TV Schedule

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19 Nov 22:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. Pasquale and Benedict's contrasting leadership styles start to cause tension as the group crosses a pan of cracked earth on the longest stretch of the journey. Also in HD

19 Nov 23:00: Warriors
Islands Of Blood: In the 1790s tribes battled for control of the Hawaiian archipelago. Discover these brutal warriors, including their rituals of human sacrifice and deadly martial arts.

20 Nov 00:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

20 Nov 02:00: Titanic's Final Moments
An August 2005 expedition to the submerged wreck of the Titanic revealed two large intact sections of the bottom hull. Could a new explanation for the death of the Titanic be revealed?

20 Nov 04:00: Ancient Discoveries
Super Navies: Join a team of experts as they use the latest scientific techniques to solve the greatest mysteries of the ancient world's naval technology.

20 Nov 05:00: Dogfights
Secret Weapons: Documentary on the events of 20 November 1944, when the USS Mississinewa was destroyed by Japan's frightening new kamikaze weapon: the Kaiten torpedo.

20 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
Okinawa: The fight for Okinawa saw over a quarter of a million people lose their lives. Discover the story of the most costly American campaign of the Pacific War.

20 Nov 07:00: Tunnellers
Job Security: A new tunneling technology threatens the old drill-and-blast technique favoured by the miners. Meanwhile, a major upgrade to the LIRR finally gets underway.

20 Nov 08:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Ocean Salvage: Thanks to Mega Movers, ships lying in ocean graveyards have been saved from the depths. From the Mary Rose to the Normandie, find out how they were raised.

20 Nov 09:00: Ice Road Truckers
Ocean Run: Hugh gets angry at the slow pace as he convoys with trainee driver Phil, but his frustration and aggressive driving soon become dangerous on one of Alaska's steepest roads.

20 Nov 10:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

20 Nov 11:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. Pasquale and Benedict's contrasting leadership styles start to cause tension as the group crosses a pan of cracked earth on the longest stretch of the journey.

20 Nov 13:00: Titanic's Final Moments
An August 2005 expedition to the submerged wreck of the Titanic revealed two large intact sections of the bottom hull. Could a new explanation for the death of the Titanic be revealed?

20 Nov 15:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Ocean Salvage: Thanks to Mega Movers, ships lying in ocean graveyards have been saved from the depths. From the Mary Rose to the Normandie, find out how they were raised.

20 Nov 16:00: Extreme Trains
Freight Train: From the port of Los Angeles, across the Mojave desert through New Mexico to Dallas, the BNSF freight train travels one of the most important commercial routes in America.

20 Nov 17:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

20 Nov 18:00: Ancient Discoveries
Superballistics: Ancient bullets, rockets and bombs. Discover how the science and technology of ballistics date back thousands of years to the ancient world.

20 Nov 19:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

20 Nov 20:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

20 Nov 21:00: The Lost Evidence
Iwo Jima: On 19 February 1945, the US Marine Corps invaded Iwo Jima. A 36-day battle would endure. Could the Marines expel 21,000 Japanese troops?

20 Nov 22:00: The World at War
Japan: The landmark series continues. The ferocious Samurai code brings famous Japanese victories, but jubilation is shortlived. Hiroshima looms. (Pt 22 of 26)

20 Nov 23:05: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. The lights go back on in London's West End after 2,000 nights of darkness and the USA tests the first atomic bomb. (Part 22 of 26)

21 Nov 00:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

21 Nov 01:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

21 Nov 02:00: Extreme Trains
Freight Train: From the port of Los Angeles, across the Mojave desert through New Mexico to Dallas, the BNSF freight train travels one of the most important commercial routes in America.

21 Nov 03:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

21 Nov 04:00: Ancient Discoveries
Superballistics: Ancient bullets, rockets and bombs. Discover how the science and technology of ballistics date back thousands of years to the ancient world.

21 Nov 05:00: Dogfights
Death Of The Luftwaffe: The Nazis' last great air offensive was launched on 1 January 1945. Their last stand ended in disaster, shattering the Luftwaffe as an effective fighting force.

21 Nov 06:00: Human Weapon
Eskrima Stickfighting: Daredevil adventurers Jason and Bill travel to the Philippines, where the indigenous fighting style, Eskrima, was formed.

21 Nov 07:00: Human Weapon
Krav Maga Of The Israeli Commandos: Israel is home to one of the deadliest combat systems in the world. Designed for the Defence Forces, Krav Maga is an anything goes fighting style.

21 Nov 08:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Another Atlantis: The Deep Sea Detectives investigate the underwater tunnels of Nan Madol in Pohnpei. The ancient Micronesians built the site and furnished it with untold riches.

21 Nov 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

21 Nov 10:00: The Lost Evidence
Iwo Jima: On 19 February 1945, the US Marine Corps invaded Iwo Jima. A 36-day battle would endure. Could the Marines expel 21,000 Japanese troops?

21 Nov 11:00: The World at War
Japan: The landmark series continues. The ferocious Samurai code brings famous Japanese victories, but jubilation is shortlived. Hiroshima looms. (Pt 22 of 26)

21 Nov 12:00: Human Weapon
Eskrima Stickfighting: Daredevil adventurers Jason and Bill travel to the Philippines, where the indigenous fighting style, Eskrima, was formed.

21 Nov 13:00: Human Weapon
Krav Maga Of The Israeli Commandos: Israel is home to one of the deadliest combat systems in the world. Designed for the Defence Forces, Krav Maga is an anything goes fighting style.

21 Nov 14:00: Britain B.C.
The most comprehensive vision of pre-Roman Britain ever to be shown on television portrays not crude, uncivilized savages but a highly developed, cultured people. (Part 1 of 2)

21 Nov 15:00: The Sinking Of The Andrea Doria
The SS Andrea Doria was the pride of Italy. But when she collided with the SS Stockholm, she was doomed to a watery grave. Almost all the passengers and crew survived the tragedy. How?

21 Nov 16:00: Journey to 10,000 BC
With huge climate fluctuations and a mini-Ice Age, how did early people survive? Discover what life was like for early humans in prehistoric times.

21 Nov 18:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Conquest: When the Normans invaded Britain, they smashed the existing architecture to smithereens. But was their culture less sophisticated than the retreating Anglo-Saxons?

