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01 Sep 16:00: SAS - The Originals
Dare To Win: Colonel Tim Collins examines the formation of the Special Air Service. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

01 Sep 17:00: Scots At War
As the modern troops push further south into Taliban-held territory, Ken Hames look back on the most tragic period in the Scottish Regiment's history, the Battle of Loos in World War I . Also in HD

01 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

01 Sep 20:00: 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.

01 Sep 21:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

01 Sep 22:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

01 Sep 22:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

01 Sep 23:00: Marked
Barrio Of Blood: Chicano artist Freddy Negrete decodes the ink of LA gang members, finding that tattoos not only mark territory but celebrate the blood spilt on the neighbourhood's streets. Also in HD

02 Sep 00:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

02 Sep 01:00: Mega Disasters
Mega Drought: With the effects of global warming ever present, could a prolonged drought ravage the interior of the western United States, leading to a catastrophic water shortage? Also in HD

02 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

02 Sep 03:00: SAS - The Originals
Dare To Win: Colonel Tim Collins examines the formation of the Special Air Service. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

02 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Real Mafia Underground Sicily: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underworld of Sicily, tracing the network of ancient subterranean waterways used by the Mafia. Also in HD

02 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed, from the Battle of the Bulge to the climax of the Pacific War in August, 1945. History is re-told. (Part 2 of 26)

02 Sep 07:00: Mega Disasters
Oil Apocalypse: The world runs on oil, but it won't last forever. Many experts predict that it will begin to run out sometime this century. Is it too late to avoid an energy meltdown? Also in HD

02 Sep 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Gladiator: Blood Sport Naples/Rome: Presenter Don Wildman explores the meandering underworld of Naples in Rome. Were these aging structures used by ancient gladiators? Also in HD

02 Sep 09:00: The Crusades...
... The Crescent & The Cross. Two great waves of crusader armies, one made up of nobles, the other of commoners, swept towards the Holy Land in a surge of religious fervour. Also in HD

02 Sep 10:00: 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.

02 Sep 11:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

02 Sep 11:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

02 Sep 12:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

02 Sep 14:00: 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.

02 Sep 15:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

02 Sep 15:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

02 Sep 16:00: Seven Signs Of The Apocalypse
Scientists frighteningly decode the ancient prophecy, revealing that global warming, a fatal strain of flu and micro-organisms in the seas could mean armageddon is right around the corner. Also in HD

02 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

02 Sep 20:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

02 Sep 20:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

02 Sep 21:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

02 Sep 22:00: Pompeii: The Last Day
Gripping CGI and re-enactments reveal the deadly events that occurred when Vesuvius erupted and the city of Pompeii and its residents were engulfed by a torrent of ash, smoke and rock.

02 Sep 23:00: Mega Disasters
Gamma Ray Burst: One of the most powerful explosions in the Universe are Gamma Ray Bursts. Discover how scientists think they were responsible for a mass extinction and could strike again. Also in HD

03 Sep 00:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 00:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 01:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

03 Sep 03:00: Herod: Behind The Myth
Herod: Behind The Myth: King Herod is synonymous with villainy and murder, but he was a commoner whose turbulent, epic rise to power brought great vision to his reign. Also in HD

03 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Gladiator: Blood Sport Naples/Rome: Presenter Don Wildman explores the meandering underworld of Naples in Rome. Were these aging structures used by ancient gladiators? Also in HD

03 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII are detailed, week by week. Operation Lumberjack, the American assault on the Rhineland, gathered pace as Patton advanced from the south. (Part 3 of 26)

03 Sep 07:00: Mega Disasters
Hawaii Apocalypse: With three active volcanoes on the 'Big Island', Hawaii is a ticking time-bomb. Experts investigate the potentially devastating consequences if they were all to erupt. Also in HD

03 Sep 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Sin City, Las Vegas: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underground secret surveillance nerve centres and the latest technology that beats the cheaters in Las Vegas. Also in HD

03 Sep 09:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 09:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 10:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 11:00: Pompeii: The Last Day
Gripping CGI and re-enactments reveal the deadly events that occurred when Vesuvius erupted and the city of Pompeii and its residents were engulfed by a torrent of ash, smoke and rock.

03 Sep 12:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

03 Sep 14:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 14:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 15:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 16:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Skeleton In The Sand: The Deep Sea Detectives dive the wreck of the riverboat Montana which sank in 1884 in Missouri. Can they find out why the vessel sank?

03 Sep 17:00: Decoding the Past
The Other Nostradamus: A Kentucky man born in 1877 predicted the Great Depression and WWII, diagnosed hitherto unknown illnesses and offered amazing insight into the source of his powers. Also in HD

03 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

03 Sep 20:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

03 Sep 22:00: Combat School
The troops arrive in Afghanistan, deep in the heart of Taliban territory. Immediately faced with a rocket attack, they will need to call upon all of their training if they are to survive. Also in HD

03 Sep 23:00: Auschwitz: Man Who Told The World
Rudolf Vrba recounts the harrowing life experienced in Auschwitz during WWII and how he was one of only five people who managed to escape from the concentration camp.

