Discovery History +1 Friday
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7:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates retrieves bone samples from the massive Batagay crater
Josh Gates retrieves bone samples from the massive Batagay crater and gets DNA results to find out if the woolly mammoth will walk the earth again
8:00 AM
Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy
The breakwater is damaged during stormy weather
The breakwater is damaged during stormy weather, and rough seas may scupper plans to make repairs. Plus, a battle erupts between Devonport's two beekeeping teams
9:00 AM
Wings of War
High-altitude spy planes
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
10:00 AM
Secrets Underground
Rob Nelson investigates subterranean secrets from around the world
Rob Nelson investigates subterranean secrets from around the world, beginning with mysterious rocks at the bottom of Lake Michigan known as Underwater Stonehenge
11:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard goes on a trip to Jersey
Drew Pritchard goes on a trip to Jersey where he meets the island's biggest hoarder, and at an old manor house, he discovers an estate-made 1950s swing and trapeze
12:00 PM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Revamping a rusty horse statue
Metalworker Ted and gilder Ruth team up to revamp a rusty horse statue. Robin works on a mid-century Danish table, while Julia revives a damaged bar sign
1:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton races to get his Panther tank ready to ship to Australia
After four years of careful restoration, Bruce Crompton races to get his Panther tank ready to ship to Australia. And, he discovers an interesting tank manual
2:00 PM
Blowing Up History
Revealing the secrets behind the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy
Cutting-edge forensic technology reveals the secrets behind the 'Iceman', the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy
3:00 PM
Devonport: Inside the Royal Navy
HMS Bulwark returns from a vital mission rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean
HMS Bulwark returns from a vital humanitarian mission rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean, and a Devonport sailor takes his relaxation time to excessive new levels
4:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard goes on a trip to Jersey
Drew Pritchard goes on a trip to Jersey where he meets the island's biggest hoarder, and at an old manor house, he discovers an estate-made 1950s swing and trapeze
5:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton takes on a huge restoration project
Military equipment collector Bruce Crompton takes on a huge project to restore and rebuild a German Panther tank. But to do so he must part with some Second World War 'halftracks'
6:00 PM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam head down to a large old house in the depths of Devon's countryside
At a large house in Devon's countryside, Henry and Sam find piles of cars and bikes everywhere they look
6:30 PM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam are in East Anglia with Nick, who's mad about Morris Minors
Henry and Sam are in East Anglia, checking out Nick's collection of Morris Minors and motorbikes. The duo spot a few bikes they like, including a nice fixer-upper
7:00 PM
Secrets Underground
Mysterious tunnels under Denver's airport
Rob Nelson investigates mysterious tunnels under Denver's airport, then heads to Ohio to uncover the secrets of a giant serpent-shaped mound
8:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates tries to crack the mystery behind the DB Cooper hijacking
Josh Gates tries to crack the mystery behind the DB Cooper hijacking, discovering new clues and theories in the Pacific Northwest
9:00 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
10:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell Second World War military gear
Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell Second World War military gear, travelling the world in search of rare artefacts to restore and sell
11:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard buy quirky items in Dorset
Drew Pritchard buy quirky items in Dorset. Twin sisters show their late father's legacy - vintage cars and steam train memorabilia. Plus, a visit to Luton's oldest hat makers
12:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Sculptor Nick rescues a crumbling wooden statue of a golden eagle
Sculptor Nick rescues a crumbling wooden statue of a golden eagle. Coppersmith Ted repurposes a broken nautical light, and gilder Ruth transforms a ruined fire surround
1:00 AM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam unearth containers full of bikes, tractors and other trinkets
In Oxfordshire, Henry and Sam meet three brothers with containers full of bikes, tractors and other trinkets. They're after a motorbike, but can they find more?
1:30 AM
Shed and Buried
Henry and Sam are back in Devon in search of new bargains
Henry and Sam are in Devon, sorting through a workshop full of old signs, petrol pumps and vintage cars. Can they find some gems amongst all the rust?
2:00 AM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion
Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, experiences a bumpy landing in a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump
3:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard buy quirky items in Dorset
Drew Pritchard buy quirky items in Dorset. Twin sisters show their late father's legacy - vintage cars and steam train memorabilia. Plus, a visit to Luton's oldest hat makers
4:00 AM
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
5:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Sculptor Nick rescues a crumbling wooden statue of a golden eagle
Sculptor Nick rescues a crumbling wooden statue of a golden eagle. Coppersmith Ted repurposes a broken nautical light, and gilder Ruth transforms a ruined fire surround