21 Nov 19:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Skyscrapers Of The Middle Ages: Historian Dr Simon Thurley discovers why some of the most spectacular buildings in Britain were created during times of pestilence and fear in the Dark Ages.

21 Nov 20:00: The Dark Ages
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance, take a look at what life was like for ordinary people during Europe's Early Middle Ages.

21 Nov 22:00: The Plague
In 1347, the worst biological disaster in history swept through Europe, wiping out almost half of the population in three years. Could such a devastating event happen again? (Part 1 of 2)

21 Nov 23:00: Britain B.C.
The most comprehensive vision of pre-Roman Britain ever to be shown on television portrays not crude, uncivilized savages but a highly developed, cultured people. (Part 1 of 2)

22 Nov 00:00: Disappearing Britain
Tea: British actress Wendy Craig goes in search of how the rituals associated with the nation's favourite beverage have changed since the days when everything stopped for tea.

22 Nov 01:00: Master of the Abyss
Master Of The Abyss: Documentary about the daring deep sea diver William Beebe, who created a scientific stir when he plunged the ocean depths in a hollowed out metal ball.

22 Nov 02:00: The Sinking Of The Andrea Doria
The SS Andrea Doria was the pride of Italy. But when she collided with the SS Stockholm, she was doomed to a watery grave. Almost all the passengers and crew survived the tragedy. How?

22 Nov 03:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Conquest: When the Normans invaded Britain, they smashed the existing architecture to smithereens. But was their culture less sophisticated than the retreating Anglo-Saxons?

22 Nov 04:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Skyscrapers Of The Middle Ages: Historian Dr Simon Thurley discovers why some of the most spectacular buildings in Britain were created during times of pestilence and fear in the Dark Ages.

22 Nov 05:00: Disappearing Britain
Tea: British actress Wendy Craig goes in search of how the rituals associated with the nation's favourite beverage have changed since the days when everything stopped for tea.

22 Nov 06:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

22 Nov 07:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 07:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 08:00: Alexander The Great
The real history of one of the greatest generals the world has ever known. Was he a leader or a tyrant? Judge for yourself. (Part 2 of 3)

22 Nov 09:00: The Dark Ages
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance, take a look at what life was like for ordinary people during Europe's Early Middle Ages.

22 Nov 11:00: The Plague
In 1347, the worst biological disaster in history swept through Europe, wiping out almost half of the population in three years. Could such a devastating event happen again? (Part 1 of 2)

22 Nov 12:00: Journey to 10,000 BC
With huge climate fluctuations and a mini-Ice Age, how did early people survive? Discover what life was like for early humans in prehistoric times.

22 Nov 14:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

22 Nov 15:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 15:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 16:00: Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
By the time of Saladin's death, the crusaders' kingdom had been greatly reduced. Defeat after defeat led to the Christians' eviction in 1291 by the Mamluks.

22 Nov 17:00: Elizabeth
Heart Of A King: The arrival of the Spanish Armada was something that Elizabeth "had twisted and turned for 20 years to avoid". British naval supremacy followed, but for how long?

22 Nov 18:00: Elizabeth
Gloriana: Last chapter of Elizabeth's life. Victory over Spain saw the Virgin Queen achieve demigod status. She died, heirless, having raised England from obscurity to great power.

22 Nov 19:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Holy Land (Ethiopia): Don Wildman travels to Africa to explore the countless subterranean secrets concealed beneath seemingly mundane surfaces.

22 Nov 20:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

22 Nov 21:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle. Also in HD

22 Nov 22:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

22 Nov 23:00: Rome: Rise & Fall of an Empire
Julius Caesar: The corrupt republic of Rome churns with civil war. Caesar quests for glory and, backed by an adoring public, he aims to claim his rightful place as the chief man of Rome.

23 Nov 00:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle.

23 Nov 01:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

23 Nov 02:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

23 Nov 02:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

23 Nov 03:00: Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
By the time of Saladin's death, the crusaders' kingdom had been greatly reduced. Defeat after defeat led to the Christians' eviction in 1291 by the Mamluks.

23 Nov 04:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

23 Nov 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Holy Land (Ethiopia): Don Wildman travels to Africa to explore the countless subterranean secrets concealed beneath seemingly mundane surfaces.

23 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
Leyte Gulf: 20 October 1944, US troops storm ashore on the island of Leyte. After two long years under Japanese occupation the WWII liberation of the Philippines has begun.

23 Nov 07:00: Tunnellers
Meltdown: At East Side Access, a rock face loaded with dynamite is primed for a blast, but a sudden meltdown at Grand Central Terminal causes a delay and puts lives at risk.

23 Nov 08:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Aircraft Recovery: Brave sub-zero temperatures as the Mega Movers team free a P-38 fighter aircraft entombed 260 feet beneath a freezing glacier.

23 Nov 09:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

23 Nov 10:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle.

23 Nov 11:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

23 Nov 12:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

23 Nov 13:00: Return to the Bismarck
The Bismarck was the pride of Hitler's fleet before she sank in 1941. Titanic director James Cameron returns to the ocean to train his cameras on Bismarck's eerie, three-mile deep grave.

23 Nov 14:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

23 Nov 15:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Aircraft Recovery: Brave sub-zero temperatures as the Mega Movers team free a P-38 fighter aircraft entombed 260 feet beneath a freezing glacier.

23 Nov 17:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To St David's: Terry Jones continues his journey following John Ogilby's Britannia atlas and, en route, Terry discovers a surprising truth about the road to St David's.

23 Nov 18:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Death Machines: From apocalyptic skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers, see how today's lethal weapons owe their origins to the ancient world.

23 Nov 19:00: Prehistoric Monsters Revealed
Was it a comet striking Earth, an asteroid or the eruption of a megavolcano? There are many theories as to why prehistoric creatures became extinct; discover how they lived and died.

23 Nov 21:00: MonsterQuest
Bigfoot: Join an expedition to try to lure a Bigfoot within range of TV cameras to prove that the monster exists. Plus, scientists evaluate famous footage of the creature: real or a hoax?

