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21 Mar 01:00: 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?

21 Mar 02:00: The Last of the Few
A behind the scenes look at the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, following pilots and crew as they prepare to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Biggin Hill Airshow.

21 Mar 03:00: How The West Was Made
Birth Of A Nation: A look at the evolution of the West Country's landscape. Invading Saxon and Viking forces oversaw the birth of a new nation, under leaders such as Kings Alfred and Canute.

21 Mar 03:30: How The West Was Made
The Nation Conquered: A look back at the evolution of the West Country's landscape. The Norman invasion met fierce resistance in the West; castles and forts sprang up to meet military need.

21 Mar 04:00: Lost Treasures
Find out why the Norman Castle of Hamo De Massey in Dunham Massey was lost for future generations in a hunt to uncover secret organisations like the Knights Templar. (Part 3 of 8)

21 Mar 04:30: Lost Treasures
Whatever happened to the Druids? Join a journey, from Chester to Hexham on Hadrian's Wall, with the experts, as they hunt for clues. (Part 4 of 8)

21 Mar 05:00: The Last of the Few
A behind the scenes look at the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, following pilots and crew as they prepare to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Biggin Hill Airshow.

21 Mar 06:00: Tunnellers
Sandhogs: 3,745 Feet: The team at the Croton Filtration site have little margin for error when building their tunnel, but their navigation system is down. Will they ever get back on track?

21 Mar 07:00: Mega Movers
Tall Structures: Peer into the future as the expert team shows what would be involved in moving two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and, in real life, two towering silos are repositioned.

21 Mar 08:00: First Across Australia
Into The Void: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers follows in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross Australia, passing through the country's wild and beautiful terrain.

21 Mar 09:00: Deep Sea Salvage: Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal: The crew at Bisso Marine come to the aid of Port Arthur, Texas, a harbour town decimated by bad weather, which has left the streets strewn with ships and barges.

21 Mar 10:00: Lost Ships
The Ghost Of Trafalgar: The story of the discovery in Uruguay of Nelson's first flag ship, the Agamemnon, one of the most important naval finds ever.

21 Mar 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.

21 Mar 12:00: 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.

21 Mar 14:00: 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.

21 Mar 14:30: 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.

21 Mar 15:00: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
St David's To Holywell: Following an ancient pilgrim route, Terry Jones discovers that John Ogilby's Britannia atlas contains a dangerous secret and a trail of royal intrigue.

21 Mar 15:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Chester To Holyhead: It's the final leg of Terry Jones' journey following a 17th-century road atlas. Will he become the first person to follow the route successfully for 180 years?

21 Mar 16:00: Mega Movers
Tall Structures: Peer into the future as the expert team shows what would be involved in moving two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and, in real life, two towering silos are repositioned.

21 Mar 17:00: First Across Australia
Into The Void: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers follows in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross Australia, passing through the country's wild and beautiful terrain.

21 Mar 18:00: God vs Satan: The Final Battle
Will there be a final battle between good and evil? Find out why some believe The Bible points to an apocalyptic war at a battlefield in Megiddo, set in present-day Israel.

21 Mar 20:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events? Also in HD

21 Mar 21:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding. Also in HD

21 Mar 22:00: The Universe
Sex In Space: Will space tourism lead to a boom in space sex? From intercourse through to birth, discover how the extreme environments of space exploration might affect human reproduction.

21 Mar 23:00: Captain Cook
Beyond Speculation: If Britain can find and map it, they can claim it for the Empire! Cook set sail on his history-making adventure. Could he discover the great southern continent?

22 Mar 00:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 01:00: God vs Satan: The Final Battle
Will there be a final battle between good and evil? Find out why some believe The Bible points to an apocalyptic war at a battlefield in Megiddo, set in present-day Israel.

22 Mar 03:00: 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.

22 Mar 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.

22 Mar 04:00: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
St David's To Holywell: Following an ancient pilgrim route, Terry Jones discovers that John Ogilby's Britannia atlas contains a dangerous secret and a trail of royal intrigue.

22 Mar 04:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Chester To Holyhead: It's the final leg of Terry Jones' journey following a 17th-century road atlas. Will he become the first person to follow the route successfully for 180 years?

22 Mar 05:00: Magda Goebbels
The 'First Lady of the Third Reich' had a Jewish lover before she fell for Hitler and Goebbels. When the Nazis faced defeat, she murdered her six children, then committed suicide.

22 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. King Haakon of Norway returned from exile and the Big Four met to discuss the division of Germany into occupation zones. (Part 16 of 26)

22 Mar 07:00: Vanishings
The Only Successful Hijacking?: In 1971, D B Cooper parachuted from his hijacked Boeing 727 with $200,000 strapped to his chest. Did he survive?

22 Mar 07:30: Vanishings
Shergar - Kidnapped!: On the morning of February 8, 1983, a gang of masked men burst into an Irish stud farm and stole legendary racehorse Shergar. Was it the work of the IRA?

22 Mar 08:00: 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 Mar 09:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

22 Mar 10:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 11:00: The Universe
Sex In Space: Will space tourism lead to a boom in space sex? From intercourse through to birth, discover how the extreme environments of space exploration might affect human reproduction.

22 Mar 12:00: Pawn Stars
Brothels & Busses: A young man enters the shop wanting to trade a 1750 blunderbuss gun for an engagement ring. But will seasoned pawnbroker Rick accept the offer or get cold feet?

22 Mar 12:30: 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.

22 Mar 13:00: Decoding The Past
Relics Of The Passion: Do relics hold any real power? The True Cross, the Crown of Thorns, the Spear of Destiny and the Holy Grail are investigated and religious mysteries are revealed.

22 Mar 14:00: Mega Movers
Locomotives: Railways used to be the only way to move large objects around. In Texas, two very different devices are being utilised to move trains. Can these giant locomotives roll again?

22 Mar 15:00: Vanishings
The Only Successful Hijacking?: In 1971, D B Cooper parachuted from his hijacked Boeing 727 with $200,000 strapped to his chest. Did he survive?

22 Mar 15:30: Vanishings
Shergar - Kidnapped!: On the morning of February 8, 1983, a gang of masked men burst into an Irish stud farm and stole legendary racehorse Shergar. Was it the work of the IRA?

22 Mar 16:00: 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 Mar 17:00: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Jane Seymour & Anne Of Cleves: Meek and modest Jane seduced the King but died in childbirth, whilst Anne agreed to a blind date marriage that remained unconsummated until the end.

22 Mar 18:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

22 Mar 19:00: 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 Mar 20:00: How Britain Was Built
...With Adam Hart-Davis. Adam uncovers how Britain's iconic cities were built. He travels to Scotland to look at the fascinating history of the country's ancient capital city of Edinburgh.

22 Mar 21:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy. Also in HD

22 Mar 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 Mar 23:00: Desert Generals
Follow the story of the WWII battle for Egypt. The tactics of the British stopped the Germans in their tracks, tactics which changed the face of battle for ever. (Part 1 of 2)

23 Mar 00:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 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.

23 Mar 02:00: 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)

23 Mar 03:00: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Jane Seymour & Anne Of Cleves: Meek and modest Jane seduced the King but died in childbirth, whilst Anne agreed to a blind date marriage that remained unconsummated until the end.

23 Mar 04:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

23 Mar 05:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. King Haakon of Norway returned from exile and the Big Four met to discuss the division of Germany into occupation zones. (Part 16 of 26)

23 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. US victory in Okinawa was in sight, Eisenhower was awarded the Order of Merit and Churchill warned about the Iron Curtain. (Part 17 of 26)

23 Mar 07:00: Vanishings
Whatever Happened To Jimmy Hoffa?: He was once the leader of the all-powerful US Teamsters Union, but vanished from a Detroit restaurant in 1975.

