1hWed 25 Mar
Massive Engineering Mistakes
A huge mishap in Miami triggers nationwide mourning, and over in Ottawa a massive crater suddenly opens up in the heart of the capital. Series 4, episode 7.
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Wed25
Today
29 programmes
1hWed 25 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman digs into a 19‑century Paris scandal, a deadly chess showdown during the Russian Revolution and a viral Sasquatch clip. Series 17, episode 7.
1hWed 25 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Green Goddess and a few other oddities. Don Wildman looks into the history of the Statue of Liberty, a plot to bomb New York’s St Patrick’s Cathedral and a daring WWII escape. Season 17, episode 8.
1hWed 25 Mar
How the Universe Works
Stars are being forged in massive cosmic ovens at the moment, and their birth set the stage for planets and life to come about. S1, Ep1
1hWed 25 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
The first episode sends a crew of experts up to Mount Hayes, Alaska’s highest summit, to check out rumours of
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates jets off to Peru to have a look at the huge Nazca desert drawings carved by the ancient tribes. He investigates some brand‑new lines that have turned up and even joins a trippy ritual whil…
1hWed 25 Mar
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
A go‑to guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Drama
1hWed 25 Mar
Bullet Points
The opening episode examines how the United States got back on its feet after Pearl Harbour and swiftly moved to out‑maneuver the Japanese Empire across the Pacific. Series 1, Episode 1.
1hWed 25 Mar
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
In Somerset, Drew and Paul chase a 1970s VW Type 3 Fastback and then tackle a Rover P6 that dates back to the height of the British Leyland crisis, giving it a solid refresh. They dive into the hunt …
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
Bruce and his crew chase down the oddest WWII spy gadgets, from a hidden Enigma machine in Italy to a quirky pencil
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Blowing Up History
The ancient Greek town of Helike sank beneath the sea in 373 BCE, and now archaeologists reckon they’ve finally located its remains, giving us a peek at the lost city.
1hWed 25 Mar
Blowing Up History
Olous: an enormous ancient metropolis that now rests beneath the Mediterranean. Archaeologists are piecing together its story with the aid of CGI visualisations. Series 6, episode 12.
1hWed 25 Mar
How the Universe Works
A look at black holes – 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 …
1hWed 25 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
A cryptozoologist is out in the Alaskan wild hunting for hard evidence of Bigfoot, while a group of experts probes a mysterious energy vortex that’s been tied to a string of disappearances. (Series 1…
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Hunting Atlantis
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. Series 1, Episode 1.
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates jets off to some off‑the‑beaten‑path shrines in Japan, tracking down the famed Honjo Masamune sword while picking up a few samurai tricks along the way. Series 1, episode 11.
1hWed 25 Mar
Expedition X
Josh Gates heads to Mackinac Island – dubbed Death Island – a remote spot in the US that's supposedly the country's most haunted place. The island’s got a brutal past stretching back more than
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman takes a look at the claimed Hitler diaries, a wild weather event that supposedly gave birth to the bicycle, and a curious biblical tale. Series 17, Episode 9.
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Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman tracks down the Nazi radioactive hoard tied to the infamous Operation Toothpaste, uncovers a crooked identity‑theft case, and sets the record straight on a well‑known monster – all in this season 17, episode 10 of Mysteries at the Museum.
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1hWed 25 Mar
How the Universe Works
Ever wonder why our corner of the Milky Way is a bit odd? This episode
1hWed 25 Mar
Bullet Points
The opening episode examines how the United States got back on its feet after Pearl Harbour and swiftly moved to out‑maneuver the Japanese Empire across the Pacific. Series 1, Episode 1.
1hWed 25 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano look into whether the Knights Templar slipped out of Europe
Entertainment
1hWed 25 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano look into whether the Knights Templar slipped out of Europe
Entertainment
30mWed 25 Mar
How Do They Do It?
We’ll see how an axe gets forged, how a courier’s messenger bag is put together and how the quickest lifeboats are built – Series 13, Episode 8.
Entertainment
30mWed 25 Mar
How Do They Do It?
We’ll see how an axe gets forged, how a courier’s messenger bag is put together and how the quickest lifeboats are built – Series 13, Episode 8.
Entertainment
30mWed 25 Mar
How Do They Do It?