23 Nov 22:00: True Horror
Dracula: The spine-tingling series revealing the true stories behind the myth turns its focus to the legend of Dracula and a certain bloodthirsty Romanian prince named Vlad. Also in HD

23 Nov 23:00: Decoding The Past
Mysteries Of The Freemasons - America: Are the Freemasons an honourable thread in the fabric of America or a strangely powerful organisation, bent on political domination?

24 Nov 00:00: Secrets Of Mary Magdalene
Was she a sinner and a prostitute? Or was she the secret wife of Jesus and the leader of his church? The Da Vinci Code brought this debate onto the world stage, but what is the truth?

24 Nov 01:00: True Horror
Dracula: The spine-tingling series revealing the true stories behind the myth turns its focus to the legend of Dracula and a certain bloodthirsty Romanian prince named Vlad.

24 Nov 03:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To St David's: Terry Jones continues his journey following John Ogilby's Britannia atlas and, en route, Terry discovers a surprising truth about the road to St David's.

24 Nov 04:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Death Machines: From apocalyptic skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers, see how today's lethal weapons owe their origins to the ancient world.

24 Nov 05:00: Dogfights
MiG Killers Of Midway: Relive some of the most thrilling aerial battles of the Vietnam war as the USS Midway's pilots engaged in intense air combat with North Vietnamese MiGs.

24 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
Saipan: The island of Saipan was the cornerstone of Japan's inner defence line. Follow the American battle which included one of the biggest Japanese Banzai charges of WWII.

24 Nov 07:00: Tunnellers
The Roadheader: Disaster strikes when Little Al's crew pierce a water line while maneuvering the Roadheader. Can they overcome this latest setback at East Side Access?

24 Nov 08:00: Mega Movers
Army Mega Moves: Hannibal used elephants to cross the Alps; D-day harbours were rapidly shipped across the Channel. See how the world's militaries have earned their mega mover stripes.

24 Nov 09:00: MonsterQuest
Bigfoot: Join an expedition to try to lure a Bigfoot within range of TV cameras to prove that the monster exists. Plus, scientists evaluate famous footage of the creature: real or a hoax?

24 Nov 10:00: Prehistoric Monsters Revealed
Was it a comet striking Earth, an asteroid or the eruption of a megavolcano? There are many theories as to why prehistoric creatures became extinct; discover how they lived and died.

24 Nov 12:00: Decoding The Past
Mysteries Of The Freemasons - America: Are the Freemasons an honourable thread in the fabric of America or a strangely powerful organisation, bent on political domination?

24 Nov 14:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To Aberystwyth: Monty Python star Terry Jones follows John Ogilby's Britannia, the first ever road atlas, from the English border to Aberystwyth in Wales.

24 Nov 15:00: Mega Movers
Army Mega Moves: Hannibal used elephants to cross the Alps; D-day harbours were rapidly shipped across the Channel. See how the world's militaries have earned their mega mover stripes.

24 Nov 16:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Underground Lair (Berlin): Host Eric Geller travels through the dark and damp recesses of Berlin's secret bunkers. Engineered by the Nazis during WWII, their dark past is revealed.

24 Nov 17:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

24 Nov 18:00: Ancient Discoveries
Mega-Structures Of The Deep: Follow cutting edge archaeology experts as they reveal that this century's most exciting ancient discoveries lie at the bottom of the ocean.

24 Nov 19:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

24 Nov 20:00: Darwin's Brave New World
Origins: Part documentary, part drama, this programme reveals the compelling tale of how Darwin's On The Origin Of Species came to be published and the controversy it caused. Also in HD

24 Nov 21:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8 Also in HD

24 Nov 22:00: Mega Movers
Lost And Found: Determined movers attempt to lift a historic diner out of a building that has covered it for over 50 years. Also, a 1920s steam shovel is rescued from the Colorado Rockies.

24 Nov 23:00: Warriors
Special Forces: The Alamo Scouts were an elite reconnaissance unit that led a bold POW rescue during World War II. Terry Schappert tests their weapons and discovers their guerilla tactics.

25 Nov 00:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8

25 Nov 01:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

25 Nov 02:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Underground Lair (Berlin): Host Eric Geller travels through the dark and damp recesses of Berlin's secret bunkers. Engineered by the Nazis during WWII, their dark past is revealed.

25 Nov 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

25 Nov 04:00: Ancient Discoveries
Mega-Structures Of The Deep: Follow cutting edge archaeology experts as they reveal that this century's most exciting ancient discoveries lie at the bottom of the ocean.

25 Nov 05:00: Dogfights
Tuskegee Airmen: This is the story of the all-black fighter squadron known as the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame prejudice and shattered racist stereotypes with their flying exploits.

25 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
New. Guadalcanal: On 7 August 1942, US Marines invaded Guadalcanal in order to seize and hold this tropical island. Follow the story of America's first offensive of the Pacific War.

25 Nov 07:00: Tunnellers
A Band Of Brothers: Martin Hostetter and Ryan McGinty ready their gang for an important two weeks on the #7 Subway line. But mechanical hitches could be about to derail the project...

25 Nov 08:00: Mega Movers
New. Ancient Mystery Moves: 80-ton statues on Easter Island, 800-ton trilithon stones in a Roman temple; these are the amazing feats of ancient Mega Movers. How did they do it?

25 Nov 09:00: Darwin's Brave New World
Origins: Part documentary, part drama, this programme reveals the compelling tale of how Darwin's On The Origin Of Species came to be published and the controversy it caused.

25 Nov 10:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8

25 Nov 11:00: Mega Movers
Lost And Found: Determined movers attempt to lift a historic diner out of a building that has covered it for over 50 years. Also, a 1920s steam shovel is rescued from the Colorado Rockies.

25 Nov 12:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

25 Nov 13:00: Ten Pound Poms
One million Britons were sold the dream of a modern way of life in Australia and were seduced by a fare of just ?10. Follow the story of the largest planned migration of the 20th century.

25 Nov 14:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

25 Nov 15:00: Mega Movers
New. Ancient Mystery Moves: 80-ton statues on Easter Island, 800-ton trilithon stones in a Roman temple; these are the amazing feats of ancient Mega Movers. How did they do it?

