Discovery HD (13°E)

Sunday 29th July
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Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 29th July


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06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the splendour of France - a country where life itself is an art form; and where food and drink and history and tradition are taken seriously.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they drill through a kilometre of solid rock to find the hidden riches in the desert, pick 20,000 oranges a minute for juice, and get glass to curve without cracking?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as dial thermometers, hummus and straw sombreros are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 11, Widescreen)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Unarmed and Unharmed.
Quick Draw Savage and Hairy Jim shoot it out to see if a good guy gunslinger could harmlessly disarm an enemy. Plus, is it possible to jump a bus Speed-style?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hidden Nasties.
The team race a car across a lake to see if it will sink or swim. And Jamie asks if soda cans are really contaminated with rat pee, and if it's even poisonous.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Boomerang Bullet.
Were diseased bodies catapulted over castle walls in medieval Europe and how would such a primitive example of biological warfare have worked? The crew find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


13:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


14:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)




15:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, find out how phosphates are used to put out fires and how cruise liners are refuelled and resupplied before setting out on the ocean waves.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how aeroplane tyres find grip, how they fire the fastest gun in the west and how they lay artificial turf.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as steering wheels, aerospace fuel lines, apple pies and household radiators are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as whips, automatic pizza makers, incense cones and model jet engines are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




18:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)


19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters bid on some big units at a sale in Las Vegas, discovering an antique naval cane sword and a magician's prop from the seventies.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Island.
Could duct tape secure a camp, trap food, and attract rescuers? Adam and Jamie are abandoned on a deserted island with a roll of the mythical material to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




21:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Buckeye Bigfoot.
The team are in Ohio to investigate an alleged encounter with a bigfoot caught on tape. They recruit volunteers to search a forest for evidence, in hopes of proving bigfoots exist.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


22:00
Investigation X (Scientific Documentary)
Siberian Apocalypse.
A cataclysmic explosion wiped out 1000 miles of Siberia wilderness in 1908. Scientists return to the site to find out what triggered this apocalyptic event.
(Widescreen)


23:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Across the universe planetary winds rage at six times the speed of sound and lightning stretches for thousands of miles. What drives galactic mega storms and do they create life?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


00:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Buckeye Bigfoot.
The team are in Ohio to investigate an alleged encounter with a bigfoot caught on tape. They recruit volunteers to search a forest for evidence, in hopes of proving bigfoots exist.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


01:00
Investigation X (Scientific Documentary)
Siberian Apocalypse.
A cataclysmic explosion wiped out 1000 miles of Siberia wilderness in 1908. Scientists return to the site to find out what triggered this apocalyptic event.
(Widescreen)




02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Antacid Jail Break.
The team find out whether a wily prisoner could blow his way out of a cell with a stash of antacid. Plus, is it easier to make a speedy getaway in the dark?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Unarmed and Unharmed.
Quick Draw Savage and Hairy Jim shoot it out to see if a good guy gunslinger could harmlessly disarm an enemy. Plus, is it possible to jump a bus Speed-style?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hidden Nasties.
The team race a car across a lake to see if it will sink or swim. And Jamie asks if soda cans are really contaminated with rat pee, and if it's even poisonous.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Boomerang Bullet.
Were diseased bodies catapulted over castle walls in medieval Europe and how would such a primitive example of biological warfare have worked? The crew find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Host Ron Pitts brings clip after clip of the most shocking destructions caught on tape and explores the cause behind the effect of those catastrophes.

Monday 30th July
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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 30th July


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore India in this stunning portrait of an incredible nation; follow the lives of several people across the country as we discover its heart, hopes and dreams.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they service the A380, the world's largest plane? Plus, how do they generate 500,000 kWh from 1oz of uranium, and build and tune a piano to concert standard?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as tequila, waterbeds and flip flops are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 12, Widescreen)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Kobalt Bike.
Kobalt tools get the OCC crew to build them a custom chopper. And Paul Jr gathers the family together and makes a truly life changing announcement.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Trick or Tweto.
Halloween in Alaska signals vicious winds that create havoc for the small planes. And will Ariel measure up when a blackout tests her abilities as station manager?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
Titanic: The Aftermath (History Documentary)
Told through the eyes of descendants, this is the untold story of the Titanic. The film mixes documentary and drama to draw together the stories that unfolded after the disaster.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
On route to Naval Station, Norfolk in Virginia - the largest naval base on earth - HMS Ark Royal needs to refuel, and so calls in the help of a naval tanker almost as big as she is.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, Audio Described, 3 Star)


14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler was the master blackmailer, deceiving his party and the German people. Plus his deception of the Western Powers allowed him to capture both Austria and Czechoslovakia.
(Subtitles, Part 3)




15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
Six Months to Run Wild.
As fighting in the Pacific intensified, and the Mediterranean grew in significance, why did Hitler turn his attention to the Russian city of Stalingrad?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A Tragic Beginning. Series 3, episode 1.
The documentary series that follows fishing boats in the Bering Sea comes to Channel 4 for a third series. This episode follows fishing crews as they prepare for the king crab season in Dutch Harbor, Alaska under harsh weather conditions.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Les Paul Guitar.
Up for auction are a 1950s Gibson Les Paul guitar, a peculiar circular typewriter, and a skeleton from the largest bat in the world, complete with fangs!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hindenburg Mystery.
Why did the Hindenberg airship explode into flames; and is running in a zigzag the best way to avoid a ravenous crocodile? Adam and Jamie investigate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Diamond Anniversary 1911/Shotgun Willy.
The crew creates a Wyatt-worthy anniversary gift for Renee. Meanwhile, Rich delivers a shotgun to a buyer's castle and an Oliver North-autographed AR-15 to another customer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


20:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Across the universe planetary winds rage at six times the speed of sound and lightning stretches for thousands of miles. What drives galactic mega storms and do they create life?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(New Episode, Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Buckeye Bigfoot.
The team are in Ohio to investigate an alleged encounter with a bigfoot caught on tape. They recruit volunteers to search a forest for evidence, in hopes of proving bigfoots exist.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)




00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The Gallery 63 team auctions a historic Charles Lindbergh scrapbook and collection of antique toys. Will Paul's gamble on a rare Wurlitzer band organ pay off?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions an MLK-signed letter and some very expensive Finster doll furniture. Paul and Bob try to entice Paul's son Elijah to join the family business.
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Kobalt Bike.
Kobalt tools get the OCC crew to build them a custom chopper. And Paul Jr gathers the family together and makes a truly life changing announcement.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




03:50
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Trick or Tweto.
Halloween in Alaska signals vicious winds that create havoc for the small planes. And will Ariel measure up when a blackout tests her abilities as station manager?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Yukon. Series 6, episode 3.
Bear finds himself in gold mining country, where he fights his way across a frozen glacial wasteland, battles treacherous white water and shelters in an abandoned gold mine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Ron Pitts goes behind the scenes of more moments of destruction, including, storm chasers who become storm victims, a paint factory that explodes and a plane crash at sea.

Tuesday 31st July
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Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 31st July


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore India in this stunning portrait of an incredible nation; follow the lives of several people across the country as we discover its heart, hopes and dreams.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they turn an old warship into a playground for scuba divers, plan to stop San Francisco collapsing when the next earthquake strikes, and run a car on rocket fuel?
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as salsa, water-pumping windmills and dragsters are made? The series puts more common items under the microscope to find out.
(Part 13, Widescreen)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a hand mirror signed by Napoleon and a WWI Boy Scout war bonds poster. John goes all out to impress Paul by helping assemble the new catalogue.
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team auctions a vintage Happy Days pinball machine and a WWII Soviet flag and not even Paul can escape Cindy's Wall of Shame for people who don't pay their bills.
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Domani Studios Bike.
The Teutul feud escalates on-air when Paul Sr calls in to a radio show that Mikey is guesting on. How will he react when Paul Jr sets up a rival bike shop?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Goodbye Sun.
With winter coming the annual exodus begins. But as Luke attempts a daring rescue, can he achieve his mission before the sun sets on Unalakleet for two months straight?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


12:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal, has been at sea for four weeks. The crew has some down time in the Florida sunshine, but for some, shore leave is cancelled as they prepare for a royal visitor.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)




14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
How did Hitler establish his dictatorship? In his own words we follow his plan to eliminate German democracy and militarise the country through a calculated reign of terror.
(Part 4, Subtitles)


15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The End of the Beginning.
Why did Churchill and Roosevelt believe they could secure the unconditional surrender of all Nazi forces? Plus, Montgomery creates his own desert legend.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Unforgiving Sea. Series 3, episode 2.
The crews put fishing on a hold while they search for survivors of a ship that sank. Meanwhile, with faulty equipment and bad fishing crews are having a bad start to the 2006 season.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)




18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Underwater Car.
If you crashed into a river would you be able to escape your car; and is it possible to fold a piece of paper more than seven times? The team investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich's team builds a Civil War era-style cannon that shoots bowling balls and they customize a Ruger.22 for a young sharpshooter who aspires to Olympic gold.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


20:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the finest Panama hats; who rounds up Florida's escaped pythons; and how do they keep drivers safe in the world's longest tunnel?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


20:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build working miniature airports; how do they design houses to survive hurricanes; and how is rhubarb cultivated in the dark?
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)




22:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


01:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Domani Studios Bike.
The Teutul feud escalates on-air when Paul Sr calls in to a radio show that Mikey is guesting on. How will he react when Paul Jr sets up a rival bike shop?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Flying Wild (Documentary)
Goodbye Sun.
With winter coming the annual exodus begins. But as Luke attempts a daring rescue, can he achieve his mission before the sun sets on Unalakleet for two months straight?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Romania. Series 6, episode 5.
Bear Grylls enters the heart of Dracula country - the forests of Transylvania - where he encounters steep ravines, cavernous underground water systems and a brown bear.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Ron Pitts delivers more incredible images of destruction caught on camera, including two porsches colliding at triple digit speed and a massive explosion at a refinery.