23 Mar 07:30: Vanishings
The Disappearance Of Buster Crabb: A Royal Navy frogman is sent to spy on a Russian warship in Portsmouth and never returns. A headless corpse washes up a week later - is it him?

23 Mar 08:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

23 Mar 09:00: Hidden House History
Gerrards Cross: A castle-like home in wealthy Gerrards Cross mystifies its new owners when they stumble on some old photos in the attic. Nick Barratt and Jonathan Foyle investigate...

23 Mar 09:30: Hidden House History
Suffolk: A somewhat wonky storybook home in rural Suffolk seems to have been built in two halves. Could Sheila and Jim Giblett be living in a modified Elizabethan antique?

23 Mar 10:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 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 Mar 12:00: 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 Mar 13:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

23 Mar 14:00: 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.

23 Mar 15:00: Vanishings
Whatever Happened To Jimmy Hoffa?: He was once the leader of the all-powerful US Teamsters Union, but vanished from a Detroit restaurant in 1975.

23 Mar 15:30: Vanishings
The Disappearance Of Buster Crabb: A Royal Navy frogman is sent to spy on a Russian warship in Portsmouth and never returns. A headless corpse washes up a week later - is it him?

23 Mar 16:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

23 Mar 17:00: The Universe
The Milky Way: A crucible of creation and destruction, with Earth on its edge, the Milky Way is just one galaxy among millions. Discover its complex tapestry of science.

23 Mar 18:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

23 Mar 19:00: 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.

23 Mar 20:00: The True Story
Indiana Jones: The story of Otto Rahn, the German archaeologist who inspired Spielberg's hero. Like Indiana Jones, he fell foul of the Nazis and became obsessed with finding the Holy Grail.

23 Mar 21:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

23 Mar 22:00: Dinosaur Secrets
Biggest Killers: The man-sized Utahraptor or the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex? Discover which killer dinosaur was responsible for more deaths than all the other predators combined.

23 Mar 23:00: Desert Generals
Follow the story of the WWII battle for Egypt. The tactics of the British stopped the Germans in their tracks, tactics which changed the face of battle for ever. (Part 2 of 2)

24 Mar 00:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

24 Mar 01:00: 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.

24 Mar 02:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

24 Mar 03:00: The Universe
The Milky Way: A crucible of creation and destruction, with Earth on its edge, the Milky Way is just one galaxy among millions. Discover its complex tapestry of science.

24 Mar 04:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

24 Mar 05:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. US victory in Okinawa was in sight, Eisenhower was awarded the Order of Merit and Churchill warned about the Iron Curtain. (Part 17 of 26)

24 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. Japan ceased to defend Okinawa resulting in the ritual suicide of their commander. This left the US on the brink of invading Japan. (Part 18 of 26)

24 Mar 07:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Onslaught: What have the Romans ever done for us? For several centuries, Britain found itself occupied by one of the mightiest empires of all time. Series examining life under Roman rule.

24 Mar 08:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

24 Mar 09:00: The True Story
Indiana Jones: The story of Otto Rahn, the German archaeologist who inspired Spielberg's hero. Like Indiana Jones, he fell foul of the Nazis and became obsessed with finding the Holy Grail.

24 Mar 10:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

24 Mar 11:00: Dinosaur Secrets
Biggest Killers: The man-sized Utahraptor or the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex? Discover which killer dinosaur was responsible for more deaths than all the other predators combined.

24 Mar 12:00: 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.

24 Mar 13:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

24 Mar 14:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Istanbul: Presenter Eric Geller peels back layers of Istanbul's past and discovers that today's children play on streets which conceal a massive maze of Byzantine dungeons.

24 Mar 15:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Onslaught: What have the Romans ever done for us? For several centuries, Britain found itself occupied by one of the mightiest empires of all time. Series examining life under Roman rule.

24 Mar 16:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

24 Mar 17:00: 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 Mar 18:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

24 Mar 19:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

24 Mar 20:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

24 Mar 22:00: The Real Attila The Hun
He was the warlord they called the Scourge of God, but was Attila a savage or a sage? Meet the man behind the myth, the Rome-wrecker whose greatest victories were won without bloodshed.

24 Mar 23:00: Stolen by Hitler
Over 2,000 British men, women and children from the Channel Islands were sent to internment camps by the occupying Nazis in 1941. Their incredible, horrifying story is revealed.

25 Mar 01:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

25 Mar 02:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

25 Mar 03:00: 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.

25 Mar 04:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

25 Mar 05:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. Japan ceased to defend Okinawa resulting in the ritual suicide of their commander. This left the US on the brink of invading Japan. (Part 18 of 26)

25 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, British bombers destroyed the infamous bridge over the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs. (Part 19 of 26)

25 Mar 07:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Revolt: Roman rule in Britain was initially met with great scepticism. Bettany Hughes travels the country in search of clues as to how Britons grew to love the civilised Roman way of life.

25 Mar 08:00: 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.

25 Mar 09:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

25 Mar 11:00: The Real Attila The Hun
He was the warlord they called the Scourge of God, but was Attila a savage or a sage? Meet the man behind the myth, the Rome-wrecker whose greatest victories were won without bloodshed.

25 Mar 12:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

25 Mar 13:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

25 Mar 14:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London Lost Cities: From Roman baths, secret crypts, lost rivers, and even Winston Churchill's hidden war rooms, London's underground world has a plethora of stories to tell.

25 Mar 15:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Revolt: Roman rule in Britain was initially met with great scepticism. Bettany Hughes travels the country in search of clues as to how Britons grew to love the civilised Roman way of life.

25 Mar 16:00: 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.

25 Mar 17:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

25 Mar 18:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

25 Mar 19:00: 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.

25 Mar 19:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

25 Mar 20:00: Britain's Real Monarch
A medieval clue sends Tony Robinson in search of Britain's rightful king. Learn of a royal affair, a Tudor cover-up and a desperate bet, all of which suggests our true king is an Aussie.

25 Mar 21:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

25 Mar 22:00: Executioner Pierrepoint
He was Britain's most prolific hangman of the 20th century, leading more than 400 prisoners to the gallows. But what finally persuaded him to leave the family business?

25 Mar 23:00: Not Forgotten
Survivors: Presenter Ian Hislop remembers the five million men who fought in WWI and survived. Witnessing unprecedented suffering, many men and women questioned the reason for war.

26 Mar 00:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

26 Mar 01:00: 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.

26 Mar 01:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

26 Mar 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.

26 Mar 03:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

26 Mar 04:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

26 Mar 05:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, British bombers destroyed the infamous bridge over the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs. (Part 19 of 26)

26 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, US General Douglas MacArthur declared the Philippines free from Japanese occupation. (Part 20 of 26)

26 Mar 07:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Dominion: Bettany Hughes investigates life in Britain after the Roman invasion. While life was prosperous for those at the top, many endured slavery in the goldmines of Dolaucothi.

26 Mar 08:00: Ax Men
The Reckoning - Part 2: As the season comes to a close, Conner fights off defeat, while the men of Pihl fight each other, and last-minute catastrophes send the competition down to the wire.

26 Mar 09:00: Britain's Real Monarch
A medieval clue sends Tony Robinson in search of Britain's rightful king. Learn of a royal affair, a Tudor cover-up and a desperate bet, all of which suggests our true king is an Aussie.

26 Mar 10:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

26 Mar 11:00: Executioner Pierrepoint
He was Britain's most prolific hangman of the 20th century, leading more than 400 prisoners to the gallows. But what finally persuaded him to leave the family business?