25 Nov 16:00: Hell in the Pacific
Apocalypse: As Japan weakened, her resistance grew. Some committed suicide; with supplies dwindling, others turned to cannibalism. But it all ended when the bomb was dropped.

25 Nov 17:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

25 Nov 18:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient New York: From brutal bloodsports in Madison Square Garden to a Times Square-style celebration for the neolithic calender, discover the blueprints of an ancient New York.

25 Nov 19:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

25 Nov 20:00: Ax Men
Fresh Meat: Tempers at S&S Aqua Logging reach crisis level, and Rygaard and Conner Aviation welcome some fresh faces, but will their new class fare any better than their last?

25 Nov 21:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge? Also in HD

25 Nov 23:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

26 Nov 00:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge?

26 Nov 02:00: Hell in the Pacific
Apocalypse: As Japan weakened, her resistance grew. Some committed suicide; with supplies dwindling, others turned to cannibalism. But it all ended when the bomb was dropped.

26 Nov 03:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

26 Nov 04:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient New York: From brutal bloodsports in Madison Square Garden to a Times Square-style celebration for the neolithic calender, discover the blueprints of an ancient New York.

26 Nov 05:00: Surviving History
The Scarefactory checks out the Middle Ages, exploring the mythology of the Iron Maiden, and Kermit brings his fabricating ingenuity to a strange iron boot contraption.

26 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
Tarawa: On 20 November 1943 one of the most ferocious WWII US battles began. The target was a tiny island called Tarawa, and the battle would eventually open the way to Japan.

26 Nov 07:00: Tunnellers
Looking Forward: Over at the East Side Access site in Queens, foreman Tom Kelly oversees a series of precise blasts. But could a nasty shoulder injury disrupt his gang's work?

26 Nov 08:00: Brits Who Made the Modern World
Formula One And The Tilting Train: Peter Snow presents a fascinating series highlighting the incredible achievements of Brits whose inventions have helped change the modern world.

26 Nov 09:00: Ax Men
Fresh Meat: Tempers at S&S Aqua Logging reach crisis level, and Rygaard and Conner Aviation welcome some fresh faces, but will their new class fare any better than their last?

26 Nov 10:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge?

26 Nov 11:00: Trafalgar
Nelson's victory at Trafalgar is the most famous naval engagement in military history, and it confirmed the supremacy of the British Navy over France and her allies.

26 Nov 12:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

26 Nov 13:00: The British UFO Files
Revealed for the first time, the secret history of alien aircraft investigations led by the most powerful forces within the government. Did a space craft really land in Britain?

26 Nov 14:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

26 Nov 15:00: Brits Who Made the Modern World
Formula One And The Tilting Train: Peter Snow presents a fascinating series highlighting the incredible achievements of Brits whose inventions have helped change the modern world.

26 Nov 16:00: Underwater Universe
Leading oceanographers, expedition footage and 3-D animation depict the awesome cosmic and geological fluctuations that cause deadly floods, tsunamis, whirlpools and underwater volcanoes.

26 Nov 18:00: China's Forbidden City
The Centre Of The World: Beijing's Forbidden City is modern China's greatest tourist attraction, but in ancient times it was the centre of the world, the seat of 2 dynasties and 24 Emperors.

26 Nov 19:00: The Sinking Of The Royal Oak
Survivor testimony and archive film combine to reveal the tragic story of the British battleship the Royal Oak, which was sunk by a single German submarine on a cold, dark night in 1939.

26 Nov 20:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble. Also in HD

26 Nov 21:00: Ice Road Truckers
New. Race To The Finish: As the ice road season comes to a close, the truckers have only a few runs left. But with a cargo of dynamite, Lisa will be hoping it's not an explosive finish. Also in HD

26 Nov 22:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. The explorers reach Tabora, a historical highlight and the last place to re-supply. But the expedition is placed in jeopardy when Benedict contracts malaria. Also in HD

26 Nov 23:00: The Sinking Of The Royal Oak
Survivor testimony and archive film combine to reveal the tragic story of the British battleship the Royal Oak, which was sunk by a single German submarine on a cold, dark night in 1939.

27 Nov 00:00: Ice Road Truckers
New. Race To The Finish: As the ice road season comes to a close, the truckers have only a few runs left. But with a cargo of dynamite, Lisa will be hoping it's not an explosive finish.

27 Nov 01:00: George Best Remembered
In this moving tribute, George's father Dickie tells his late son's spiralling story. He provides a family's perspective on one of the rarest football talents ever seen.

27 Nov 02:00: Underwater Universe
Leading oceanographers, expedition footage and 3-D animation depict the awesome cosmic and geological fluctuations that cause deadly floods, tsunamis, whirlpools and underwater volcanoes.

27 Nov 04:00: China's Forbidden City
The Centre Of The World: Beijing's Forbidden City is modern China's greatest tourist attraction, but in ancient times it was the centre of the world, the seat of 2 dynasties and 24 Emperors.

27 Nov 05:00: Surviving History
Josh and Brian collaborate to investigate the legend surrounding an ancient spear thrower and DJ takes on the task of building the Brazen Bull, a device used in Ancient Rome.

27 Nov 06:00: The Lost Evidence
Iwo Jima: On 19 February 1945, the US Marine Corps invaded Iwo Jima. A 36-day battle would endure. Could the Marines expel 21,000 Japanese troops?

History +1 hour

19 Nov 22:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

19 Nov 23:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. Pasquale and Benedict's contrasting leadership styles start to cause tension as the group crosses a pan of cracked earth on the longest stretch of the journey.

20 Nov 00:00: Warriors
Islands Of Blood: In the 1790s tribes battled for control of the Hawaiian archipelago. Discover these brutal warriors, including their rituals of human sacrifice and deadly martial arts.

20 Nov 01:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

20 Nov 03:00: Titanic's Final Moments
An August 2005 expedition to the submerged wreck of the Titanic revealed two large intact sections of the bottom hull. Could a new explanation for the death of the Titanic be revealed?

20 Nov 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Super Navies: Join a team of experts as they use the latest scientific techniques to solve the greatest mysteries of the ancient world's naval technology.

20 Nov 06:00: Dogfights
Secret Weapons: Documentary on the events of 20 November 1944, when the USS Mississinewa was destroyed by Japan's frightening new kamikaze weapon: the Kaiten torpedo.

