How the Universe Works
From hulking gas giants to frozen rogue planets drifting alone, we check out the oddball worlds dotted across the cosmos. Series 1, episode 6.
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Adventure‑seeker Josh Gates jets around the world trying to piece together where we came from and what that means for where we're headed. In season 6, episode 7 he goes after our ancient ancestors, uncovering survival clues from the past. You'll get on
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From hulking gas giants to frozen rogue planets drifting alone, we check out the oddball worlds dotted across the cosmos. Series 1, episode 6.
S1 E6
Mysteries At The Museum – Don looks into the hidden identity of an American founding father, a record‑breaking female pilot and how the modern US flag came about. S16 Ep5
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Don Wildman looks into a US president’s coast‑to‑coast road trip, a crime‑fighting crusader, and some little‑known details about a Grand Canyon trek. Series 16, episode 6.
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Geologists have uncovered odd, otherworldly deposits on the planet’s surface – a find that could help explain the biggest extinction event in Earth’s history. Series 3, episode 12.
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Adventure‑seeker Josh Gates jets around the world trying to piece together where we came from and what that means for where we're headed. In season 6, episode 7 he goes after our ancient ancestors, uncovering survival clues from the past. You'll get on
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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.
Dr Otto Schaden takes you through what could be the biggest Egyptian find since 1922 – a gold coffin uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, right beside Tutankhamun’s tomb, and the big question is whe…
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Someone’s after a German half‑track armoured personnel carrier that’s been re‑built as a Pioneer version – the type the German army used during the Battle of the Bulge. Series 4, episode 4.
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We’re digging into the myth of Troy – the legendary city at the heart of the Trojan War that’s never been proven to exist – and this week the team rolls out the latest tech to see if the story could …
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Mount Rushmore: The Hidden Secrets. The massive stone faces are one of North America’s most recognisable landmarks. Researchers are using the latest tech to see what’s hidden beneath the rock. Series…
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A NASA probe has photographed a stone‑circle‑shaped feature on the Martian surface, sparking talk of a “Mars Henge” and what might have created it. The programme also explains why an Apollo astronaut…
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A Vietnam pilot may have smuggled back some odd fossils, and scientists are now digging through the haul to chase the missing link in our evolution. S1, Ep10
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Josh Gates heads to Africa in this episode of Expedition Unknown. He tracks down a distant relative and scales cliffs while searching for the answer to where humans began. The show blends family‑tree…
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The Beast of Bray Road. Josh, Jess and Phil chase a werewolf‑like beast in Wisconsin, tracking down sightings that lead them deep into a secluded forest. Series 2, episode 10.
S3 E2
Don Wildman digs into the back‑story of the famous Dewey‑beats‑Truman headline, tracks down the real person who inspired a well‑known literary villain and follows a hunt for a sunken treasure. Series…
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Don Wildman tracks down the real bear that sparked a classic kids' tale, then shifts focus to a frosty rescue effort and a dodgy illegal stunt. Series 16, episode 8.
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We’re 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
S7 E10
Dr Otto Schaden takes you through what could be the biggest Egyptian find since 1922 – a gold coffin uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, right beside Tutankhamun’s tomb, and the big question is whe…
Rob and Stefan set off to check out a baffling cave that freezes up in summer and thaws in winter, plus a massive sand dune that can gulp down a child in an instant. Season 2, episode 6.
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Find out how Turkish carpets are woven, how helicopter‑blade technology ends up on cross‑country skis and how the flow at Niagara Falls is managed.
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Ever thought about turning seaweed into the thin sheets that hold sushi together, or how a beer bottle can stay intact for a decade and a half, or the ways surfers are kept safe from rogue sharks? Th…
S11 E3
Someone’s after a German half‑track armoured personnel carrier that’s been re‑built as a Pioneer version – the type the German army used during the Battle of the Bulge. Series 4, episode 4.
S4 E4
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Ever wonder if moons are the best bet for spotting life beyond Earth? This episode checks out the roughly 300 moons in our solar system and ties their stories into the wild ride of Earth's own past. …
S1 E7
Don Wildman digs into the back‑story of the famous Dewey‑beats‑Truman headline, tracks down the real person who inspired a well‑known literary villain and follows a hunt for a sunken treasure. Series…
S16 E7
Don Wildman tracks down the real bear that sparked a classic kids' tale, then shifts focus to a frosty rescue effort and a dodgy illegal stunt. Series 16, episode 8.
S16 E8
A NASA probe has photographed a stone‑circle‑shaped feature on the Martian surface, sparking talk of a “Mars Henge” and what might have created it. The programme also explains why an Apollo astronaut…
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Josh Gates heads to Africa in this episode of Expedition Unknown. He tracks down a distant relative and scales cliffs while searching for the answer to where humans began. The show blends family‑tree…
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Mponeng, the South African gold mine that plunges roughly 3,500km underground, is running low on ore – and the big question now is whether pushing even deeper is safe.
