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JANUARY 2015
THURSDAY
1 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Buena Vista Fishing Club:
Episode 8
Join Matt Hayes as he continues
his journey across Cuba with only
a fishing rod for company as he
samples the rich blend of culture
and history of this unique
Caribbean country.
06.25 Alps from Above: Pristine
Peaks
Explore the Alps from a unique
vantage point and meet the
diverse range of people who call
this mountain range home, from a
fish pond owner to an aspiring
gunsmith.
07.15 Alps from Above: Castles and
Lakes
The aerial tour of the Alps
continues. Meet the roofer who
maintains the historic roofs in the
old town and see the gondola-like
boats used to cross lakes.
08.05 Alps from Above: National
Parks and Cultural Heritage
The aerial tour of the Alps
continues to the peaks of High
Tauern National park, where a
Viennese theatre group rehearse
an open-air play.
08.55 Alps from Above: Slopes and
Valley
The aerial tour of the Alps
continues to Untersberg mountain,
where world champion ice climber
Ines Papert trains for her
expeditions. Plus, meet fly fisher
Andreas.
09.45 Alps from Above: Towering
Heights
The aerial tour of the Alps ends in
the high peaks to the west of
Tyrol, where cable car engineer
Michael Gritsch plies his trade.
Also, explore an alpine zoo.
10.35 Alps from Above: Episode 6
The aerial tour of the Alps
continues in the peaks of Tyrol's
west, visiting Innsbruck's Alpine
zoo and the Inntal valley, where
two beekeepers make honey from
mountain blossoms.
11.25 Alps from Above: Episode 7
The aerial Alps tour heads towards
Zugspitze, Germany's highest
mountain. In this region, people
keep tradition alive, like Stephan
Pfeffer, the 'Lueftl' painter of
Mittenwald.
12.15 Alps from Above: Episode 8
The aerial tour of the Alps moves
from the soft, green hills of the
Allgaeu via Lake Constance to the
high mountains. Meet Alp cheese
and traditional organ makers.
13.05 Alps from Above: Episode 9
The aerial Alps tour continues from
Val Venosta in the North of
Bolzano across the Dolomites in
the east. Meet a successful
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winemaker and a man protecting
the brown bears.
Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
Surviving the Cut: Ranger
School
Go inside the toughest combat
course in the world. US Army
Ranger School replicates the stress
of war to forge the Army's elite
combat leaders. Only one in three
survives the cut.
Surviving the Cut: Air Force
Pararescue
To become Air Force Pararescue
men, students must survive one
notoriously difficult milestone
called Extended Training Day. Only
10 per cent survive the cut.
Surviving the Cut: Special
Forces Diver
The US Army's Special Forces
Combat Dive Course takes only the
best soldiers. For six weeks,
students are tested in severe
underwater conditions to prove
they have what it takes.
Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Recon
To become a Recon Marine, you
must survive the 12-week recon
course. Marines are pushed to
unconsciousness in the pool, and
then swim the ocean. It is an allout endurance test.
Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Sniper
Marine snipers are legendary. Units
send only their best men to this
course, but one in three fail.
Becoming a marine sniper takes a
level of discipline that few can ever
achieve.
Skywire with Nik Wallenda
Another chance to see American
daredevil 'Nik' Wallenda's daring
attempt to cross the Grand Canyon
on a tightrope.
Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
21.55 Royal Inquest: Fall from Grace
When Grace Kelly, movie star
turned Princess of Monaco, dies
after a car accident, the Palace's
statements about her condition
suggest foul play. Is it hiding the
truth?
22.50 Real Gangs of New York
Go beyond the movie to uncover
the hardship, political corruption
and brutal gang wars of
antebellum New York.
23.45 Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
00.10 Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
00.40 Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
01.30 Royal Inquest: Fall from Grace
When Grace Kelly, movie star
turned Princess of Monaco, dies
after a car accident, the Palace's
statements about her condition
suggest foul play. Is it hiding the
truth?
02.20 Surviving the Cut: Ranger
School
Go inside the toughest combat
course in the world. US Army
Ranger School replicates the stress
of war to forge the Army's elite
combat leaders. Only one in three
survives the cut.
03.10 Surviving the Cut: Air Force
Pararescue
To become Air Force Pararescue
men, students must survive one
notoriously difficult milestone
called Extended Training Day. Only
10 per cent survive the cut.
03.58 Surviving the Cut: Special
Forces Diver
The US Army's Special Forces
Combat Dive Course takes only the
best soldiers. For six weeks,
students are tested in severe
underwater conditions to prove
they have what it takes.
04.46 Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Recon
To become a Recon Marine, you
must survive the 12-week recon
course. Marines are pushed to
unconsciousness in the pool, and
then swim the ocean. It is an allout endurance test.
