1hSat 9 May
Cooper's Treasure
A once‑in‑a‑lifetime find sparks a huge salvage operation. The real test now is pulling up Columbus’ anchor and proving it’s authentic – likely the toughest job yet.
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Today
32 programmes
1hSat 9 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
We’ll check out whether the Apollo crews ever picked up any odd chatter from the Moon’s far side, and a researcher has flagged a puzzling wobble in the Martian atmosphere. Series 3, episode 1.
1hSat 9 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Apollo 12 crew bring a living specimen back from the moon, and NASA flag an asteroid on a collision course that unc
1hSat 9 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
A US president spots a UFO, NASA reroutes a probe to chase evidence of life after geysers are found on an icy moon, and the future leader recounts his close‑up sighting. S3, Ep3
1hSat 9 May
Blowing Up History
The Empire State Building gets a fresh look as specialists bring in the latest tech to pry into its structure and pull out long‑kept secrets. Series 4, episode 9.
1hSat 9 May
Blowing Up History
A forgotten Egyptian settlement under the Sahara is being examined with the latest tech. Archaeologists are pulling back stone and piecing together the hidden past of the site. S4, Ep10
1hSat 9 May
Blowing Up History
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 …
1hSat 9 May
Blowing Up History
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…
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We'll peek inside the making of everyday stuff – think gummy vitamins, boat trailers and more – and break down the steps that turn raw material into the finished product. Season 26, episode 18.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We’ll break down the making of everyday bits – think water‑well cylinders, non‑conductive tools and more – showing what goes into each piece. Series 26, episode 19.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We dig into how everyday gear is put together – think stand‑up paddleboards, vacuum cleaners and the like. Series 26, episode 20.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We’ll peek at everyday objects and break down how they’re built, from those bright warning signs you see on roads to miniature Stirling engine models. Season 26, episode 21.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It's Made crew heads to Italy to check out the Maserati Quattroporte’s factory, giving you a close look at the engine and the sleek exterior as it rolls off the line.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Weismann MF5. Want to see how a high‑end motor is put together? The crew walks you through the design, assembly line and key specs of some of the world’s top‑tier cars. S1, Ep7
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew heads straight to the factory where the Lamborghini Aventador is born, giving you a close‑up of its striking exterior. Series 1, episode 8.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Take a trip to the Jaguar plant and see how the F‑Type comes together, from the nuts and bolts inside to its striking outer styling. S1 Ep 9
1hSat 9 May
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 9 May
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 9 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Astronomers spot a nearby world that could support life, while a lucky find at NASA pulls back the curtain on a hush‑hush military space project. Series 3, episode 4.
1hSat 9 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Full moon brings trouble. Two cosmonauts end up stuck in a capsule on a frozen lake, fighting to stay alive. At the same time, NASA scientists get unnerved as the moon throws a wobble into their expe…
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We break down the making of everyday gear – think leaf and garden vacuums, canned meat and fillet knives – and show exactly how they’re put together. Season 26, episode 5.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We dig into how ordinary things are put together – this episode looks at barbecue tools and other everyday bits. Season 26, episode 7.
30mSat 9 May
How It's Made
We break down the way everyday things are built, even getting into the nuts and bolts of boat radar mounts. Season 26, episode 8.
1hSat 9 May
Alien Highway
Chuck heads to Colorado after a rash of weird animal deaths and UFO sightings. He hears the word that officials are shrugging them off, pointing to a possible cover‑up. S1, Ep3
1hSat 9 May
Alien Highway
UFO Recovery. Chuck gets a map that claims to show where some Roswell wreckage is hidden, and he and his crew head off on a hunt to locate it. S1, Ep4
1hSat 9 May
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
Sun10
Sunday 10 May
33 programmes
1hSun 10 May
Expedition Bigfoot
The hunt kicks off as a crew of experts, equipped with cutting‑edge gear, head into Oregon’s woods to track down the legendary bigfoot.