20 Nov 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Okinawa: The fight for Okinawa saw over a quarter of a million people lose their lives. Discover the story of the most costly American campaign of the Pacific War.

20 Nov 08:00: Tunnellers
Job Security: A new tunneling technology threatens the old drill-and-blast technique favoured by the miners. Meanwhile, a major upgrade to the LIRR finally gets underway.

20 Nov 09:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Ocean Salvage: Thanks to Mega Movers, ships lying in ocean graveyards have been saved from the depths. From the Mary Rose to the Normandie, find out how they were raised.

20 Nov 10:00: Ice Road Truckers
Ocean Run: Hugh gets angry at the slow pace as he convoys with trainee driver Phil, but his frustration and aggressive driving soon become dangerous on one of Alaska's steepest roads.

20 Nov 11:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

20 Nov 12:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. Pasquale and Benedict's contrasting leadership styles start to cause tension as the group crosses a pan of cracked earth on the longest stretch of the journey.

20 Nov 14:00: Titanic's Final Moments
An August 2005 expedition to the submerged wreck of the Titanic revealed two large intact sections of the bottom hull. Could a new explanation for the death of the Titanic be revealed?

20 Nov 16:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Ocean Salvage: Thanks to Mega Movers, ships lying in ocean graveyards have been saved from the depths. From the Mary Rose to the Normandie, find out how they were raised.

20 Nov 17:00: Extreme Trains
Freight Train: From the port of Los Angeles, across the Mojave desert through New Mexico to Dallas, the BNSF freight train travels one of the most important commercial routes in America.

20 Nov 18:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

20 Nov 19:00: Ancient Discoveries
Superballistics: Ancient bullets, rockets and bombs. Discover how the science and technology of ballistics date back thousands of years to the ancient world.

20 Nov 20:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

20 Nov 21:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

20 Nov 22:00: The Lost Evidence
Iwo Jima: On 19 February 1945, the US Marine Corps invaded Iwo Jima. A 36-day battle would endure. Could the Marines expel 21,000 Japanese troops?

20 Nov 23:00: The World at War
Japan: The landmark series continues. The ferocious Samurai code brings famous Japanese victories, but jubilation is shortlived. Hiroshima looms. (Pt 22 of 26)

21 Nov 00:05: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. The lights go back on in London's West End after 2,000 nights of darkness and the USA tests the first atomic bomb. (Part 22 of 26)

21 Nov 01:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

21 Nov 02:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

21 Nov 03:00: Extreme Trains
Freight Train: From the port of Los Angeles, across the Mojave desert through New Mexico to Dallas, the BNSF freight train travels one of the most important commercial routes in America.

21 Nov 04:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

21 Nov 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Superballistics: Ancient bullets, rockets and bombs. Discover how the science and technology of ballistics date back thousands of years to the ancient world.

21 Nov 06:00: Dogfights
Death Of The Luftwaffe: The Nazis' last great air offensive was launched on 1 January 1945. Their last stand ended in disaster, shattering the Luftwaffe as an effective fighting force.

21 Nov 07:00: Human Weapon
Eskrima Stickfighting: Daredevil adventurers Jason and Bill travel to the Philippines, where the indigenous fighting style, Eskrima, was formed.

21 Nov 08:00: Human Weapon
Krav Maga Of The Israeli Commandos: Israel is home to one of the deadliest combat systems in the world. Designed for the Defence Forces, Krav Maga is an anything goes fighting style.

21 Nov 09:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Another Atlantis: The Deep Sea Detectives investigate the underwater tunnels of Nan Madol in Pohnpei. The ancient Micronesians built the site and furnished it with untold riches.

21 Nov 10:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Last Secret: Delve beneath the streets of some of the planet's most famous cities to explore the subterranean secrets concealed beneath the seemingly mundane streets.

21 Nov 11:00: The Lost Evidence
Iwo Jima: On 19 February 1945, the US Marine Corps invaded Iwo Jima. A 36-day battle would endure. Could the Marines expel 21,000 Japanese troops?

21 Nov 12:00: The World at War
Japan: The landmark series continues. The ferocious Samurai code brings famous Japanese victories, but jubilation is shortlived. Hiroshima looms. (Pt 22 of 26)

21 Nov 13:00: Human Weapon
Eskrima Stickfighting: Daredevil adventurers Jason and Bill travel to the Philippines, where the indigenous fighting style, Eskrima, was formed.

21 Nov 14:00: Human Weapon
Krav Maga Of The Israeli Commandos: Israel is home to one of the deadliest combat systems in the world. Designed for the Defence Forces, Krav Maga is an anything goes fighting style.

21 Nov 15:00: Britain B.C.
The most comprehensive vision of pre-Roman Britain ever to be shown on television portrays not crude, uncivilized savages but a highly developed, cultured people. (Part 1 of 2)

21 Nov 16:00: The Sinking Of The Andrea Doria
The SS Andrea Doria was the pride of Italy. But when she collided with the SS Stockholm, she was doomed to a watery grave. Almost all the passengers and crew survived the tragedy. How?

21 Nov 17:00: Journey to 10,000 BC
With huge climate fluctuations and a mini-Ice Age, how did early people survive? Discover what life was like for early humans in prehistoric times.

21 Nov 19:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Conquest: When the Normans invaded Britain, they smashed the existing architecture to smithereens. But was their culture less sophisticated than the retreating Anglo-Saxons?

21 Nov 20:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Skyscrapers Of The Middle Ages: Historian Dr Simon Thurley discovers why some of the most spectacular buildings in Britain were created during times of pestilence and fear in the Dark Ages.

21 Nov 21:00: The Dark Ages
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance, take a look at what life was like for ordinary people during Europe's Early Middle Ages.

21 Nov 23:00: The Plague
In 1347, the worst biological disaster in history swept through Europe, wiping out almost half of the population in three years. Could such a devastating event happen again? (Part 1 of 2)

22 Nov 00:00: Britain B.C.
The most comprehensive vision of pre-Roman Britain ever to be shown on television portrays not crude, uncivilized savages but a highly developed, cultured people. (Part 1 of 2)

22 Nov 01:00: Disappearing Britain
Tea: British actress Wendy Craig goes in search of how the rituals associated with the nation's favourite beverage have changed since the days when everything stopped for tea.