Drew gets stuck into his very first car – a Morris Minor GPO van that once delivered Royal Mail. He pulls it apart, fits it with modern bits and claims it’s a solid, affordable classic. Series 7, epi…
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Bruce is asked by a French museum to track down a very rare German Panzer
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The Hindenburg disaster – why did the German airship erupt in a massive fire over New Jersey in 1937? A group of specialists use the latest technology to try and crack the mystery. Series 4, episode …
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The crew bring the newest tech to the Bermuda Triangle, scanning the deep to see if any alien traces turn up on the ocean floor. Series 4, Episode 20.
A fresh clue points to a possible ninth planet lurking at the far edge of our solar system, and scientists are now asking whether any of its moons might be home to alien life.
S5 E1
The CIA whips up a payback plan when the USSR launches its own space shuttle, and a gone‑missing nuclear warhead could endanger a NASA base up in the Arctic. Series 3, episode 14.
S5 E6
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.
S1 E1
Josh Gates returns to the Sultan Suleiman mystery, heading to the Turkish town of Turbek four years after his first hunt for the lost heart of the Ottoman ruler. He tracks down new witnesses and unco…
S7 E10
A US Navy clip of a strange, supersonic object buzzing over the water near California's Catalina Island gets Jess and Phil on the case. S2, Ep 11
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Don Wildman takes a look at a fire hose that saved some unexpected heroes, then uncovers the background of a well‑known tongue‑twister and spots a peculiar boat. Series 16, episode 9
S16 E9
Don Wildman digs into the odd illness that may have cut Beethoven’s life short and recounts a bold WWII operation that freed five hundred prisoners of war. Season 16, episode 10.
S16 E10
NASA's Juno spacecraft is getting up close to Jupiter, pulling back the curtain on the planet’s hidden side and sending back loads of data. Experts break down why this mission matters. Series 8, Epis…
S8 E1
Mponeng, the South African gold mine that plunges roughly 3,500km underground, is running low on ore – and the big question now is whether pushing even deeper is safe.
A notorious pirate settlement sank beneath the sea, likely dragging a huge loot down with it. Now the crew is putting the newest tech to work, hoping to pinpoint where that hidden treasure rests.
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Curious about the tricks behind Venice’s streetlamps, the safety measures that keep a new Titanic from happening, and the way tiny trees are cultivated for the Chinese penjing art? This episode break…
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Curious about how
S11 E5
Bruce is asked by a French museum to track down a very rare German Panzer
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A fresh clue points to a possible ninth planet lurking at the far edge of our solar system, and scientists are now asking whether any of its moons might be home to alien life.
S5 E1
Don Wildman takes a look at a fire hose that saved some unexpected heroes, then uncovers the background of a well‑known tongue‑twister and spots a peculiar boat. Series 16, episode 9
S16 E9
Don Wildman digs into the odd illness that may have cut Beethoven’s life short and recounts a bold WWII operation that freed five hundred prisoners of war. Season 16, episode 10.
S16 E10
The CIA whips up a payback plan when the USSR launches its own space shuttle, and a gone‑missing nuclear warhead could endanger a NASA base up in the Arctic. Series 3, episode 14.
S5 E6
Josh Gates returns to the Sultan Suleiman mystery, heading to the Turkish town of Turbek four years after his first hunt for the lost heart of the Ottoman ruler. He tracks down new witnesses and unco…
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
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.
A group of schoolboys playing football end up trapped in a remote cave in northern Thailand, and a desperate race begins to get them out alive.
The crew take on a Jensen Interceptor Mark III, their most ambitious restoration to date. When the bodywork quote jumps to £25,000, Paul decides it’s smarter to walk away. Series 8, episode 1
S8 E1
After D‑Day, Bruce is hired by a Texan millionaire eager to amass Normandy battle memorabilia. He drops into farmhouses and museums, tracking down rarities such as a 1942 Luger. (Series 4, Episode 6)
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The Lost Kingdom of Kush – deep in Sudan’s desert lie pyramids left behind by a once‑powerful civilisation that could match Egypt. This episode looks at who raised these monuments and why they ended …
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We travel to Saqqara, where the step pyramid of Djoser – the world’s first pyramid – still stands. Archaeologists employ the latest tech to get to the bottom of why the ancient Egyptians began buildi…
S6 E10
Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
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NASA's Unexplained Files digs into a weird Moon secret. The astronauts who were the last to set foot there say
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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
S1 E2
Josh Gates takes a look at the Bermuda Triangle, heading down to the seabed, up into the atmosphere and even out into space to see what’s behind the strange disappearances. Season 6, episode 10.