Wednesday 1st August
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Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 1st August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the magic suits that stop jet pilots blacking out when they are flying, and how can a robo-cop stop a stolen car without a high speed chase?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as decorative sombreros, salad dressings, cap guns and regenerative medicine are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Mike and Ed team up again to buy, restore and sell on classic cars, but this time Mike gets to go to Europe to pick up his cars. First he's off to Germany in search of a Merc.
Starring: Mercedes
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal is bound for Nova Scotia with a busy schedule, including a visit from PM, David Cameron. But when the ship hits dense fog, the crew must assist an emergency first.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler's megalomania and fawning subordinates combined to convince him he was the greatest commander in history. But were his military successes more luck than skill?
(Part 5, Subtitles)




15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Beginning of the End.
As Axis forces retreated around the world and the Italians deposed Mussolini and surrendered, why did the Allied leaders plan to invade Western Europe?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Pain and Paybacks. Series 3, episode 3.
Another victim is claimed by the gruelling Bering Sea. On The Wizard, deckhand Lenny suffers an awful injury and Captain Keith scrambles to get him to shore.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Speed Cameras.
Can you con a camera at full throttle to avoid a speed ticket; and can defibrillators detonate medical patches? The team investigates with explosive results.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)




19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich barters for an M1 Garand used during DDay and a Luger used in the film 'Hell's Angels'. Meanwhile, the Gunsmoke crew modifies a hunter's rifle for Alaska's deadly big game.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


20:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team is selling a vintage 1947 fire truck, a 19th century copy of the Declaration of Independence, and a Tiffany grandfather clock. But what will they achieve at auction?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is worried a client won't get the price she wants for a jeep, while a jukebox looks like a winner. Plus, Cindy is so freaked out by a Ouija board that Jon's prank misfires.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Mike and Ed team up again to buy, restore and sell on classic cars, but this time Mike gets to go to Europe to pick up his cars. First he's off to Germany in search of a Merc.
Starring: Mercedes
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Iceland. Series 2, episode 2.
Bear Grylls demonstrates how to survive in Iceland's Arctic conditions by making a snow cave, finding water and avoiding frostbite.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
More incredible images of destruction as catastrophic flooding topples a hotel, a passenger falls out of a hot air balloon and dozens of chemical-filled drums burst into flames.

Thursday 2nd August
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Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 2nd August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Italy is celebrated for its cuisine and outstanding architecture. But how has this country of contrasts reconciled its ancient roots to the pace of contemporary society?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they programme robots to build cars; how are wine bottles sealed; and how can sea water be transformed into fresh drinking water?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like cheese graters, hot sauce, silver jewellery and traditional Mexican chairs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he crack on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Lotus.
After Mike takes a chance on a Lotus Esprit with no MOT, it's up to Edd to restore it to its former glory. When it comes to selling it, will this dynamic duo make a profit?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild (Travel)
Tanzania.
Freddie is in Tanzania to witness the wildebeest migration. Local Maasai tribesmen train him up for the trek - but will he make a worthy warrior?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 4 Star)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal crew are preparing for the International Fleet Review; an important element of the Royal Canadian Navy's centenary celebrations, with HM The Queen taking the salute.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)




14:00
Hitler - A Profile (Documentary)
Hitler's criminality was explicitly set out in Mein Kampf: his contempt for democracy, war-lust and nationalism. See how these factors combined to produce the holocaust.
(Part 6, Subtitles)


15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
Overlord.
By the spring of 1944 it was clear that the Allies needed to invade Western Europe to finish the war. But why did attempts to bring an end to the conflict fail?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Cheating Death. Series 3, episode 4.
Despite the tragedies, tiredness, equipment problems and bad weather, the crews push on with their fishing. Some exhausted crewmembers are working 40 hours with no sleep making their jobs even more dangerous and leading others to question if the Bering Sea will claim another victim.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dog Myths.
Can you outwit a bloodhound; is it possible to sneak past a guard dog; and can you teach an old dog new tricks? Adam and Jamie investigate age-old canine conundrums.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Rich and the crew recreate an 1866 Winchester Yellow Boy for a cowboy client. Renee and Paige bring out an arsenal to host a special shooting event for local firefighters.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Throughout the cosmos extreme phenomenon create desolate worlds of brutal heat, fatal cold, and deadly irrigation. Is Earth the only habitable planet in a hostile universe?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)


22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)




22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Throughout the cosmos extreme phenomenon create desolate worlds of brutal heat, fatal cold, and deadly irrigation. Is Earth the only habitable planet in a hostile universe?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)


02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he crack on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Lotus.
After Mike takes a chance on a Lotus Esprit with no MOT, it's up to Edd to restore it to its former glory. When it comes to selling it, will this dynamic duo make a profit?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
African Savannah. Series 1, episode 7.
Bear Grylls heads to the African Savannah to reveal vital techniques for finding food and water whilst avoiding predators in this extreme environment.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Witness two cranes collapsing at a construction site, a spectacular crash on a notorious ski run and a massive firework explosion that smashes windows.

Friday 3rd August
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 3rd August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey through Japan exploring everything from ancient temples, cherry blossoms and tea ceremonies, to bullet trains, neon lights, mobile phones and robots.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they use explosive rockets to catch crashing planes in mid-air and how do sunbathing techniques help scientists catch rays of sun? Plus, the shady secrets of sunglasses.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like game calls, mayonnaise, traditional razor blades and butterfly safety razors are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Meteorite Men Bike.
The OCC is asked to build a vehicle for the Science Channel. And an accident at Paul Jr Designs prompts Paul Sr to put aside his differences with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Fiat 500.
Mike is in Italy to pick up a Fiat but a hundred miles into his journey home the engine packs up. What will Edd think of his choice of car when it rolls in on a trailer?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
Five international traders compete to land the best deal on an eclectic mix of historical treasures, including a 200 million year old plesiosaur fossil and a post-war diamond watch.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
HMS Ark Royal is taking part in large-scale war games with the US Navy. Her mission is to project air power and oversee the landing of Royal Marines into the designated warzone.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Hess - the Deputy.
Rudolph Hess was the first of Hitler's aides to follow him unquestioningly but his life was shrouded in mystery. Why did he fly to Britain in 1940?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
Unconditional Surrender.
How did the Russians drive the Germans out of Russia; how did America defeat Japan despite fanatical resistance; and why was France pivotal to the Allies?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Bering Sea Salvation. Series 3, episode 5.
A man who fell overboard is rescued and returned to the Time Bandit ; the Northwestern offload nearly $800,000 in crab, and deckhand Matt is worried about his impending court date.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
More Myths Reopened.
Adam and Jamie respond to their critics. Were they really responsible for a trombone travesty, and did the exploding hammers test strike a low blow? Find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Kurt takes the lead on a client's customized Barrett, Rich and Bob examine two rare Colts and the gunsmiths face off against the sales team to see who is the better shot.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Lost at Sea.
When Myke and Ruth become stranded for days at sea in the Bermuda Triangle, they must make use of what they have aboard. Find out how they battle dehydration and starvation.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Collisions.
When 47 children died in a plane crash, one grieving dad tracked down the air traffic controller on duty and murdered him. Why do these fatal collisions still occur?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Lost at Sea.
When Myke and Ruth become stranded for days at sea in the Bermuda Triangle, they must make use of what they have aboard. Find out how they battle dehydration and starvation.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Meteorite Men Bike.
The OCC is asked to build a vehicle for the Science Channel. And an accident at Paul Jr Designs prompts Paul Sr to put aside his differences with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Fiat 500.
Mike is in Italy to pick up a Fiat but a hundred miles into his journey home the engine packs up. What will Edd think of his choice of car when it rolls in on a trailer?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Scotland. Series 2, episode 6.
Bear Grylls is in Scotland's Cairngorm Mountains where he has to face arctic blizzards, use a deer skin for shelter and trap rabbits for food.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)




05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Ron Pitts reveals more incredible true stories of destruction including diners hit by a surprise tornado and a raft of bus crashes caught on camera.