26 Mar 12:00: 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.

26 Mar 12:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

26 Mar 13:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

26 Mar 14:00: Cities Of The Underworld
New York: What's at the heart of the Big Apple? Explore a tangle of engineering, history and secrets that make up a dark urban underworld labyrinth. It's the city that never sleeps!

26 Mar 15:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Dominion: Bettany Hughes investigates life in Britain after the Roman invasion. While life was prosperous for those at the top, many endured slavery in the goldmines of Dolaucothi.

26 Mar 16:00: Ax Men
The Reckoning - Part 2: As the season comes to a close, Conner fights off defeat, while the men of Pihl fight each other, and last-minute catastrophes send the competition down to the wire.

26 Mar 17:00: Mega Disasters
Alien Infection: With space travel becoming a reality and with a planned expedition to Mars, could an alien infection cause a pandemic on Earth and risk the existence of mankind?

26 Mar 18:00: Decoding The Past
Members past and present, critics and commentators reveal the secrets of the conservative organisation Opus Dei, negatively portrayed in The Da Vinci Code.

26 Mar 19:00: Pawn Stars
Plane Crazy: Chumlee's purchase of fake art leaves Rick far from impressed, and the Pawn Stars contemplate buying their first-ever plane. But will the deal get off the ground?

26 Mar 19:30: Pawn Stars
Peaches And Pinups: Rick is embarrassed when a lady tries to sell her husband's Playboy collection and Corey contemplates buying a crossbow that hasn't been fired in almost 40 years.

26 Mar 20:00: Battles B.C.
Ramses: Raging Chariots: Discover how cornered Egyptian soldiers miraculously escaped the Hittites in one of the greatest armed battles of the ancient world.

26 Mar 21:00: Clash Of The Gods
Zeus: In mythology's greatest showdown, Zeus and his father battled for control of the universe. Could this have been an ancient code for a natural disaster? Experts investigate. Also in HD

26 Mar 22:00: Decoding The Past
Unravelling The Shroud: Could the legendary Turin Shroud actually be a forgery perpetrated against the Catholic Church by Leonardo Da Vinci? Religious mysteries are revealed.

26 Mar 23:00: How London Was Built
Canals & Airports: Adam Hart-Davies explores the history of London's canals, and learns about how commercial air travel and ever-expanding airports have changed the face of the capital city.

27 Mar 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.

27 Mar 19:00: Titanic: A Tale Of Two Journeys
History Channel competition winner Rob Goldsmith sets off on the trip of a lifetime to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Features never-before seen footage of the sunken vessel.

27 Mar 20:00: Deep Sea Salvage
Brink Of Disaster: Series following daring deep sea salvage missions. The team at Bisso Marine battle to stop a catastrophic explosion when an oil tanker splits in two on the Mississippi.

27 Mar 21:00: Lost Ships
Last Broadside: Follow the remarkable expedition to discover the Graf Spee. The ship was the pride of the German navy and now lies at the bottom of a Uruguayan river.

27 Mar 22:00: 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.

27 Mar 23:00: The Yamato
In 1945, the pride of the Japanese navy went to battle, but sank in just four hours. In 1999, a salvage crew launched a multi-million dollar mission to discover just why the boat perished.

28 Mar 07:00: The Extraordinary Mr Spitfire
From his early years as an air racing champion to his wartime role as head of the Spitfire flight test programme, take a look at the life of the late aviation legend Alex Henshaw MBE.

28 Mar 08:00: First Across Australia
Triumph To Tragedy: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers concludes his epic adventure across Australia, following in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross the country.

28 Mar 09:00: Deep Sea Salvage
Brink Of Disaster: Series following daring deep sea salvage missions. The team at Bisso Marine battle to stop a catastrophic explosion when an oil tanker splits in two on the Mississippi.

28 Mar 10:00: Lost Ships
Last Broadside: Follow the remarkable expedition to discover the Graf Spee. The ship was the pride of the German navy and now lies at the bottom of a Uruguayan river.

28 Mar 11:00: 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.

28 Mar 12:00: Holy Warriors
Richard the Lionheart & Saladin: It was a bloody religious conquest, but one that is still relevant to the Middle East today. Uncover a new understanding of the Third Crusade.

History +1 hour

21 Mar 01:00: Deep Sea Salvage: Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal: The crew at Bisso Marine come to the aid of Port Arthur, Texas, a harbour town decimated by bad weather, which has left the streets strewn with ships and barges.

21 Mar 02:00: 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?

21 Mar 03:00: The Last of the Few
A behind the scenes look at the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, following pilots and crew as they prepare to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Biggin Hill Airshow.

21 Mar 04:00: How The West Was Made
Birth Of A Nation: A look at the evolution of the West Country's landscape. Invading Saxon and Viking forces oversaw the birth of a new nation, under leaders such as Kings Alfred and Canute.

21 Mar 04:30: How The West Was Made
The Nation Conquered: A look back at the evolution of the West Country's landscape. The Norman invasion met fierce resistance in the West; castles and forts sprang up to meet military need.

21 Mar 05:00: Lost Treasures
Find out why the Norman Castle of Hamo De Massey in Dunham Massey was lost for future generations in a hunt to uncover secret organisations like the Knights Templar. (Part 3 of 8)

21 Mar 05:30: Lost Treasures
Whatever happened to the Druids? Join a journey, from Chester to Hexham on Hadrian's Wall, with the experts, as they hunt for clues. (Part 4 of 8)

21 Mar 06:00: The Last of the Few
A behind the scenes look at the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, following pilots and crew as they prepare to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Biggin Hill Airshow.

21 Mar 07:00: Tunnellers
Sandhogs: 3,745 Feet: The team at the Croton Filtration site have little margin for error when building their tunnel, but their navigation system is down. Will they ever get back on track?

21 Mar 08:00: Mega Movers
Tall Structures: Peer into the future as the expert team shows what would be involved in moving two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and, in real life, two towering silos are repositioned.

21 Mar 09:00: First Across Australia
Into The Void: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers follows in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross Australia, passing through the country's wild and beautiful terrain.

21 Mar 10:00: Deep Sea Salvage: Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal: The crew at Bisso Marine come to the aid of Port Arthur, Texas, a harbour town decimated by bad weather, which has left the streets strewn with ships and barges.

21 Mar 11:00: Lost Ships
The Ghost Of Trafalgar: The story of the discovery in Uruguay of Nelson's first flag ship, the Agamemnon, one of the most important naval finds ever.

21 Mar 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.

21 Mar 13:00: 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.

21 Mar 15:00: 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.

21 Mar 15:30: 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.

21 Mar 16:00: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
St David's To Holywell: Following an ancient pilgrim route, Terry Jones discovers that John Ogilby's Britannia atlas contains a dangerous secret and a trail of royal intrigue.

21 Mar 16:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Chester To Holyhead: It's the final leg of Terry Jones' journey following a 17th-century road atlas. Will he become the first person to follow the route successfully for 180 years?

21 Mar 17:00: Mega Movers
Tall Structures: Peer into the future as the expert team shows what would be involved in moving two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and, in real life, two towering silos are repositioned.

21 Mar 18:00: First Across Australia
Into The Void: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers follows in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross Australia, passing through the country's wild and beautiful terrain.

21 Mar 19:00: God vs Satan: The Final Battle
Will there be a final battle between good and evil? Find out why some believe The Bible points to an apocalyptic war at a battlefield in Megiddo, set in present-day Israel.

21 Mar 21:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

21 Mar 22:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

21 Mar 23:00: The Universe
Sex In Space: Will space tourism lead to a boom in space sex? From intercourse through to birth, discover how the extreme environments of space exploration might affect human reproduction.

