Discovery Science +1 Friday
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6:00 AM
Blowing Up History
The secrets of the Empire State Building
Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal the secrets of the Empire State Building
8:00 AM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The design, creation and manufacturing process behind the Audi S8
The design, creation and manufacturing process behind the Audi S8, the Volkswagen Group's 1996 update on their classic luxury four-door sedan, the Audi V8
8:30 AM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew visits the birthplace of the Ultima Evolution
The crew visits the birthplace of the Ultima Evolution and explores its exterior
9:00 AM
How the Universe Works
Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction
Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction
10:00 AM
How the Universe Works
Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft
Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission
11:00 AM
How the Universe Works
The search for the mysterious dark matter
The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists
12:00 PM
Extreme Engineering
The technology behind South Africa's Mponeng mine
Danny Forster visits South Africa's Mponeng gold mine to examine the technology that allows work to continue on one of the world's most dangerous construction sites
1:00 PM
Extreme Engineering
The construction of a stadium in Melbourne, Australia
Danny Forster heads to Melbourne, Australia, to witness the construction of a stadium that has been designed to offer the 'ultimate' fan experience
2:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates ventures into the ancient Maya city of El Mirador
Josh Gates ventures into the ancient Maya city of El Mirador in search of the lost tombs of mysterious ruling dynasty, the Snake Kings
3:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates investigates how a group of Norse tribesmen gained power in medieval Europe
Josh Gates investigates how a group of Norse tribesmen gained power in medieval Europe. His quest for answers takes him from Denmark to Iceland
4:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
A UFO crash and the discovery of water on Mars
Investigating a UFO crash that was believed to be a Soviet satellite. Plus, a probe sent to Mars discovers evidence of frozen water on the red planet
5:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
Images of Mercury's surface
Images of Mercury reveal spider-like formations on its surface which may be an odd geological formation or something more ominous
6:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
A comet that appeared to be an alien spacecraft
How did pictures from the Hubble telescope make the comet of the century look like an alien spacecraft? Has earth already been invaded by alien organisms?
7:00 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew visits the birthplace of the BMW M6
The crew visits the birthplace of the BMW M6 and explores its exterior
7:30 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The Rolls-Royce Dawn
The crew goes to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and stunning exterior of the Rolls-Royce Dawn, regarded by many as a dream car
8:00 PM
How Do They Do It?
A family in America that make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
8:30 PM
How Do They Do It?
A look at the production process of trombones
A look at the production process of trombones, traditional Spanish wineskins, and how muddy peat is turned into rejuvenating face cream
9:00 PM
How Do They Do It?
A look at the production process of surfboards
A look at the production process of surfboards. Plus, how millions of tonnes of butter is made each year
9:30 PM
How Do They Do It?
Transporting racehorses in luxury
A look at transporting racehorses in luxury. Plus, the creative methods use to photograph food
10:00 PM
Mummies Unwrapped
Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates mummified bodies found in the Peruvian jungle
Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates burial sites, mass graves and ancient tombs around the world. This time, he investigates mummified bodies found in the Peruvian jungle
11:00 PM
Mummies Unwrapped
Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates the mummified bodies of three Incan children
Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates the mummified bodies of three Incan children discovered in the Andes, and tries to understand why they trekked 1,000 miles to their death
12:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore why the Egyptians built pyramids
Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore why the Egyptians built pyramids, looking closely at the Step Pyramid of Djoser
1:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Archaeological investigations unearth the secrets of the long-lost city of Babylon
Archaeological investigations unearth the secrets of the long-lost city of Babylon, and new evidence reveals what Babylon looked like and what caused its downfall
2:00 AM
Secret Space Escapes
An insight into how a mission to the Salyut space station took a surprising turn
How a mission to the Salyut space station takes a surprise turn when the crew suffers from depressurisation. Plus, the leak that threatened the lives of astronauts upon re-entry
3:00 AM
Space Launch: Splashdown
Behind the scenes coverage of the SpaceX Dragon Capsule water landing
NASA and SpaceX launch the first crewed mission from US soil in almost ten years, and this programme offers behind the scenes coverage of the SpaceX Dragon Capsule water landing
5:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate a lost city buried in the Sahara
Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate a lost city buried in the Sahara, as archaeologists uncover the city's forgotten ruins and dark secrets