04 Sep 00:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

04 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

04 Sep 03:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Skeleton In The Sand: The Deep Sea Detectives dive the wreck of the riverboat Montana which sank in 1884 in Missouri. Can they find out why the vessel sank?

04 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Sin City, Las Vegas: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underground secret surveillance nerve centres and the latest technology that beats the cheaters in Las Vegas. Also in HD

04 Sep 06:00: Barbarians
The Franks: Their first leader was said to be half man, half monster. They descended on Gaul and created a barbarian empire, and finally saw a Frankish king on the throne - Charlemagne. Also in HD

04 Sep 07:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

04 Sep 08:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

04 Sep 09:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

04 Sep 11:00: Combat School
The troops arrive in Afghanistan, deep in the heart of Taliban territory. Immediately faced with a rocket attack, they will need to call upon all of their training if they are to survive. Also in HD

04 Sep 12:00: UFO Files
Alien Engineering (Part 1 of 2): What would happen if a UFO actually did land on Earth and we humans found it? Engineers create a 'spaceship' to see how alien technology could work.

04 Sep 13:00: Hannibal: Enemy of Rome
Hannibal crushed the biggest army Rome had ever assembled in battle, yet he lost the war. How did one man set out to destroy an empire and become the touchstone of the Romans? Also in HD

04 Sep 15:00: Battles B.C.
Hannibal - The Annihilator: Re-live the great commander's historic trek towards Rome and discover how 40 elephants helped guide him to victory over the Roman legions. Also in HD

04 Sep 16:00: Battles B.C.
David: Giant Slayer: With a single slingshot to the head, young David defeated the giant Goliath. But behind this famous tale lies a world of treachery, intrigue and political ambition. Also in HD

04 Sep 17:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

04 Sep 18:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

04 Sep 19:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

04 Sep 20:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

04 Sep 21:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

04 Sep 21:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

04 Sep 22:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

04 Sep 22:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

04 Sep 23:00: Sicily's Mummies
Journey beneath the streets of Palermo, Sicily, and discover the eerie crypts where thousands of mummified bodies can be found posed upright in ghastly parodies of life. Also in HD

05 Sep 00:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

05 Sep 01:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

05 Sep 02:00: Battles B.C.
David: Giant Slayer: With a single slingshot to the head, young David defeated the giant Goliath. But behind this famous tale lies a world of treachery, intrigue and political ambition. Also in HD

05 Sep 03:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

05 Sep 04:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

05 Sep 05:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

05 Sep 05:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

05 Sep 06:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Countryside Revolution: Constable's dream of the countryside is echoed in his paintings. An idyll of farms and cosy cottages, was it ever real and why are we so obsessed by this ideal?

05 Sep 07:00: Guns, Germs and Steel
Out Of Eden: Documentary series. Discover how wheat and chickpeas created civilisation and power, as innovations in agriculture and new technology helped Eurasia to conquer the world.

05 Sep 08:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

05 Sep 09:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

05 Sep 10:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

05 Sep 10:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

05 Sep 11:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

05 Sep 11:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

05 Sep 12:00: UFO Files
Alien Engineering (Part 2 of 2): Invisibility cloaks, laser weapons and tele-transporters would probably all be fitted to an alien spaceship, but what if they could be used by humans too?

05 Sep 15:00: The Lost Pyramid
The Lost Pyramid: Expert archaeologists and Egyptologists believe they have found Radjedef's pyramid, the missing pyramid of Giza. Follow their technological trail of discovery. Also in HD

05 Sep 17:00: Mega Movers
900 Ton Building: Follow mega-moving family the Matyiko brothers as they move a giant brick building to its new home in Massachusetts. Also, three beach houses are moved in North Carolina. Also in HD

05 Sep 18:00: Mega Movers
America Moves: An historic Gothic horse barn and a 115-year-old church are relocated by the mega movers. Sub zero temperatures and narrow roads hamper the projects. Also in HD

05 Sep 19:00: Mega Movers
B-25 Bomber: In 1943, a B-25 bomber crashed into a lake in South Carolina. Now, a team of Mega Movers attempts to recover the plane, but an approaching hurricane threatens the operation. Also in HD

05 Sep 20:00: 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.

05 Sep 21:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

05 Sep 23:00: Mysteryquest
Amityville: Spooky happenings suggest the notorious Long Island spirits have relocated. In their new residence, investigators search for frightening evidence they could be taking over... Also in HD

06 Sep 00:00: 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.

06 Sep 01:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 04:00: Mysteryquest
Amityville: Spooky happenings suggest the notorious Long Island spirits have relocated. In their new residence, investigators search for frightening evidence they could be taking over... Also in HD

06 Sep 05:00: Guns, Germs and Steel
Out Of Eden: Documentary series. Discover how wheat and chickpeas created civilisation and power, as innovations in agriculture and new technology helped Eurasia to conquer the world.