22 Mar 00:00: Captain Cook
Beyond Speculation: If Britain can find and map it, they can claim it for the Empire! Cook set sail on his history-making adventure. Could he discover the great southern continent?

22 Mar 01:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 02:00: God vs Satan: The Final Battle
Will there be a final battle between good and evil? Find out why some believe The Bible points to an apocalyptic war at a battlefield in Megiddo, set in present-day Israel.

22 Mar 04:00: 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.

22 Mar 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.

22 Mar 05:00: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
St David's To Holywell: Following an ancient pilgrim route, Terry Jones discovers that John Ogilby's Britannia atlas contains a dangerous secret and a trail of royal intrigue.

22 Mar 05:30: Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery
Chester To Holyhead: It's the final leg of Terry Jones' journey following a 17th-century road atlas. Will he become the first person to follow the route successfully for 180 years?

22 Mar 06:00: Magda Goebbels
The 'First Lady of the Third Reich' had a Jewish lover before she fell for Hitler and Goebbels. When the Nazis faced defeat, she murdered her six children, then committed suicide.

22 Mar 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. King Haakon of Norway returned from exile and the Big Four met to discuss the division of Germany into occupation zones. (Part 16 of 26)

22 Mar 08:00: Vanishings
The Only Successful Hijacking?: In 1971, D B Cooper parachuted from his hijacked Boeing 727 with $200,000 strapped to his chest. Did he survive?

22 Mar 08:30: Vanishings
Shergar - Kidnapped!: On the morning of February 8, 1983, a gang of masked men burst into an Irish stud farm and stole legendary racehorse Shergar. Was it the work of the IRA?

22 Mar 09:00: 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 Mar 10:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

22 Mar 11:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 12:00: The Universe
Sex In Space: Will space tourism lead to a boom in space sex? From intercourse through to birth, discover how the extreme environments of space exploration might affect human reproduction.

22 Mar 13:00: Pawn Stars
Brothels & Busses: A young man enters the shop wanting to trade a 1750 blunderbuss gun for an engagement ring. But will seasoned pawnbroker Rick accept the offer or get cold feet?

22 Mar 13:30: 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.

22 Mar 14:00: Decoding The Past
Relics Of The Passion: Do relics hold any real power? The True Cross, the Crown of Thorns, the Spear of Destiny and the Holy Grail are investigated and religious mysteries are revealed.

22 Mar 15:00: Mega Movers
Locomotives: Railways used to be the only way to move large objects around. In Texas, two very different devices are being utilised to move trains. Can these giant locomotives roll again?

22 Mar 16:00: Vanishings
The Only Successful Hijacking?: In 1971, D B Cooper parachuted from his hijacked Boeing 727 with $200,000 strapped to his chest. Did he survive?

22 Mar 16:30: Vanishings
Shergar - Kidnapped!: On the morning of February 8, 1983, a gang of masked men burst into an Irish stud farm and stole legendary racehorse Shergar. Was it the work of the IRA?

22 Mar 17:00: 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 Mar 18:00: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Jane Seymour & Anne Of Cleves: Meek and modest Jane seduced the King but died in childbirth, whilst Anne agreed to a blind date marriage that remained unconsummated until the end.

22 Mar 19:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

22 Mar 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 Mar 21:00: How Britain Was Built
...With Adam Hart-Davis. Adam uncovers how Britain's iconic cities were built. He travels to Scotland to look at the fascinating history of the country's ancient capital city of Edinburgh.

22 Mar 22:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

22 Mar 23:00: 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 Mar 00:00: Desert Generals
Follow the story of the WWII battle for Egypt. The tactics of the British stopped the Germans in their tracks, tactics which changed the face of battle for ever. (Part 1 of 2)

23 Mar 01:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 02:00: 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 Mar 03:00: 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)

23 Mar 04:00: The Six Wives Of Henry VIII
Jane Seymour & Anne Of Cleves: Meek and modest Jane seduced the King but died in childbirth, whilst Anne agreed to a blind date marriage that remained unconsummated until the end.

23 Mar 05:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

23 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. King Haakon of Norway returned from exile and the Big Four met to discuss the division of Germany into occupation zones. (Part 16 of 26)

23 Mar 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. US victory in Okinawa was in sight, Eisenhower was awarded the Order of Merit and Churchill warned about the Iron Curtain. (Part 17 of 26)

23 Mar 08:00: Vanishings
Whatever Happened To Jimmy Hoffa?: He was once the leader of the all-powerful US Teamsters Union, but vanished from a Detroit restaurant in 1975.

23 Mar 08:30: Vanishings
The Disappearance Of Buster Crabb: A Royal Navy frogman is sent to spy on a Russian warship in Portsmouth and never returns. A headless corpse washes up a week later - is it him?

23 Mar 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

23 Mar 10:00: Hidden House History
Gerrards Cross: A castle-like home in wealthy Gerrards Cross mystifies its new owners when they stumble on some old photos in the attic. Nick Barratt and Jonathan Foyle investigate...

23 Mar 10:30: Hidden House History
Suffolk: A somewhat wonky storybook home in rural Suffolk seems to have been built in two halves. Could Sheila and Jim Giblett be living in a modified Elizabethan antique?

23 Mar 11:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 12:00: 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 Mar 13:00: 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 Mar 14:00: Escape from Colditz
Eureka!: As the Allies seemed to be winning WWII, the escape committee only agreed to the most desperate and fantastic of schemes while other inmates awaited rescue.

23 Mar 15:00: 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.

23 Mar 16:00: Vanishings
Whatever Happened To Jimmy Hoffa?: He was once the leader of the all-powerful US Teamsters Union, but vanished from a Detroit restaurant in 1975.

23 Mar 16:30: Vanishings
The Disappearance Of Buster Crabb: A Royal Navy frogman is sent to spy on a Russian warship in Portsmouth and never returns. A headless corpse washes up a week later - is it him?

23 Mar 17:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

23 Mar 18:00: The Universe
The Milky Way: A crucible of creation and destruction, with Earth on its edge, the Milky Way is just one galaxy among millions. Discover its complex tapestry of science.

23 Mar 19:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

23 Mar 20:00: 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.

23 Mar 21:00: The True Story
Indiana Jones: The story of Otto Rahn, the German archaeologist who inspired Spielberg's hero. Like Indiana Jones, he fell foul of the Nazis and became obsessed with finding the Holy Grail.

23 Mar 22:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

23 Mar 23:00: Dinosaur Secrets
Biggest Killers: The man-sized Utahraptor or the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex? Discover which killer dinosaur was responsible for more deaths than all the other predators combined.

24 Mar 00:00: Desert Generals
Follow the story of the WWII battle for Egypt. The tactics of the British stopped the Germans in their tracks, tactics which changed the face of battle for ever. (Part 2 of 2)

24 Mar 01:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

24 Mar 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.

24 Mar 03:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Underground Apocalypse: From a hidden occult city built by the Knights Templar to the hiding place for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jerusalem's underworld hides many dark and mystifying secrets.

24 Mar 04:00: The Universe
The Milky Way: A crucible of creation and destruction, with Earth on its edge, the Milky Way is just one galaxy among millions. Discover its complex tapestry of science.

24 Mar 05:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

24 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. US victory in Okinawa was in sight, Eisenhower was awarded the Order of Merit and Churchill warned about the Iron Curtain. (Part 17 of 26)

24 Mar 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. Japan ceased to defend Okinawa resulting in the ritual suicide of their commander. This left the US on the brink of invading Japan. (Part 18 of 26)

24 Mar 08:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Onslaught: What have the Romans ever done for us? For several centuries, Britain found itself occupied by one of the mightiest empires of all time. Series examining life under Roman rule.