05.34 Massive Speed: Hot Rods
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
JANUARY 2015
episode he looks at death-defying
hot rod racers.
FRIDAY
2 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Buena Vista Fishing Club:
Episode 9
Join Matt Hayes as he continues
his journey across Cuba with only
a fishing rod for company as he
samples the rich blend of culture
and history of this unique
Caribbean country.
06.25 Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Sniper
Marine snipers are legendary. Units
send only their best men to this
course, but one in three fail.
Becoming a marine sniper takes a
level of discipline that few can ever
achieve.
07.15 Mystery Cars: Episode 5
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
07.40 Mystery Cars: Episode 6
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
08.05 Mystery Cars: Episode 7
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
08.30 Mystery Cars: Episode 8
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
08.55 Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
09.20 Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
09.45 Petrol Age: Episode 1
Paul McGann presents a history of
British motoring - profiling the cars
and people that helped shape the
UK automotive industry's global
reputation. He begins with motor
racing.
10.35 Petrol Age: Episode 2
Paul McGann explores how British
luxury car manufacturers became
internationally renowned as
leaders in their field. He profiles
the much-coveted Rolls-Royce and
Bentley.
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11.25 Petrol Age: Episode 3
Paul McGann tells the story of the
designs of some of Britain's most
famous cars. He profiles Jaguar,
Morris Minor and Mini. Plus, he
explores the history of British
rallying.
12.15 Petrol Age: Episode 4
Paul McGann explores British
motoring innovations, including
how spare parts from the Second
World War were used to create the
pioneering off-road vehicle - the
Land Rover.
13.05 Skywire with Nik Wallenda
Another chance to see American
daredevil 'Nik' Wallenda's daring
attempt to cross the Grand Canyon
on a tightrope.
13.55 Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
14.45 Petrol Age: Episode 1
Paul McGann presents a history of
British motoring - profiling the cars
and people that helped shape the
UK automotive industry's global
reputation. He begins with motor
racing.
15.35 Petrol Age: Episode 2
Paul McGann explores how British
luxury car manufacturers became
internationally renowned as
leaders in their field. He profiles
the much-coveted Rolls-Royce and
Bentley.
16.25 Petrol Age: Episode 3
Paul McGann tells the story of the
designs of some of Britain's most
famous cars. He profiles Jaguar,
Morris Minor and Mini. Plus, he
explores the history of British
rallying.
17.20 Petrol Age: Episode 4
Paul McGann explores British
motoring innovations, including
how spare parts from the Second
World War were used to create the
pioneering off-road vehicle - the
Land Rover.
18.15 Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Comedy legend Victoria Wood
travels the globe to explore
Britain's love affair with tea in a
two-part special on the little plant
that changed the world.
19.10 Heroes of Hell Island: The Men
Who Saved Malta
Summer 1940. While the allies’
efforts are focused on the Battle of
Britain, a few daredevil pilots are
entrusted with protecting Malta
against the Nazis' advance.
20.05 Dream Racer
Explore the true story of FrenchAustralian business consultant
Christophe Barriere Varju’s
attempt to take on the world’s
most dangerous and infamous
motor race, the Dakar Rally.
21.00 Legend Detectives: Robin Hood
Why are we still captivated by
myths & legends? A scientist, a
psychic and a historian explore our
most powerful legends in Europe’s
most ancient, mystical and
beautiful locations.
21.55 Royal Inquest: Royal Bloodbath
King Juan Carlos of Spain and
England's Princess Margaret are
two of the world's most beloved
royals, but both have been linked
to dark secrets.
22.50 Snowblind
Follow the amazing story of
Rachael Scdoris, who shocked the
world as she became the first blind
competitor in the brutal Iditarod
1,100-mile trans-Alaska dog sled
race.
00.40 Legend Detectives: Robin Hood
Why are we still captivated by
myths & legends? A scientist, a
psychic and a historian explore our
most powerful legends in Europe’s
most ancient, mystical and
beautiful locations.
01.30 Royal Inquest: Royal Bloodbath
King Juan Carlos of Spain and
England's Princess Margaret are
two of the world's most beloved
royals, but both have been linked
to dark secrets.
02.20 Petrol Age: Episode 1
Paul McGann presents a history of
British motoring - profiling the cars
and people that helped shape the
UK automotive industry's global
reputation. He begins with motor
racing.
03.10 Petrol Age: Episode 2
Paul McGann explores how British
luxury car manufacturers became
internationally renowned as
leaders in their field. He profiles
the much-coveted Rolls-Royce and
Bentley.
03.58 Petrol Age: Episode 3
Paul McGann tells the story of the
designs of some of Britain's most
famous cars. He profiles Jaguar,
Morris Minor and Mini. Plus, he
explores the history of British
rallying.
