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7:00 AM
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8:00 AM
Spontaneous Combustion: Investigation X
An investigation into the phenomenon in humans
Investigators use the latest technology to explore the phenomenon of humans inexplicably bursting into flames

9:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
Paul persuades Drew to buy a Triumph TR4
Paul persuades Drew to buy a Triumph TR4 and he pays homage to one of his automotive heroes. The boys reinstate a stylish feature that never made it to production

10:00 AM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion
Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, experiences a bumpy landing in a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump

11:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds
King Midas and his golden touch a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds

12:00 PM
Blowing Up History
Acoustic imaging technology is used to discover Venice's ancient foundations
Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it is still standing

1:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
The buried secrets of three elusive women in ancient Egypt
Josh Gates strives to uncover the buried secrets of three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra

2:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates tries to unearth the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra
Josh Gates continues his journey through Egypt to unearth the secrets and possibly the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra

3:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
A startling image taken by a Nasa probe points to evidence of life on Mars
An account of how a malfunction on the ISS threatens to poison the crew with a deadly gas, and a startling image taken by a Nasa probe points to evidence of life on Mars

4:00 PM
How the Universe Works
How the universe came into existence
The theory of how the universe came into existence, from a minuscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the limitless cosmos of today

5:00 PM
Expedition X
Phil and Jess investigate mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano
Phil and Jess probe the science behind geology's strangest phenomena while investigating mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano.

6:00 PM
Mysteries at the Museum
Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend
Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts

7:00 PM
Mysteries at the Museum
Don Wildman reveals how PT Barnum saved the Brooklyn Bridge
History enthusiast Don Wildman investigates a town under attack from the undead, reveals how PT Barnum saved the Brooklyn Bridge and looks at a tale of an atomic filmmaker

8:00 PM
How the Universe Works
Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova
Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova

9:00 PM
Spontaneous Combustion: Investigation X
An investigation into the phenomenon in humans
Investigators use the latest technology to explore the phenomenon of humans inexplicably bursting into flames

10:00 PM
Secrets Underground
Rob Nelson investigates a potentially disastrous fault-line network in California
Rob Nelson heads to California to investigate a network for major fault lines that could set off a mega-quake. Plus, he explores a mysterious sinkhole

11:00 PM
How Do They Do It?
A look at the gravity-defying 'magic' behind Pisa's leaning tower
A look at the gravity-defying 'magic' behind Pisa's leaning tower. Plus, the making of chocolate digestive biscuits

11:30 PM
How Do They Do It?
How ancient Greeks invented parchment with techniques still used today
How ancient Greeks invented parchment with techniques still used today. Plus, the making of shuttlecocks

12:00 AM
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
Justin climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapse
Justin Cunningham climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapse, while Jimena Gascon discovers why Mexico City's Metro project has been derailed

1:00 AM
The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade
The fatal stabbing of Kirsten Costas
The fatal stabbing of Californian cheerleader Kirsten Costas in June 1984. Eventually one of her classmates was found to have carried out the crime

2:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Acoustic imaging technology is used to discover Venice's ancient foundations
Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it is still standing

3:00 AM
How the Universe Works
How the universe came into existence
The theory of how the universe came into existence, from a minuscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the limitless cosmos of today

4:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
The buried secrets of three elusive women in ancient Egypt
Josh Gates strives to uncover the buried secrets of three of the most powerful and elusive women in ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra

5:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates tries to unearth the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra
Josh Gates continues his journey through Egypt to unearth the secrets and possibly the final resting places of Nefertiti and Cleopatra