24 Mar 09:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

24 Mar 10:00: The True Story
Indiana Jones: The story of Otto Rahn, the German archaeologist who inspired Spielberg's hero. Like Indiana Jones, he fell foul of the Nazis and became obsessed with finding the Holy Grail.

24 Mar 11:00: The Coldest March
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his team's icy deaths in the Antarctic in 1912. Can new discoveries finally rewrite the legend of the explorer, and prove him to be a hero?

24 Mar 12:00: Dinosaur Secrets
Biggest Killers: The man-sized Utahraptor or the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex? Discover which killer dinosaur was responsible for more deaths than all the other predators combined.

24 Mar 13:00: 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.

24 Mar 14:00: UFO Files
Deep Sea UFOs: Unidentified submerged objects have allegedly been sighted since the days of Christopher Columbus. Can scientists uncover evidence of USOs?

24 Mar 15:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Istanbul: Presenter Eric Geller peels back layers of Istanbul's past and discovers that today's children play on streets which conceal a massive maze of Byzantine dungeons.

24 Mar 16:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Onslaught: What have the Romans ever done for us? For several centuries, Britain found itself occupied by one of the mightiest empires of all time. Series examining life under Roman rule.

24 Mar 17:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

24 Mar 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.

24 Mar 19:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

24 Mar 20:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

24 Mar 21:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

24 Mar 23:00: The Real Attila The Hun
He was the warlord they called the Scourge of God, but was Attila a savage or a sage? Meet the man behind the myth, the Rome-wrecker whose greatest victories were won without bloodshed.

25 Mar 00:00: Stolen by Hitler
Over 2,000 British men, women and children from the Channel Islands were sent to internment camps by the occupying Nazis in 1941. Their incredible, horrifying story is revealed.

25 Mar 02:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

25 Mar 03:00: Lost Worlds
The Real Dracula: The fictitious vampire was based on a real Romanian prince, famous for both his cruelty and courage. The astounding empire built by the fearsome warlord is re-created.

25 Mar 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.

25 Mar 05:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

25 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII. Japan ceased to defend Okinawa resulting in the ritual suicide of their commander. This left the US on the brink of invading Japan. (Part 18 of 26)

25 Mar 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, British bombers destroyed the infamous bridge over the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs. (Part 19 of 26)

25 Mar 08:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Revolt: Roman rule in Britain was initially met with great scepticism. Bettany Hughes travels the country in search of clues as to how Britons grew to love the civilised Roman way of life.

25 Mar 09:00: 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.

25 Mar 10:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

25 Mar 12:00: The Real Attila The Hun
He was the warlord they called the Scourge of God, but was Attila a savage or a sage? Meet the man behind the myth, the Rome-wrecker whose greatest victories were won without bloodshed.

25 Mar 13:00: Extreme Trains
Ice Cold Express: How do you keep something frozen on a journey from Seattle to New York? Climb aboard the Union Pacific's refrigeration train. The coolest train in the world!

25 Mar 14:00: UFO Files
The Grey's Agenda: Alien abductees undergo hypnotic regression to see if there is any truth in their stories. Are humans being taken in order to replicate extraterrestrials on Earth?

25 Mar 15:00: Cities Of The Underworld
London Lost Cities: From Roman baths, secret crypts, lost rivers, and even Winston Churchill's hidden war rooms, London's underground world has a plethora of stories to tell.

25 Mar 16:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Revolt: Roman rule in Britain was initially met with great scepticism. Bettany Hughes travels the country in search of clues as to how Britons grew to love the civilised Roman way of life.

25 Mar 17:00: 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.

25 Mar 18:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

25 Mar 19:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

25 Mar 20:00: 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.

25 Mar 20:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

25 Mar 21:00: Britain's Real Monarch
A medieval clue sends Tony Robinson in search of Britain's rightful king. Learn of a royal affair, a Tudor cover-up and a desperate bet, all of which suggests our true king is an Aussie.

25 Mar 22:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

25 Mar 23:00: Executioner Pierrepoint
He was Britain's most prolific hangman of the 20th century, leading more than 400 prisoners to the gallows. But what finally persuaded him to leave the family business?

26 Mar 00:00: Not Forgotten
Survivors: Presenter Ian Hislop remembers the five million men who fought in WWI and survived. Witnessing unprecedented suffering, many men and women questioned the reason for war.

26 Mar 01:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

26 Mar 02:00: 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.

26 Mar 02:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

26 Mar 03:00: 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.

26 Mar 04:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

26 Mar 05:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

26 Mar 06:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, British bombers destroyed the infamous bridge over the River Kwai, built by Allied POWs. (Part 19 of 26)

26 Mar 07:00: The Last Days of World War II
Week by week, the last six months of WWII are detailed. This week, US General Douglas MacArthur declared the Philippines free from Japanese occupation. (Part 20 of 26)

26 Mar 08:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Dominion: Bettany Hughes investigates life in Britain after the Roman invasion. While life was prosperous for those at the top, many endured slavery in the goldmines of Dolaucothi.

26 Mar 09:00: Ax Men
The Reckoning - Part 2: As the season comes to a close, Conner fights off defeat, while the men of Pihl fight each other, and last-minute catastrophes send the competition down to the wire.

26 Mar 10:00: Britain's Real Monarch
A medieval clue sends Tony Robinson in search of Britain's rightful king. Learn of a royal affair, a Tudor cover-up and a desperate bet, all of which suggests our true king is an Aussie.

26 Mar 11:00: Mountbatten: Death Of A Royal
Documentary about the life and brutal murder of the Queen's cousin, Louis Mountbatten, and the impact his death had on the Royal Family and the Irish village of Mullaghmore.

26 Mar 12:00: Executioner Pierrepoint
He was Britain's most prolific hangman of the 20th century, leading more than 400 prisoners to the gallows. But what finally persuaded him to leave the family business?

26 Mar 13:00: 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.

26 Mar 13:30: Pawn Stars
John Hancock's Hancock: The pawnstars are dumbfounded when they come across a real John Hancock autograph, and get the opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip.

26 Mar 14:00: Decoding the Past
The Koran has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years. Explore the mystery, majesty and controversy that surrounds this most famous of texts. (Part 2 of 2)

26 Mar 15:00: Cities Of The Underworld
New York: What's at the heart of the Big Apple? Explore a tangle of engineering, history and secrets that make up a dark urban underworld labyrinth. It's the city that never sleeps!

26 Mar 16:00: The Roman Invasion Of Britain
Dominion: Bettany Hughes investigates life in Britain after the Roman invasion. While life was prosperous for those at the top, many endured slavery in the goldmines of Dolaucothi.

26 Mar 17:00: Ax Men
The Reckoning - Part 2: As the season comes to a close, Conner fights off defeat, while the men of Pihl fight each other, and last-minute catastrophes send the competition down to the wire.

26 Mar 18:00: Mega Disasters
Alien Infection: With space travel becoming a reality and with a planned expedition to Mars, could an alien infection cause a pandemic on Earth and risk the existence of mankind?

26 Mar 19:00: Decoding The Past
Members past and present, critics and commentators reveal the secrets of the conservative organisation Opus Dei, negatively portrayed in The Da Vinci Code.

26 Mar 20:00: Pawn Stars
Plane Crazy: Chumlee's purchase of fake art leaves Rick far from impressed, and the Pawn Stars contemplate buying their first-ever plane. But will the deal get off the ground?

26 Mar 20:30: Pawn Stars
Peaches And Pinups: Rick is embarrassed when a lady tries to sell her husband's Playboy collection and Corey contemplates buying a crossbow that hasn't been fired in almost 40 years.

