Discovery History Friday
Sky
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Virgin
181
6:00 AM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
Trails on the lunar surface near the Apollo landing sites
Looking at the mysterious trails on the lunar surface near the Apollo landing sites, as well as a strange space object
7:00 AM
HMS Ark Royal
The ship's crew prepares for a royal visitor
The ship's crew enjoys some down time in the Florida sunshine, but some sailors have their shore leave cancelled to prepare for a royal visitor
8:00 AM
Wings of War
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway is considered the turning point of the Second World War in the Pacific. How pivotal were aircraft in this major battle?
9:00 AM
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
10:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard uncovers a hidden 19th-century gem
At a stately home in Staffordshire, Drew Pritchard uncovers a hidden 19th-century gem that its owners were oblivious to
11:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Recreating the missing parts of a vintage deer skeleton
Sculptor Nick Elphick is tasked with recreating the missing parts of a vintage deer skeleton. Furniture restorer Steve Norman rebuilds a rosewood sofa
12:00 PM
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
The team hunt down the rarest and most inventive spy gear used in World War Two.
Bruce and the team hunt down the rarest and most inventive spy gear used during the Second World War, from a rare Enigma machine in Italy to a special pencil in the UK
1:00 PM
Blowing Up History
Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae
Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae, the site of an iconic ancient battle where it is said 300 Spartan warriors lost their lives
2:00 PM
HMS Ark Royal
The aircraft carrier is bound for Nova Scotia
The aircraft carrier heads for Nova Scotia with a busy schedule, including a visit from then-PM David Cameron. However, the ship hits dense fog and the crew attend an emergency
3:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard uncovers a hidden 19th-century gem
At a stately home in Staffordshire, Drew Pritchard uncovers a hidden 19th-century gem that its owners were oblivious to
4:00 PM
Combat Dealers
The murky secrets of Second World War spies
Bruce Compton dives into the murky secrets of Second World War spies. In Italy, he unearths an iconic code-breaking machine. In the UK the lads revive two rocket launchers
5:00 PM
Shed and Buried
The adventure in Northern Ireland continues
The adventure in Northern Ireland continues. Bike guru Henry Cole and ace mechanic Sam Lovegrove hunt down some army vehicles, tractors and some very well-hidden land rovers
5:30 PM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam visit a shed in the shadow of Windsor Castle.
Bike guru Henry Cole and ace mechanic Sam Lovegrove are in the Queen's realm as they visit a shed in the shadow of Windsor Castle
6:00 PM
Secrets Underground
Ancient ruins that suggest Europeans arrived in America 1,000 years before Columbus
Rob Nelson investigates a cluster of ancient ruins in New England that suggest Europeans arrived in the Americas almost 1,000 years before Columbus
7:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
An insight into the dangers of so-called space fireflies
The documentary looks into so-called space fireflies, which reportedly attack astronauts' brains
8:00 PM
American Titans
The work of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
A look at how Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla built systems that would dramatically change life by bringing light and power to the world
9:00 PM
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of the Second World War
The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of the Second World War, exploring the vital role of clothing and kit in gaining an advantage against the enemy
10:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard uncovers a historical artifact that leaves him speechless
Drew Pritchard goes to the biggest antiques emporium he has yet visited and a Somerset antique shop. In Suffolk, he uncovers a historical artifact that leaves him speechless
11:00 PM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Michael and Maria restore a mechanical peacock for Drew
Michael and Maria restore a mechanical peacock for Drew. Elsewhere, Saxon asks Nick to use his artistic skills to rescue a battered but historic pub sign
12:00 AM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam return to Northern Ireland
Back in Northern Ireland, bike guru Henry Cole and ace mechanic Sam Lovegrove discover some lovely vintage cars as well as some modern motors
12:30 AM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam visit the largest sidecar manufacturer in Britain
Henry and Sam are in the Cotswolds to visit the largest sidecar manufacturer in Britain. They uncover a rusty Lancia Aurelia and a Royal Enfield 500
1:00 AM
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
Army Paratroopers' vital role in defeating the Germans in Second World War
Former Army Paratroopers Bruce Crompton and Freddie Kruyer explore the troops' vital role in defeating the Germans in Second World War
2:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard uncovers a historical artifact that leaves him speechless
Drew Pritchard goes to the biggest antiques emporium he has yet visited and a Somerset antique shop. In Suffolk, he uncovers a historical artifact that leaves him speechless
3:00 AM
American Titans
The work of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
A look at how Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla built systems that would dramatically change life by bringing light and power to the world
4:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Michael and Maria restore a mechanical peacock for Drew
Michael and Maria restore a mechanical peacock for Drew. Elsewhere, Saxon asks Nick to use his artistic skills to rescue a battered but historic pub sign
6:00 AM
Shed and Buried
The guys are finally granted access to an incredible collection
After eight years of waiting, the guys are finally granted access to an incredible collection. They immediately spot a rare 1930 Wolseley Messenger
6:30 AM
Shed and Buried
Sam and Henry rescue interesting items from a scrapyard in Devon
Sam and Henry rescue interesting items from a scrapyard in Devon. The guys find some classic vehicles, including a neglected Jaguar Mark 1