Saturday 4th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 4th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Mexico's thriving cities and stunning beaches in this fascinating look at ancient and modern Mexican culture, from religious festivals to Independence Day celebrations.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Find out how they blast 10,000 tonnes of rock, how the earth is mapped from space, and how fresh flowers are provided all year round.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items like corn tortillas, bush planes and aluminium bike wheels are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Soda Cup Killer.
If you threw a foam cup from a car at high speed, could it break the windshield of another car? And can you cling on by your fingertips? The crew find out at 75ft.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)




10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bottle Bash.
Adam and Jamie kick off a bar brawl to test whether an empty beer bottle will inflict more damage than a full one, beating a pork stuffed human dummy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Winner, Losers.
Following the live show, Junior celebrates his win while Senior focuses on the future with a big build and a big opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Apprentice Bike.
Senior deals with his mother's death and is upset not to hear from Junior or Mikey. PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts. OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Operation Reconciliation.
OCC builds a bike for Veterans Airlift Command and PJD finishes a bike for One Call Concepts. After his mother's death, Senior is determined to reconcile with Mikey and Junior.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




15:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Rick's News.
Junior revamps the Black Widow bike he reclaimed from Senior while OCC works on a build for John Christner Trucking. Mikey gets a personal trainer. Rick announces his engagement.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how they dive for sponges and how taxi drivers know their way to so many different destinations.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, find out how cash is transported safely and securely, how to land big game fish and how bagpipes actually work.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as heather gems, instant film, beet sugar, electric roadsters are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as underwater robots, lasagne, band saws, ski and trekking poles are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Renault Alpine.
Mike is in France to hunt down the rare Renault Alpine 310. The car he finds is great, but it has some surprises in store, and Edd is charged with getting it fixed.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
The Falklands War (History Documentary)
Analysing the conflict of 1982, including the political and military situation, weapons and tactics through archive film and eye-witness accounts.
(Part 1)




23:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
As Will and Kris prepare to present their all-American AR rifle in Las Vegas, Vince clears his bench and quits the shop in frustration. Can they keep the production line going?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Soda Cup Killer.
If you threw a foam cup from a car at high speed, could it break the windshield of another car? And can you cling on by your fingertips? The crew find out at 75ft.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dive to Survive.
Could diving underwater save you from an explosion? And are phone books a practical way to bullet proof a vehicle? The team bring out the big guns to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car Escape.
It's spy versus spy as Adam and Jamie outwit each other's outrageous car pursuits in classic old school style, with tacks, smoke, and oil, launched from the boot.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)




04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bottle Bash.
Adam and Jamie kick off a bar brawl to test whether an empty beer bottle will inflict more damage than a full one, beating a pork stuffed human dummy.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Ron Pitts puts you at the scene of incredible destruction. Watch as nine gallons of chemicals suddenly burst into flames and a motorcycle without breaks slams into a crowd.

Sunday 5th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 5th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Mexico's thriving cities and stunning beaches in this fascinating look at ancient and modern Mexican culture, from religious festivals to Independence Day celebrations.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they fashion cool clothing that can withstand the heat of a furnace, and how do they turn sea into land to create artificial islands? Plus, putting the fizz in champagne.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as folding kayaks, piñatas, garbage trucks and ceramic composite brake discs are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mythssion Control.
Sceptical physicist fans have driven this remake of Jamie's famous Hyneman experiment where he measured the force of colliding trucks. Prepare for car carnage.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
No Pain, No Gain.
What affects our ability to tolerate pain; does swearing help us handle discomfort; and are women more stoic than men? Adam and Jamie find out the hard way.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)




10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour 2.
Popular demand sees more wild duct tape legends put to the test, but will Jamie be able to walk the walk across a duct tape bridge, or be defeated by his vertigo?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Waterslide Wipeout.
In a smash-hit death-defying video a man slides 200ft, flies through the air, and lands safely in a paddling pool. Is this a stunt or scam? The team finds out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
On the Gold.
With the wash plant ready, the Hoffman crew has their first clean-out of the season. Pressure mounts at Big Nugget when John decides to shut the wash plant down.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


13:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Jack Hoffman's excavator gets stranded and requires emergency surgery. And the crew fine-tunes their wash plant which doubles their efficiency at finding goid.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


14:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Twenty Four Seven.
The Hoffman Crew run night and day to get to the gold, while a federal mining inspector visits both Fred and Parker. He finds safety violations and both operations face closure.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)




15:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold Rush.
The Hoffmans are held up by their broken excavator, Parker Schnabel totals his season's hold and hands the mine back to his grandpa, and the Dakota boys work to re-open their mine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the finest Panama hats; who rounds up Florida's escaped pythons; and how do they keep drivers safe in the world's longest tunnel?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they build working miniature airports; how do they design houses to survive hurricanes; and how is rhubarb cultivated in the dark?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as laminated wood beams, sport utility vehicles, veggie burgers and augers are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as turbochargers, enchiladas and watches are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




18:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an Oldsmobile 442 and a WWII Japanese rifle and sword still wrapped in the paper they were mailed to the US in.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The auction includes a sword and uniform from a secret society and a 1637 prayer book. And Delfino repairs a Love Meter game and the team uses it to crown the gallery's best lover.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find a1960s autographed tattoo machine, a competition chainsaw and a chainsaw-carved cedar bear at a high-end storage auction in Los Angeles.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


20:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Battle the Sexes.
Are women really superior to men? Find out as the team tests five age-old gender clichés in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




21:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Virginia is for Bigfoot Lovers.
The bigfoot research team heads to Virginia to investigate video the locals are dubbing 'The Beast of Gumhill.' They use a unique technique to prove this elusive beast is real.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


22:00
Aliens of the Deep Sea (Scientific Documentary)
The octopus has three hearts, nine brains and eight strong tentacles, but is it an intelligent creature? Find out, as scientists examine the octopus' problem solving abilities.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


00:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Virginia is for Bigfoot Lovers.
The bigfoot research team heads to Virginia to investigate video the locals are dubbing 'The Beast of Gumhill.' They use a unique technique to prove this elusive beast is real.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


01:00
Aliens of the Deep Sea (Scientific Documentary)
The octopus has three hearts, nine brains and eight strong tentacles, but is it an intelligent creature? Find out, as scientists examine the octopus' problem solving abilities.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mythssion Control.
Sceptical physicist fans have driven this remake of Jamie's famous Hyneman experiment where he measured the force of colliding trucks. Prepare for car carnage.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)




03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
No Pain, No Gain.
What affects our ability to tolerate pain; does swearing help us handle discomfort; and are women more stoic than men? Adam and Jamie find out the hard way.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Duct Tape Hour 2.
Popular demand sees more wild duct tape legends put to the test, but will Jamie be able to walk the walk across a duct tape bridge, or be defeated by his vertigo?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Waterslide Wipeout.
In a smash-hit death-defying video a man slides 200ft, flies through the air, and lands safely in a paddling pool. Is this a stunt or scam? The team finds out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
See a Naval pilot as he bails out of a crippled plane moments before crashing, two men who outrun a destructive mudslide and a tornado that sends cars flying!
(Subtitles, Part 1)

Monday 6th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 6th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
An epic journey across the world's largest country; from the splendour of imperial St. Petersburg, to the thriving nightlife of Moscow, explore the true nature of Russia's soul.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How have they designed a car that can call the emergency services? How is metal turned into magnets? And how are the biggest ships propelled?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as rolled wafers, wood pellets and class and championship rings are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Fortune Teller Scale.
The Gallery 63 crew take in a vintage fortune telling scale and a menagerie of taxidermied animals. And a seller's collection of baseball cards reveals all.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Elvis Cadillac.
Paul and the crew takes in a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley and rare correspondence from Thomas Edison, shows a lesser known side to the famous inventor.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Domani Studios Bike.
The Teutul feud escalates on-air when Paul Sr calls in to a radio show that Mikey is guesting on. How will he react when Paul Jr sets up a rival bike shop?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Land Rover.
Mike takes a chance on a 1981 Series III Stage 1 Land Rover without an MOT, and just hopes Edd can make it roadworthy on their limited budget. Will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Virginia is for Bigfoot Lovers.
The bigfoot research team heads to Virginia to investigate video the locals are dubbing 'The Beast of Gumhill.' They use a unique technique to prove this elusive beast is real.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
After nearly five months since she departed on the Auriga deployment, HMS Ark Royal is welcomed back home into Portsmouth, but not before a full-scale battle damage exercise.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Himmler - the Executioner.
SS leader Himmler had millions of people killed. He authorised experiments on children and co-ordinated the Holocaust - what motivated this evil sadist?
(Subtitles)




