Discovery History Friday

The show investigating baffling space imagery returns, beginning by examining the mystery of a strange object that stalked a Russian spacecraft through orbit

The impact on aerial combat of bombers of the 1940s and 1950s, from the bouncing bomb used in the Dambusters' mission to the B-52's first flight

Using 3D photographs taken at the time, the presenter explores the stalemate of trench warfare which culminated in the Battle of the Somme

Geoff Edgers shares tales of heroism, inspired by four unique items, including a golden statue related to the US Marine Corps, and a medal awarded following a daring train heist

Drew Pritchard visits an upmarket Somerset showroom and buys a scruffy table full of potential. In Lancashire, he spots a Swedish design classic and a Soviet relic of the Cold War

Metalworker Ted works his magic on a rusty old mining cart, Martin restores a pair of Civil War era military boots, and Steve and Gill save a broken antique table

Bruce Crompton heads to Dunkirk after finding a picture in his attic that was given to him by a soldier who was there during the famous evacuation

The underground bunker of Adolf Hitler is home to some of the greatest secrets of the Nazi regime. Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover new evidence

With the raising of the Iron Curtain, intelligence from within the Soviet Union was hard to come by. This programme examines how high-altitude spy planes overcame the problem

Drew Pritchard visits an upmarket Somerset showroom and buys a scruffy table full of potential. In Lancashire, he spots a Swedish design classic and a Soviet relic of the Cold War

At Biggin Hill, south-east London, military equipment collector Bruce Crompton views a collector's haul of Second World War Spitfires

Sam and Henry rescue interesting items from a scrapyard in Devon. The guys find some classic vehicles, including a neglected Jaguar Mark 1

Sam and Henry visit an incredible collection of Ford vehicles in Worcestershire. The guys have their sights set on a 1960s Austin A40 Farina

Four crucial items that show courage under fire, from a symbol of luck that saved US marines to a weapon that protected Europe during the Cold War

Apollo 12 astronauts bring back something alive from the moon and Nasa track an asteroid heading towards Earth only to make a shocking discovery

Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos attempts to decode and follow a 'treasure map' created by his boyhood idol, former NASA astronaut Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper

One of Bruce Crompton's clients wants a half-track armoured personnel carrier converted into a Pioneer variant, as used by the German army during the Battle of the Bulge

At a Cornish castle, Drew Pritchard digs out beach buckets and toy trucks. Later, his friend Stuart sells off his renowned collection of car memorabilia - and Drew has first dibs

Julia restores a broken peacock head from a festival float for dealer Natasha. Later, Steve rescues a pair of worn antique tables from a Suffolk stately home

Sam and Henry are in Dorset to look around a collection of bikes, cars and tractors. They consider buying a pedestrian walk sign and a Yamaha FS1-SE

Henry and Sam are in Devon to visit a father and daughter who own a shed full of vintage Americana. They immediately take interest in a dusty Chicago police car.

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German halftrack vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics

At a Cornish castle, Drew Pritchard digs out beach buckets and toy trucks. Later, his friend Stuart sells off his renowned collection of car memorabilia - and Drew has first dibs

Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos attempts to decode and follow a 'treasure map' created by his boyhood idol, former NASA astronaut Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper

Julia restores a broken peacock head from a festival float for dealer Natasha. Later, Steve rescues a pair of worn antique tables from a Suffolk stately home

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

Sam and Henry travel to Leicestershire to meet former motorbike racer Eddie Roberts. His impressive collection includes a rare 1962 Greeves Sportsman

Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove are in Herefordshire to look around a farmer's eclectic collection