Discovery Turbo Saturday
Sky
161
Virgin
180
6:00 AM
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
Justin Cunningham and Tomo Umewaka find solutions for engineering mistakes
Former aerospace engineer Justin Cunningham and Tomo Umewaka find solutions for engineering mistakes. In this episode Justin tries to keep the Glasgow Tower turning
7:00 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
8:00 AM
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
Justin learns the truth about a landslide in Turkey
Justin Cunningham uncovers the truth behind a landslide that destroyed a ski-jump resort in Turkey, then heads to Gibraltar to see an airport runway that was built across a road
9:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel?
How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar?
9:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
How modern-day objects are created
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects
10:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
The world's most exclusive luxury cars
How do they build one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars? Plus, how do they make a referee's whistle that can be heard above 50,000 screaming fans?
10:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
Making foundations for tall buildings
A look at how English willow is turned into cricket bats for India's finest cricketers. Plus, how the foundations for tall buildings are constructed
11:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
Building a tractor every three minutes to power Indian agriculture
Building a tractor every three minutes to power Indian agriculture, and casting the bronze bells that help Swiss farmers keep track of their cows
11:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
Collecting millions of real birds' nests to make birds' nest soup
Collecting millions of real birds' nests to make birds' nest soup. Plus, how aerospace technology is used to make rowers go faster
12:00 PM
Motor Pickers
Motorcycle enthusiast Ellie wants to find a car that's fun to drive
Motorcycle enthusiast Ellie wants to find a car that's fun to drive. Paul and Helen help her pick out a supermini that feels quick and looks good
12:30 PM
Motor Pickers
Paul has owned over 250 cars and now wants something exotic
Paul has owned over 250 cars and now wants something exotic. With a budget of £35,000, he's looking for a stylish grand tourer with a powerful engine
1:00 PM
Motor Pickers
A survival expert wants a comfortable sports car with good handling
A survival expert wants a comfortable sports car with good handling and head turning looks. Will he be tempted by a 2008 Audi R8 or a Jaguar F-TYPE R?
1:30 PM
Motor Pickers
58-year-old Terry has a cash budget of £25,000 to spend on an SUV
58-year-old Terry has a cash budget of £25,000 to spend on an SUV. He wants an environmentally friendly motor with a big boot and stylish looks
2:00 PM
Motor Pickers
Paul Cowland and Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream rides
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream rides within their budget - from SUVs to high end sports cars
2:30 PM
Motor Pickers
Paul Cowland and Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream rides
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream rides within their budget - from SUVs to high end sports cars
3:00 PM
Motor Pickers
A quest for an automatic car with a panoramic sunroof
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley are tasked to find an automatic car with a panoramic sunroof
3:30 PM
Motor Pickers
Mark seeks a thrilling car for his long commutes
Mark drives a Fiat 500X, but wants a more thrilling car for his long commutes. He is willing to spend up to £40,000 on a high-performance motor
4:00 PM
Motor Pickers
A family man seeks an exciting hot hatch
Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley are tasked with helping a family man find an exciting hot hatch
4:30 PM
Motor Pickers
Paul and Helen hunt for the perfect luxury SUV
A local television presenter wants a motor with a stylish interior and a 2.0-litre engine. Paul and Helen hunt for the perfect luxury SUV
5:00 PM
Kindig Customs
Restoring a 1962 Corvette and a 1955 Mercedes Gullwing
Prior to the annual classic car show in Los Angeles, the team restore a 1962 Corvette and make some design adjustments to a 1955 Mercedes Gullwing
6:00 PM
Kindig Customs
A road warrior from Alaska arrives to help improve an already solid build
A road warrior from Alaska arrives to add some improvements to an already solid build. To enhance performance, a new exhaust and tips are custom fabricated
7:00 PM
Kindig Customs
A simple Pontiac Tempest arrives for a ground-up build
A simple Pontiac Tempest arrives for a ground-up build, but after the car is completely stripped apart, things start to get complicated
8:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Part two of two. Henry Cole continues to ride his Harley Davidson through the South Island
Part two of two. Henry Cole continues to ride his Harley Davidson through the South Island, travelling through primeval forests and west coast towns like Greymouth
9:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Part one of three. Henry Cole drives a Harley Davidson across Australia
Part one of three. Henry Cole climbs aboard his Harley Davidson Street Glide to brave the Friday night Sydney rush-hour traffic and head 520 miles to Melbourne
10:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Part two of three. Henry Cole heads out from Apollo Bay to ride up towards Adelaide
Part two of three. Henry Cole heads out from Apollo Bay to ride up towards Adelaide on one of the greatest roads in the world, the Great Ocean Road
11:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Part three of three. Henry Cole faces his biggest challenge yet
Part three of three. Henry Cole faces his biggest challenge yet - crossing the infamous Nullabor Plain, some 2,000kms of nothing
12:00 AM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
The most famous road race in the world - the Isle of Man TT
The most famous road race in the world - the Isle of Man TT, which follows a course only 37 miles long
1:00 AM
Richard Hammond's Big
Richard visits the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Richard visits the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, where he finds himself climbing the biggest lightening conductor on Earth
2:00 AM
Misfit Garage
Part two of two. John Klump helps the crew finish the 1964 Ford Galaxie
Part two of two. Jordan is out of the picture, and the Barrett-Jackson deadline is looking, so John Klump steps in to help the crew finish the 1964 Ford Galaxie
3:00 AM
Misfit Garage
The mechanics rescue a rusty 1961 Ford Econoline pickup
The mechanics rescue a rusty 1961 Ford Econoline pickup. Tom hunts down celebrated Mexican wrestler Blue Demon Jr to help with some hidden treasure
4:00 AM
Misfit Garage
The team tries to sell the Econoline to Hollywood star Danny Trejo
The team tries to sell the Econoline to Hollywood star Danny Trejo, and Tom takes on a legendary Latino wrestler