What's on Yesterday today - 22 programs on the Yesterday schedule
Last updated: 7 February 2026 at 19:10
A cliff‑face engineering marvel showcases human skill. A long‑range beacon from it transmitted one of the most infamous messages in American history.
In an American desert canyon, fortunes were made and lives were lost. Meanwhile, a Scottish island fortress hides an Achilles' heel.
The crew refurbish a vintage aluminium boat, but clash over the ideal size and shape it should have. Meanwhile, Ivan and Louiza give a cycle sidecar a fresh redesign.
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Michael Portillo carries a 1936 edition of Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide. He sets off onto the European rail network in Spain.
Michael Portillo starts his journey in Orléans, in north‑central France. He then travels from the châteaux of the Loire Valley to Reims, the centre of the Champagne region.
Gus and Will aim to buy an MGB roadster, yet the only one they locate is the cheaper GT version. It bears a few rust patches, and once they're back in the workshop they realise that beauty is only skin deep.
Gus Gregory and Will Trickett are looking to buy a BMW, and Will says he prefers the “feminine” Z3. A trade‑in nearby might meet their needs, but it comes with a high price.
Gus and Will set their sights on the once‑maligned Austin Maestro. The car they wanted has already been sold, but the seller has another – his own – parked in the driveway. Can they strike a deal?
The actress sets off on the ancient trade route, starting in Venice, Italy, and will cover thousands of miles across eight nations. She embarks on this lengthy trek, moving through each of the eight countries along the historic path.
Joanna Lumley tracks the Silk Road from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea. Her journey takes her across the post‑Soviet states of Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Robbie Cumming takes a look at the scenic Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. He wanders along its tranquil waters.
Robbie Cumming faces his toughest trip yet, fighting his way through water‑weed on the Bradley Arm. He then ends up stuck in silt on the Ridgacre Branch.
Robbie Cumming runs into a leaky lock pound on the Perry Barr Flight. He ends up stuck in the mud before travelling beneath Birmingham’s Spaghetti Junction.
The series tours the region, looking at the challenges the local nations are currently facing. Simon starts his trip in Malta before heading to southern Italy and Albania.
Simon travels across Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel and Gaza, joining UN peacekeepers on patrol. He uncovers the origins of Christianity and crosses some of the world’s most heavily fortified borders.
Simon journeys across Libya, seeing parts of the nation scarred by recent fighting. He then discovers a mountain fortress in Tunisia before sailing across the sea to Sicily.
Big Irv has been devoted to VWs his whole life, so he’s taken aback when he’s offered the chance to work on an early 1949 Beetle. The unexpected offer leaves him both thrilled and astonished.
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Derek's in Bromsgrove, tracking down a rare Mark 2 Aston Martin DB6. At the same time, Jack and Charlie are after an even rarer Toyota Celica Supra in Cheshire.
The crew purchase an Austin commercial that Derek loves and convert it to electric. They also acquire an ultra‑rare 1950s American beach bike.
The Mathewsons' auction is featuring a 1275 Mini GT that arrived from just down the road. It could become a future British icon.
Derek collects a veteran 1904 Swift. He also says an emotional goodbye to a 1980s Bedford HA van, while a Toyota Corona finds a new home.