06 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. In this episode, the US bombs Japan, Hitler flees the Reich Chancellory and 16-year-old Anne Frank dies in Belsen. (Part 4 of 26)

06 Sep 07:00: Mega Disasters
LA's Killer Quake: Beneath the downtown area of California's largest city lies the Puente Hills Thrust Fault. Experts investigate the potentially lethal consequences were it to rupture. Also in HD

06 Sep 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Okinawa: Tunnels Of Hell: Host Don Wildman discovers what it was like to live through the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, exploring the beehive of combat tunnels used by soldiers. Also in HD

06 Sep 09:00: 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.

06 Sep 10:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 12:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

06 Sep 14:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 16:00: Britain's X Files
Documentary scrutinising rational explanations for bright lights and saucer-shaped aircrafts and revealing the secret investigations of the British Government into UFO sightings.

06 Sep 17:00: 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?

06 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

06 Sep 20:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

06 Sep 21:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

06 Sep 22:00: Cleopatra: Portrait Of A Killer
She is one of the most famous and enigmatic women in history, but the recent discovery of her sister's skeleton suggests there may be a much darker side to the beautiful Egyptian ruler. Also in HD

06 Sep 23:00: Nostradamus Effect
Da Vinci's Armageddon: Was Da Vinci, one of history's great philosophers, artists and engineers, also one of its greatest prophets? Explore the hidden meanings behind his finest works. Also in HD

07 Sep 00:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 01:00: Mega Disasters
LA's Killer Quake: Beneath the downtown area of California's largest city lies the Puente Hills Thrust Fault. Experts investigate the potentially lethal consequences were it to rupture. Also in HD

07 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

07 Sep 03:00: Britain's X Files
Documentary scrutinising rational explanations for bright lights and saucer-shaped aircrafts and revealing the secret investigations of the British Government into UFO sightings.

07 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Okinawa: Tunnels Of Hell: Host Don Wildman discovers what it was like to live through the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, exploring the beehive of combat tunnels used by soldiers. Also in HD

07 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. Allied forces race the Red Army to Berlin, while in the Pacific the US invades the Philippine island of Panay. (Part 5 of 26)

07 Sep 07:00: The Lost Evidence
North Africa: In November 1942, the Allies took on the might of Rommel's feared Afrika Korps and suffered huge losses. German reconnaissance photos reveal the genius of the Desert Fox.

07 Sep 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London: City Of Blood: From body snatchers and serial killers to cults and bloody rituals, Victorian Londoners lived by their own rules. Don Wildman explores London from the bottom up. Also in HD

07 Sep 09:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 10:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

07 Sep 11:00: Cleopatra: Portrait Of A Killer
She is one of the most famous and enigmatic women in history, but the recent discovery of her sister's skeleton suggests there may be a much darker side to the beautiful Egyptian ruler. Also in HD

07 Sep 12:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

07 Sep 14:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 15:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

07 Sep 16:00: Colosseum: Rome's Arena Of Death
Documentary exploring the history and construction of one of the most impressive man-made structures on Earth, with gripping reconstructions of the bloody battles that took place inside.

07 Sep 17:00: Decoding the Past
Mayan Doomsday Prophecy: The ancient Mayans are legendary for their astronomy and timekeeping, so should their prophecy that the world will end on 21 December 2012 be cause for concern?

07 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

07 Sep 20:00: Mysteryquest: Devil's Island
Devil's Island: Alcatraz was perhaps America's most infamous prison, with only three inmates ever escaping the imposing facility. But could they have survived the icy swim to shore? Also in HD

07 Sep 21:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

07 Sep 22:00: Nazi Hunters
Josef Mengele: Chillingly nicknamed the Angel of Death, Josef Mengele was evil personified. This is the story of the search for the Nazi war criminal which lasted more than 30 years. Also in HD

07 Sep 23:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Third Antichrist: Clues in Nostradamus's writings point to Napoleon and Hitler as the first two of three antichrists the prophet predicted would plague mankind. Who will be the third? Also in HD

08 Sep 00:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 01:00: The Lost Evidence
North Africa: In November 1942, the Allies took on the might of Rommel's feared Afrika Korps and suffered huge losses. German reconnaissance photos reveal the genius of the Desert Fox.

08 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

08 Sep 03:00: Colosseum: Rome's Arena Of Death
Documentary exploring the history and construction of one of the most impressive man-made structures on Earth, with gripping reconstructions of the bloody battles that took place inside.

08 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London: City Of Blood: From body snatchers and serial killers to cults and bloody rituals, Victorian Londoners lived by their own rules. Don Wildman explores London from the bottom up. Also in HD

08 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
A detailed account of the last six months of WWII, week by week. With Hitler hidden in his Berlin bunker, Nazi troops surrender en masse. And, Marines attack Okinawa. (Part 6 of 26)

08 Sep 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Battle Of The Bulge: In the winter of 1944, the Ardennes Offensive saw the 101st Airborne's blood-and-guts defence of Bastogne. Aerial photographs reveal the horror of the battle.

08 Sep 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Barbarians' Lair: From Templar torture chambers to the tunnels of medieval knights, host Don Wildman uncovers the secret underworlds of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Also in HD

08 Sep 09:00: Rome: The Lost City Of China
New. Appearing in a historical atlas of China under the ancient Chinese name for Rome, this small village may well have been a Roman city. Did the Roman Empire stretch further than we think?