1hSun 10 May
Expedition Bigfoot
A crew member quits, so Russell and Mireya push on, chasing fresh tips. Their digging yields the first bits of possible Bigfoot proof. Series 1, Episode 2
1hSun 10 May
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano hunt the story of an ancient English vessel brimming with stolen loot, said to be buried beneath the California desert. First episode of series one.
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1hSun 10 May
Unexplained & Unexplored
Justin and Emiliano trek into Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, hunting a fabled lost mine that’s said to be packed with more than $200 million worth of gold.
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30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It's Made crew heads to Italy to check out the Maserati Quattroporte’s factory, giving you a close look at the engine and the sleek exterior as it rolls off the line.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Weismann MF5. Want to see how a high‑end motor is put together? The crew walks you through the design, assembly line and key specs of some of the world’s top‑tier cars. S1, Ep7
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew heads straight to the factory where the Lamborghini Aventador is born, giving you a close‑up of its striking exterior. Series 1, episode 8.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Take a trip to the Jaguar plant and see how the F‑Type comes together, from the nuts and bolts inside to its striking outer styling. S1 Ep 9
1hSun 10 May
Blowing Up History
We dive into Babylon, the ancient city that vanished. New digs give a clearer picture of its layout and clue us in on why it fell. S4, Ep23
1hSun 10 May
Blowing Up History
The twin towers were a real feat of engineering, and in this instalment specialists use cutting‑edge tech to uncover little‑known facts about their past. S4 Ep 24
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
We get a close‑up on how everyday stuff is put together, from the usual household bits to a Formula F race car. Season 26, episode 24.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
We peek at more everyday gear and show exactly how it’s put together – even the likes of vacuum excavators. Series 26, episode 25.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
Everyday stuff gets a close‑up, showing exactly how it’s put together – from electric boats to the thin foils used in fencing. Season 26, episode 26.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
We peek at the way things such as Grammy trophies, bike lights, inflatable pools and fold‑away solar panels are put together. Series 13, episode 1
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It's Made team head to the Pagani Huayra’s factory, pulling apart the mechanics and showing why its look is so striking. S2, Ep2
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It’s Made team head to the birthplace of the Caterham Seven, taking apart the car’s mechanics and giving you a look at its sleek exterior. S2, Ep3
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Take a look at the Bugatti Veyron straight from the factory where it was born, as the How It's Made team dissects how the car functions and puts its sleek exterior on display. Series 2, episode 4.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Head to the birthplace of the Morgan 3‑Wheeler in England and watch how this three‑wheeled beauty is built, from its mechanics to its striking exterior. (Series 2, episode 5)
1hSun 10 May
Incredible Engineering Blunders Fixed
Justin digs into the landslide that demolished a Turkish ski‑jump resort, then hops over to Gibraltar to check out an airport runway that runs right over a road. Series 1, Episode 3
1hSun 10 May
Incredible Engineering Blunders Fixed
Think a skyscraper could actually melt a car? Justin heads to London's Walkie Talkie to break down the science behind that odd heat incident.
1hSun 10 May
How the Universe Works
We're hunting for alien life. The galaxy's brimming with countless stars and even more planets. New findings make you wonder whether Earth is the only world with life. Series 7, episode 9.
1hSun 10 May
How the Universe Works
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
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
We get a close‑up on everyday gear and see how it’s put together – this week even gyroscopic stabilisers are broken down. (Series 26, Episode 11)
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
Everyday things get the close‑up treatment, showing how they’re put together – this week we’re looking at shuffleboard tables and other common items. Season 26, episode 12.
30mSun 10 May
How It's Made
We pull back the curtain on how everyday gear is built, breaking down the steps behind things like squeeze chutes and composite boat propellers.