26 Mar 21:00: Battles B.C.
Ramses: Raging Chariots: Discover how cornered Egyptian soldiers miraculously escaped the Hittites in one of the greatest armed battles of the ancient world.

26 Mar 22:00: Clash Of The Gods
Zeus: In mythology's greatest showdown, Zeus and his father battled for control of the universe. Could this have been an ancient code for a natural disaster? Experts investigate.

26 Mar 23:00: Decoding The Past
Unravelling The Shroud: Could the legendary Turin Shroud actually be a forgery perpetrated against the Catholic Church by Leonardo Da Vinci? Religious mysteries are revealed.

27 Mar 18:00: 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.

27 Mar 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.

27 Mar 20:00: Titanic: A Tale Of Two Journeys
History Channel competition winner Rob Goldsmith sets off on the trip of a lifetime to explore the wreck of the Titanic. Features never-before seen footage of the sunken vessel.

27 Mar 21:00: Deep Sea Salvage
Brink Of Disaster: Series following daring deep sea salvage missions. The team at Bisso Marine battle to stop a catastrophic explosion when an oil tanker splits in two on the Mississippi.

27 Mar 22:00: Lost Ships
Last Broadside: Follow the remarkable expedition to discover the Graf Spee. The ship was the pride of the German navy and now lies at the bottom of a Uruguayan river.

27 Mar 23:00: 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.

28 Mar 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.

28 Mar 08:00: The Extraordinary Mr Spitfire
From his early years as an air racing champion to his wartime role as head of the Spitfire flight test programme, take a look at the life of the late aviation legend Alex Henshaw MBE.

28 Mar 09:00: First Across Australia
Triumph To Tragedy: Intrepid explorer Dermot Somers concludes his epic adventure across Australia, following in the footsteps of Robert O'Hara Burke, the first man to cross the country.

28 Mar 10:00: Deep Sea Salvage
Brink Of Disaster: Series following daring deep sea salvage missions. The team at Bisso Marine battle to stop a catastrophic explosion when an oil tanker splits in two on the Mississippi.

28 Mar 11:00: Lost Ships
Last Broadside: Follow the remarkable expedition to discover the Graf Spee. The ship was the pride of the German navy and now lies at the bottom of a Uruguayan river.

28 Mar 12:00: 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.

History HD

21 Mar 01:00: 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.

21 Mar 02:00: Lost Worlds
Al Capone's Secret City: Al Capone's rise to power coincided with the roaring 20s in Chicago. Follow historians as they travel back to a time of ruthless mobsters.

21 Mar 03:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Mob Underground: Chicago may be the third largest city in the USA, but it was a city built on shady dealings. Discover how it was a playground for mobsters, with a dark, secret underworld.

21 Mar 04:00: Mega Disasters
The Next Pompeii: Using the latest CGI, experts debate the catastrophic impact if Mount Vesuvius were to erupt again, leaving Naples obliterated like a modern-day Pompeii.

21 Mar 05:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Mega Tsunami: A team of scientists piece together evidence of a mega tsunami that ravaged the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, killing untold numbers, back in 6,000 BC.

21 Mar 06:00: Secret Gold
Most of the gold ever mined remains in circulation, so what secrets could your jewellery hold? Explore the dark origins and sinister pasts of man's most sought-after treasure.

21 Mar 07:00: 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.

21 Mar 08:00: Lost Worlds
Al Capone's Secret City: Al Capone's rise to power coincided with the roaring 20s in Chicago. Follow historians as they travel back to a time of ruthless mobsters.

21 Mar 09:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Mob Underground: Chicago may be the third largest city in the USA, but it was a city built on shady dealings. Discover how it was a playground for mobsters, with a dark, secret underworld.

21 Mar 10:00: Mega Disasters
The Next Pompeii: Using the latest CGI, experts debate the catastrophic impact if Mount Vesuvius were to erupt again, leaving Naples obliterated like a modern-day Pompeii.

21 Mar 11:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Mega Tsunami: A team of scientists piece together evidence of a mega tsunami that ravaged the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, killing untold numbers, back in 6,000 BC.

21 Mar 12:00: Secret Gold
Most of the gold ever mined remains in circulation, so what secrets could your jewellery hold? Explore the dark origins and sinister pasts of man's most sought-after treasure.

21 Mar 13:00: 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.

21 Mar 14:00: Lost Worlds
Al Capone's Secret City: Al Capone's rise to power coincided with the roaring 20s in Chicago. Follow historians as they travel back to a time of ruthless mobsters.

21 Mar 15:00: Cities Of The Underworld
Mob Underground: Chicago may be the third largest city in the USA, but it was a city built on shady dealings. Discover how it was a playground for mobsters, with a dark, secret underworld.

21 Mar 16:00: Mega Disasters
The Next Pompeii: Using the latest CGI, experts debate the catastrophic impact if Mount Vesuvius were to erupt again, leaving Naples obliterated like a modern-day Pompeii.

21 Mar 17:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Mega Tsunami: A team of scientists piece together evidence of a mega tsunami that ravaged the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea, killing untold numbers, back in 6,000 BC.

21 Mar 18:00: Real Tomb Hunters
Follow some of the world's most adventurous archaeologists and explorers as they battle Nazis, booby traps and angry natives in the search for treasure. Whip and battered fedora optional.

21 Mar 22:00: 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?

21 Mar 23:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

22 Mar 00:00: Real Tomb Hunters
Follow some of the world's most adventurous archaeologists and explorers as they battle Nazis, booby traps and angry natives in the search for treasure. Whip and battered fedora optional.

22 Mar 02:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

22 Mar 03:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 04:00: 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?

22 Mar 05:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

22 Mar 06:00: Real Tomb Hunters
Follow some of the world's most adventurous archaeologists and explorers as they battle Nazis, booby traps and angry natives in the search for treasure. Whip and battered fedora optional.

22 Mar 08:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

22 Mar 09:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 10:00: 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?

22 Mar 11:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

22 Mar 12:00: Real Tomb Hunters
Follow some of the world's most adventurous archaeologists and explorers as they battle Nazis, booby traps and angry natives in the search for treasure. Whip and battered fedora optional.

22 Mar 14:00: Nostradamus Effect
Secrets of the Seven Seals: The Book of Revelation describes mankind's end of days: a seven-year period of unparalleled death and destruction. Are these prophecies mirroring current events?

22 Mar 15:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

22 Mar 16:00: 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?

22 Mar 17:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Noah's Great Flood: Could the biblical story of Noah be true? 8,000 years ago, rising waters had global oceans surging. Did the Mediterranean Sea burst its banks and flow through Turkey?

22 Mar 18:00: The Universe
Another Earth: Is there life on other planets? Follow the work of scientists who are looking for alternative Earths as they use new techniques to scan and map the universe.

22 Mar 19:00: Jetstream
Fight's On: The only real rule of dogfighting is that there are no rules. The six remaining rookies learn how to get behind and stay behind during combat in the air.

22 Mar 20:00: Ax Men
The Final Haul: The logging season winds down, but the battle is far from over. JM Browning continues to fall from glory, leaving Jesse to question its future. Strong language.

22 Mar 22:00: 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?

22 Mar 23:00: Rome: Rise & Fall Of An Empire
The Last Emperor: Barbarians were the hired hands who helped build the Roman Empire, but they also caused its downfall. See how Emperor Orestes died at the hands of mercenary soldiers.

23 Mar 00:00: The Universe
Another Earth: Is there life on other planets? Follow the work of scientists who are looking for alternative Earths as they use new techniques to scan and map the universe.

