How the Universe Works
Weāre hunting a fresh Earth. Astronomers have spotted thousands of worlds beyond our system, and a few look so like ours they could end up as a new home for us. S7 Ep10

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Weāre hunting a fresh Earth. Astronomers have spotted thousands of worlds beyond our system, and a few look so like ours they could end up as a new home for us. S7 Ep10
Don Wildman investigates a haunted closet, a museum security breach, and a patriotic competition that left participants mortified. He breaks down the poltergeist saga, the breakāin drama, and the criā¦
We watch Joan of Arc launch from a hilltop stronghold on her holy quest to rescue France, while a
Josh Gates roams across the US, digging into the 1980s bestseller and cult hit The Secret to uncover whatās really behind it. SeriesāÆ4, EpisodeāÆ1.
A goāto guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Henry and Fuzz pop up to Suffolk to dig through Andy and Tim's trove of oldātimer cars, offābeat knickāknacks and topānotch automobilia. SeriesāÆ5, EpisodeāÆ1.
Henry and Sam pop over to Hull to meet Mandy ā her late husband was a keen collector of classic motorbikes. She's got a few rare Vincents and Ariels on the table. S5, EpāÆ2
Henry and Fuzz head to West Sussex to pop into Dinoās massive shed, where the guy keeps a stash of old buses, classic sports cars, rare motorbikes and a mountain of motoring memorabilia. SeriesāÆ5, epā¦
Henry and Fuzz pop over to Chopper Royās place, where the guy proudly displays a collection of vintage British motorbikes and a classic 70s sports coupĆ© that immediately grab their attention. SeasonāÆā¦
In Naziāoccupied Channel Islands, Bruce heads to a Martello Tower while the twins race to get a WWII napalmāfilled flamethrower ready for a buyer. SeriesāÆ3, episodeāÆ3.
Bruce and Hus set off on a roadātrip across Italy, rolling from Venice to Lake Garda and stopping to talk to dealers whose artefacts paint a vivid picture of the countryās WWII past.
Henry and Sam wander through a shed brimming with classic motorcycles and quirky bits of memorabilia. They spot a Yamaha RD350 that looks promising ā the question is whether they can actually afford ā¦
Sam and Henry head to Somerset to explore a huge stash of World WarāÆTwo vehicles, spotting a NortonāÆ16H bike and a BSA folding bicycle. S4āÆEpāÆ10
Henry and Fuzz head down to Bolton. Henry spots a collection of classic motorbikes, but Fuzz
Henry Cole and Guy Willison swing by Terryās place in Hereford ā the guyās a motocross fan with everything from pristine restored bikes to a hangar full of battered, rustāeaten wrecks. SeasonāÆ4, episā¦
Henry and Guy poke around Nigel's sheds in Bexley Heath, pulling out all sorts of old bits and bobs ā even a bike that whisks Henry straight back to his schooldays. SeriesāÆ4, episodeāÆ13.
Henry and Guy head to Yeomans in Worcestershire, a place crammed with classic British bikes. Theyāll try to fire a few up ā can they actually get any moving? SeriesāÆ4, episodeāÆ14.
Episode ten of series five finds metalworker TedāÆEdley tackling a rare 1950s German football table, while upholsterer RayāÆClarke gives a 1980s desk chair a fresh new look. It is part of Salvage Hunteā¦
SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ11 sees dealer Saxon Durrant bring in joiner Robin to revamp a 1930s kitchen cabinet. Blacksmith Nev takes an old fire grate and reshapes it into a piece of art. The crew work with ā¦
SeriesāÆ5, EpisodeāÆ12 finds metalworker Ted tackling an antique suit of armour thatās missing several parts. Blacksmith Nev is asked by Drew Pritchard to give new life to an old bench. The Restorers tā¦
We dive into the gaps between the stars and discover theyāre far from a barren void. Fresh research shows interstellar space is packed with unexpected stuff. SeasonāÆ7, episodeāÆ5.
Scientists are now questioning if the Big Bang truly occurred after fresh discoveries, and theyāre probing whether it might have launched a series of parallel universes. SeriesāÆ7, episodeāÆ6.