1hSun 10 May
Mysteries Of The Deep
The US Navy goes head‑to‑head with a UFO, and Jeremy Wade is back on the Great Lakes, checking out the wreck of the SS Fitzgerald and seeing if fresh evidence can finally explain what caused that mas…
1hSun 10 May
Mysteries Of The Deep
A mummy shows up on a derelict boat, leaving the crew baffled about how it got there. Jeremy Wade steps in to explain what’s gone on. Series 1, Episode 2
Mon11
Monday 11 May
31 programmes
1hMon 11 May
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.
1hMon 11 May
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.
1hMon 11 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Astronomers spot a nearby world that could support life, while a lucky find at NASA pulls back the curtain on a hush‑hush military space project. Series 3, episode 4.
1hMon 11 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Full moon brings trouble. Two cosmonauts end up stuck in a capsule on a frozen lake, fighting to stay alive. At the same time, NASA scientists get unnerved as the moon throws a wobble into their expe…
30mMon 11 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It's Made team head to the Pagani Huayra’s factory, pulling apart the mechanics and showing why its look is so striking. S2, Ep2
30mMon 11 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The How It’s Made team head to the birthplace of the Caterham Seven, taking apart the car’s mechanics and giving you a look at its sleek exterior. S2, Ep3
30mMon 11 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Take a look at the Bugatti Veyron straight from the factory where it was born, as the How It's Made team dissects how the car functions and puts its sleek exterior on display. Series 2, episode 4.
30mMon 11 May
How It's Made: Dream Cars
Head to the birthplace of the Morgan 3‑Wheeler in England and watch how this three‑wheeled beauty is built, from its mechanics to its striking exterior. (Series 2, episode 5)
1hMon 11 May
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.
1hMon 11 May
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.
1hMon 11 May
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.
1hMon 11 May
Arctic Rescue
A storm warning rolls over Fairbanks, turning the already tricky roads into a real hazard. Rescue crews get ready for any emergencies that might crop up. S1, Ep3
1hMon 11 May
Arctic Rescue
The thaw’s finally hit Fairbanks, so locals are out and about soaking up the milder weather. The rescue crews, though, stress that a rise in temperature isn’t a free pass for road safety.
1hMon 11 May
Blowing Up History
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 …
1hMon 11 May
Blowing Up History
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…
1hMon 11 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Astronomers spot a nearby world that could support life, while a lucky find at NASA pulls back the curtain on a hush‑hush military space project. Series 3, episode 4.
1hMon 11 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Full moon brings trouble. Two cosmonauts end up stuck in a capsule on a frozen lake, fighting to stay alive. At the same time, NASA scientists get unnerved as the moon throws a wobble into their expe…
1hMon 11 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Could the searing clouds of Venus actually be where life on Earth got its start? Researchers think that’s a real possibility. And there’s also the idea that our planet once had two moons hanging arou…
30mMon 11 May
How Do They Do It?
Ever wondered what’s involved in pressing a vinyl record, building a dodgem ride and churning out tiger balm? This episode breaks down each process step by step. Series 13, episode 6.
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30mMon 11 May
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.
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30mMon 11 May
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
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30mMon 11 May
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.
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30mMon 11 May
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.
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30mMon 11 May
How Do They Do It?
They put together emergency bridges strong enough to carry a
Entertainment
1hMon 11 May
Truth Behind the Moon Landing
Declassified CIA papers expose a hidden space rivalry between the US and the Soviets, and specialists dig into US spying on the Apollo missions.
1hMon 11 May
Truth Behind the Moon Landing
A look at the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle that almost took Neil Armstrong’s life during training, with specialists weighing up whether that near‑miss adds weight to moon‑landing conspiracy claims.…
Tue12
Tuesday 12 May
28 programmes
1hTue 12 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Could the searing clouds of Venus actually be where life on Earth got its start? Researchers think that’s a real possibility. And there’s also the idea that our planet once had two moons hanging arou…
1hTue 12 May
Morgan Freeman's Through The Wormhole
Privacy – gone? We're living in a world where constant monitoring helps catch criminals and stop terror threats. This episode looks at what that means for our personal freedoms. Series 7, Episode 1.