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Jess and Phil are back on Catalina’s coast, tracking odd sightings that end up pointing to a hidden alien base under the sea. Season 2, episode 12.
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Don Wildman digs into a record‑breaking long‑distance swimmer, a teenage war hero from Nazi‑occupied France and a tonic that sparked a salon franchise. Season 16, episode 11.
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Don tackles a runaway stagecoach tale from the Wild West, chases a mysterious arsonist in an Alaskan town, and follows the trail of a missing mummy. Series 16, episode 12.
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NASA’s Journey to Mars – this episode looks at the push to land humans on the Red Planet by 2035 and asks whether it’s actually doable. Series 8, episode 2.
S8 E2
A group of schoolboys playing football end up trapped in a remote cave in northern Thailand, and a desperate race begins to get them out alive.
Rob and Stefan head to a California cave that's supposed to hide a hundred pounds of Gold Rush loot. With their gadgets in hand, they try to crack the mystery and see if any treasure’s still there. (…
S2 E8
Find out how New York bagels get hand‑rolled, how a racing‑car tyre manages to grip the track at 320km/h, and how glass artists create lifelike sculptures. Series 11, episode 6.
S11 E6
Ever thought about how rubbish gets cleared out of road‑less Venice, how those classic Aussie sheepskin boots are actually made, or how pond algae ends up as a health supplement? Series 11, episode 7.
S11 E7
After D‑Day, Bruce is hired by a Texan millionaire eager to amass Normandy battle memorabilia. He drops into farmhouses and museums, tracking down rarities such as a 1942 Luger. (Series 4, Episode 6)
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Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
S5 E2
Don Wildman digs into a record‑breaking long‑distance swimmer, a teenage war hero from Nazi‑occupied France and a tonic that sparked a salon franchise. Season 16, episode 11.
S16 E11
Don tackles a runaway stagecoach tale from the Wild West, chases a mysterious arsonist in an Alaskan town, and follows the trail of a missing mummy. Series 16, episode 12.
S16 E12
NASA's Unexplained Files digs into a weird Moon secret. The astronauts who were the last to set foot there say
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Josh Gates takes a look at the Bermuda Triangle, heading down to the seabed, up into the atmosphere and even out into space to see what’s behind the strange disappearances. Season 6, episode 10.
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Teleshopping.
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In Somerset, Henry and Sam hunt through Britain’s sheds, snapping up old rides, giving them a proper overhaul and then selling them for a decent profit. This instalment sees them uncover Norton motor…
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In Hertfordshire the crew hunt down vintage cars, classic tractors and scarce 1950s British motorcycles. When the bargaining begins, things don’t go quite as they’d planned. Series 1, Episode 14
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Henry and Sam head out to the Cotswolds and pop into a bunch of sheds packed with stationary engines, quirky farm gear and some unexpected bits of memorabilia. Series 1, episode 15.
S1 E15
In West Sussex, Henry and Sam hunt down vintage finds. They slip behind the curtain at a renowned UK bike shop and spot two remarkable hidden pieces. Series 1, Episode 16.
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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
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Bruce’s given the job of building a French Resistance exhibit – a parachute basket packed with the kind of gear the RAF would’ve airdropped to the Resistance in WWII. Season 4, episode 1.
S4 E1
Bruce heads to Ypres on the hunt for WWI artefacts and ends up spotting a German trench mortar. He also hops into an early British tank from the First World War for a quick ride. (Series 4, Episode 2)
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Henry and Sam wander through a tractor fan’s dream, poking around sheds and fields littered with ancient machines, and they end up spotting a vintage plough that catches their eye. Series 2, episode …
S2 E12
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
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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.
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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.
S2 E15
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.
S2 E16
Henry and Sam find themselves in Lowestoft, stunned by the sheer variety Charlie’s got on the shelves – cars, bikes and even stationary engines. They’re pretty sure they’ve hit the jackpot. S2, Ep 17
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Drew Pritchard asks furniture restorer Steve Norman to rescue a rare rosewood table tied to Spitfire memorabilia. Steve uses brass cutting tools to save the piece. Fans of skilled craftsmanship will …
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Michael and Maria tackle a quirky 1950s football arcade game. Michael works on the mechanics. Maria knits jerseys for the virtual players. The episode mixes engineering and craft and is about revivin…
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Salvage Hunters: The Restorers follows a crew of skilled craftspeople who take antiques and oddities from dealer Drew Pritchard and turn them into treasures. In season 6, episode 13, Rebecca Pritchar…
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We take a look at super‑massive black holes, why they’re such a big deal and what the experts actually know. They’ve got some clues, but the biggest mysteries are still out there. Series 9, Episode 3.