Dark matter and dark energy are locked in a showdown for control of the cosmos, and whichever one wins will set the universeās destiny. Fresh research could finally tip the balance. SeriesāÆ7, episodeā¦
Clayton's got to lug a 20āton dinosaur fossil to a lab for testing. The HarrisāBolan clan drives poachers off their land, and Jared makes one last push for cash. S1, Ep4
Clay's back at his Montana ranch, hunting quick finds at Old Faithful, while Mike and his crew keep digging at their triceratops site in Wyoming.
Claytonās in Montana, getting ready to find out whether the massive carnivore bones heās got are a Tārex or a Nanotyrannus. Over in Wyoming, Mike and Aaron are busy at a new dig that looks promising.ā¦
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Bruce explores the covert side of WWII espionage, heading to Italy to uncover a wellāknown codeābreaking gadget, then back in Britain he gets two vintage rocket launchers working again. SeriesāÆ3, epiā¦
In Naziāoccupied Channel Islands, Bruce heads to a Martello Tower while the twins race to get a WWII napalmāfilled flamethrower ready for a buyer. SeriesāÆ3, episodeāÆ3.
Bruce and Hus set off on a roadātrip across Italy, rolling from Venice to Lake Garda and stopping to talk to dealers whose artefacts paint a vivid picture of the countryās WWII past.
A goāto guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Henry and Fuzz head out to Tim and Camillaās farm in Oxfordshire, rummaging through the barns and pulling out a bunch of old mowers and tractors ā only to walk away with a completely different purchaā¦
Henry and Fuzz head down to Lincoln to check out Taffās place, where heās got a huge collection of Easy Riderāstyle choppers, including a customāengraved Yamaha from the 1970s. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ6
Henry and Fuzz explore a stellar batch of military and civilian vehicles in Guildford, hunting for the perfect piece to sell to a British rock bandās drummer. S5, Ep7
Henry and Fuzz head over to the Isle of Wight and bump into Vince, a dieāhard bike fan whose sheds are crammed with British and Japanese machines ā even a Triumph 5TA on show. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ8.
Clayton's got to lug a 20āton dinosaur fossil to a lab for testing. The HarrisāBolan clan drives poachers off their land, and Jared makes one last push for cash. S1, Ep4
Clay's back at his Montana ranch, hunting quick finds at Old Faithful, while Mike and his crew keep digging at their triceratops site in Wyoming.
Claytonās in Montana, getting ready to find out whether the massive carnivore bones heās got are a Tārex or a Nanotyrannus. Over in Wyoming, Mike and Aaron are busy at a new dig that looks promising.ā¦
Bruce tracks down the forgotten DāDay operatives, cracks open the invasion plans, endures a jolting Dakota landing and later hops out of a plane in France, his enthusiasm really taking off.
Bruce lands a superārare German Panther tank ā it's worth a fortune, but the original undercoat looks more pink than camouflage. Finding the right bits to keep it running turns out to be a proper paiā¦
We head to Biggin Hill as Bruce checks out a private stash of wartime Spitfires, then the twins start prepping WWII artillery for export to Australia ā and itās turning out to be a real headache. Serā¦
Serbia to Bulgaria: Henryās bike trek is almost wrapped up, and his local contact gives him a quick lookāround of Nis before they head off to Sofia.
In Wales, Henry Cole rides his 1940s Norton, Mavis, into the valleys. The bike isnāt a speedāmachine, but it lets him soak up the scenery at
Henry Cole grabs a brandānew Norton Domiracer and hits the Aāroads of East Anglia, cruising past the spots he used to roam as a child. SeriesāÆ16, EpisodeāÆ2.
A crew of experts send drones into the secret tunnels beneath an Egyptian pyramid ā something never done before. At the same time, forensic analysis pulls back the curtain on a pharaohās hidden past.ā¦
The Curse of Relic Mountain. Scientists use cuttingāedge geophysical tools to untangle the secrets of Turkeyās massive Mount Nemrut. Will they nail down why it was destroyed? SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ10
Persepolis, once the biggest and richest city on the planet, gets a forensic makeover as specialists piece together how the Persians built their empire. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ11.