22 Nov 02:00: Master of the Abyss
Master Of The Abyss: Documentary about the daring deep sea diver William Beebe, who created a scientific stir when he plunged the ocean depths in a hollowed out metal ball.

22 Nov 03:00: The Sinking Of The Andrea Doria
The SS Andrea Doria was the pride of Italy. But when she collided with the SS Stockholm, she was doomed to a watery grave. Almost all the passengers and crew survived the tragedy. How?

22 Nov 04:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Conquest: When the Normans invaded Britain, they smashed the existing architecture to smithereens. But was their culture less sophisticated than the retreating Anglo-Saxons?

22 Nov 05:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Skyscrapers Of The Middle Ages: Historian Dr Simon Thurley discovers why some of the most spectacular buildings in Britain were created during times of pestilence and fear in the Dark Ages.

22 Nov 06:00: Disappearing Britain
Tea: British actress Wendy Craig goes in search of how the rituals associated with the nation's favourite beverage have changed since the days when everything stopped for tea.

22 Nov 07:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

22 Nov 08:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 08:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 09:00: Alexander The Great
The real history of one of the greatest generals the world has ever known. Was he a leader or a tyrant? Judge for yourself. (Part 2 of 3)

22 Nov 10:00: The Dark Ages
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the start of the Renaissance, take a look at what life was like for ordinary people during Europe's Early Middle Ages.

22 Nov 12:00: The Plague
In 1347, the worst biological disaster in history swept through Europe, wiping out almost half of the population in three years. Could such a devastating event happen again? (Part 1 of 2)

22 Nov 13:00: Journey to 10,000 BC
With huge climate fluctuations and a mini-Ice Age, how did early people survive? Discover what life was like for early humans in prehistoric times.

22 Nov 15:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

22 Nov 16:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 16:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

22 Nov 17:00: Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
By the time of Saladin's death, the crusaders' kingdom had been greatly reduced. Defeat after defeat led to the Christians' eviction in 1291 by the Mamluks.

22 Nov 18:00: Elizabeth
Heart Of A King: The arrival of the Spanish Armada was something that Elizabeth "had twisted and turned for 20 years to avoid". British naval supremacy followed, but for how long?

22 Nov 19:00: Elizabeth
Gloriana: Last chapter of Elizabeth's life. Victory over Spain saw the Virgin Queen achieve demigod status. She died, heirless, having raised England from obscurity to great power.

22 Nov 20:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Holy Land (Ethiopia): Don Wildman travels to Africa to explore the countless subterranean secrets concealed beneath seemingly mundane surfaces.

22 Nov 21:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

22 Nov 22:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle.

22 Nov 23:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

23 Nov 00:00: Rome: Rise & Fall of an Empire
Julius Caesar: The corrupt republic of Rome churns with civil war. Caesar quests for glory and, backed by an adoring public, he aims to claim his rightful place as the chief man of Rome.

23 Nov 01:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle.

23 Nov 02:00: Captain Bligh Conspiracy
Relive the events surrounding the infamous mutiny on the Bounty, during which Captain William Bligh lost his ship to a band of rebellious sailors in 1789.

23 Nov 03:00: How The West Was Made
The Wealth Of The Land: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals stories about the West Country landscape.

23 Nov 03:30: How The West Was Made
Slavery, Smelting And Steam: Petrified ice-age forests, abandoned plague villages, cities built on slavery profits... Photographer Chris Chapman reveals tales of the West Country landscape.

23 Nov 04:00: Crusades: Crescent & the Cross
By the time of Saladin's death, the crusaders' kingdom had been greatly reduced. Defeat after defeat led to the Christians' eviction in 1291 by the Mamluks.

23 Nov 05:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

23 Nov 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Holy Land (Ethiopia): Don Wildman travels to Africa to explore the countless subterranean secrets concealed beneath seemingly mundane surfaces.

23 Nov 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Leyte Gulf: 20 October 1944, US troops storm ashore on the island of Leyte. After two long years under Japanese occupation the WWII liberation of the Philippines has begun.

23 Nov 08:00: Tunnellers
Meltdown: At East Side Access, a rock face loaded with dynamite is primed for a blast, but a sudden meltdown at Grand Central Terminal causes a delay and puts lives at risk.

23 Nov 09:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Aircraft Recovery: Brave sub-zero temperatures as the Mega Movers team free a P-38 fighter aircraft entombed 260 feet beneath a freezing glacier.

23 Nov 10:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

23 Nov 11:00: Life After People
New. Waters Of Death: Water gives life, but it can also destroy. Discover how, in a world without people, rain submerges New Orleans and corrosion topples Seattle's Space Needle.

23 Nov 12:00: Battles B.C.
Judgement Day At Marathon: Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.

23 Nov 13:00: The Prime Minister Is Missing
On the 17 December 1967, Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared, never to be seen again. Using reconstructions from eyewitness accounts, experts attempt to solve the mystery.

23 Nov 14:00: Return to the Bismarck
The Bismarck was the pride of Hitler's fleet before she sank in 1941. Titanic director James Cameron returns to the ocean to train his cameras on Bismarck's eerie, three-mile deep grave.

23 Nov 15:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Death Of A Battleship: Deep sea divers finally reveal how the 'unsinkable' World War I battleship HMS Audacious was laid low by a single blow.

23 Nov 16:00: Mega Movers
Extreme Aircraft Recovery: Brave sub-zero temperatures as the Mega Movers team free a P-38 fighter aircraft entombed 260 feet beneath a freezing glacier.

23 Nov 18:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To St David's: Terry Jones continues his journey following John Ogilby's Britannia atlas and, en route, Terry discovers a surprising truth about the road to St David's.

23 Nov 19:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Death Machines: From apocalyptic skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers, see how today's lethal weapons owe their origins to the ancient world.

23 Nov 20:00: Prehistoric Monsters Revealed
Was it a comet striking Earth, an asteroid or the eruption of a megavolcano? There are many theories as to why prehistoric creatures became extinct; discover how they lived and died.