08 Sep 10:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 11:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Collision Course: An extreme dive expedition finally reveals the truth behind the Queen Mary's and HMS Curacoa's fateful collision during World War II. Also in HD

08 Sep 12:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

08 Sep 14:00: Dinosaur Secrets
River Of Death: CGI footage recreates a herd of plant-eating Pachyrhinosaurus in danger of being attacked by a pair of deadly Albertosaurus. Can they make a break for freedom? Also in HD

08 Sep 15:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 16:00: SAS - The Originals
Let Battle Commence. Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

08 Sep 17:00: Decoding The Past
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: This ancient document was kept secret in the most remote region of the world. Interviews with scholars and Buddhists bring this mysterious text to life. Also in HD

08 Sep 19:00: How The Earth Was Made
Everest: It's the tallest mountain on Earth, 5.5 miles above sea level, yet fossils of sea life are contained in its sedimentary layers. Discover the intriguing formation of Mount Everest. Also in HD

08 Sep 20:00: 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.

08 Sep 21:00: Ax Men
Boiling Point: A careless mistake at Browning threatens to take out DJ and Cody, while, down south, it looks as though Jimmy's first dive may be his last. Also in HD

08 Sep 22:00: Sliced
Fire Truck: John explores how far fire-fighting has come since the bucket brigade, as he dissects the loudest sirens and the strongest water pipes, before slicing into a whole fire engine. Also in HD

08 Sep 22:30: Sliced
Saloon: John steps behind the bar at his local watering hole to dissect beer taps, shred a jukebox, and carve up a mechanical bull, before attempting to ride one for real at a nearby rodeo. Also in HD

08 Sep 23:00: Mega Disasters
Krakatoa's Revenge: With massive lava flows and immense destructive force, the famous and feared Krakatoa volcano erupted in 1883 creating the modern world's first mega disaster. Also in HD

09 Sep 00:00: Ax Men
Boiling Point: A careless mistake at Browning threatens to take out DJ and Cody, while, down south, it looks as though Jimmy's first dive may be his last. Also in HD

09 Sep 01:00: The Lost Evidence
Battle Of The Bulge: In the winter of 1944, the Ardennes Offensive saw the 101st Airborne's blood-and-guts defence of Bastogne. Aerial photographs reveal the horror of the battle.

09 Sep 02:00: How The Earth Was Made
Everest: It's the tallest mountain on Earth, 5.5 miles above sea level, yet fossils of sea life are contained in its sedimentary layers. Discover the intriguing formation of Mount Everest. Also in HD

09 Sep 03:00: SAS - The Originals
Let Battle Commence. Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

09 Sep 05:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Barbarians' Lair: From Templar torture chambers to the tunnels of medieval knights, host Don Wildman uncovers the secret underworlds of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Also in HD

09 Sep 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. At Okinawa, 172,000 Allied soldiers engaged in a devastating battle against fanatical Japanese troops. (Part 7 of 26)

09 Sep 07:00: The Lost Evidence
Sicily: In 1943, the Allied armies launched the first major attack against Hitler's Fortress Europe. It was a bloody battle of attrition in one of the largest combined operations of WWII.

History +1 hour

01 Sep 16:00: Ancient Discoveries
Rituals Of Death: From the mysterious mummified crocodiles of Kom Ombo, Egypt, to the world famous terracotta army in China, discover the world's most incredible death rituals. Also in HD

01 Sep 17:00: SAS - The Originals
Dare To Win: Colonel Tim Collins examines the formation of the Special Air Service. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

01 Sep 18:00: Scots At War
As the modern troops push further south into Taliban-held territory, Ken Hames look back on the most tragic period in the Scottish Regiment's history, the Battle of Loos in World War I . Also in HD

01 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

01 Sep 21:00: 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.

01 Sep 22:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

01 Sep 23:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

01 Sep 23:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

02 Sep 00:00: Marked
Barrio Of Blood: Chicano artist Freddy Negrete decodes the ink of LA gang members, finding that tattoos not only mark territory but celebrate the blood spilt on the neighbourhood's streets. Also in HD

02 Sep 01:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

02 Sep 02:00: Mega Disasters
Mega Drought: With the effects of global warming ever present, could a prolonged drought ravage the interior of the western United States, leading to a catastrophic water shortage? Also in HD

02 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

02 Sep 04:00: SAS - The Originals
Dare To Win: Colonel Tim Collins examines the formation of the Special Air Service. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

02 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Real Mafia Underground Sicily: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underworld of Sicily, tracing the network of ancient subterranean waterways used by the Mafia. Also in HD

02 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed, from the Battle of the Bulge to the climax of the Pacific War in August, 1945. History is re-told. (Part 2 of 26)

02 Sep 08:00: Mega Disasters
Oil Apocalypse: The world runs on oil, but it won't last forever. Many experts predict that it will begin to run out sometime this century. Is it too late to avoid an energy meltdown? Also in HD

02 Sep 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Gladiator: Blood Sport Naples/Rome: Presenter Don Wildman explores the meandering underworld of Naples in Rome. Were these aging structures used by ancient gladiators? Also in HD