04.46 Petrol Age: Episode 4
Paul McGann explores British
motoring innovations, including
how spare parts from the Second
World War were used to create the
pioneering off-road vehicle - the
Land Rover.
05.34 Massive Speed: Record
Breaking Trains
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at the latest highspeed trains.
JANUARY 2015
SATURDAY
3 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Buena Vista Fishing Club:
Episode 10
Matt completes his fantastic
journey across Cuba with only a
fishing rod for company and sums
up his experiences of the rich
blend of culture and history of this
unique island.
06.25 North America: Born to be Wild
Killer whales hunt whale calves in
the Pacific, Mustangs fight for
dominance in the deserts of Utah,
and turtle hatchlings in Costa Rica
face an army of predators.
07.15 North America: Nowhere to
Hide
Follow a pack of wolves stalking
mother bison and their calves, and
peer into the lives of bunkerbuilding prairie dogs as they
search for shelter from the sun.
08.05 North America: Learn Young or
Die
We follow avalanche-dodging
grizzlies, head-bashing Bighorn
sheep and elusive mountain lions
through winter’s deep freeze to
summer’s deadly heat.
08.55 North America: The Savage
Edge
Peregrine falcons defend their
nests against deadly predators,
dolphins chase fish onto land, and
thousands of sharks migrate down
Miami's busy coastline.
09.45 North America: Outlaws and
Skeletons
Jaguars prowl along the Mexican
border, spadefoot toads emerge
after sudden rainfall in Texas, and
Harris hawks hunt cottontail
rabbits hiding amid cacti.
10.35 North America: Revealed
How did the crew crisscross eight
countries to capture elusive
jaguars, mountain lions and
battling bull bison on film? Find out
in this special.
11.25 North America: Top 10
Are the rainforests of Belize, the
geysers of Yellowstone, or the
Niagara Falls the greatest
landmarks in North America?
Viewers reveal their top
destinations.
12.15 Don't Drive Here: Ho Chi Minh
City
Ho Chi Minh City is a veritable river
of two-wheelers. Andrew
Younghusband learns how to drive
like a local and to survive crazy
roundabouts, trucks and jeeps.
13.05 Don't Drive Here: Rome
All roads may lead to Rome, but
you don't want to drive on them.
Andrew Younghusband learns that
the hard way - can he survive on
the road as a motorcycle delivery
man?
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13.55 Don't Drive Here: Nairobi
Andrew Younghusband has a week
to learn what it takes to navigate
the chaos of the world's worst
places to drive. How will he cope
driving in Nairobi?
14.45 Don't Drive Here: La Paz
Andrew Younghusband has a week
to learn what it takes to navigate
the chaos of the world's worst
places to drive. How will he cope
driving in La Paz?
15.35 Snowblind
Follow the amazing story of
Rachael Scdoris, who shocked the
world as she became the first blind
competitor in the brutal Iditarod
1,100-mile trans-Alaska dog sled
race.
17.20 Treasures Decoded: The
Vinland Map
Was Columbus the first European
to discover America, or had
settlements already been
established there? Historians
examine the controversial Vinland
map for answers.
18.15 Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
18.40 Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
19.10 Chef Gone Wild: Australia
Jock Zonfrillo adds green ants,
stingray livers and mangrove
worms to his repertoire when he
heads to a remote Aboriginal
community off Australia’s north
coast.
20.05 Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
21.00 Treasures Decoded: The
Vinland Map
Was Columbus the first European
to discover America, or had
settlements already been
established there? Historians
examine the controversial Vinland
map for answers.
21.55 Legend Detectives: Robin Hood
Why are we still captivated by
myths & legends? A scientist, a
psychic and a historian explore our
most powerful legends in Europe’s
most ancient, mystical and
beautiful locations.
22.50 Against the Odds: A Chance in
Hell
When Colonel MacFarland arrived
in Iraq's deadliest city, Al-Qaeda
had declared Ramadi the capital of
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00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
05.34
a new caliphate. This is the story
of America’s response.
Royal Inquest: Palace
Timebomb
The late Princess Diana's trusted
servant, butler Paul Burrell, is
arrested for stealing items from
her estate and Britain becomes
gripped by the sensational trial.
Royal Inquest: Remains of the
Romanovs
The Soviets claim to have
executed Russia's Royal Family in
1918, but questions still remain as
to whether some of them may
have escaped.
Against the Odds: Those
Damned Engineers
In December of 1944, the
seemingly defeated Germans
secretly mustered 600,000 battlehardened troops into an all-out
offensive to capture Antwerp.
Against the Odds: The Heroes
Of Tarawa
In November 1943, United States
Armed Forces launched a acrossthe-beach infantry attack on the
heavily fortified Japanese-held atoll
of Tarawa.