23 Nov 22:00: MonsterQuest
Bigfoot: Join an expedition to try to lure a Bigfoot within range of TV cameras to prove that the monster exists. Plus, scientists evaluate famous footage of the creature: real or a hoax?

23 Nov 23:00: True Horror
Dracula: The spine-tingling series revealing the true stories behind the myth turns its focus to the legend of Dracula and a certain bloodthirsty Romanian prince named Vlad.

24 Nov 00:00: Decoding The Past
Mysteries Of The Freemasons - America: Are the Freemasons an honourable thread in the fabric of America or a strangely powerful organisation, bent on political domination?

24 Nov 01:00: Secrets Of Mary Magdalene
Was she a sinner and a prostitute? Or was she the secret wife of Jesus and the leader of his church? The Da Vinci Code brought this debate onto the world stage, but what is the truth?

24 Nov 02:00: True Horror
Dracula: The spine-tingling series revealing the true stories behind the myth turns its focus to the legend of Dracula and a certain bloodthirsty Romanian prince named Vlad.

24 Nov 04:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To St David's: Terry Jones continues his journey following John Ogilby's Britannia atlas and, en route, Terry discovers a surprising truth about the road to St David's.

24 Nov 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Death Machines: From apocalyptic skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers, see how today's lethal weapons owe their origins to the ancient world.

24 Nov 06:00: Dogfights
MiG Killers Of Midway: Relive some of the most thrilling aerial battles of the Vietnam war as the USS Midway's pilots engaged in intense air combat with North Vietnamese MiGs.

24 Nov 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Saipan: The island of Saipan was the cornerstone of Japan's inner defence line. Follow the American battle which included one of the biggest Japanese Banzai charges of WWII.

24 Nov 08:00: Tunnellers
The Roadheader: Disaster strikes when Little Al's crew pierce a water line while maneuvering the Roadheader. Can they overcome this latest setback at East Side Access?

24 Nov 09:00: Mega Movers
Army Mega Moves: Hannibal used elephants to cross the Alps; D-day harbours were rapidly shipped across the Channel. See how the world's militaries have earned their mega mover stripes.

24 Nov 10:00: MonsterQuest
Bigfoot: Join an expedition to try to lure a Bigfoot within range of TV cameras to prove that the monster exists. Plus, scientists evaluate famous footage of the creature: real or a hoax?

24 Nov 11:00: Prehistoric Monsters Revealed
Was it a comet striking Earth, an asteroid or the eruption of a megavolcano? There are many theories as to why prehistoric creatures became extinct; discover how they lived and died.

24 Nov 13:00: Decoding The Past
Mysteries Of The Freemasons - America: Are the Freemasons an honourable thread in the fabric of America or a strangely powerful organisation, bent on political domination?

24 Nov 15:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Road To Aberystwyth: Monty Python star Terry Jones follows John Ogilby's Britannia, the first ever road atlas, from the English border to Aberystwyth in Wales.

24 Nov 16:00: Mega Movers
Army Mega Moves: Hannibal used elephants to cross the Alps; D-day harbours were rapidly shipped across the Channel. See how the world's militaries have earned their mega mover stripes.

24 Nov 17:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Underground Lair (Berlin): Host Eric Geller travels through the dark and damp recesses of Berlin's secret bunkers. Engineered by the Nazis during WWII, their dark past is revealed.

24 Nov 18:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

24 Nov 19:00: Ancient Discoveries
Mega-Structures Of The Deep: Follow cutting edge archaeology experts as they reveal that this century's most exciting ancient discoveries lie at the bottom of the ocean.

24 Nov 20:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

24 Nov 21:00: Darwin's Brave New World
Origins: Part documentary, part drama, this programme reveals the compelling tale of how Darwin's On The Origin Of Species came to be published and the controversy it caused.

24 Nov 22:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8

24 Nov 23:00: Mega Movers
Lost And Found: Determined movers attempt to lift a historic diner out of a building that has covered it for over 50 years. Also, a 1920s steam shovel is rescued from the Colorado Rockies.

25 Nov 00:00: Warriors
Special Forces: The Alamo Scouts were an elite reconnaissance unit that led a bold POW rescue during World War II. Terry Schappert tests their weapons and discovers their guerilla tactics.

25 Nov 01:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8

25 Nov 02:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

25 Nov 03:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Hitler's Underground Lair (Berlin): Host Eric Geller travels through the dark and damp recesses of Berlin's secret bunkers. Engineered by the Nazis during WWII, their dark past is revealed.

25 Nov 04:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

25 Nov 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Mega-Structures Of The Deep: Follow cutting edge archaeology experts as they reveal that this century's most exciting ancient discoveries lie at the bottom of the ocean.

25 Nov 06:00: Dogfights
Tuskegee Airmen: This is the story of the all-black fighter squadron known as the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame prejudice and shattered racist stereotypes with their flying exploits.

25 Nov 07:00: The Lost Evidence
New. Guadalcanal: On 7 August 1942, US Marines invaded Guadalcanal in order to seize and hold this tropical island. Follow the story of America's first offensive of the Pacific War.

25 Nov 08:00: Tunnellers
A Band Of Brothers: Martin Hostetter and Ryan McGinty ready their gang for an important two weeks on the #7 Subway line. But mechanical hitches could be about to derail the project...

25 Nov 09:00: Mega Movers
New. Ancient Mystery Moves: 80-ton statues on Easter Island, 800-ton trilithon stones in a Roman temple; these are the amazing feats of ancient Mega Movers. How did they do it?

25 Nov 10:00: Darwin's Brave New World
Origins: Part documentary, part drama, this programme reveals the compelling tale of how Darwin's On The Origin Of Species came to be published and the controversy it caused.

25 Nov 11:00: Oil Riggers
Tensions between Big Dog's driller Justin and his worm, Derek, finally come to a head. Josh, meanwhile, puts both his crew and his job in jeopardy with his slack working practices. 8/8

25 Nov 12:00: Mega Movers
Lost And Found: Determined movers attempt to lift a historic diner out of a building that has covered it for over 50 years. Also, a 1920s steam shovel is rescued from the Colorado Rockies.