02 Sep 10:00: The Crusades...
... The Crescent & The Cross. Two great waves of crusader armies, one made up of nobles, the other of commoners, swept towards the Holy Land in a surge of religious fervour. Also in HD

02 Sep 11:00: 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.

02 Sep 12:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

02 Sep 12:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

02 Sep 13:00: How The Earth Was Made
Grand Canyon: Discover how the Colorado river helped forge one of the most breathtaking natural sights on Earth, a stunning canyon almost 300 miles long and over a mile deep. Also in HD

02 Sep 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.

02 Sep 16:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

02 Sep 16:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

02 Sep 17:00: Seven Signs Of The Apocalypse
Scientists frighteningly decode the ancient prophecy, revealing that global warming, a fatal strain of flu and micro-organisms in the seas could mean armageddon is right around the corner. Also in HD

02 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

02 Sep 21:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

02 Sep 21:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

02 Sep 22:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

02 Sep 23:00: Pompeii: The Last Day
Gripping CGI and re-enactments reveal the deadly events that occurred when Vesuvius erupted and the city of Pompeii and its residents were engulfed by a torrent of ash, smoke and rock.

03 Sep 00:00: Mega Disasters
Gamma Ray Burst: One of the most powerful explosions in the Universe are Gamma Ray Bursts. Discover how scientists think they were responsible for a mass extinction and could strike again. Also in HD

03 Sep 01:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 01:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 02:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

03 Sep 04:00: Herod: Behind The Myth
Herod: Behind The Myth: King Herod is synonymous with villainy and murder, but he was a commoner whose turbulent, epic rise to power brought great vision to his reign. Also in HD

03 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Gladiator: Blood Sport Naples/Rome: Presenter Don Wildman explores the meandering underworld of Naples in Rome. Were these aging structures used by ancient gladiators? Also in HD

03 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII are detailed, week by week. Operation Lumberjack, the American assault on the Rhineland, gathered pace as Patton advanced from the south. (Part 3 of 26)

03 Sep 08:00: Mega Disasters
Hawaii Apocalypse: With three active volcanoes on the 'Big Island', Hawaii is a ticking time-bomb. Experts investigate the potentially devastating consequences if they were all to erupt. Also in HD

03 Sep 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Sin City, Las Vegas: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underground secret surveillance nerve centres and the latest technology that beats the cheaters in Las Vegas. Also in HD

03 Sep 10:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 10:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 11:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 12:00: Pompeii: The Last Day
Gripping CGI and re-enactments reveal the deadly events that occurred when Vesuvius erupted and the city of Pompeii and its residents were engulfed by a torrent of ash, smoke and rock.

03 Sep 13:00: How The Earth Was Made
Birth Of The Earth: From its initial formation from a cloud of dust 4.5 billion years ago, to the first signs of life, discover the incredible story of the birth of our planet. Also in HD

03 Sep 15:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

03 Sep 15:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

03 Sep 16:00: Lost Cities Of The Ancients
The Dark Lords Of Hattusha: The Hittites ruled a mighty empire, but their civilisation disappeared suddenly and their capital, Hattusha, was lost to history. What secrets did it hide? Also in HD

03 Sep 17:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Skeleton In The Sand: The Deep Sea Detectives dive the wreck of the riverboat Montana which sank in 1884 in Missouri. Can they find out why the vessel sank?

03 Sep 18:00: Decoding the Past
The Other Nostradamus: A Kentucky man born in 1877 predicted the Great Depression and WWII, diagnosed hitherto unknown illnesses and offered amazing insight into the source of his powers. Also in HD

03 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

03 Sep 21:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

03 Sep 23:00: Combat School
The troops arrive in Afghanistan, deep in the heart of Taliban territory. Immediately faced with a rocket attack, they will need to call upon all of their training if they are to survive. Also in HD

04 Sep 00:00: Auschwitz: Man Who Told The World
Rudolf Vrba recounts the harrowing life experienced in Auschwitz during WWII and how he was one of only five people who managed to escape from the concentration camp.

04 Sep 01:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

04 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

04 Sep 04:00: Deep Sea Detectives
Skeleton In The Sand: The Deep Sea Detectives dive the wreck of the riverboat Montana which sank in 1884 in Missouri. Can they find out why the vessel sank?

04 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Secret Sin City, Las Vegas: Presenter Don Wildman uncovers the underground secret surveillance nerve centres and the latest technology that beats the cheaters in Las Vegas. Also in HD

04 Sep 07:00: Barbarians
The Franks: Their first leader was said to be half man, half monster. They descended on Gaul and created a barbarian empire, and finally saw a Frankish king on the throne - Charlemagne. Also in HD

04 Sep 08:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

04 Sep 09:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

04 Sep 10:00: Churchill's Spy School
Former staff and SOEs reveal their colourful experiences of Beaulieu camp, where WW2 spies mastered disguise, blowing safes and evading handcuffs before being dropped into France. Also in HD

04 Sep 12:00: Combat School
The troops arrive in Afghanistan, deep in the heart of Taliban territory. Immediately faced with a rocket attack, they will need to call upon all of their training if they are to survive. Also in HD

04 Sep 13:00: UFO Files
Alien Engineering (Part 1 of 2): What would happen if a UFO actually did land on Earth and we humans found it? Engineers create a 'spaceship' to see how alien technology could work.