Against the Odds: The Marines
at Hue
The city of Hue, South Vietnam,
was the site of one of the fiercest
battles of the Vietnam War, where
2,500 US Marine battalions
defeated overwhelming enemy
troops.
Against the Odds: Bloody
George at the Chosin River
Witness the courage of an
undermanned marine rifle
company, hastily called to serve
their country at the start of the
Korean War.
Against the Odds: The Battle
for Sugar Loaf Hill
The taking of an otherwise
nondescript hill on the embattled
island of Okinawa by Charlie
Company proved to be one of the
most incredible battles of WWII.
Massive Speed: 4x4
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode, it's off-road 4x4s.
SUNDAY
4 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Cast Out: Canada – Salmon
Spencer Smith's Canadian fishing
trip begins on Vancouver Island
where he trolls for Coho salmon,
then goes drift fishing down the
Stamp River.
06.25 Surviving the Cut: Air Force
Pararescue
To become Air Force Pararescue
men, students must survive one
notoriously difficult milestone
JANUARY 2015
07.15
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
14.45
called Extended Training Day. Only
10 per cent survive the cut.
Surviving the Cut: Special
Forces Diver
The US Army's Special Forces
Combat Dive Course takes only the
best soldiers. For six weeks,
students are tested in severe
underwater conditions to prove
they have what it takes.
Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Recon
To become a Recon Marine, you
must survive the 12-week recon
course. Marines are pushed to
unconsciousness in the pool, and
then swim the ocean. It is an allout endurance test.
Surviving the Cut: US Marine
Sniper
Marine snipers are legendary. Units
send only their best men to this
course, but one in three fail.
Becoming a marine sniper takes a
level of discipline that few can ever
achieve.
Against the Odds: Those
Damned Engineers
In December of 1944, the
seemingly defeated Germans
secretly mustered 600,000 battlehardened troops into an all-out
offensive to capture Antwerp.
Against the Odds: The Heroes
Of Tarawa
In November 1943, United States
Armed Forces launched a acrossthe-beach infantry attack on the
heavily fortified Japanese-held atoll
of Tarawa.
Against the Odds: The Marines
at Hue
The city of Hue, South Vietnam,
was the site of one of the fiercest
battles of the Vietnam War, where
2,500 US Marine battalions
defeated overwhelming enemy
troops.
Against the Odds: Bloody
George at the Chosin River
Witness the courage of an
undermanned marine rifle
company, hastily called to serve
their country at the start of the
Korean War.
Against the Odds: The Battle
for Sugar Loaf Hill
The taking of an otherwise
nondescript hill on the embattled
island of Okinawa by Charlie
Company proved to be one of the
most incredible battles of WWII.
Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
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innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
Chef Gone Wild: Australia
Jock Zonfrillo adds green ants,
stingray livers and mangrove
worms to his repertoire when he
heads to a remote Aboriginal
community off Australia’s north
coast.
Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: The Secret Life of
Gladiators
In the series debut Josh Bernstein
is on a quest to find out about the
true life of Gladiators. Did
Hollywood get their story right, or
just make it all up?
Great White Silence with James
Cracknell
James Cracknell compares his
modern day experiences of
trekking to the South Pole with
Captain Scott's ultimately tragic
journey, bringing a new
perspective to a legendary tale.
The Storms of War: The Snow
War – The Battle for the Alps,
1915 to 1918
Extreme cold, avalanches and high
altitude in the Alps. Expert military
meteorologist, Dr Vladimir
Jankovic, reveals how crucial
elements are in war.
Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea
Comedy legend Victoria Wood
travels the globe to explore
Britain's love affair with tea in a
two-part special on the little plant
that changed the world.
Mystery Cars: Episode 9
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
PREMIERE Polar Season: Great
White Silence with James
Cracknell
James Cracknell compares his
modern day experiences of
trekking to the South Pole with
Captain Scott's ultimately tragic
journey, bringing a new
perspective to a legendary tale.
Mystery Cars: Episode 10
In the 1950s, America had broken
free from the shackles of wartime
economics. When scientific
innovation met consumerism, the
result was the concept car.
22.50 Treasures Decoded: The
Vinland Map
Was Columbus the first European
to discover America, or had
settlements already been
established there? Historians
examine the controversial Vinland
map for answers.
23.45 Royal Inquest: Hunted
Royal/The Queen's Visitor
Ian Ball and Michael Fagan both
made royal security breaches at a
time when the Royal Family was
believed to be untouchable. How
did this occur?
00.40 Royal Inquest: Fall from Grace
When Grace Kelly, movie star
turned Princess of Monaco, dies
after a car accident, the Palace's
statements about her condition
suggest foul play. Is it hiding the
truth?