23 Mar 01:00: Jetstream
Fight's On: The only real rule of dogfighting is that there are no rules. The six remaining rookies learn how to get behind and stay behind during combat in the air.

23 Mar 02:00: Ax Men
The Final Haul: The logging season winds down, but the battle is far from over. JM Browning continues to fall from glory, leaving Jesse to question its future. Strong language.

23 Mar 03:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 04:00: 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?

23 Mar 05:00: Rome: Rise & Fall Of An Empire
The Last Emperor: Barbarians were the hired hands who helped build the Roman Empire, but they also caused its downfall. See how Emperor Orestes died at the hands of mercenary soldiers.

23 Mar 06:00: The Universe
Another Earth: Is there life on other planets? Follow the work of scientists who are looking for alternative Earths as they use new techniques to scan and map the universe.

23 Mar 07:00: Jetstream
Fight's On: The only real rule of dogfighting is that there are no rules. The six remaining rookies learn how to get behind and stay behind during combat in the air.

23 Mar 08:00: Ax Men
The Final Haul: The logging season winds down, but the battle is far from over. JM Browning continues to fall from glory, leaving Jesse to question its future. Strong language.

23 Mar 09:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 10:00: 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?

23 Mar 11:00: Rome: Rise & Fall Of An Empire
The Last Emperor: Barbarians were the hired hands who helped build the Roman Empire, but they also caused its downfall. See how Emperor Orestes died at the hands of mercenary soldiers.

23 Mar 12:00: The Universe
Another Earth: Is there life on other planets? Follow the work of scientists who are looking for alternative Earths as they use new techniques to scan and map the universe.

23 Mar 13:00: Jetstream
Fight's On: The only real rule of dogfighting is that there are no rules. The six remaining rookies learn how to get behind and stay behind during combat in the air.

23 Mar 14:00: Ax Men
The Final Haul: The logging season winds down, but the battle is far from over. JM Browning continues to fall from glory, leaving Jesse to question its future. Strong language.

23 Mar 15:00: Nostradamus Effect
The Apocalypse Code: Did you know that Isaac Newton also predicted the date of the apocalypse? Explore the dark side of the genius and his obsession with alchemy and Biblical prophecy.

23 Mar 16:00: 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?

23 Mar 17:00: Rome: Rise & Fall Of An Empire
The Last Emperor: Barbarians were the hired hands who helped build the Roman Empire, but they also caused its downfall. See how Emperor Orestes died at the hands of mercenary soldiers.

23 Mar 18:00: The Universe
Cosmic Phenomena: From the aurora borealis and rainbows to the dangers of UV radiation and cosmic rays, discover how the sun has both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth.

23 Mar 19:00: Jetstream
Dream Killer: Up to now the rookies have had just one other plane in the air, but with the air combat manoeuvre known as the "Dream Killer" they deal with two. Can they hit the right target?

23 Mar 20:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: A team of explorers follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, who travelled to Africa in 1871 in search of explorer Dr David Livingstone.

23 Mar 21:00: Tutankhamun...
...Secrets Of The Boy King: The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, whose great-grandfather funded Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun, re-examines the life of the boy king.

23 Mar 22:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

23 Mar 23:00: Ancient Discoveries
Airbourne Assault: The Ancient Discoveries team recreate the kite bomb, a devastating medieval siege weapon, and test the world's first parachute from 6,000 feet.

24 Mar 00:00: The Universe
Cosmic Phenomena: From the aurora borealis and rainbows to the dangers of UV radiation and cosmic rays, discover how the sun has both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth.

24 Mar 01:00: Jetstream
Dream Killer: Up to now the rookies have had just one other plane in the air, but with the air combat manoeuvre known as the "Dream Killer" they deal with two. Can they hit the right target?

24 Mar 02:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: A team of explorers follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, who travelled to Africa in 1871 in search of explorer Dr David Livingstone.

24 Mar 03:00: Tutankhamun...
...Secrets Of The Boy King: The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, whose great-grandfather funded Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun, re-examines the life of the boy king.

24 Mar 04:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

24 Mar 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Airbourne Assault: The Ancient Discoveries team recreate the kite bomb, a devastating medieval siege weapon, and test the world's first parachute from 6,000 feet.

24 Mar 06:00: The Universe
Cosmic Phenomena: From the aurora borealis and rainbows to the dangers of UV radiation and cosmic rays, discover how the sun has both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth.

24 Mar 07:00: Jetstream
Dream Killer: Up to now the rookies have had just one other plane in the air, but with the air combat manoeuvre known as the "Dream Killer" they deal with two. Can they hit the right target?

24 Mar 08:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: A team of explorers follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, who travelled to Africa in 1871 in search of explorer Dr David Livingstone.

24 Mar 09:00: Tutankhamun...
...Secrets Of The Boy King: The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, whose great-grandfather funded Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun, re-examines the life of the boy king.

24 Mar 10:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

24 Mar 11:00: Ancient Discoveries
Airbourne Assault: The Ancient Discoveries team recreate the kite bomb, a devastating medieval siege weapon, and test the world's first parachute from 6,000 feet.

24 Mar 12:00: The Universe
Cosmic Phenomena: From the aurora borealis and rainbows to the dangers of UV radiation and cosmic rays, discover how the sun has both helpful and harmful effects on life on Earth.

24 Mar 13:00: Jetstream
Dream Killer: Up to now the rookies have had just one other plane in the air, but with the air combat manoeuvre known as the "Dream Killer" they deal with two. Can they hit the right target?

24 Mar 14:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: A team of explorers follow in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley, who travelled to Africa in 1871 in search of explorer Dr David Livingstone.

24 Mar 15:00: Tutankhamun...
...Secrets Of The Boy King: The 8th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, whose great-grandfather funded Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun, re-examines the life of the boy king.

24 Mar 16:00: Mysteryquest
Alien Cover-Up: Are governments engaged in a UFO cover-up? Under the suspicious watch of the military, experts search in Nevada and Utah for clues to what the government might be hiding.

24 Mar 17:00: Ancient Discoveries
Airbourne Assault: The Ancient Discoveries team recreate the kite bomb, a devastating medieval siege weapon, and test the world's first parachute from 6,000 feet.

24 Mar 18:00: The Universe
Deadly Comets And Meteors: Asteroids and comets have left their imprints on Earth. Discover how radical theories suggest they are responsible for deadly viruses and even new life.

24 Mar 19:00: Jetstream
Do Or Die: Diving straight for the ground, then skimming above the tree line at hundreds of kilometres per hour, the rookies learn how to fly their jets at extreme low levels.

24 Mar 20:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: The travellers continue their African adventure in the Uluguru mountains, but the blistering pace set by Pasquale causes a porter to collapse.

24 Mar 22:00: 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.

24 Mar 23:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mega-Fort: Forts have played an important part in history. Investigate how castles helped keep rule in Britain and how the ancient Mayans used killer bees to defend their castles.

25 Mar 00:00: The Universe
Deadly Comets And Meteors: Asteroids and comets have left their imprints on Earth. Discover how radical theories suggest they are responsible for deadly viruses and even new life.

25 Mar 01:00: Jetstream
Do Or Die: Diving straight for the ground, then skimming above the tree line at hundreds of kilometres per hour, the rookies learn how to fly their jets at extreme low levels.

25 Mar 02:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: The travellers continue their African adventure in the Uluguru mountains, but the blistering pace set by Pasquale causes a porter to collapse.

25 Mar 04:00: 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.

25 Mar 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mega-Fort: Forts have played an important part in history. Investigate how castles helped keep rule in Britain and how the ancient Mayans used killer bees to defend their castles.