04 Sep 14:00: Hannibal: Enemy of Rome
Hannibal crushed the biggest army Rome had ever assembled in battle, yet he lost the war. How did one man set out to destroy an empire and become the touchstone of the Romans? Also in HD

04 Sep 16:00: Battles B.C.
Hannibal - The Annihilator: Re-live the great commander's historic trek towards Rome and discover how 40 elephants helped guide him to victory over the Roman legions. Also in HD

04 Sep 17:00: Battles B.C.
David: Giant Slayer: With a single slingshot to the head, young David defeated the giant Goliath. But behind this famous tale lies a world of treachery, intrigue and political ambition. Also in HD

04 Sep 18:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

04 Sep 19:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

04 Sep 20:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

04 Sep 21:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

04 Sep 22:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

04 Sep 22:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

04 Sep 23:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

04 Sep 23:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

05 Sep 00:00: Sicily's Mummies
Journey beneath the streets of Palermo, Sicily, and discover the eerie crypts where thousands of mummified bodies can be found posed upright in ghastly parodies of life. Also in HD

05 Sep 01:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

05 Sep 02:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

05 Sep 03:00: Battles B.C.
David: Giant Slayer: With a single slingshot to the head, young David defeated the giant Goliath. But behind this famous tale lies a world of treachery, intrigue and political ambition. Also in HD

05 Sep 04:00: Alexander the Great's...
...Mysterious Death: Poison, fear and a desire to survive, all twists in a new explanation that could finally solve Alexander The Great's Mysterious Death. John Grieve investigates.

05 Sep 05:00: Ax Men
Diving For Dollars: After an ill-fated road trip, Jimmy and James tackle the dangerous black water of the American South, only to realise they're in way over their heads. Also in HD

05 Sep 06:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

05 Sep 06:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

05 Sep 07:00: Buildings That Shaped Britain
Countryside Revolution: Constable's dream of the countryside is echoed in his paintings. An idyll of farms and cosy cottages, was it ever real and why are we so obsessed by this ideal?

05 Sep 08:00: Guns, Germs and Steel
Out Of Eden: Documentary series. Discover how wheat and chickpeas created civilisation and power, as innovations in agriculture and new technology helped Eurasia to conquer the world.

05 Sep 09:00: Life After People
Wrath Of God: If the apocalypse came, what would happen to the world? Churches crumble and symbols of Satan face an eerie fate. What will a desert town reveal about the Earth's future? Also in HD

05 Sep 10:00: Life After People
Toxic Revenge: In a world with no people, deadly toxins are unleashed. Deadly gases turn lakes and rivers into acid, and, without intervention, Niagara Falls faces a surprising fate. Also in HD

05 Sep 11:00: Sliced
Power Tools: John gives a chainsaw a taste of its own medicine by slicing it in half, and also explores the inner workings of some nail guns and power lifters. Also in HD

05 Sep 11:30: Sliced
Bathroom Disaster: With water and electricity in such close proximity, bathrooms can be deadly. John slices up toilets, showers and hairdryers to find the hidden dangers lurking within. Also in HD

05 Sep 12:00: Pawn Stars
Rick's Big Bet: The suspicious pawn stars ponder over the authenticity of a WWII German bayonet and whether a rusty 1930s' gas pump will be worth the money and the effort to restore. Also in HD

05 Sep 12:30: Pawn Stars
Rope A Dope: The pawn stars deliberate over a 1929 Chopped Ford Coupe and a mechanical calving rope. And, fed up with one employee arriving late, the Old Man hunts for a fitting punishment. Also in HD

05 Sep 13:00: UFO Files
Alien Engineering (Part 2 of 2): Invisibility cloaks, laser weapons and tele-transporters would probably all be fitted to an alien spaceship, but what if they could be used by humans too?

05 Sep 16:00: The Lost Pyramid
The Lost Pyramid: Expert archaeologists and Egyptologists believe they have found Radjedef's pyramid, the missing pyramid of Giza. Follow their technological trail of discovery. Also in HD

05 Sep 18:00: Mega Movers
900 Ton Building: Follow mega-moving family the Matyiko brothers as they move a giant brick building to its new home in Massachusetts. Also, three beach houses are moved in North Carolina. Also in HD

05 Sep 19:00: Mega Movers
America Moves: An historic Gothic horse barn and a 115-year-old church are relocated by the mega movers. Sub zero temperatures and narrow roads hamper the projects. Also in HD

05 Sep 20:00: Mega Movers
B-25 Bomber: In 1943, a B-25 bomber crashed into a lake in South Carolina. Now, a team of Mega Movers attempts to recover the plane, but an approaching hurricane threatens the operation. Also in HD

05 Sep 21:00: 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.

05 Sep 22:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 00:00: Mysteryquest
Amityville: Spooky happenings suggest the notorious Long Island spirits have relocated. In their new residence, investigators search for frightening evidence they could be taking over... Also in HD

06 Sep 01:00: 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.

06 Sep 02:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 05:00: Mysteryquest
Amityville: Spooky happenings suggest the notorious Long Island spirits have relocated. In their new residence, investigators search for frightening evidence they could be taking over... Also in HD

06 Sep 06:00: Guns, Germs and Steel
Out Of Eden: Documentary series. Discover how wheat and chickpeas created civilisation and power, as innovations in agriculture and new technology helped Eurasia to conquer the world.