01.30 Petrol Age: Episode 1
Paul McGann presents a history of
British motoring - profiling the cars
and people that helped shape the
UK automotive industry's global
reputation. He begins with motor
racing.
02.20 Petrol Age: Episode 2
Paul McGann explores how British
luxury car manufacturers became
internationally renowned as
leaders in their field. He profiles
the much-coveted Rolls-Royce and
Bentley.
03.10 Petrol Age: Episode 3
Paul McGann tells the story of the
designs of some of Britain's most
famous cars. He profiles Jaguar,
Morris Minor and Mini. Plus, he
explores the history of British
rallying.
03.58 Petrol Age: Episode 4
Paul McGann explores British
motoring innovations, including
how spare parts from the Second
World War were used to create the
pioneering off-road vehicle - the
Land Rover.
04.46 Skywire with Nik Wallenda
Another chance to see American
daredevil 'Nik' Wallenda's daring
attempt to cross the Grand Canyon
on a tightrope.
05.34 Massive Speed: Attack
Helicopters
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In his
episode, it's helicopters designed
for war.
MONDAY
5 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Cast Out: Canada – Trout and
Sturgeon
Spencer Smith takes a helicopter
to the Pitt River to fly-fish for
trout, then travels to the River
JANUARY 2015
06.25
07.15
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
14.45
Frazer in a jet boat to go fishing
for sturgeon.
Petrol Age: Episode 1
Paul McGann presents a history of
British motoring - profiling the cars
and people that helped shape the
UK automotive industry's global
reputation. He begins with motor
racing.
Petrol Age: Episode 2
Paul McGann explores how British
luxury car manufacturers became
internationally renowned as
leaders in their field. He profiles
the much-coveted Rolls-Royce and
Bentley.
Petrol Age: Episode 3
Paul McGann tells the story of the
designs of some of Britain's most
famous cars. He profiles Jaguar,
Morris Minor and Mini. Plus, he
explores the history of British
rallying.
Skyscraper with Nik Wallenda
Watch as Nik Wallenda heads to
the ‘Windy City’ for a brand new
death-defying challenge, where he
will attempt to traverse between
two skyscrapers on a high-wire,
blindfolded.
Skywire with Nik Wallenda
Another chance to see American
daredevil 'Nik' Wallenda's daring
attempt to cross the Grand Canyon
on a tightrope.
The Presidents' Gatekeepers:
Episode 1
Behind every president is the
White House chief of staff who
must make his policies a reality.
What does the world’s second
toughest job involve?
The Presidents' Gatekeepers:
Episode 2
Behind every president is the
White House chief of staff who
must make his policies a reality.
What does the world’s second
toughest job involve?
The Presidents' Gatekeepers:
Episode 3
Behind every president is the
White House chief of staff who
must make his policies a reality.
What does the world’s second
toughest job involve?
The Presidents' Gatekeepers:
Episode 4
Behind every president is the
White House chief of staff who
must make his policies a reality.
What does the world’s second
toughest job involve?
Treasures Decoded: The
Vinland Map
Was Columbus the first European
to discover America, or had
settlements already been
established there? Historians
examine the controversial Vinland
map for answers.
Mega Beasts: Terror Bird
The biggest, baddest bird ever to
stalk the planet, the mega beast
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15.35
16.25
17.20
18.15
19.10
20.05
21.00
21.55
22.50
23.45
Terror Bird, used its 45-centimetre
beak to bash its victims' brains in
and swallow giant rodents in one
gulp.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of 73 Easting
In the 1991 Gulf War the American
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
drove into a sandstorm. How did
they overcome Iraq's elite
Republican Guard blind?
I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Family's
Desert Hell
Dewey Gaedcke was on holiday in
Hawaii when he decided to visit the
Kilauea Volcano. Hiking in the dead
of night, he got lost and was faced
with a five day battle to stay alive.
Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
Trashopolis: London
The year is 43AD. As London
prospers, the constant struggle
with trash increases, generating
huge public projects to alter the
shape of the city and the lives of
every Londoner.
Treasure Quest: The Merchant
Royal
The destination is the English
Channel as a fleet of ships heads
out in seach of the most prized
shipwreck treasure of all time: the
billion-dollar cargo of the Merchant
Royal.
Star Racer: Episode 1
A host of speed demons from a
variety of racing backgrounds
compete for the opportunity to
race for a season in the prestigious
Formula Star Mazda circuit.
Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
Death Machines: Ancient
Machines
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
Most Evil: Jealously
Dr Stone looks at love, and what
happens when jealousy leads to
murder. From crimes of passion to
violent acts of revenge, love can
make people commit some very
evil deeds.