25 Mar 06:00: The Universe
Deadly Comets And Meteors: Asteroids and comets have left their imprints on Earth. Discover how radical theories suggest they are responsible for deadly viruses and even new life.

25 Mar 07:00: Jetstream
Do Or Die: Diving straight for the ground, then skimming above the tree line at hundreds of kilometres per hour, the rookies learn how to fly their jets at extreme low levels.

25 Mar 08:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: The travellers continue their African adventure in the Uluguru mountains, but the blistering pace set by Pasquale causes a porter to collapse.

25 Mar 10:00: 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.

25 Mar 11:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mega-Fort: Forts have played an important part in history. Investigate how castles helped keep rule in Britain and how the ancient Mayans used killer bees to defend their castles.

25 Mar 12:00: The Universe
Deadly Comets And Meteors: Asteroids and comets have left their imprints on Earth. Discover how radical theories suggest they are responsible for deadly viruses and even new life.

25 Mar 13:00: Jetstream
Do Or Die: Diving straight for the ground, then skimming above the tree line at hundreds of kilometres per hour, the rookies learn how to fly their jets at extreme low levels.

25 Mar 14:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: The travellers continue their African adventure in the Uluguru mountains, but the blistering pace set by Pasquale causes a porter to collapse.

25 Mar 16:00: 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.

25 Mar 17:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mega-Fort: Forts have played an important part in history. Investigate how castles helped keep rule in Britain and how the ancient Mayans used killer bees to defend their castles.

25 Mar 18:00: The Universe
Edge Of Space: Low orbit is only as high as 120 miles above the Earth and it's where the majority of space exploration has occurred. Will humans ever travel further to the edge of space?

25 Mar 19:00: Jetstream
Bomb's Away: The fighter pilot rookies are on the home stretch, just a few short weeks away from graduation. But can they master refuelling the jets mid-air?

25 Mar 20:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: Benedict Allen and his team participate in a blood drinking ritual as they continue their intrepid expedition.

25 Mar 21:00: Fire & Ice
In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of WWII, and saved a democracy. How did the Finns fight back?

25 Mar 22:00: 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.

25 Mar 23:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mining Machines: From the Romans, who created a hydraulic mining system, to castle defenders who listened for invading miners, discover ancient mining machines through the ages.

26 Mar 00:00: The Universe
Edge Of Space: Low orbit is only as high as 120 miles above the Earth and it's where the majority of space exploration has occurred. Will humans ever travel further to the edge of space?

26 Mar 01:00: Jetstream
Bomb's Away: The fighter pilot rookies are on the home stretch, just a few short weeks away from graduation. But can they master refuelling the jets mid-air?

26 Mar 02:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: Benedict Allen and his team participate in a blood drinking ritual as they continue their intrepid expedition.

26 Mar 03:00: Fire & Ice
In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of WWII, and saved a democracy. How did the Finns fight back?

26 Mar 04:00: 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.

26 Mar 05:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mining Machines: From the Romans, who created a hydraulic mining system, to castle defenders who listened for invading miners, discover ancient mining machines through the ages.

26 Mar 06:00: The Universe
Edge Of Space: Low orbit is only as high as 120 miles above the Earth and it's where the majority of space exploration has occurred. Will humans ever travel further to the edge of space?

26 Mar 07:00: Jetstream
Bomb's Away: The fighter pilot rookies are on the home stretch, just a few short weeks away from graduation. But can they master refuelling the jets mid-air?

26 Mar 08:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: Benedict Allen and his team participate in a blood drinking ritual as they continue their intrepid expedition.

26 Mar 09:00: Fire & Ice
In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of WWII, and saved a democracy. How did the Finns fight back?

26 Mar 10:00: 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.

26 Mar 11:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mining Machines: From the Romans, who created a hydraulic mining system, to castle defenders who listened for invading miners, discover ancient mining machines through the ages.

26 Mar 12:00: The Universe
Edge Of Space: Low orbit is only as high as 120 miles above the Earth and it's where the majority of space exploration has occurred. Will humans ever travel further to the edge of space?

26 Mar 13:00: Jetstream
Bomb's Away: The fighter pilot rookies are on the home stretch, just a few short weeks away from graduation. But can they master refuelling the jets mid-air?

26 Mar 14:00: Expedition Africa
Stanley and Livingstone: Benedict Allen and his team participate in a blood drinking ritual as they continue their intrepid expedition.

26 Mar 15:00: Fire & Ice
In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland. The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of WWII, and saved a democracy. How did the Finns fight back?

26 Mar 16:00: 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.

26 Mar 17:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Mining Machines: From the Romans, who created a hydraulic mining system, to castle defenders who listened for invading miners, discover ancient mining machines through the ages.

26 Mar 18:00: The Universe
Light Speed: The laws of physics state we can never travel faster than the speed of light. Is it the ultimate constant in the universe, or can the 'light barrier' ever be broken?

26 Mar 19:00: Modern Marvels
World's Strongest: Why are some things stronger than others? How is strength measured? Take a look at the strongest creations on Earth, from diamonds to rope, from tugboats to tractors.

26 Mar 20:00: Dogfights
Supersonic: From piston-driven planes to high-performance jets like the F-86 Sabre and the F4 Phantom, discover how speed is the key advantage in an aerial dogfight.

26 Mar 23:00: Ancient Discoveries
Ancient Secret Agents: From fire beacons to horses and pigeons, investigate the ways in which ancient intelligence services transmitted messages over thousands of miles.

27 Mar 18:00: Cromwell: God's Executioner
Cromwell: God's Executioner: Leading Irish historian Micheal O Siochru reveals the story of Oliver Cromwell and the impact his conquest of Ireland had on the Emerald Isle. (Part 1 of 2)

27 Mar 19:00: Cromwell: God's Executioner
Leading Irish historian Micheal O Siochru reveals the story of Oliver Cromwell and the impact his conquest of Ireland had on the Emerald Isle. (Part 2 of 2)

27 Mar 20:00: Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, revealing desperate attempts to cross the border, including digging under and flying over in a hot-air balloon. 1/2

27 Mar 21:00: Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, revealing desperate attempts to cross the border, including digging under and flying over in a hot-air balloon. 2/2

27 Mar 22:00: Modern Marvels
Freight Trains: A vast network of rails criss-crosses the North American continent, delivering everything from radioactive waste to baby food. What keeps these locomotives running?

27 Mar 23:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Prehistoric English Superflood: Scientific techniques and technology reveal the drama, violence and freak weather conditions of a flood that hit England in prehistoric times.

28 Mar 07:00: Cromwell: God's Executioner
Leading Irish historian Micheal O Siochru reveals the story of Oliver Cromwell and the impact his conquest of Ireland had on the Emerald Isle. (Part 2 of 2)

28 Mar 08:00: Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, revealing desperate attempts to cross the border, including digging under and flying over in a hot-air balloon. 1/2

28 Mar 09:00: Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Documentary marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, revealing desperate attempts to cross the border, including digging under and flying over in a hot-air balloon. 2/2

28 Mar 10:00: Modern Marvels
Freight Trains: A vast network of rails criss-crosses the North American continent, delivering everything from radioactive waste to baby food. What keeps these locomotives running?

28 Mar 11:00: Prehistoric Megastorms
Prehistoric English Superflood: Scientific techniques and technology reveal the drama, violence and freak weather conditions of a flood that hit England in prehistoric times.

28 Mar 12:00: Cromwell: God's Executioner
Cromwell: God's Executioner: Leading Irish historian Micheal O Siochru reveals the story of Oliver Cromwell and the impact his conquest of Ireland had on the Emerald Isle. (Part 1 of 2)

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