06 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. In this episode, the US bombs Japan, Hitler flees the Reich Chancellory and 16-year-old Anne Frank dies in Belsen. (Part 4 of 26)

06 Sep 08:00: Mega Disasters
LA's Killer Quake: Beneath the downtown area of California's largest city lies the Puente Hills Thrust Fault. Experts investigate the potentially lethal consequences were it to rupture. Also in HD

06 Sep 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Okinawa: Tunnels Of Hell: Host Don Wildman discovers what it was like to live through the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, exploring the beehive of combat tunnels used by soldiers. Also in HD

06 Sep 10:00: 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.

06 Sep 11:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 13:00: How The Earth Was Made
Vesuvius: With over three million people living nearby, Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the world. Could it be threatening to unleash its boiling magma again? Also in HD

06 Sep 15:00: Ancient Aliens
The Return: If aliens came calling, who would speak on behalf of humans? Discover what protocols exist should extraterrestrials contact Earth, that is, if they haven't arrived already... Also in HD

06 Sep 17:00: Britain's X Files
Documentary scrutinising rational explanations for bright lights and saucer-shaped aircrafts and revealing the secret investigations of the British Government into UFO sightings.

06 Sep 18:00: 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?

06 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

06 Sep 21:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

06 Sep 22:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

06 Sep 23:00: Cleopatra: Portrait Of A Killer
She is one of the most famous and enigmatic women in history, but the recent discovery of her sister's skeleton suggests there may be a much darker side to the beautiful Egyptian ruler. Also in HD

07 Sep 00:00: Nostradamus Effect
Da Vinci's Armageddon: Was Da Vinci, one of history's great philosophers, artists and engineers, also one of its greatest prophets? Explore the hidden meanings behind his finest works. Also in HD

07 Sep 01:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 02:00: Mega Disasters
LA's Killer Quake: Beneath the downtown area of California's largest city lies the Puente Hills Thrust Fault. Experts investigate the potentially lethal consequences were it to rupture. Also in HD

07 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

07 Sep 04:00: Britain's X Files
Documentary scrutinising rational explanations for bright lights and saucer-shaped aircrafts and revealing the secret investigations of the British Government into UFO sightings.

07 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Okinawa: Tunnels Of Hell: Host Don Wildman discovers what it was like to live through the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, exploring the beehive of combat tunnels used by soldiers. Also in HD

07 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
The last six months of WWII detailed week by week. Allied forces race the Red Army to Berlin, while in the Pacific the US invades the Philippine island of Panay. (Part 5 of 26)

07 Sep 08:00: The Lost Evidence
North Africa: In November 1942, the Allies took on the might of Rommel's feared Afrika Korps and suffered huge losses. German reconnaissance photos reveal the genius of the Desert Fox.

07 Sep 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London: City Of Blood: From body snatchers and serial killers to cults and bloody rituals, Victorian Londoners lived by their own rules. Don Wildman explores London from the bottom up. Also in HD

07 Sep 10:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 11:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

07 Sep 12:00: Cleopatra: Portrait Of A Killer
She is one of the most famous and enigmatic women in history, but the recent discovery of her sister's skeleton suggests there may be a much darker side to the beautiful Egyptian ruler. Also in HD

07 Sep 13:00: How The Earth Was Made
Sahara: In the world's hottest place, geologists have unearthed whale fossils, shells and an ancient human settlement. Could this point to the scariest climate change event in history? Also in HD

07 Sep 15:00: America The Story Of The U.S.
Revolution: Documentary examining how, against all odds, the American colonies defeated the might of the British empire, forging a new and independent nation through revolution. Also in HD

07 Sep 16:00: Egypt
The Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs: Jean-Francois Champollion, the only man in the world who understood hieroglyphics, embarked on a tour of Egypt that would unlock an incredible secret.

07 Sep 17:00: Colosseum: Rome's Arena Of Death
Documentary exploring the history and construction of one of the most impressive man-made structures on Earth, with gripping reconstructions of the bloody battles that took place inside.

07 Sep 18:00: Decoding the Past
Mayan Doomsday Prophecy: The ancient Mayans are legendary for their astronomy and timekeeping, so should their prophecy that the world will end on 21 December 2012 be cause for concern?