15:00
World War II - the Complete History (Documentary)
The Presence of History.
How did atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, end Japan's imperial dreams; and why did America and Britain fear an expansionist Soviet Union?
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The Last Lap. Series 3, episode 6.
As the gruelling 2006 red king crab fishing epic comes to a close, captains and their crews wait anxiously for crab-payday. Will the harsh season pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Fortune Teller Scale.
The Gallery 63 crew take in a vintage fortune telling scale and a menagerie of taxidermied animals. And a seller's collection of baseball cards reveals all.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Elvis Cadillac.
Paul and the crew takes in a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley and rare correspondence from Thomas Edison, shows a lesser known side to the famous inventor.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Walking on Water.
Can ninjas really run on water, catch a speeding arrow, and stop a samurai sword with their bare hands? Adam and Jamie investigate the martial arts masters.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)




19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Alabama. Series 7, episode 1.
Bear Grylls is in the backwoods of Alabama where he tackles freezing white-water, braves a raging forest fire and gets trapped without light in the heart of a limestone cave.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Square Wheels.
Will square wheels give you a smooth ride at high speeds; and can two cars stuck bumper to bumper drive city streets, cut corners and complete a 180 degree spin?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(New Series, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)


23:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Virginia is for Bigfoot Lovers.
The bigfoot research team heads to Virginia to investigate video the locals are dubbing 'The Beast of Gumhill.' They use a unique technique to prove this elusive beast is real.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Square Wheels.
Will square wheels give you a smooth ride at high speeds; and can two cars stuck bumper to bumper drive city streets, cut corners and complete a 180 degree spin?
(Widescreen, High Definition)




01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Fortune Teller Scale.
The Gallery 63 crew take in a vintage fortune telling scale and a menagerie of taxidermied animals. And a seller's collection of baseball cards reveals all.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Elvis Cadillac.
Paul and the crew takes in a Cadillac once owned by Elvis Presley and rare correspondence from Thomas Edison, shows a lesser known side to the famous inventor.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Domani Studios Bike.
The Teutul feud escalates on-air when Paul Sr calls in to a radio show that Mikey is guesting on. How will he react when Paul Jr sets up a rival bike shop?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Land Rover.
Mike takes a chance on a 1981 Series III Stage 1 Land Rover without an MOT, and just hopes Edd can make it roadworthy on their limited budget. Will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)




04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Ecuador. Series 2, episode 5.
Adventurer Bear Grylls demonstrates how to survive in Ecuador's jungles by building bamboo bridges, making a bow and arrow, and showing which plants are poisonous.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A modified drag boat almost costs the driver his life, two storm chasers are trapped by a tornado, a military plane spectacularly crashes and a famous bridge disintegrates.
(Subtitles, Part 2, Audio Described)

Tuesday 7th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 7th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
An epic journey across the world's largest country; from the splendour of imperial St. Petersburg, to the thriving nightlife of Moscow, explore the true nature of Russia's soul.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they look after sharks at the world's biggest aquarium? How do they grow precious stones? And what does it take to build a luxury Bentley?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as speed skates, synthetic rubber, cocoa beans, bulk chocolate are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Citroen.
Mike travels to France to cut a cracking deal on a Citroen, but back in the workshop Edd finds chronic problems with its self-levelling suspension. Can he fix it up?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Square Wheels.
Will square wheels give you a smooth ride at high speeds; and can two cars stuck bumper to bumper drive city streets, cut corners and complete a 180 degree spin?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


12:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)


13:00
H.M.S. Ark Royal (Documentary)
The Final Journey.
Captain Kyd leads the flagship of the Royal Navy, the Ark Royal, on her final voyage as she is stripped of munitions and docks in Portsmouth for the last time.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Goebbels - the Agitator.
Goebbels was a brilliant Propagandist. So why did his affair with an actress cause a rift with Hitler, and how did his anti-Semitism restore his power?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Catastrophe.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
New Beginnings. Series 3, episode 7.
The crews begin fishing for the opilio season; deckhand Matt returns to Northwestern with his legal woes behind him, and Norweigan fisherman Jake joins the Northwestern, anxious to prove his worth.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Western Myths.
Can you shoot a man's hat off; can you bust a buddy out of jail with horsepower; and can an airbag turn a lock pick into a skull cleaving spear? The team finds out.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Norway/Sweden. Series 7, episode 2.
Bear heads for the icy wastes of the Arctic Circle, where he tackles a frozen waterfall, hunts reindeer and battles against freezing conditions.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do billions of bees help produce tonnes of California almonds; how do they clear the snow to keep Norway's planes in action; and how do they remove tricky stains?
(Part 5, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


20:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How does New York run on steam; how do Belgium's Trappist monks make the world's finest beers; and how do they build America's best performing SUVs?
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)




22:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Call.
Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helens passing. PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a build for John Christner Trucking.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Man Down.
John Schnabel has a life threatening heart attack; the Hoffmans find a game changing gold nugget and Dakota Fred accomplishes what Jack Hoffman never managed to.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


01:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Awesome 80s.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the 80s with an 82 Corvette convertible and yearbooks from Beverly Hills High School feature some familiar faces.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Haunted Cabinet.
Owner Paul gets a flight in a 1974 Grumman airplane and tests an antique Winchester signal cannon. Plus the crew takes in a haunted antique Asian cabinet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Window World Bike.
Paul Jr and his team are trying to finish his new bike shop. Sr does not believe that Jr can compete with OCC, and is upset that he is targeting OCC's vendors.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Citroen.
Mike travels to France to cut a cracking deal on a Citroen, but back in the workshop Edd finds chronic problems with its self-levelling suspension. Can he fix it up?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Kimberleys. Series 2, episode 4.
Bear Grylls demonstrates how to survive the harsh Australian outback by showing where to find food, and avoid sunstroke and saltwater crocodiles.
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
See how a confusing intersection results in a spectacular train crash, a picnic turns deadly when a stealth bomber crashes nearby and an eight story building collapses in Manila.
(Subtitles, Part 3)

Wednesday 8th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 8th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
South Africa boasts immense wealth but is riven by terrible inequality. How is the Rainbow Nation developing, and can the country's extraordinary natural resources be preserved?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they avoid docking disasters when handling a thousand ships a day, how do they create a world of oil reserves from sticky forest mud, or bring old movies back to life?
(Part 17, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as steering wheels, aerospace fuel lines, apple pies and household radiators are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he crack on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Bentley.
Mike is chuffed to find a bargain Rolls Royce until rust exposes the deal as too good to be true. He's offered a Bentley Turbo instead, but is its condition any better?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


11:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


12:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Terror in the Skies.
The 1970s saw terrorists hijack plane after plane. See how two SAS soldiers took the fight to the terrorists, and how close their mission came to failure.
(Subtitles)




14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Göring - The Marshall.
Exploring how Herman Goring, second in Command after the Fuhrer, was addicted to morphine, luxury, and power, and quickly crumbled in the face of military disaster.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Slaughter in the Trenches.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Caught in the Storm. Series 3, episode 8.
Only days into the Opilio season, a major storm breaks and high seas cause Captain Andy of the Time Bandit to call his men off deck, moments before a wave hits!
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Big Rig Myths.
Could a truck tyre blowout knock your head off; and does drafting improve fuel efficiency? Plus, the team takes on the Knight Rider in the ultimate challenge.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Vietnam. Series 7, episode 3.
Deep in the heart of the Vietnamese jungle, Bear Grylls encounters blood-sucking leeches, a deadly spitting cobra and eats a forest scorpion.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)


21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
The Gunsmoke crew creates a historically inspired hybrid axe mortar gun with explosive results. Plus, will a key client be pleased with an unusual Trapdoor Springfield weapon?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1, 2012, 3 Star)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Delorean Time Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew go back to the future with a DeLorean Time Machine, then travel even further back when they uncover a Prohibition-era piano hiding a secret.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Space Oddities.
Paul heads to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to collect historic items, including an Apollo 13 pinball machine, signed by the astronaut and the actor who played him.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Esab Bike.
Business is booming at the OCC, but Paul Jr is struggling to find clients - should he crack on and build a bike without a commission? And Paul Sr reaches out to Mikey.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers - On the Road (Motoring)
Bentley.
Mike is chuffed to find a bargain Rolls Royce until rust exposes the deal as too good to be true. He's offered a Bentley Turbo instead, but is its condition any better?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Alaskan Mountain Range. Series 1, episode 4.
Bear Grylls faces the icy peaks of Alaska, where each year, over one million people visit. Bear uses his specialist skills and knowledge to survive the hostile environment.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A devastating earthquake completely wipes out an old church; a Delta 2 rocket explodes showering Cape Canaveral with flaming debris and a tornado destroys buildings in Oklahoma.
(Part 4, Subtitles)