Star Racer: Episode 1
A host of speed demons from a
variety of racing backgrounds
compete for the opportunity to
race for a season in the prestigious
Formula Star Mazda circuit.
00.40 Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
01.30 Death Machines: Ancient
Machines
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
02.20 Mega Beasts: Terror Bird
The biggest, baddest bird ever to
stalk the planet, the mega beast
Terror Bird, used its 45-centimetre
beak to bash its victims' brains in
and swallow giant rodents in one
gulp.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of 73 Easting
In the 1991 Gulf War the American
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
drove into a sandstorm. How did
they overcome Iraq's elite
Republican Guard blind?
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Family's
Desert Hell
Dewey Gaedcke was on holiday in
Hawaii when he decided to visit the
Kilauea Volcano. Hiking in the dead
of night, he got lost and was faced
with a five day battle to stay alive.
04.46 Trashopolis: London
The year is 43AD. As London
prospers, the constant struggle
with trash increases, generating
huge public projects to alter the
shape of the city and the lives of
every Londoner.
05.34 Massive Speed: Two Wheels
Better
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode, it's the world's fastest
motorbikes.
TUESDAY
6 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Cast Out: Norway – Cod
Braving arctic conditions, Spencer
goes sea and ice salt-water fishing
for cod and fresh water fishing for
Arctic char with guide Klass
Jonkman.
06.25 Heroes of Hell Island: The Men
Who Saved Malta
Summer 1940. While the allies’
efforts are focused on the Battle of
Britain, a few daredevil pilots are
entrusted with protecting Malta
against the Nazis' advance.
07.15 Dream Racer
Explore the true story of FrenchAustralian business consultant
Christophe Barriere Varju’s
attempt to take on the world’s
JANUARY 2015
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
14.45
15.35
most dangerous and infamous
motor race, the Dakar Rally.
Mega Beasts: Terror Bird
The biggest, baddest bird ever to
stalk the planet, the mega beast
Terror Bird, used its 45-centimetre
beak to bash its victims' brains in
and swallow giant rodents in one
gulp.
Treasures Decoded: The
Vinland Map
Was Columbus the first European
to discover America, or had
settlements already been
established there? Historians
examine the controversial Vinland
map for answers.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of 73 Easting
In the 1991 Gulf War the American
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
drove into a sandstorm. How did
they overcome Iraq's elite
Republican Guard blind?
I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Family's
Desert Hell
Dewey Gaedcke was on holiday in
Hawaii when he decided to visit the
Kilauea Volcano. Hiking in the dead
of night, he got lost and was faced
with a five day battle to stay alive.
Trashopolis: London
The year is 43AD. As London
prospers, the constant struggle
with trash increases, generating
huge public projects to alter the
shape of the city and the lives of
every Londoner.
Treasure Quest: The Merchant
Royal
The destination is the English
Channel as a fleet of ships heads
out in seach of the most prized
shipwreck treasure of all time: the
billion-dollar cargo of the Merchant
Royal.
Star Racer: Episode 1
A host of speed demons from a
variety of racing backgrounds
compete for the opportunity to
race for a season in the prestigious
Formula Star Mazda circuit.
Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
Mega Beasts: T-Rex of the
Deep
A true mega beast – with six-foot
jaws, an extra set of teeth on the
roof of its mouth and a nasty
disposition – the mosasaur dined
on giant sharks and plesiosaurs.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battles of El Alamein
The struggle for North Africa saw
Rommel's Desert Afrika Corps
battle Montgomery's Eighth Army.
How did this change the course of
WWII?
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16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Ocean
Disaster
In 1993, Ken Wilson was scuba
diving off the Mexican island of
Cozumel. Wanting to explore
further afield, Ken set off alone
and was soon facing a desperate
fight for his life.
17.20 Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
18.15 Trashopolis: New York
When the Dutch bought
Manhattan, the island was a
swampy marsh. Surprisingly, it
was the trash that built the New
Amsterdam Seaport into the most
profitable port in the New World.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Pirates!
The treasure hunters continue to
explore the wreck of what they
think is the Merchant Royal. But
when a bronze ship's bell is found,
further investigation suggests a
pirate ship.
20.05 Star Racer: Episode 2
The search for Canada's best racer
heads to the National Karting
Championships in Edmonton. Who
will make the grade and who will
face disappointment?
21.00 PREMIERE Strip the City:
Desert City - Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
21.55 Death Machines: Going
Medieval
Medieval times were a golden age
for death machines. Driven by the
Spanish Inquisition and witchcraft,
more machines were created
during this time than any other
period in history.
22.50 Most Evil: Stalker
Neuro-psychology is explored in
the cases of four violent stalkers.
One man, murderer of actress
Rebecca Schaeffer, speaks from
prison to give Dr Stone his account
of the crime.