25 Nov 13:00: The Universe
Alien Galaxies: Are there planets which could support alien life? Gain a tangible grasp of the vastness of our Universe and discover the distant galaxies far beyond the Milky Way.

25 Nov 14:00: Ten Pound Poms
One million Britons were sold the dream of a modern way of life in Australia and were seduced by a fare of just ?10. Follow the story of the largest planned migration of the 20th century.

25 Nov 15:00: How The Earth Was Made
Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet. Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

25 Nov 16:00: Mega Movers
New. Ancient Mystery Moves: 80-ton statues on Easter Island, 800-ton trilithon stones in a Roman temple; these are the amazing feats of ancient Mega Movers. How did they do it?

25 Nov 17:00: Hell in the Pacific
Apocalypse: As Japan weakened, her resistance grew. Some committed suicide; with supplies dwindling, others turned to cannibalism. But it all ended when the bomb was dropped.

25 Nov 18:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

25 Nov 19:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient New York: From brutal bloodsports in Madison Square Garden to a Times Square-style celebration for the neolithic calender, discover the blueprints of an ancient New York.

25 Nov 20:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

25 Nov 21:00: Ax Men
Fresh Meat: Tempers at S&S Aqua Logging reach crisis level, and Rygaard and Conner Aviation welcome some fresh faces, but will their new class fare any better than their last?

25 Nov 22:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge?

26 Nov 00:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

26 Nov 01:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge?

26 Nov 03:00: Hell in the Pacific
Apocalypse: As Japan weakened, her resistance grew. Some committed suicide; with supplies dwindling, others turned to cannibalism. But it all ended when the bomb was dropped.

26 Nov 04:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

26 Nov 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient New York: From brutal bloodsports in Madison Square Garden to a Times Square-style celebration for the neolithic calender, discover the blueprints of an ancient New York.

26 Nov 06:00: Surviving History
The Scarefactory checks out the Middle Ages, exploring the mythology of the Iron Maiden, and Kermit brings his fabricating ingenuity to a strange iron boot contraption.

26 Nov 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Tarawa: On 20 November 1943 one of the most ferocious WWII US battles began. The target was a tiny island called Tarawa, and the battle would eventually open the way to Japan.

26 Nov 08:00: Tunnellers
Looking Forward: Over at the East Side Access site in Queens, foreman Tom Kelly oversees a series of precise blasts. But could a nasty shoulder injury disrupt his gang's work?

26 Nov 09:00: Brits Who Made the Modern World
Formula One And The Tilting Train: Peter Snow presents a fascinating series highlighting the incredible achievements of Brits whose inventions have helped change the modern world.

26 Nov 10:00: Ax Men
Fresh Meat: Tempers at S&S Aqua Logging reach crisis level, and Rygaard and Conner Aviation welcome some fresh faces, but will their new class fare any better than their last?

26 Nov 11:00: Ax Men
Clash Of The Titans: The competition between the logging companies remains fierce as the gap between them narrows. Can Rygaard's new greenhorn prove he's up to the challenge?

26 Nov 12:00: Trafalgar
Nelson's victory at Trafalgar is the most famous naval engagement in military history, and it confirmed the supremacy of the British Navy over France and her allies.

26 Nov 13:00: Becoming Muhammed Ali
Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

26 Nov 14:00: The British UFO Files
Revealed for the first time, the secret history of alien aircraft investigations led by the most powerful forces within the government. Did a space craft really land in Britain?

26 Nov 15:00: Battles B.C.
Joshua: Epic Slaughter: Relive the first battle in the conquest for the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

26 Nov 16:00: Brits Who Made the Modern World
Formula One And The Tilting Train: Peter Snow presents a fascinating series highlighting the incredible achievements of Brits whose inventions have helped change the modern world.

26 Nov 17:00: Underwater Universe
Leading oceanographers, expedition footage and 3-D animation depict the awesome cosmic and geological fluctuations that cause deadly floods, tsunamis, whirlpools and underwater volcanoes.

26 Nov 19:00: China's Forbidden City
The Centre Of The World: Beijing's Forbidden City is modern China's greatest tourist attraction, but in ancient times it was the centre of the world, the seat of 2 dynasties and 24 Emperors.

26 Nov 20:00: The Sinking Of The Royal Oak
Survivor testimony and archive film combine to reveal the tragic story of the British battleship the Royal Oak, which was sunk by a single German submarine on a cold, dark night in 1939.

26 Nov 21:00: Ice Road Truckers
Busted Parts And Breakdowns: With just two weeks before the roads melt, mechanical problems are slowing the truckers, and a volcanic eruption on a remote route spells even more trouble.

26 Nov 22:00: Ice Road Truckers
New. Race To The Finish: As the ice road season comes to a close, the truckers have only a few runs left. But with a cargo of dynamite, Lisa will be hoping it's not an explosive finish.

26 Nov 23:00: Expedition Africa...
... Stanley & Livingstone. The explorers reach Tabora, a historical highlight and the last place to re-supply. But the expedition is placed in jeopardy when Benedict contracts malaria.

27 Nov 00:00: The Sinking Of The Royal Oak
Survivor testimony and archive film combine to reveal the tragic story of the British battleship the Royal Oak, which was sunk by a single German submarine on a cold, dark night in 1939.

27 Nov 01:00: Ice Road Truckers
New. Race To The Finish: As the ice road season comes to a close, the truckers have only a few runs left. But with a cargo of dynamite, Lisa will be hoping it's not an explosive finish.

27 Nov 02:00: George Best Remembered
In this moving tribute, George's father Dickie tells his late son's spiralling story. He provides a family's perspective on one of the rarest football talents ever seen.

27 Nov 03:00: Underwater Universe
Leading oceanographers, expedition footage and 3-D animation depict the awesome cosmic and geological fluctuations that cause deadly floods, tsunamis, whirlpools and underwater volcanoes.

27 Nov 05:00: China's Forbidden City
The Centre Of The World: Beijing's Forbidden City is modern China's greatest tourist attraction, but in ancient times it was the centre of the world, the seat of 2 dynasties and 24 Emperors.

27 Nov 06:00: Surviving History
Josh and Brian collaborate to investigate the legend surrounding an ancient spear thrower and DJ takes on the task of building the Brazen Bull, a device used in Ancient Rome.

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