Thursday 9th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 9th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
South Africa boasts immense wealth but is riven by terrible inequality. How is the Rainbow Nation developing, and can the country's extraordinary natural resources be preserved?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make batteries from brine? How do they build a tropical island from trash? And how are fragrances blended to create different types of scents?
(Part 18, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as whips, automatic pizza makers, incense cones and model jet engines are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A vintage 1943 Harley Davidson Flathead is up for auction. Plus, Bob is selling a rare gambler's watch and pistol - will Paul win their bet on its value or be buying Bob dinner?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A collection of vintage 1970s lunch boxes, a classic 1965 Mustang, and a bizarre Stumpf fiddle are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Meteorite Men Bike.
The OCC is asked to build a vehicle for the Science Channel. And an accident at Paul Jr Designs prompts Paul Sr to put aside his differences with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Spitfire.
Mike Brewer and Edd China are keen to crack on with the renovation of an iconic Triumph Spitfire. There's a lot of work to be done.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Spitfire.
Edd has replaced the differential and rear shocks on the Triumph Spitfire, and he's had the bumpers and handles chromed. But can Mike sell it for a profit?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Freddie Flintoff Goes Wild (Travel)
Canada.
On Canada's coast, Freddie navigates a bear-infested forest and has an unexpectedly close encounter with a sea lion. But will he spot the killer whales he came to see?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 4 Star)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Iranian Embassy Siege.
It could've been the SAS' greatest disaster. Follow this second-by-second breakdown of the most daring eleven minutes of military action seen in Britain.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Speer - the Architect.
How did Albert Speer give shape to Hitler's ideology, bring art under the banner of the swastika, and recruit an entire population to the munitions industry?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Blood in the Air.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Crossing the Line. Series 3, episode 9.
Broken pots and a blown engine have put the Northwestern a week behind schedule. Captain Sig hopes his luck will change as he drops his gear north of the rest of the fleet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A vintage 1943 Harley Davidson Flathead is up for auction. Plus, Bob is selling a rare gambler's watch and pistol - will Paul win their bet on its value or be buying Bob dinner?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A collection of vintage 1970s lunch boxes, a classic 1965 Mustang, and a bizarre Stumpf fiddle are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Snow Special.
The team is piste off and that's snow joke. They're snowed under with movie myths and living legends as they put snow myths to the test in this special.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Texas. Series 7, episode 4.
In western Texas, Bear falls to earth from a bi-plane to lock horns with the parched Chihuahuan Desert. He traverses through deep gorges and takes on a diamondback rattlesnake.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
In the Black.
The Hoffman crew risks everything to run through the night. Fred has to abandon his best paydirt yet. John Schnabel returns after his heart attack.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Galactic flame throwers fire gamma rays across the universe and the sun spits flares millions of miles high. But what sparks cosmic firestorms and do they threaten Earth?
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)




22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Galactic flame throwers fire gamma rays across the universe and the sun spits flares millions of miles high. But what sparks cosmic firestorms and do they threaten Earth?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




01:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A vintage 1943 Harley Davidson Flathead is up for auction. Plus, Bob is selling a rare gambler's watch and pistol - will Paul win their bet on its value or be buying Bob dinner?
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A collection of vintage 1970s lunch boxes, a classic 1965 Mustang, and a bizarre Stumpf fiddle are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Meteorite Men Bike.
The OCC is asked to build a vehicle for the Science Channel. And an accident at Paul Jr Designs prompts Paul Sr to put aside his differences with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Spitfire.
Mike Brewer and Edd China are keen to crack on with the renovation of an iconic Triumph Spitfire. There's a lot of work to be done.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)




04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Spitfire.
Edd has replaced the differential and rear shocks on the Triumph Spitfire, and he's had the bumpers and handles chromed. But can Mike sell it for a profit?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Everglades. Series 2, episode 1.
In at the deep end, Bear Grylls wades through the alligator infested waters showing viewers how to survive the swamps, thousands of snakes and deadly black bears.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A series of explosions threatens downtown Dallas; a pilot is trapped after a freak helicopter accident; a daredevil biker survives a crash at 200mph; and a typhoon strikes Japan.
(Part 5, Subtitles)

Friday 10th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 10th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Great Rift Valley.
Stretching 3,500 miles from Ethiopia to Mozambique, the Rift Valley sparked an explosion of life and is the birthplace of man. What geological event created it?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How can steel repair itself? How do they create the world's most powerful bikes? And how is wood transformed into paper?
(Part 19, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as heather gems, instant film, beet sugar, electric roadsters are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Treasures.
An antique telescope, a photographer's studio camera, and an impressive collection of civil war letters are up for auction. How high will the bidding go?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A 1951 Ford F1 truck, an Olympic table tennis table, and an authenticated letter signed by Harry Houdini are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
Spirits are high as Jr begins fabricating his first bike. But over at the OCC the team is focussed on building a ramp to launch a Jr-styled dummy over a creek.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 944 Turbo.
Mike and Edd are on cloud nine when they get their hands on a Porsche. But it's not all smooth sailing for the boys on this turbo-charged restoration.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 944 Turbo.
The mechanical maestros continue to work on the spectacular Porsche Turbo, using all their skills to make sure this is an unforgettable overhaul.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
The Dealers try to outbid each other on a range of fascinating artefacts including an imperial Russian helmet, rare pieces of meteorite and costume jewellery made by Coco Chanel.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2, 3 Star)


12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Last Stand in Oman.
Nine SAS soldiers are stationed deep in enemy territory and are surrounded by 250 men. This is the story of how they overcame these colossal odds to escape.
(Subtitles)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Donitz - the Successor.
As his regime crumbled and he prepared to commit suicide, Hitler appointed Admiral Donitz as his successor. How did Donitz's 23 day reign come to an end?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Killers of the Sea.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Trails of the Greenhorns. Series 3, episode 10.
Guy leaves the Wizard, leaving the rest of the crew to sort out his duties. Meanwhile, Jake continues to earn the respect of his peers and bosses on the Northwestern with his hard work.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)




17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Treasures.
An antique telescope, a photographer's studio camera, and an impressive collection of civil war letters are up for auction. How high will the bidding go?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A 1951 Ford F1 truck, an Olympic table tennis table, and an authenticated letter signed by Harry Houdini are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Grenades and Guts.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether an action hero can protect his cast members from a grenade blast and test an internet video with an outrageous claim.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Alaskan Mountain Range. Series 1, episode 4.
Continuing his adventures, Bear is dropped into the Chugach Mountains by the Alaska Air National Guard and faces challenges including black bear infested forests.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Louisiana Firestorm.
When Myke and Ruth are trapped in burning woodland of backcountry Louisiana, they must dodge falling trees, try to construct a fire shelter, and dine out on armadillo.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Extreme Weather.
Why does bad weather crash planes? And how did Juliane Koepcke survive when lightning struck her flight, and she plunged into a rainforest, still strapped in her seat?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
Louisiana Firestorm.
When Myke and Ruth are trapped in burning woodland of backcountry Louisiana, they must dodge falling trees, try to construct a fire shelter, and dine out on armadillo.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Treasures.
An antique telescope, a photographer's studio camera, and an impressive collection of civil war letters are up for auction. How high will the bidding go?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
A 1951 Ford F1 truck, an Olympic table tennis table, and an authenticated letter signed by Harry Houdini are up for auction. Will the sellers be pleased with their profits?
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
Spirits are high as Jr begins fabricating his first bike. But over at the OCC the team is focussed on building a ramp to launch a Jr-styled dummy over a creek.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 944 Turbo.
Mike and Edd are on cloud nine when they get their hands on a Porsche. But it's not all smooth sailing for the boys on this turbo-charged restoration.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)




04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 944 Turbo.
The mechanical maestros continue to work on the spectacular Porsche Turbo, using all their skills to make sure this is an unforgettable overhaul.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
European Alps. Series 1, episode 8.
Bear Grylls shows us how to survive the Alps, Europe's greatest mountain range. 120 million people visit every year, with thousands becoming stranded.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A pilot fights to escape a helicopter accident, a powerboat spins out of control at 125mph, a tanker fire erupts into an 1,800 degree fireball and a plane crashes from the sky.
(Part 6, Stereo)

Saturday 11th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 11th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Hawaii.
The world's most violent volcano is situated in its wettest place, and this combination created Hawaii, an island so high, it contains 11 of the world's 13 climate zones.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Find out how they make military helicopters, how they design metro systems and how they engineer artificial reefs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as underwater robots, lasagne, band saws, ski and trekking poles are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Flu Fiction.
It's hankies at the ready as Adam and Jamie test the velocity and spread of a sneeze and whether a friend's runny nose guarantees snot will get on you.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Perfect Storm.
Adam and Jamie join forces with Reed and Sean from 'Storm Chasers' to test if their vehicles are tornado proof by putting them in the jet stream of a 747.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hair of the Dog.
Two shaggy dog stories are tested. Can prison escapees really evade a bloodhound by running through water, and is there any way of outsmarting a sniffer-dog?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Arrow Machine Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ancient Greek myth that Dionysus the Elder created a machine that could fire arrows just like a modern machine gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
One of the boats suffers a total blackout while navigating an iceberg minefield. Meanwhile Elliott gets a rude awakening, and a greenhorn learns a deadly lesson.
(Part 14, Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
The fleet returns to the Bering Sea to battle the most brutal winter in living memory and a sharp downturn in business. Who will have a successful season?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition)