07 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

07 Sep 21:00: Mysteryquest: Devil's Island
Devil's Island: Alcatraz was perhaps America's most infamous prison, with only three inmates ever escaping the imposing facility. But could they have survived the icy swim to shore? Also in HD

07 Sep 22:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

07 Sep 23:00: Nazi Hunters
Josef Mengele: Chillingly nicknamed the Angel of Death, Josef Mengele was evil personified. This is the story of the search for the Nazi war criminal which lasted more than 30 years. Also in HD

08 Sep 00:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Third Antichrist: Clues in Nostradamus's writings point to Napoleon and Hitler as the first two of three antichrists the prophet predicted would plague mankind. Who will be the third? Also in HD

08 Sep 01:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 02:00: The Lost Evidence
North Africa: In November 1942, the Allies took on the might of Rommel's feared Afrika Korps and suffered huge losses. German reconnaissance photos reveal the genius of the Desert Fox.

08 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

08 Sep 04:00: Colosseum: Rome's Arena Of Death
Documentary exploring the history and construction of one of the most impressive man-made structures on Earth, with gripping reconstructions of the bloody battles that took place inside.

08 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London: City Of Blood: From body snatchers and serial killers to cults and bloody rituals, Victorian Londoners lived by their own rules. Don Wildman explores London from the bottom up. Also in HD

08 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
A detailed account of the last six months of WWII, week by week. With Hitler hidden in his Berlin bunker, Nazi troops surrender en masse. And, Marines attack Okinawa. (Part 6 of 26)

08 Sep 08:00: The Lost Evidence
Battle Of The Bulge: In the winter of 1944, the Ardennes Offensive saw the 101st Airborne's blood-and-guts defence of Bastogne. Aerial photographs reveal the horror of the battle.

08 Sep 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Barbarians' Lair: From Templar torture chambers to the tunnels of medieval knights, host Don Wildman uncovers the secret underworlds of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Also in HD

08 Sep 10:00: Rome: The Lost City Of China
New. Appearing in a historical atlas of China under the ancient Chinese name for Rome, this small village may well have been a Roman city. Did the Roman Empire stretch further than we think?

08 Sep 11:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 12:00: Deep Wreck Mysteries
Collision Course: An extreme dive expedition finally reveals the truth behind the Queen Mary's and HMS Curacoa's fateful collision during World War II. Also in HD

08 Sep 13:00: How The Earth Was Made
Yosemite: Carved by gigantic glaciers or a cataclysmic rifting of the Earth? It's a mystery that's remained unsolved for nearly a century. How was the great valley in Sierra Nevada formed? Also in HD

08 Sep 15:00: Dinosaur Secrets
River Of Death: CGI footage recreates a herd of plant-eating Pachyrhinosaurus in danger of being attacked by a pair of deadly Albertosaurus. Can they make a break for freedom? Also in HD

08 Sep 16:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Commandos: Discover how the simple stirrup changed the course of history, how farm animals beat off a major invasion, and the technology and truth behind the first ski commandos. Also in HD

08 Sep 17:00: SAS - The Originals
Let Battle Commence. Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

08 Sep 18:00: Decoding The Past
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: This ancient document was kept secret in the most remote region of the world. Interviews with scholars and Buddhists bring this mysterious text to life. Also in HD

08 Sep 20:00: How The Earth Was Made
Everest: It's the tallest mountain on Earth, 5.5 miles above sea level, yet fossils of sea life are contained in its sedimentary layers. Discover the intriguing formation of Mount Everest. Also in HD

08 Sep 21:00: 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.

08 Sep 22:00: Ax Men
Boiling Point: A careless mistake at Browning threatens to take out DJ and Cody, while, down south, it looks as though Jimmy's first dive may be his last. Also in HD

08 Sep 23:00: Sliced
Fire Truck: John explores how far fire-fighting has come since the bucket brigade, as he dissects the loudest sirens and the strongest water pipes, before slicing into a whole fire engine. Also in HD

08 Sep 23:30: Sliced
Saloon: John steps behind the bar at his local watering hole to dissect beer taps, shred a jukebox, and carve up a mechanical bull, before attempting to ride one for real at a nearby rodeo. Also in HD

09 Sep 00:00: Mega Disasters
Krakatoa's Revenge: With massive lava flows and immense destructive force, the famous and feared Krakatoa volcano erupted in 1883 creating the modern world's first mega disaster. Also in HD

09 Sep 01:00: Ax Men
Boiling Point: A careless mistake at Browning threatens to take out DJ and Cody, while, down south, it looks as though Jimmy's first dive may be his last. Also in HD

09 Sep 02:00: The Lost Evidence
Battle Of The Bulge: In the winter of 1944, the Ardennes Offensive saw the 101st Airborne's blood-and-guts defence of Bastogne. Aerial photographs reveal the horror of the battle.

09 Sep 03:00: How The Earth Was Made
Everest: It's the tallest mountain on Earth, 5.5 miles above sea level, yet fossils of sea life are contained in its sedimentary layers. Discover the intriguing formation of Mount Everest. Also in HD

09 Sep 04:00: SAS - The Originals
Let Battle Commence. Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives.

09 Sep 06:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Barbarians' Lair: From Templar torture chambers to the tunnels of medieval knights, host Don Wildman uncovers the secret underworlds of Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Also in HD

09 Sep 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. At Okinawa, 172,000 Allied soldiers engaged in a devastating battle against fanatical Japanese troops. (Part 7 of 26)

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