Discovery History Thursday
Sky
174
Virgin
181
6:00 AM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
Details of NASA's contingency plan to cope with a failed first moon landing
Official documents shed light on NASA's secret 'plan B', put in place in case the first moon landing failed, and the Cassini mission unravels a 300-year-old mystery
7:00 AM
Wings of War
The development of the jet engine
A look at how development of the jet engine changed air combat as it dramatically increased the speed and altitude at which aeroplanes flew
8:00 AM
Tony Robinson's Wild West
The Time Team presenter explores some of the myths of the American west
The Time Team presenter examines 3D stereographic images of the much-mythologised 'wild west' as he profiles historical figures that became legends of the era
9:00 AM
Secrets Underground
Gold and silver artefacts believed to be lost in King Solomon's mines.
Priceless gold and silver artefacts are believed to be lost in King Solomon's hidden mines. Rob and Stefan search for the legendary treasure.
10:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub
Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub. And, in Leigh-on-Sea, he finds an array of unusual objects salvaged from building sites
11:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Transforming an antique French Lily Chandelier
Metalworker Ted Edley and gilder Ruth Tappin transform an antique French Lily Chandelier. Meanwhile, Robin Johnson works on an Irish estate wardrobe that is falling apart
12:00 PM
Combat Dealers
A Hollywood blockbuster seeks an authentic Second World War SAS jeep
A Hollywood blockbuster seeks an authentic Second World War SAS jeep within two weeks, and Bruce Crompton strives to meet the deadline
1:00 PM
Blowing Up History
Myths surrounding the lost city of Troy
Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore the myths surrounding the legendary lost city of Troy
2:00 PM
Wings of War
The infrastructure of air power
Air power is very important in war, but requires infrastructure such as airfields that limit where it can be used. How did naval solutions help overcome this problem?
3:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub
Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub. And, in Leigh-on-Sea, he finds an array of unusual objects salvaged from building sites
4:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton heads to Ypres to look for First World War items
Bruce Crompton heads to Ypres in Belgium to look for items from the First World War and also goes for a ride in one of the first tanks ever used in combat
5:00 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
5:30 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
6:00 PM
Secrets Underground
The ground beneath Tesla's only remaining lab may hold clues to his invention
Nikola Tesla died before he finished a mysterious, earth-shattering invention. However, it is hoped the ground beneath his only remaining lab may yield clues
7:00 PM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
The mysterious deaths of three cosmonauts re-entering Earth's atmosphere
Declassified files detail how three cosmonauts died in mysterious circumstances while re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Plus, a Nasa rover discovers clues that help solve a murder
8:00 PM
Cooper's Treasure
Darrell Miklos puts his gear to the test during bad weather on the Columbus trail
Bad weather strikes treasure hunter Darrell Miklos as he makes his way along the Columbus trail, forcing him to put his gear to the ultimate test
9:00 PM
The Krays: The Prison Years
How London's infamous twins prospered behind bars
Looking at the story of how London's infamous Kray twins prospered behind bars, after being incarcerated at the height of their power on the morning of May 9, 1968
10:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
In Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium'
In Margate, Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. At a Georgian mansion in Fife, he finds a surprising bargain
11:00 PM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Mark Squires repairs a 1960s one armed bandit game
Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern
12:00 AM
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
12:30 AM
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?
1:00 AM
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
2:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
In Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium'
In Margate, Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. At a Georgian mansion in Fife, he finds a surprising bargain
3:00 AM
Cooper's Treasure
Darrell Miklos puts his gear to the test during bad weather on the Columbus trail
Bad weather strikes treasure hunter Darrell Miklos as he makes his way along the Columbus trail, forcing him to put his gear to the ultimate test
4:00 AM
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Mark Squires repairs a 1960s one armed bandit game
Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern
6:00 AM
Nasa's Unexplained Files
The mysterious deaths of three cosmonauts re-entering Earth's atmosphere
Declassified files detail how three cosmonauts died in mysterious circumstances while re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Plus, a Nasa rover discovers clues that help solve a murder