16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, how raw cane is turned into sugar, how fish are farmed and how suits are tailored in just one day.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
In this episode, learn how banknotes are designed and printed and how leather hide is turned into a shiny new pair of shoes.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how patterned glass panels and road cases are made. We also see how stop-frame animation is achieved.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how industrial wire ropes, living walls and large format cameras are made.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


19:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Square Wheels.
Will square wheels give you a smooth ride at high speeds; and can two cars stuck bumper to bumper drive city streets, cut corners and complete a 180 degree spin?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Porsche 914.
Mike finds a 914 in a barn, but under the muck he can see a profit in the 1970s sports car, so he buys it for a bargain price. Can Edd restore it to a saleable condition?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
Meet the Elephant Man (Documentary)
On the 120th anniversary of Joseph Merrick's death, a team of experts bring the Elephant Man back to life. Features Brian Richards, a modern-day sufferer of Proteus Syndrome.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


22:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Gladstone Bag Murder.
Martin Kemp looks at how the Police evidence bag came into being after a gruesome discovery in a Gladstone bag left at the luggage office in Waterloo station.
(Widescreen)




23:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
Go behind the scenes of the frightening and fantastic fishing on the Bering Sea, seeing how speciality cameras, submarine and helicopters are used to capture the amazing action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Meet the Elephant Man (Documentary)
On the 120th anniversary of Joseph Merrick's death, a team of experts bring the Elephant Man back to life. Features Brian Richards, a modern-day sufferer of Proteus Syndrome.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


01:30
Crime Museum UK with Martin Kemp (Documentary)
Gladstone Bag Murder.
Martin Kemp looks at how the Police evidence bag came into being after a gruesome discovery in a Gladstone bag left at the luggage office in Waterloo station.
(Widescreen)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Flu Fiction.
It's hankies at the ready as Adam and Jamie test the velocity and spread of a sneeze and whether a friend's runny nose guarantees snot will get on you.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Perfect Storm.
Adam and Jamie join forces with Reed and Sean from 'Storm Chasers' to test if their vehicles are tornado proof by putting them in the jet stream of a 747.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hair of the Dog.
Two shaggy dog stories are tested. Can prison escapees really evade a bloodhound by running through water, and is there any way of outsmarting a sniffer-dog?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Arrow Machine Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ancient Greek myth that Dionysus the Elder created a machine that could fire arrows just like a modern machine gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Two Soviet jet fighters collide in mid-air; terrorists bomb a British city block; a hot air balloon hits a radio tower; a mountain biker falls 120ft; and Evel Knievel crashes.
(Part 7, Subtitles)

Sunday 12th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 12th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean gave rise to agriculture, ancient empires and major world religions. Explore the geological events that created the birthplace of Western civilization.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Head underground into America's largest mine to find out how they mine lead. And how they manufacture and test made-to-measure shotguns?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as laminated wood beams, sport utility vehicles, veggie burgers and augers are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Idiomatic.
The team tackle two English sayings. When the proverbial poo hits the fan does everyone nearby get covered, and if you get cold feet, do you actually get cold feet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Reverse Engineering Surf or Turf.
Adam and Jamie get going on even more myths that need to be busted.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Tablecloth Chaos.
Is it possible to whip a tablecloth off a 24-foot table using a motorbike, leaving the glasses and plates in place? Adam and Jamie rev up to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mini Myth Madness.
Adam and Jamie see if it really is easy to take 'candy from a baby'. Plus, can a laptop, fridge door or hair weave be used as an impromptu bullet proof vest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
How the Universe Works Season (Scientific Documentary)
Three quarters of Venus' surface is lava plains; how has volcanic activity decimated the planet, and why can volcanoes create life on other planets like Earth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


13:00
How the Universe Works Season (Scientific Documentary)
Across the universe planetary winds rage at six times the speed of sound and lightning stretches for thousands of miles. What drives galactic mega storms and do they create life?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


14:00
How the Universe Works Season (Scientific Documentary)
Throughout the cosmos extreme phenomenon create desolate worlds of brutal heat, fatal cold, and deadly irrigation. Is Earth the only habitable planet in a hostile universe?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)




15:00
How the Universe Works Season (Scientific Documentary)
Galactic flame throwers fire gamma rays across the universe and the sun spits flares millions of miles high. But what sparks cosmic firestorms and do they threaten Earth?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do billions of bees help produce tonnes of California almonds; how do they clear the snow to keep Norway's planes in action; and how do they remove tricky stains?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How does New York run on steam; how do Belgium's Trappist monks make the world's finest beers; and how do they build America's best performing SUVs?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how chocolate coins, pedal cars and latex swords are made in the latest episode of this popular series.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the micrscope as we discover how motorcycle jackets and shovels and spades are made. We also see what goes into the production of farmed caviar.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)




18:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Manager Cindy reminds the team of her picking prowess when she brings in a 1950s spy watch/recorder. Paul brings Jon on a trip to a new client who is an avid art collector.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for the next auction, which includes a T Rex tooth and other dinosaur bones. And Paul can't wait to sell a drum kit which rocker wannabe Cindy can't stop playing.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


19:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys uncover a vintage carnival game in need of restoration and a professional octagon fighting cage at an early-morning auction in Stanton, California.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


20:00
The Truth Behind the Moon Landings (Documentary)
A growing band of people claim that the moon landings were faked. Dismantle the conspiracy theories to separate fact from fiction.




21:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


22:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
Alone in the Amazon.
After losing his canoe, Benedict struggles to survive in the Amazon. Embarking on a journey through rainforest to safety he is struck down by Malaria and a case of jungle madness.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


00:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


01:00
I Shouldn't be Alive (Documentary)
Alone in the Amazon.
After losing his canoe, Benedict struggles to survive in the Amazon. Embarking on a journey through rainforest to safety he is struck down by Malaria and a case of jungle madness.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Idiomatic.
The team tackle two English sayings. When the proverbial poo hits the fan does everyone nearby get covered, and if you get cold feet, do you actually get cold feet?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Reverse Engineering Surf or Turf.
Adam and Jamie get going on even more myths that need to be busted.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Tablecloth Chaos.
Is it possible to whip a tablecloth off a 24-foot table using a motorbike, leaving the glasses and plates in place? Adam and Jamie rev up to find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Mini Myth Madness.
Adam and Jamie see if it really is easy to take 'candy from a baby'. Plus, can a laptop, fridge door or hair weave be used as an impromptu bullet proof vest?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Terrorists bomb artillery stockpiles in Addis Ababa; jets crash at an air show; a man and his bulldozer wreak havoc on a small town; and a mansion is swallowed by a sinkhole.
(Part 8, Subtitles)

Monday 13th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Monday 13th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Virungas: Land Fire, Ice.
How is this epic land of fire and ice home to some of the world's most iconic animals and the most mysterious landscapes?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Discover how the world's most versatile construction machines are operated, follow the journey of beans to sauce and learn how they maintain the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Ever wondered how everyday items such as turbochargers, enchiladas and watches are made? Find out how these familiar objects are formed.
(Part 13, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
The OCC is working on a bike fit for the FBI. But over at PJD, Jr is falling behind on his double build - will the bikes be ready for the Sturgis rally?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Edd China take on an awesome Audi Quattro this week. Will the team be able to turn a profit on this rapid racer?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Our Audi restoration continues, as mechanical maestros Mike and Edd try their luck on the Quattro. How will the lads fare in this remarkable challenge?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


11:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)


13:00
SAS: Special Forces Heroes (Documentary)
Operation Certain Death.
The SAS mission to save six hostages captured by violent gangs in Sierra Leone may have been the biggest-ever gamble for the regiment.
(Subtitles)




14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Eichmann.
Eichmann was responsible for ensuring that Nazi death trains ran on time and at full capacity. What drove this meticulous, barbaric bureaucrat to control the Holocaust?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Mayhem on the Eastern Front.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Ice and Open Water. Series 3, episode 11.
Guy returns to work on the Wizard after surmising that it is unfair for his shipmates to do all the work in the icy conditions. Meanwhile, Jake is in bad spirits on the Northwestern after a run of bad weather and increasingly long hours.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Baseball Myths.
Does cracking your bat give you more clout, can you hit the hide off a ball, and does sliding into base actually slow you down? The team investigates.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
The Inside Story.
On Bear Grylls's quest for survival, he is never alone. In this episode, go inside the show and see the dedicated safety crew and cameramen in action.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


21:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun; Rich trades pistols for personal Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to deliver and test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)


23:00
Finding Bigfoot (Documentary)
Moonshine, Bigfoot.
The team travels to Kentucky to investigate a piece of footage that seems to show the glowing eyes of a bigfoot. Can they prove that Bigfoots really do call Kentucky home?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 4 Star)




00:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Punt Gun.
The Gunsmoke crew build a punt gun; Rich trades pistols for personal Elvis memorabilia and calls in some help to deliver and test a 1911 for an Army 10th Mountain Division veteran.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2012, 3 Star)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul is excited when a letter from Albert Einstein, a 400-year-old desk and a rare cigar boy lighter go under the hammer - but will they set the bidding alight?
(Part 15, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
An Italian gaming table, an antique English rocking horse and a Harley Davidson three-wheeler servi-car go under the hammer. Can Paul drive up the bidding?
(Part 16, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Pjd Bike.
The OCC is working on a bike fit for the FBI. But over at PJD, Jr is falling behind on his double build - will the bikes be ready for the Sturgis rally?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Edd China take on an awesome Audi Quattro this week. Will the team be able to turn a profit on this rapid racer?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)


04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Audi Quattro.
Our Audi restoration continues, as mechanical maestros Mike and Edd try their luck on the Quattro. How will the lads fare in this remarkable challenge?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Sierra Nevada. Series 1, episode 6.
Bear travels to America's greatest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, and uses his knowledge of American Indian survival techniques to build shelters and find food.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A helicopter pilot misjudges his moves at an air show; a fighter jet test flight ends in disaster; skydivers escape a burning plane; and a jet car racer loses control at 278mph.
(Part 9, Subtitles)

Tuesday 14th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 14th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Congo: The Untamed Heart.
This hidden world harbours a diverse collection of plants and animals including; forest buffalo, bongo, forest elephants, gorillas and chimpanzees.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Peanut Butter/Breaking Point.
How are peanuts harvested, roasted and transformed into peanut butter; and how are domestic appliances tested?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how patterned glass panels and road cases are made. We also see how stop-frame animation is achieved.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
It's an uphill struggle for Jr to get both the Geico and the Anti-Venom bikes ready for the Sturgis rally - will his first project crash and burn?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Auto expert Mike Brewer and mechanical maestro Edd China get under the bonnet of a VW Beetle, but will they be able to breathe life into this ancient wonder?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Mechanical duo Mike and Edd are working on a VW Beetle which begins to take shape. But it's not all smooth cruising for the team in this topsy-turvy restoration.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Revenge the Myth.
Can you make a weapon from a water heater; can you thread a needle with an excavator; and can you fly on a firework? Plus, a limo teeters on a cliff edge.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


12:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Double M16.
Will must mount two M16s side-by-side to a patrol boat for naval operations. Apprentice Kris gets caught giving an unauthorized shop tour to his girlfriend.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




12:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Folding Flashlight Gun.
Will creates a combination flashlight and survival kit that unfolds to become a semi-automatic M11. New guy Flem is put to the test.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Sight.
How can a lifeguard spot one drowning man amid thousands? We examine how our eyes have evolved into the sense that provides the greater part of our understanding of the world.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Mengele.
The 'Angel of Death' conducted inhuman experiments on the inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. We examine his motives and his life after the war in Argentina.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War I in Colour (History Documentary)
Victory and Despair.
Rare archive film is retouched to capture for the first time the gritty reality of life during WWI in full colour. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A Frozen Finish. Series 3, episode 12.
It's the final showdown for the greenhorns - some have succeeded in their quest to become Bering Sea crab fishermen, but others won't be coming back.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2007)




17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viewer Special.
Could cigarette ends make bullets; would sneezing with your eyes open make them fly out their sockets; and can reverse gear act as a brake? Adam and Jamie find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Pacific Island. Series 8, episode 1.
Sand and salt water confront Bear when he's dropped off the Panamanian coast. So he demonstrates how to make fresh water, a raft and then survive a storm at sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do volcanoes help produce the world's best guacamole; how do they build trucks that can cross swamps; and how do they produce the world famous Fiskars scissors?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




20:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make steel cables strong enough to hold up a 50,000 tonne bridge; why do modern hunters use medieval weapons; and how do they know which clothes sizes to stock?
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


22:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Drastic Step.
Mikey launches a fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Senior takes steps to reunite with his sons.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)




01:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Seance Machine.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off a1900s séance machine and a 19th-century silver horn. Paul takes a gamble on an iconic, silver 1975 Airstream trailer.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Torture, Trains, a Tiny Sword.
The crew take in a medical device that may have been used for torture and a centuries old mini sword made for a nobleman's child.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
It's an uphill struggle for Jr to get both the Geico and the Anti-Venom bikes ready for the Sturgis rally - will his first project crash and burn?
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Auto expert Mike Brewer and mechanical maestro Edd China get under the bonnet of a VW Beetle, but will they be able to breathe life into this ancient wonder?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)




04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Vw Beetle.
Mechanical duo Mike and Edd are working on a VW Beetle which begins to take shape. But it's not all smooth cruising for the team in this topsy-turvy restoration.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Mexico. Series 2, episode 3.
Bear heads to Mexico's Copper Canyon, which is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. Many tourists come a cropper while visiting it, so he shows the skills to survive.
(Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A huge blaze at a fireworks factory decimates nearby neighbourhoods; a baseball stadium roof collapses; a hot air balloon slams into a power line; and a base jumper wipes out.
(Part 10, Subtitles)

Wednesday 15th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 15th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Lake Turkana: Land the Crocodile.
A lake that at first glance seems so barren is revealed to support abundant life, and to be home to some of the most diverse human cultures in Africa.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Smooth.
How do they mine marble for Washington's monuments; how do they make Tabasco Sauce; and how do they produce storm proof umbrellas?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how industrial wire ropes, living walls and large format cameras are made.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
OCC and PJD are both presenting their bikes at the Sturgis rally. Jr hopes his dad will attend his reveals, but it looks like Sr will be a no-show.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
When auto expert Mike Brewer buys a Jaguar XJS for just £1,000, star mechanic Edd starts restoring the car back to its former glory, in the hope of making them a tidy profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
With all the work completed, mechanical maestros Mike and Edd take the finished car on a test-drive, before inviting potential buyers to come and view it.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)


11:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


12:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Strength.
The human body has engineered itself for strength, power and endurance. Explore the mechanics of the body and discover how humans are able to perform some amazing feats.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Von Ribbentrop.
Ribbentrop was an extremely able politician, as well as an obedient servant to Hitler and Nazism. We follow his rise, and his part in the extermination of the Jews.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Get 'Em Back Safe. Series 4, episode 1.
It's the beginning of a new king crab season and everyone's looking to cash in. Some boats are slow to start but eventually get to catching some king crab.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Superhero Hour.
How high can a belt buckle grappling hook take you; and can a punch leave a ring-shaped scar? Plus, the team takes some comic book corners in the myth-mobile.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Big Sky Country. Series 8, episode 3.
Bear paraglides into the remote Rockies, traversing huge waterfalls and vast gullies, before trying to jump onto a moving train to complete his escape.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini Moke.
Designed as an off-road army car the Mini Moke soon became a civilian cult classic, so this should be a winner. But can Edd and Mike agree on anything and get the job done?(HD).
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 3 Star)


21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




22:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


22:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Double M16.
Will must mount two M16s side-by-side to a patrol boat for naval operations. Apprentice Kris gets caught giving an unauthorized shop tour to his girlfriend.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




01:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Folding Flashlight Gun.
Will creates a combination flashlight and survival kit that unfolds to become a semi-automatic M11. New guy Flem is put to the test.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Blow Gun.
The Gallery 63 crew auction off an an all-wood Harley-Davidson motorcycle. They then have a competition test firing an antique blow gun.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Sports Cards.
Paul and the crew auction a rare painting, but the biggest gem of the day could be hidden in a collection of 150,000 sports cards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Lawless Drag Bike.
OCC and PJD are both presenting their bikes at the Sturgis rally. Jr hopes his dad will attend his reveals, but it looks like Sr will be a no-show.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
When auto expert Mike Brewer buys a Jaguar XJS for just £1,000, star mechanic Edd starts restoring the car back to its former glory, in the hope of making them a tidy profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)




04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Xjs.
With all the work completed, mechanical maestros Mike and Edd take the finished car on a test-drive, before inviting potential buyers to come and view it.
(Part - 2, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Panama (Part 1 of 2). Series 3, episode 3.
Bear tackles the deadly mangroves of Panama as he parachutes into crocodile and shark-infested water, in the first instalment of this two-part programme.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
Police chase a madman in a stolen tank; two cranes fall 50 storeys during an earthquake in Taiwan; and 90,000 tons of ammunition explodes causing chaos in a bustling city.
(Part 11, Subtitles)

Thursday 16th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 16th August


Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night
06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Cape Coast: Where Worlds Collide.
Fifteen per cent of the world's coastal marine species are found on the Cape. What brings such extraordinary abundance to this unique coastline?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Irish Stout/Silk/Canned Soup.
How do they make classic Irish stout; how do they use silkworms to create gunpowder bags and clothes; and how do they put soup into cans?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Discover how chocolate coins, pedal cars and latex swords are made in the latest episode of this popular series.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Homemade Hot Rod.
Cindy is intrigued by a zebra-skinned African drum. Meanwhile, up for auction are a homemade hot rod and a bronze amazon sculpture.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Fallen Heroes Bike.
After their success at the Sturgis rally PJD is flooded with customers - and fan mail. Meanwhile, Sr needs to decide whether he is going to attend Jr's wedding.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ferrari 308 Gt4.
Mike and Edd really blow the budget on this one, as they get their hands on an amazing Ferrari 308 GT4. But have they taken on too much?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ferrari 308 Gt4.
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is shaping up nicely - and Mike is still more excited than a giddy schoolboy that they own a Ferrari! But can he sell it for a profit?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