1hTue 12 May
Morgan Freeman's Through The Wormhole
Scientists are figuring out how we age and edging closer to a world where death might be treatable. Could we be on the verge of a new era of near‑immortality? Series 7, episode 2
1hTue 12 May
Morgan Freeman's Through The Wormhole
Gun crime is framed as a virus, with a person shot dead every 17 minutes. The episode asks whether scientists could tackle it like an epidemic. Series 7, Episode 4.
1hTue 12 May
Blowing Up History
While Pompeii often steals the spotlight after Vesuvius erupted, Herculaneum suffered the same fate – and it’s now one of the most intact ancient towns we’ve got. S4, Ep11
1hTue 12 May
Blowing Up History
Hadrian’s Wall runs 72 miles across northern England, a massive Roman barrier meant to keep unwanted visitors away. Fresh archaeological finds now shed light on exactly who the Romans were trying to …
1hTue 12 May
How the Universe Works
This episode tackles the dark matter puzzle – the stuff we can’t see but know is out there. Scientists still don’t know what it is, and they’re asking whether it might be behind huge black holes and …
1hTue 12 May
How the Universe Works
We check out some of the oddest planets spotted out there – bizarre worlds that hardly look like Earth – and wonder if any of them could actually be a twin of our own.
1hTue 12 May
Alien Highway
A Missouri man swears UFOs are tailing him and rings up Chuck and his crew for help. As they dig into his claims they uncover a hidden truth that might explain the strange activity.
1hTue 12 May
Codes and Conspiracies
Las Vegas. The city was eyed by Nazis for sabotage, used for atomic‑bomb trials and later became a meeting point for the 9/11 terrorists
1hTue 12 May
Codes and Conspiracies
A look at the American Nazi movement in the 1930s – from their Madison Square Garden rallies to schemes to filch the country's war‑tech secrets, they spread terror across the US.
1hTue 12 May
Blowing Up History
We dive into Babylon, the ancient city that vanished. New digs give a clearer picture of its layout and clue us in on why it fell. S4, Ep23
1hTue 12 May
Blowing Up History
The twin towers were a real feat of engineering, and in this instalment specialists use cutting‑edge tech to uncover little‑known facts about their past. S4 Ep 24
1hTue 12 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
A deep‑space probe starts acting up for no clear reason, and researchers say they've uncovered hints of an unseen planet circling a distant star. Season 3, episode 7.
1hTue 12 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Mars could be keeping a big secret. A fault on the ISS might let out a toxic gas that would threaten the crew. At the same time, a striking shot from a NASA probe shows something that hints life migh…
1hTue 12 May
NASA's Unexplained Files
Jupiter’s heating up more than the models predict, leaving researchers scratching their heads. Meanwhile a weird find on Mars raises eyebrows,
30mTue 12 May
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.
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30mTue 12 May
How Do They Do It?
You’ll see how Sheffield steel is turned into a carpenter’s
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30mTue 12 May
How Do They Do It?
We check out how a super‑rare gemstone gets mined, the way a traditional cowboy boot is put together and the engineering behind a street sweeper that can haul seven tonnes of rubbish. Series 13, epis…
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30mTue 12 May
How Do They Do It?
Find out how the world’s softest duvets are produced, how they drill for oil deep beneath the surface, and what gives rubber bands their stretch.
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30mTue 12 May
How Do They Do It?
Ever thought about how a diesel engine could actually fly, how cough sweets are made, how clear plastic turns into money, or how fresh ice‑cream flavours are created? Series 13, episode 19.
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30mTue 12 May
How Do They Do It?
You'll see how scrap aluminium cans get turned into planes and rockets, and how
Entertainment
1hTue 12 May
Incredible Engineering Blunders Fixed
Justin heads out into the choppy North Sea and climbs inside an offshore wind turbine, checking out how the crew are sorting a defect that might otherwise send the whole thing plummeting into the wat…