 5 of 10, Subtitles)
16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Part 1 of 20, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
17:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Part 2 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)
18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Car v Rain.
Adam, Jamie and the team take on the classic urban myth: driving in the rain. If you're out for a spin in your convertible can you stay dry by simply driving faster?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 18 of 30)
19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Bear's Top 25 Man Moments.
Bear's all man and to prove the point we have selected 25 of his most masculine moments, from wild leaps into the unknown to improvised insect feasts.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)
20:00
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)
21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mike purchases a Porsche Boxster with mould on the hood, seized brakes and a host of other faults but at £1000 he can't resist. Can Edd fix it up enough to turn a profit?
(Part 4 of 12, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
22:00
Yukon Men (Documentary)
Man Up, Move Out.
It's spring and Joey is ready to move his new house across town before it gets demolished in a few days. Charlie hunts a black bear that's menacing the village.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 6 of 10, Subtitles)
23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
All for Naught.
Jesse risks his life to rescue a vital piece of lost equipment and setbacks aboard the The Clark cause tempers to flare. Can they make up for lost time?
(Part 3 of 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mike purchases a Porsche Boxster with mould on the hood, seized brakes and a host of other faults but at £1000 he can't resist. Can Edd fix it up enough to turn a profit?
(Part 4 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
01:00
Yukon Men (Documentary)
Man Up, Move Out.
It's spring and Joey is ready to move his new house across town before it gets demolished in a few days. Charlie hunts a black bear that's menacing the village.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 6 of 10, Subtitles)
02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5 of 26, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Part 1 of 20, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)
03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mike purchases a Porsche Boxster with mould on the hood, seized brakes and a host of other faults but at £1000 he can't resist. Can Edd fix it up enough to turn a profit?
(Part 4 of 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)
03:50
Yukon Men (Documentary)
Man Up, Move Out.
It's spring and Joey is ready to move his new house across town before it gets demolished in a few days. Charlie hunts a black bear that's menacing the village.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 6 of 10, Subtitles)
04:40
American Chopper (Motoring)
Full Circle.
OCC start their first ever sports bike build, before Junior visits and talks with Senior about potential future collaborations. Is this a new start for father and son?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)
05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Great Expectations. Series 4, episode 6.
Rocket Dog is in her final days of pregnancy and needs to find a new burrow to give birth. Elsewhere, Zorro gets a taste of what life is like as a Commando.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)
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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)