S9 E3
The Sun’s secrets get the full treatment as leading scientists break down what makes our star tick. Series 9, episode 4.
S9 E4
Fresh data's uncovered alien worlds that seem to ignore physics, and astronomers are using the latest tools to get to the bottom of it. Series 9, episode 6.
S9 E6
Treasure Quest: Snake Island follows a crew of modern treasure hunters—Javier Cortes, Shawn Cowles, Bryan Fry, Cork Graham, Mehgan Heaney‑Grier, Jack Peters and Captain Keith “Cappy” Plaskett—as they…
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In this episode the crew – led by treasure hunters Javier Cortes and Shawn Cowles – push into a massive tunnel as the valley below threatens to flood, putting their lives on the line to crack the 300…
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In series two, episode one the crew heads into the rugged Bolivian Andes to chase the fabled two‑billion‑dollar Sacambaya treasure. Veteran hunters Javier Cortes and Shawn Cowles lead the effort, wit…
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Blowing Up History: Seven Wonders – Series 5, Episode 4 looks at Rome’s ancient aqueducts and a lost villa near the Colosseum. A team of engineers, archaeologists and tech specialists uses modern too…
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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
S3 E10
Bruce’s given the job of building a French Resistance exhibit – a parachute basket packed with the kind of gear the RAF would’ve airdropped to the Resistance in WWII. Season 4, episode 1.
S4 E1
Bruce heads to Ypres on the hunt for WWI artefacts and ends up spotting a German trench mortar. He also hops into an early British tank from the First World War for a quick ride. (Series 4, Episode 2)
S4 E2
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
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.
In Herefordshire, Henry and Sam wander into a series of sheds packed with all sorts of engines, autogyros and other oddball rides before they stumble across a genuine British classic. Season 1, episo…
S1 E17
The crew heads to Gloucestershire on the hunt for a hidden stash of oil. They stumble across a charming farm where deer, goats and pigs wander past a collection of vintage farm equipment. Series 1, e…
S1 E18
In Suffolk, Henry and Sam stumble across a barn brimming with oddities – think Porsche tractors, Ducati push‑bikes and a host of other hard‑to‑find rides. Series 1, Episode 19.
S1 E19
Henry and Sam pop over to Witney and bump into Lez, a real ace at model‑making. She throws them a oddball task – can they rustle up a profit for her trike? S1 Ep 20
S1 E20
Treasure Quest: Snake Island follows a crew of modern treasure hunters—Javier Cortes, Shawn Cowles, Bryan Fry, Cork Graham, Mehgan Heaney‑Grier, Jack Peters and Captain Keith “Cappy” Plaskett—as they…
S3 E7
In this episode the crew – led by treasure hunters Javier Cortes and Shawn Cowles – push into a massive tunnel as the valley below threatens to flood, putting their lives on the line to crack the 300…
S3 E8
In series two, episode one the crew heads into the rugged Bolivian Andes to chase the fabled two‑billion‑dollar Sacambaya treasure. Veteran hunters Javier Cortes and Shawn Cowles lead the effort, wit…
S3 E101
Bruce comes across an old Dunkirk photo in his loft, a gift from a veteran who was there. He and Hus head out to track down gear that sheds light on the true story of the evacuation. Series 4, episod…
S4 E3
Someone’s after a German half‑track armoured personnel carrier that’s been re‑built as a Pioneer version – the type the German army used during the Battle of the Bulge. Series 4, episode 4.
S4 E4
Bruce is asked by a French museum to track down a very rare German Panzer
S4 E5
Australia – Part 3. Henry Cole finishes his Aussie trek with a massive 2,000 km crossing of the Nullarbor Plain, his toughest leg so far. Series 8, Episode 3.
S8 E1
We set off from John O'Groats, soaking up Scotland’s history, scenery and ever‑changing weather, as Henry Cole takes pleasure on some of the UK’s most tranquil backroads. Series 9, Episode 1
S9 E1
Henry Cole drives through England’s Lake District, the Pennines and the Cotswolds before ending at Land’s End in Cornwall. The ride is relaxed and ideal for motorbike fans who enjoy countryside scene…
S9 E2
The hunt for Alexander’s missing tomb takes centre stage, with the team turning to CGI to map out where it could be and what it might have looked like. Series 6, episode 10.
S10 E10
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.
S10 E11
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.
S10 E12
Drew Pritchard asks furniture restorer Steve Norman to rescue a rare rosewood table tied to Spitfire memorabilia. Steve uses brass cutting tools to save the piece. Fans of skilled craftsmanship will …
S6 E11
Michael and Maria tackle a quirky 1950s football arcade game. Michael works on the mechanics. Maria knits jerseys for the virtual players. The episode mixes engineering and craft and is about revivin…
S6 E12