Episode ten of series five finds metalworker TedāÆEdley tackling a rare 1950s German football table, while upholsterer RayāÆClarke gives a 1980s desk chair a fresh new look. It is part of Salvage Hunteā¦
SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ11 sees dealer Saxon Durrant bring in joiner Robin to revamp a 1930s kitchen cabinet. Blacksmith Nev takes an old fire grate and reshapes it into a piece of art. The crew work with ā¦
SeriesāÆ5, EpisodeāÆ12 finds metalworker Ted tackling an antique suit of armour thatās missing several parts. Blacksmith Nev is asked by Drew Pritchard to give new life to an old bench. The Restorers tā¦
Henry and Fuzz head out to Tim and Camillaās farm in Oxfordshire, rummaging through the barns and pulling out a bunch of old mowers and tractors ā only to walk away with a completely different purchaā¦
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Henry and Fuzz explore a stellar batch of military and civilian vehicles in Guildford, hunting for the perfect piece to sell to a British rock bandās drummer. S5, Ep7
Henry and Fuzz head over to the Isle of Wight and bump into Vince, a dieāhard bike fan whose sheds are crammed with British and Japanese machines ā even a Triumph 5TA on show. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ8.
Bruce tracks down the forgotten DāDay operatives, cracks open the invasion plans, endures a jolting Dakota landing and later hops out of a plane in France, his enthusiasm really taking off.
Bruce lands a superārare German Panther tank ā it's worth a fortune, but the original undercoat looks more pink than camouflage. Finding the right bits to keep it running turns out to be a proper paiā¦
We head to Biggin Hill as Bruce checks out a private stash of wartime Spitfires, then the twins start prepping WWII artillery for export to Australia ā and itās turning out to be a real headache. Serā¦
A goāto guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
In āDesert Digging,ā AlexāÆCharvat and KevināÆGilman brave the blistering Arizona heat to help owner James make his $200 mine profitable. Their handsāon approach is tested as they wrestle with the harsā¦
Drew and Paul take on a Lancia Fulvia coupe, hoping itāll be their biggest win yet as they prep it for a highāprofile concours. But a string of gremlins threaten to ruin their plans. S8, EpāÆ5
Bruce and Hus set off on a roadātrip across Italy, rolling from Venice to Lake Garda and stopping to talk to dealers whose artefacts paint a vivid picture of the countryās WWII past.
A huge Bronze Age timber circle on an English beach could be hiding clues to longālost rituals. Specialists are digging into its past to see what ceremonies were once carried out there. SeriesāÆ5, epiā¦
Terror in the Torture Tower. The Tower of London carries a dark, bloody history. Archaeologists use new methods to uncover how it turned into a dreaded prison. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ6.
NASA's Juno spacecraft is getting up close to Jupiter, pulling back the curtain on the planetās hidden side and sending back loads of data. Experts break down why this mission matters. SeriesāÆ8, Episā¦
Royal Baccarat Scandal ā a rogue card game at an English country house puts a prince at risk, and the killing of an Austrian castleās owner sets off an international crisis. Series
Stel and Jess start off hunting for Atlantis, heading to Bulgaria where they spot a stash of odd gold and clues pointing to a prehistoric disaster. SeriesāÆ1, EpisodeāÆ1.
Josh Gates, the archaeology enthusiast and adventurer, heads to Britain to investigate how the iconic Stonehenge came to be. SeriesāÆ4, episodeāÆ2.
Jess and Phil head into the Ozarks to hunt down a weird predator. Fresh recordings of eerie howls push them toward an unexpected discovery. SeriesāÆ3, episodeāÆ6.
Don Wildman flips the typical museumāitem deep dive on its head. He investigates a witchās curse, a deadly Texas school explosion and a surprisingly courteous bandit, all linked to objects on displayā¦
Don Wildman returns to the museum in SeasonāÆ23, EpisodeāÆ10. He hunts a āguardian ghostā linked to a hurricane, examines wreckage from a commercial plane that exploded in midāair, and investigates theā¦
A look at black holes ā what goes on when a star collapses and its pull becomes so intense that even light is trapped. The programme also wonders if these cosmic powerhouses could one day let us zip ā¦
In āDesert Digging,ā AlexāÆCharvat and KevināÆGilman brave the blistering Arizona heat to help owner James make his $200 mine profitable. Their handsāon approach is tested as they wrestle with the harsā¦
Josh heads to a mysterious Indian lake rumored to have alien connections, then jets off to a Spanish train station where a quiet customs clerk defied the Nazis. The episode blends eerie history with ā¦
Ever thought about turning salty water into a battery, building a faux tropical island out of rubbish, or mixing perfume ingredients to get distinct scents? This episode shows you how itās done. (Serā¦
Ever thought about steel that can mend itself, the way the worldās most powerful bikes are built, or how wood ends up as paper? This episode breaks it all down. S6āÆEp19.