11:00
Walking the Amazon (Documentary)
Peru to Brazil.
Ed and Luke begin their epic attempt to walk the Amazon, despite dense jungle, deadly creatures, and the risk of disease. Will they have doubts about the mission?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 2011, 4 Star)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Sensation.
Examining the nervous system as it carries information round the body at over 320km per hour, allowing us to control pain, react to danger and co-ordinate all our movements.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Von Schirach.
In the Battle for Berlin the last reserves were children. How did Schirach prepare so many boys to sacrifice themselves and why did he sanction Jewish deportations?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Striking Out. Series 4, episode 2.
The crews are staking their claim on coveted grounds, but the sea is not giving up its bounty easily. After 48 hours, one greenhorn is already starting to fall apart.
(Subtitles, 2008)


17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Homemade Hot Rod.
Cindy is intrigued by a zebra-skinned African drum. Meanwhile, up for auction are a homemade hot rod and a bronze amazon sculpture.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Red Rag to a Bull.
If ammo is stored in a stove could it spark a lethal lead shower; do bulls object to the colour red; and would your china be safe in a bull ring? Find out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
China. Series 8, episode 2.
Bear is dropped in a region devastated by a typhoon, and has to tackle swollen rivers, climb monster waterfalls and use an ancient tribal technique to catch bats for food.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Frozen Out.
The Hoffman's battle frozen dirt and pipes as they struggle to hit their goal. Parker makes a final push at Smith Creek Hill and the Dakota Boy's season may be over.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


21:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Orbits drive the dynamics of the universe, collapsing dust clouds and colliding galaxies. How did orbits create life on Earth, and why have they destroyed other planets?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)




22:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
Meet the war correspondents who risk their lives to bring us news from the front line. Hear the stories behind the stories about from this most compelling but highly dangerous form of journalism.
(Part 1)


23:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
How the Universe Works (Documentary)
Orbits drive the dynamics of the universe, collapsing dust clouds and colliding galaxies. How did orbits create life on Earth, and why have they destroyed other planets?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
Reporters at War (Documentary)
Meet the war correspondents who risk their lives to bring us news from the front line. Hear the stories behind the stories about from this most compelling but highly dangerous form of journalism.
(Part 1)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wacky Taxi.
The crew go for a ride in a 7-metre long taxi, complete with 50s diner-style interior! Later they auction a dress sword and a Gibson mandolin.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Homemade Hot Rod.
Cindy is intrigued by a zebra-skinned African drum. Meanwhile, up for auction are a homemade hot rod and a bronze amazon sculpture.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Fallen Heroes Bike.
After their success at the Sturgis rally PJD is flooded with customers - and fan mail. Meanwhile, Sr needs to decide whether he is going to attend Jr's wedding.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ferrari 308 Gt4.
Mike and Edd really blow the budget on this one, as they get their hands on an amazing Ferrari 308 GT4. But have they taken on too much?
(Part - 1, 3 Star)


04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ferrari 308 Gt4.
The Ferrari 308 GT4 is shaping up nicely - and Mike is still more excited than a giddy schoolboy that they own a Ferrari! But can he sell it for a profit?
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Panama (Part 1 of 2). Series 3, episode 3.
The searing heat and humidity of the Panama jungle continue to test Bear's courage as he tackles towering waterfalls and dangerous mudslides.
(Part - 2, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)




05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A sinkhole swallows an entire neighbourhood; a speedboat crashes at 140mph; a plane ices over at 18,000ft and plunges to earth; and a huge explosion destroys a chemical plant.
(Part 12, Subtitles)

Friday 17th August
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Discovery HD Listings for Friday 17th August


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Madagascar.
Madagascar is an island of extremes, where life has adapted and diversified to such an extent that the terrain is now home to some of the world's weirdest animals.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
Fire Extinguishers/Cruise Liners.
How are phosphates used to put out fires; and how are cruise liners fuelled up and stocked with supplies before a voyage?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)


07:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
More everyday items are put under the micrscope as we discover how motorcycle jackets and shovels and spades are made. We also see what goes into the production of farmed caviar.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)


08:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jefferson Davis Letter.
Paul and the Gallery 63 crew auction off a Model T Ford, a letter from Jefferson Davis, and a rare casting reel featuring a young Marilyn Monroe.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




09:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Paul Jr's decision to put Odie in charge of the Bling Star bike backfires when he doesn't meet the deadline. And Mikey suggests family therapy - but will Sr be up for it?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini 1000 City.
To celebrate Mini's 50th birthday, canny car trader Mike buys a cheap Mini City 1000 and with Edd's help, creates a customised car to sell for a profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)


10:30
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini 1000 City.
Star mechanic Edd has created a unique celebratory car that any Mini enthusiast would be proud to own. Now all the Wheeler Dealers have to do is sell it!
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


11:00
Dealers (Documentary)
A seller with a passion for all things Japanese sparks a bidding war on a 600 year old Samurai sword, and the Dealers clash over a world class collection of X-Men comics.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3, 3 Star)


12:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




12:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


13:00
Human Body: Ultimate Machine (Scientific Documentary)
Brain Power.
The brain is the seat of learning as well as the repository of our primal instincts. We see how it controls us and how, when too hot or sleep-deprived, it can lead us to disaster.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Henchmen (History Documentary)
Freisler.
Freisler spent his early career defending storm troopers, and later years condemning Hitler's opponents to death in the 'People's Court'. What drove the Hanging Judge?
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? See how the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


16:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A Number Game. Series 4, episode 3.
Edgar must make a dangerous repair, while questionable counting makes Sig lose his temper. On Cornelia Marie, Phil's health is failing and affects the crew.
(Subtitles, 2008)




17:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jefferson Davis Letter.
Paul and the Gallery 63 crew auction off a Model T Ford, a letter from Jefferson Davis, and a rare casting reel featuring a young Marilyn Monroe.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Myth Evolution.
Will an airbag explosion blow your thumbs off; is breathing underwater from a tyre possible; and can ninjas deflect bullets with their hands? The team finds out.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Guatemala. Series 8, episode 4.
Bear gets close to another natural disaster, being dropped onto a live volcano. After escaping lava flows, he negotiates a cave system and a viper as a bedmate.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen win big at a Miami auction scoring a Delta Relay Rocket and a camouflage hovercraft. But will they be able to achieve the ambitious profits they want?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




20:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton find an antique miniature firearm and a collection of unique remote controlled vehicles at an auction in California. But are they valuable?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


21:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
When Myke and Ruth get stranded on the edge of a sprawling mangrove swamp, they battle to find food and drinking water. Things get worse when Myke slips into a sinkhole.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Aircrash Confidential (Technology)
Fire on Board.
When fire breaks out on a flight passengers only have two minutes to escape. Experts explore why some don't make it, and how larger planes pose a greater threat.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Man, Woman, Wild (Documentary)
When Myke and Ruth get stranded on the edge of a sprawling mangrove swamp, they battle to find food and drinking water. Things get worse when Myke slips into a sinkhole.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)




01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Breakthrough.
Senior calls Junior to try and make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining and OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Plus, Junior asks Senior for a private meeting.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Wrestling Belt.
The crew auction off a Championship wrestling belt, a signed Edgar Allen Poe collection, and huge lion-shaped temple guardians from Thailand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Jefferson Davis Letter.
Paul and the Gallery 63 crew auction off a Model T Ford, a letter from Jefferson Davis, and a rare casting reel featuring a young Marilyn Monroe.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
American Chopper: Senior Versus Junior (Documentary)
Paul Jr's decision to put Odie in charge of the Bling Star bike backfires when he doesn't meet the deadline. And Mikey suggests family therapy - but will Sr be up for it?
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini 1000 City.
To celebrate Mini's 50th birthday, canny car trader Mike buys a cheap Mini City 1000 and with Edd's help, creates a customised car to sell for a profit.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, 3 Star)




04:15
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mini 1000 City.
Star mechanic Edd has created a unique celebratory car that any Mini enthusiast would be proud to own. Now all the Wheeler Dealers have to do is sell it!
(Part - 2, Widescreen, 3 Star)


04:40
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Patagonia. Series 3, episode 5.
Bear Grylls once again puts himself in the danger zone as he drops into Patagonia, one of the most inhospitable places on the planet.
(Part - 1, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 4 Star)


05:30
Destroyed in Seconds (Documentary)
A factory fire spews deadly shrapnel, a motorcycle crashes at 135 mph, a nine-story building in Russia collapses and a Titan rocket explodes.
(Part 13, Subtitles)