Discovery Turbo Saturday
Sky
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Virgin
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6:00 AM
Railroad Alaska
A porcupine infestation threatens to leave Nancy and Jim without electricity
A porcupine infestation threatens to leave Nancy and Jim without electricity, while an emergency crew battles blocked bridges on the railroad to make way for a shipment
7:00 AM
Railroad Alaska
An earthquake threatens to bring the railroad to a standstill
An earthquake threatens to bring the railroad to a standstill and derail a speeding freight train, and Steve races to build an emergency shelter to protect his baby
8:00 AM
Railroad Alaska
Jim and Nancy journey to an abandoned cabin
Jim and Nancy journey to an abandoned cabin and discover that a bear has taken up residence, while Cathy and Larry go in search of an emergency vehicle
9:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
The technological processes involved in mining rare gemstones
The complex technological processes involved in mining rare gemstones, crafting classic cowboy boots and building large-scale road-sweepers
9:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
How engineers drill for oil thousands of metres below ground
How engineers manage to drill for oil thousands of metres below ground. Plus, how duvets and rubber bands are made
10:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
The production of diesel engines that can fly and unforgeable bank notes
The complex processes that allow people to build diesel engines that can fly, make cough sweets, turn clear plastic into unforgeable bank notes, and produce ice-cream
10:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
Transforming a family car into a fortress on wheels
The engineering expertise that goes into transforming a family car into a fortress on wheels. Plus, millions of perfect Christmas trees are grown
11:00 AM
Goblin Works Garage
Ant arrives unexpectedly with a '58 Apache
Ant arrives unexpectedly with a '58 Apache. It's a monster of a truck, but the Goblin team members want to take it further by giving the whole body a huge lift
12:00 PM
Shed and Buried
A father and daughter who own a shed full of vintage Americana
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.
12:30 PM
Shed and Buried
An incredible Americana collection in Cornwall.
Henry and Sam look around an incredible Americana collection in Cornwall. After examining an array of classic motors, Sam springs a big surprise on Henry
1:00 PM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam consider bidding on a 1926 Ariel and a 1927 BSA
Henry and Sam are invited to look around the workshops of the National Motorcycle Museum. The guys consider bidding on a 1926 Ariel and a 1927 BSA
1:30 PM
Shed and Buried
Sam and Henry view a rare 1962 Greeves Sportsman
Sam and Henry travel to Leicestershire to meet former motorbike racer Eddie Roberts. His impressive collection includes a rare 1962 Greeves Sportsman
2:00 PM
Shed and Buried
A farmer's eclectic collection in Herefordshire
Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove are in Herefordshire to look around a farmer's eclectic collection
2:30 PM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam fall in love with a barn full of extraordinary automobilia
On a trip to Worcestershire, Henry and Sam fall in love with a barn full of extraordinary automobilia. However, the guys find it hard work to negotiate with the vendors
3:00 PM
Shed and Buried
A quirky collection of custom vehicles in Yorkshire
Henry Cole and Sam check out a quirky collection of custom vehicles in Yorkshire. They find a vintage monowheel and a plane that's been converted into a three-wheeled car
3:30 PM
Shed and Buried
Sam and Henry examine an incredible collection of classic American motors
In North Yorkshire, Sam and Henry examine an incredible collection of classic American motors. However, the guys are most interested in a rusty Mini
4:00 PM
Shed and Buried
A shed full of vintage motorcycles and intriguing memorabilia
Henry and Sam look around a shed full of vintage motorcycles and intriguing memorabilia. The guys see potential in a Yamaha RD350, but can they afford it?
4:30 PM
Shed and Buried
A magnificent collection of Second World War vehicles
Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove check out a magnificent collection of Second World War vehicles, including a Norton 16H and a BSA folding bicycle
5:00 PM
Kindig Customs
Dave and the crew start on a 1966 Corvette
Dave and the crew start on a 1966 Corvette, but one major challenge lies ahead - his client doesn't want the colour to be anywhere close to its original green
6:00 PM
Bitchin' Rides
A client is finally happy with the shade of green Dave has concocted for his car
After some intense development, a client is happy with the shade of green Dave has concocted, but the team are unsure if he will like it when he sees it in on the car
7:00 PM
Bitchin' Rides
A returning client returns with another classic, a 1965 Mustang Fastback
A returning client returns with another classic, a 1965 Mustang Fastback. He likes to keep a stock look, but with updated drivetrain and modern amenities
8:00 PM
Mike Brewer's World of Cars
Mike meets hot rodder Gene Winfield
Mike meets an award-winning hot rodder, the legendary Gene Winfield, who has run his own creations on the salt flats and dry lake beds where hot rodding began
8:30 PM
Mike Brewer's World of Cars
Mike looks at classic cars' future in a world with more electric motors
Mike looks at classic cars' future in a world with more electric vehicles. He heads to EV West, which puts electric motors into everything from Porsches to VW vans
9:00 PM
Mike Brewer's World of Cars
Mike wonders if an old car loses its soul if the engine or body is replaced.
Mike wonders if an old car loses its soul if the engine or body is replaced. He returns to England to visit a company making components for classic British cars
9:30 PM
Mike Brewer's World of Cars
Mike heads to the Midlands
Mike heads to the Midlands in England to visit two small shops that are helping keep classic cars on the road, producing small but essential components.
10:00 PM
Three Men Four Wheels
Racing driver Marino Franchitti adores the Ferrari F40
Racing driver Marino Franchitti adores the Ferrari F40. He hopes a few fast laps can convince a sceptical Drew Pritchard of this supercar's prowess
10:30 PM
Three Men Four Wheels
Drew Pritchard meets racing driver Marino Franchitti
Drew Pritchard has been obsessed with the Stovebolt Special for decades. He takes this extraordinary car for a ride with racing driver Marino Franchitti
11:00 PM
Three Men Four Wheels
Marino admires the Lotus 72
Marino takes his mates to see arguably the most successful Formula One car of all time - the Lotus 72. His drive in this iconic car turns out to be an emotional experience
11:30 PM
Three Men Four Wheels
Andy Jaye champions the Mini Cooper S
Broadcaster Andy Jaye champions the car in which Paddy Hopkirk famously won the 1964 Monte Carlo. Can Andy get a doubtful Marino on board with the Mini Cooper S?
12:00 AM
Three Men Four Wheels
An Aston Martin Ulster
Marino visits one of Britain's best private car collections to see an Aston Martin Ulster
12:30 AM
Three Men Four Wheels
Drew picks the Porsche 911 ST
Drew picks the Porsche 911 ST, a racing variant of a highly successful sports car. The whole gang love this car and cannot wait to get it on the track.
1:00 AM
Alaska Mega Machines
The inner workings of a large-scale fish factory
An insight into how a mega fish factory produced three million pounds of seafood a day. Plus, a flying ambulance operating 14,000 feet above Alaska's wilderness
2:00 AM
Texas Metal
A 1996 Impala surprises the guys when they discover it is an imposter
A 1996 Impala surprises the guys when they discover it is an imposter. The team improves it with custom body fabrications, rear subframe and handmade interior
3:00 AM
Texas Metal
Working on a 1971 Suburban
Bill is no stranger to truck builds turning out bigger than planned, so it's no surprise when a 1971 Suburban is made even bigger with lifted air suspension and interior
4:00 AM
Texas Metal
The team drops a new 2020 Denali dually to the floor
The team drops a new 2020 Denali dually to the floor and make one of their longest custom chassis ever. Later they get a pro-mod Bel Air back on the track