Find out how Wensleydale cheese is produced, how pig hair gets turned into paintbrushes, and how aromatic eucalyptus oil is extracted. S13, Ep9
Entertainment
Thu26
Thursday 26 March
29 programmes
1hThu 26 Mar
Massive Engineering Mistakes
A storm in Pennsylvania brings down a key bridge, and a botched building job in a New York neighbourhood sends shockwaves through the locals. S4, Ep8
1hThu 26 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman takes a look at the claimed Hitler diaries, a wild weather event that supposedly gave birth to the bicycle, and a curious biblical tale. Series 17, Episode 9.
1hThu 26 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman tracks down the Nazi radioactive hoard tied to the infamous Operation Toothpaste, uncovers a crooked identity‑theft case, and sets the record straight on a well‑known monster – all in thi…
1hThu 26 Mar
How the Universe Works
A look at black holes – 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 …
1hThu 26 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
A cryptozoologist is out in the Alaskan wild hunting for hard evidence of Bigfoot, while a group of experts probes a mysterious energy vortex that’s been tied to a string of disappearances. (Series 1…
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates jets off to some off‑the‑beaten‑path shrines in Japan, tracking down the famed Honjo Masamune sword while picking up a few samurai tricks along the way. Series 1, episode 11.
1hThu 26 Mar
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
A go‑to guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Drama
1hThu 26 Mar
Bullet Points
The US’s first battle against communism, looking at how its showdown with two communist powers in Korea paved the way for a free, democratic South Korea. Series 1, Episode 2.
1hThu 26 Mar
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
In Hampshire the pair uncover a scarce 1960s MGC and quickly start sparring over how to give it a new look. Over in Dorset they fall for an ’80s BMW 635 Coupe that’s been tucked away in a barn for fi…
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
The crew track down the flashiest, most high‑tech WWII uniforms, showing how the right kit could give troops a real edge over the enemy.
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Blowing Up History
The Nazca Lines – massive ancient markings cut into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago – still puzzle us. This show looks at how they were made and what purpose they might have served.
1hThu 26 Mar
Blowing Up History
Alcatraz may be one of the most famous jails on the planet, and in this instalment a handful of experts break down the clever engineering that made escaping such a nightmare. S4, Ep2
1hThu 26 Mar
How the Universe Works
We dive into the Big Bang – 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 arou…
1hThu 26 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
The Missing Douglas – specialists investigate whether a bizarre portal in the Alaska Triangle could be behind the 1950 loss of a plane carrying 44 military crew. S1, Ep3
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Hunting Atlantis
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 volcano’s centre. Series 1, Episode 2
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates links up with local divers in Myanmar to track down King Dhammazedi’s legendary golden bell, battling risky currents along the way. Episode 12, series 1.
1hThu 26 Mar
Expedition X
Jess and Phil team up with the Ghost Brothers to keep digging into Mackinac Island’s oddities. This time they head into an old lighthouse that’s got a pretty grim history. Series 4, episode 2.
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don's on the trail of a WWI goat, a clash between two heavyweight New York families, and a deadly scheme aimed at Native Americans. Season 17, episode 11
1hThu 26 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman dives into three bite‑size mysteries in the season 17 finale. First, a clever ruse that helped tip the Winter War in the Allies’ favour. Next, a harrowing Antarctic expedition that still …
1hThu 26 Mar
How the Universe Works
Space may look dead quiet, but it’s full of an invisible fabric – spacetime – that shapes everything around us. This episode digs into that hidden framework and why it matters, from season 6 episode …
1hThu 26 Mar
Bullet Points
The US’s first battle against communism, looking at how its showdown with two communist powers in Korea paved the way for a free, democratic South Korea. Series 1, Episode 2.
1hThu 26 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano chase a global plot that reaches the top tiers of government,
Entertainment
1hThu 26 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano chase a global plot that reaches the top tiers of government,
Entertainment
30mThu 26 Mar
How Do They Do It?
Discover how they crank out the planet’s fastest electric car, spin horsehair into fabric, and keep the world’s biggest swimming pools spotless. Series 13, episode 10.
Entertainment
30mThu 26 Mar
How Do They Do It?
Discover how they crank out the planet’s fastest electric car, spin horsehair into fabric, and keep the world’s biggest swimming pools spotless. Series 13, episode 10.
Entertainment
30mThu 26 Mar
How Do They Do It?
Find out how France satisfies its craving for snails, how a slab of steel becomes polished cutlery, and how a kayak is built you can paddle with your feet. Series 13, episode 11.