Drew puts two automaton whizzes to the test, trying to revive a 130āyearāold magician, while metalworker Ted tackles a pair of West End theatre lights.
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Don Wildman flips the typical museumāitem deep dive on its head. He investigates a witchās curse, a deadly Texas school explosion and a surprisingly courteous bandit, all linked to objects on displayā¦
Don Wildman returns to the museum in SeasonāÆ23, EpisodeāÆ10. He hunts a āguardian ghostā linked to a hurricane, examines wreckage from a commercial plane that exploded in midāair, and investigates theā¦
Royal Baccarat Scandal ā a rogue card game at an English country house puts a prince at risk, and the killing of an Austrian castleās owner sets off an international crisis. Series
Josh Gates, the archaeology enthusiast and adventurer, heads to Britain to investigate how the iconic Stonehenge came to be. SeriesāÆ4, episodeāÆ2.
A goāto guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Alex Charvat and Kevin Gilman head to the Arizona desert to help three miners who have spent over Ā£100,000 on a claim thatās barely breaking even. They get handsādirty and adjust the milling setup, hā¦
Drew and Paul track down a vintage Golf GTI tucked away at a filmāprops depot, then head to a Suffolk barn where Drew digs up an earlyā70s Lotus Elan thatās a massive restoration job.
Bruce tracks down the forgotten DāDay operatives, cracks open the invasion plans, endures a jolting Dakota landing and later hops out of a plane in France, his enthusiasm really taking off.
A crew of experts use topāend underwater archaeology to check out the worldās oldest sunken city and drop fresh findings on one of the earliest great empires.
The crew uses 3D tech to scan the ancient ziggurat at Ur in Iraq, a 4,000āyearāold monument that sat at the core of one of the first human civilizations. SeriesāÆ5, episodeāÆ8.
NASAās Journey to Mars ā this episode looks at the push to land humans on the Red Planet by 2035 and asks whether itās actually doable. SeriesāÆ8, episodeāÆ2.
A bold breakout at the Dutch Loevestein Castle kicks things off, then the story moves to Oxford Castle where a man faces false charges and somehow lives to tell the tale. SeasonāÆ2, episodeāÆ7.
On the Island of Rings, Stel and Jess dive among sunken Greek ruins. Their hunt for Atlantis drags them along ancient trade routes and straight into a volcanoās centre. SeriesāÆ1, EpisodeāÆ2
Josh Gates heads to the Maya ruins at El Mirador, hunting for the forgotten burial sites of the Snake Kings.
Phil and Jess are out on Alaskan whiteāwater and a frozen lake, tracking the fabled lake monster thatās now caught the eye of scientists. (SeriesāÆ3, EpisodeāÆ7)
Don Jones investigates three oddball cases: the mysterious death of Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, a strange interstellar rock that many think is a UFO, and the āLonely Heartsā serial killer who staā¦
Don Investigates follows former detective Don as he tackles cold cases in a small town. Each
We dive into the Big Bang ā the instant everything sprang from essentially nothing. Watch how a speck smaller than an atom exploded outward and eventually turned into the massive universe we see arouā¦
Alex Charvat and Kevin Gilman head to the Arizona desert to help three miners who have spent over Ā£100,000 on a claim thatās barely breaking even. They get handsādirty and adjust the milling setup, hā¦
Ancient Unexplained Files ā Skull Grave. Archaeologists are using the latest digital tech to probe a collection of human skulls unearthed in Chile, trying to work out what led to their abandonment.
You'll get a look at how military helicopters are built, how metro networks are planned and how artificial reefs are put together. SeriesāÆ6, episodeāÆ20.
Discover how engineers put together and pilot the latest unmanned aircraft, and see the method used to strip caffeine from coffee. SeriesāÆ8, EpisodeāÆ1.