Entertainment
Fri27
Friday 27 March
29 programmes
1hFri 27 Mar
Massive Engineering Mistakes
A crane topples on an Italian construction site, then a skyscraper in Massachusetts collapses. S4, Ep9
1hFri 27 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don's on the trail of a WWI goat, a clash between two heavyweight New York families, and a deadly scheme aimed at Native Americans. Season 17, episode 11
1hFri 27 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman dives into three bite‑size mysteries in the season 17 finale. First, a clever ruse that helped tip the Winter War in the Allies’ favour. Next, a harrowing Antarctic expedition that still …
1hFri 27 Mar
How the Universe Works
We dive into the Big Bang – 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 arou…
1hFri 27 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
The Missing Douglas – specialists investigate whether a bizarre portal in the Alaska Triangle could be behind the 1950 loss of a plane carrying 44 military crew. S1, Ep3
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates links up with local divers in Myanmar to track down King Dhammazedi’s legendary golden bell, battling risky currents along the way. Episode 12, series 1.
1hFri 27 Mar
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
A go‑to guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Drama
1hFri 27 Mar
Bullet Points
The Vietnam War kept the US involved for twelve years, costing almost 60,000 lives, and asks why this polarising conflict dragged on so long.
1hFri 27 Mar
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
The team spots a Morris Minor Traveller tucked away in the UK’s largest private car collection, then swing over to Surrey where they come across a Maserati Ghibli that’s surprisingly rare and within …
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
Bruce travels across land, sea and air, hunting clues to decide whether the Allies or the Nazis were genuinely the more advanced force in the Second World War.
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Blowing Up History
The Ice Man is the oldest, best‑preserved mummy we know of, and scientists are now using the latest forensic tools to try and pull its hidden secrets to the surface. Series 4, Episode 3.
1hFri 27 Mar
Blowing Up History
Nero's Lost Palace – The Roman emperor put up a massive palace right in the heart of the city. Now a team of experts are using the latest tech to see if he actually set fire to
1hFri 27 Mar
How the Universe Works
Galaxies – see how they’ve gone from cold clouds of gas drifting in space 13 billion years ago to the grand spirals that pepper our night sky.
1hFri 27 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
A cryptozoologist chases reports of a sea monster in Alaska, sorting through eyewitness tales and brand‑new video footage. S1, Ep5
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Hunting Atlantis
Stel and Jess head to a remote Greek island where an ancient civilisation left a massive marble pyramid, hoping it might be the clue that points the way to Atlantis.
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates wanders through England, Wales and Scotland, mixing myth with history as he tries to find any real proof that King Arthur ever existed. Series 2, episode 1.
1hFri 27 Mar
Expedition X
Jess and Phil head to Niagara Falls to uncover its grim history of violent deaths and check out the strange paranormal reports surrounding the place. S4, Ep 3
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman dives into a medieval general’s battle tactics, a odd deep‑sea creature and the mystery of a missing expedition. Season 17, episode 13.
1hFri 27 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman looks at the Ground Zero flag saga, a NASA test that went tragically wrong and a Navy code‑breaker. Season 18, episode 1.
1hFri 27 Mar
How the Universe Works
Neutron stars are ferocious objects that bend the rules of physics. Recent findings show they can obliterate planets and even other stars. Season 7, episode 1.
1hFri 27 Mar
Bullet Points
The Vietnam War kept the US involved for twelve years, costing almost 60,000 lives, and asks why this polarising conflict dragged on so long.
1hFri 27 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano wander the Florida countryside, even getting into gator‑infested waters, as they hunt for clues about the fate of the American Maya. Series 1, Episode 5.
Entertainment
1hFri 27 Mar
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano wander the Florida countryside, even getting into gator‑infested waters, as they hunt for clues about the fate of the American Maya. Series 1, Episode 5.
Entertainment
30mFri 27 Mar
How Do They Do It?
They put together emergency bridges strong enough to carry a
Entertainment
30mFri 27 Mar
How Do They Do It?
They put together emergency bridges strong enough to carry a
Entertainment
30mFri 27 Mar
How Do They Do It?
Curious about how they shape world‑class crystal, keep gigantic pools at the right temperature and crank out a million ketchup bottles each day? This episode shows exactly how it’s done.
Entertainment
Sat28
Saturday 28 March
30 programmes
1hSat 28 Mar
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Massive Engineering Mistakes examines building blunders. In this episode a bridge collapse in Italy, a construction site accident in Connecticut, and a half‑built bridge failure in Ottawa are covered…
1hSat 28 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman dives into a medieval general’s battle tactics, a odd deep‑sea creature and the mystery of a missing expedition. Season 17, episode 13.
1hSat 28 Mar
Mysteries At The Museum
Don Wildman looks at the Ground Zero flag saga, a NASA test that went tragically wrong and a Navy code‑breaker. Season 18, episode 1.
1hSat 28 Mar
How the Universe Works
Galaxies – see how they’ve gone from cold clouds of gas drifting in space 13 billion years ago to the grand spirals that pepper our night sky.
1hSat 28 Mar
The Alaska Triangle
A cryptozoologist chases reports of a sea monster in Alaska, sorting through eyewitness tales and brand‑new video footage. S1, Ep5
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates wanders through England, Wales and Scotland, mixing myth with history as he tries to find any real proof that King Arthur ever existed. Series 2, episode 1.
1hSat 28 Mar
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
A go‑to guide for cruise fans, covering the top spots, the newest vessels and the freshest offers so your next sailing can be the best yet.
Drama
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
Henry and Sam are back in the South West, poking around a shed full of army trailers and all sorts of bits and bobs. There's so much on offer they can't decide what to take. Series
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Cornwall, Henry and Sam track down a few ultra‑rare steam cars from the early 1900s – and if they’re lucky enough, they might even hop in for a ride. Season 2, episode 14.
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Somerset, Henry and Sam head to a local who’s built an impressive stash of motorbikes. He pulls out a few rare models, but they could end up costing the pair more than they’re willing to spend.
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
Henry and Sam pop up in Suffolk to have a look at a hoard of retro motorbikes. Henry’s after the fuel tanks, but Sam’s more interested in the sidecars. Series 2, episode 16.
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
Combat Dealers
Bruce’s on the trail of WWII spy gear that sheds light on Ian Fleming and the birth of James Bond, kicking off with a stylish dealer in London.
1hSat 28 Mar
Combat Dealers
Bruce drops a bundle on a rare Sherman tank out in Ohio. Before he tries to sell it, he wants to boost its authenticity and price, so the
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
Henry and Fuzz head out to Mike's farm in Somerset. They've got a motorbike that's a safe bet, but there's also a chance to try something a bit more farm‑y. See which route they pick in series 5, epi…
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Nottinghamshire, Henry and Fuzz drop into Rebecca and Sue’s sheds near Newark, hunting for anything they can flip for cash. The sheds are crammed with a jumble of vehicles and spare parts. Season …
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Bournemouth, Henry and Fuzz dive into Max's huge hoard of car memorabilia – a mix of fully restored gems and bits that need a bit of love. They'll see what they can rescue. Series 5, episode 15.
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Derbyshire, Henry and Fuzz swing by Rob's collection of classic and rare bikes, taking a look at his 1960s Lambretta scooters and a few 1920s flat‑tankers. (Series 5, Episode 16)
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In Lincolnshire, Henry and Fuzz poke around Dave's varied collection of military, classic and farm gear – see what they end up finding. Series 5, episode 17.
Entertainment
30mSat 28 Mar
Shed And Buried
In the East Midlands, Henry and Fuzz sit down with Tim, a bike‑restoration ace who’s obsessed with all things British. They’ll try to get him to part with a rare Triumph soft‑top.
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
In this instalment the crew go “over the moon” with three very different jobs – sculptor Nick Elphick is shaping a fairground centrepiece, French polisher Alex Webster gives a mill trolley a glossy m…
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Alex Webster, the French‑Polish whizz, rescues a settle‑bed. James works on a nostalgic Ms Pac‑Man arcade cabinet. In the workshop, Ted Edley restores two battered chairs. If you enjoy watching skill…
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers follows Drew Pritchard’s finds as they’re handed to a crew of craftsmen. In this episode, sculptor Nick Elphick works on a pair of headless garden ornaments, and leathe…
Entertainment
1hSat 28 Mar
How the Universe Works
Turns out Mars may have once hosted life, but a string of huge extinction events wiped it out and left the planet a dry desert, according to scientists. Series 5, episode 4.
1hSat 28 Mar
How the Universe Works
Deadly stars – a run‑down of NASA’s six most lethal stellar types, from ‘vampire’ stars sucking up nearby suns to supernovas and white dwarfs that can wipe out whole worlds. Series 5, episode 5.
1hSat 28 Mar
How the Universe Works
Pluto looks like a bleak, icy world, but researchers are probing whether a pocket of warm liquid water could be lurking beneath its surface. Series 5, episode 6.
1hSat 28 Mar
Dino Hunters
Clayton's got to lug a 20‑ton dinosaur fossil to a lab for testing. The Harris‑Bolan clan drives poachers off their land, and Jared makes one last push for cash. S1, Ep4