23.45 Star Racer: Episode 2
The search for Canada's best racer
heads to the National Karting
Championships in Edmonton. Who
will make the grade and who will
face disappointment?
00.40 Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
01.30 Death Machines: Going
Medieval
Medieval times were a golden age
for death machines. Driven by the
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
05.34
Spanish Inquisition and witchcraft,
more machines were created
during this time than any other
period in history.
Mega Beasts: T-Rex of the
Deep
A true mega beast – with six-foot
jaws, an extra set of teeth on the
roof of its mouth and a nasty
disposition – the mosasaur dined
on giant sharks and plesiosaurs.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battles of El Alamein
The struggle for North Africa saw
Rommel's Desert Afrika Corps
battle Montgomery's Eighth Army.
How did this change the course of
WWII?
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Ocean
Disaster
In 1993, Ken Wilson was scuba
diving off the Mexican island of
Cozumel. Wanting to explore
further afield, Ken set off alone
and was soon facing a desperate
fight for his life.
Trashopolis: New York
When the Dutch bought
Manhattan, the island was a
swampy marsh. Surprisingly, it
was the trash that built the New
Amsterdam Seaport into the most
profitable port in the New World.
Massive Speed: Power Boats
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at high speed on
water.
WEDNESDAY
7 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Cast Out: Poland – Pike, Trout
& Carp
With help from some local guides,
Spencer Smith goes fishing for
pike, trout and carp on the Polish
lakes and streams of Piaseczno,
south of Warsaw.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Merchant
Royal
The destination is the English
Channel as a fleet of ships heads
out in seach of the most prized
shipwreck treasure of all time: the
billion-dollar cargo of the Merchant
Royal.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 1
A host of speed demons from a
variety of racing backgrounds
compete for the opportunity to
race for a season in the prestigious
Formula Star Mazda circuit.
08.05 Mega Beasts: T-Rex of the
Deep
A true mega beast – with six-foot
jaws, an extra set of teeth on the
roof of its mouth and a nasty
disposition – the mosasaur dined
on giant sharks and plesiosaurs.
JANUARY 2015
08.55 Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battles of El Alamein
The struggle for North Africa saw
Rommel's Desert Afrika Corps
battle Montgomery's Eighth Army.
How did this change the course of
WWII?
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Ocean
Disaster
In 1993, Ken Wilson was scuba
diving off the Mexican island of
Cozumel. Wanting to explore
further afield, Ken set off alone
and was soon facing a desperate
fight for his life.
11.25 Trashopolis: New York
When the Dutch bought
Manhattan, the island was a
swampy marsh. Surprisingly, it
was the trash that built the New
Amsterdam Seaport into the most
profitable port in the New World.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Pirates!
The treasure hunters continue to
explore the wreck of what they
think is the Merchant Royal. But
when a bronze ship's bell is found,
further investigation suggests a
pirate ship.
13.05 Star Racer: Episode 2
The search for Canada's best racer
heads to the National Karting
Championships in Edmonton. Who
will make the grade and who will
face disappointment?
13.55 Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
14.45 Mega Beasts: Biggest Killer
Dino
The mega beast Spinosaurus was
king of the dinosaurs 100 million
years ago. A carnivore, it was
twice the size of T-Rex with a long
crocodilian skull and massive
claws.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle of
the Bulge - Part 1
In a final push for the western
front, Hitler launched a surprise
attack through the Ardennes. How
did US tanks defend their line?
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Left for
Dead on Everest
Whilst in Saddlerock Canyon in
New Mexico, the jeep Tom and
Linda Bosworth were driving broke
down. They were lost for 4 days
before Linda begged Tom to leave
her and go for help.
17.20 Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
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18.15
19.10
20.05
21.00
21.55
22.50
23.45
00.40
01.30
02.20
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Trashopolis: Paris
It was the trash in Paris that
turned a dark and dangerous
labyrinth of narrow streets and
unspeakable filth into one of the
most beautiful cities in the world.
Treasure Quest: The Legend
The crew of the Odyssey Explorer
must play a game of cat and
mouse to keep away rivals and
foreign governments after they
discover a shipwreck that could
contain a monumental find.
Star Racer: Episode 3
One lucky driver is given another
chance to race when a space opens
at the mountain resort of Mont
Tremblant, where the 16 racers
are divided into Team Mazda and
Team Castrol.
PREMIERE Super Yachts:
Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Death Machines: Modern
Devices
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
Most Evil: Delusional
Cutting-edge science is applied to
some delusional minds in an effort
to understand the causes of
schizophrenia.
Star Racer: Episode 3
One lucky driver is given another
chance to race when a space opens
at the mountain resort of Mont
Tremblant, where the 16 racers
are divided into Team Mazda and
Team Castrol.
Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Death Machines: Modern
Devices
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
Mega Beasts: Biggest Killer
Dino
The mega beast Spinosaurus was
king of the dinosaurs 100 million
years ago. A carnivore, it was
twice the size of T-Rex with a long
crocodilian skull and massive
claws.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle of
the Bulge - Part 1
In a final push for the western
front, Hitler launched a surprise
attack through the Ardennes. How
did US tanks defend their line?
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Left for
Dead on Everest
Whilst in Saddlerock Canyon in
New Mexico, the jeep Tom and
Linda Bosworth were driving broke
down. They were lost for 4 days
before Linda begged Tom to leave
her and go for help.
04.46 Trashopolis: Paris
It was the trash in Paris that
turned a dark and dangerous
labyrinth of narrow streets and
unspeakable filth into one of the
most beautiful cities in the world.
05.34 Massive Speed: Armoured
Speed
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at the newest
armoured vehicles.
THURSDAY
8 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Cast Out: The Gambia –
Snapper, Tiger Fish &
Barracuda
Spencer Smith travels to the
Gambia where he and some local
guides fish the regions beaches,
reefs and of course the Gambia
River.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Pirates!
The treasure hunters continue to
explore the wreck of what they
think is the Merchant Royal. But
when a bronze ship's bell is found,
further investigation suggests a
pirate ship.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 2
The search for Canada's best racer
heads to the National Karting
Championships in Edmonton. Who
will make the grade and who will
face disappointment?
08.05 Mega Beasts: Biggest Killer
Dino
The mega beast Spinosaurus was
king of the dinosaurs 100 million
years ago. A carnivore, it was
twice the size of T-Rex with a long
crocodilian skull and massive
claws.
08.55 Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle of
the Bulge - Part 1
In a final push for the western
front, Hitler launched a surprise
JANUARY 2015
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
14.45
15.35
16.25
17.20
18.15
attack through the Ardennes. How
did US tanks defend their line?
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Left for
Dead on Everest
Whilst in Saddlerock Canyon in
New Mexico, the jeep Tom and
Linda Bosworth were driving broke
down. They were lost for 4 days
before Linda begged Tom to leave
her and go for help.
Trashopolis: Paris
It was the trash in Paris that
turned a dark and dangerous
labyrinth of narrow streets and
unspeakable filth into one of the
most beautiful cities in the world.
Treasure Quest: The Legend
The crew of the Odyssey Explorer
must play a game of cat and
mouse to keep away rivals and
foreign governments after they
discover a shipwreck that could
contain a monumental find.
Star Racer: Episode 3
One lucky driver is given another
chance to race when a space opens
at the mountain resort of Mont
Tremblant, where the 16 racers
are divided into Team Mazda and
Team Castrol.
Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Mega Beasts: Bear Dog
Meet the Bear Dog, the top
predator in North America for 5
million years. This enormous
hybrid beast dominated every
other mammal on the continent,
including the Terminator Pig.
Greatest Tank Battles: Battle Of
The Bulge - Part 2
In the last throes of WWII,
Canadian forces launched the
attack that would open the
German heartland to Allied forces,
at the Hochwald Gap.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Father's
Deadly Dilemma
In 2002, 3 friends took a trip to
the wilderness of Utah. But, after
taking a wrong turn the friends
find that they are in way over their
heads and survival becomes a
priority.
Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
Trashopolis: Rome
A timeless struggle between
beauty and filth inspires the
Eternal City to find new ways to
get rid of its trash.
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19.10 Treasure Quest: Turning Lead
Into Gold
The Odyssey Explorer returns to a
previously ignored shipwreck
containing lead ingots. They hope
the lead is low-alpha lead, which
could make them millions of
dollars richer.
20.05 Star Racer: Episode 4
The racers begin driving the F2000 Van Diemen racing cars as
they learn key lessons in controlled
lapping. It soon becomes apparent
that some of them are beginning
to struggle.
21.00 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
21.55 Death Machines: Roman
Machines
The Romans were expert torturers,
though they tended to go too far:
less torture, more actual killing.
Their terrible tools included the
human press and the tree tearer.
22.50 Most Evil: Unsolved Cases
So far, Dr Stone's 'scale of evil'
has helped to bring an
understanding of the minds of
some of the world's most notorious
criminals. Can it now be used on
unsolved crimes as well?
23.45 Star Racer: Episode 4
The racers begin driving the F2000 Van Diemen racing cars as
they learn key lessons in controlled
lapping. It soon becomes apparent
that some of them are beginning
to struggle.
00.40 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
01.30 Death Machines: Roman
Machines
The Romans were expert torturers,
though they tended to go too far:
less torture, more actual killing.
Their terrible tools included the
human press and the tree tearer.
02.20 Mega Beasts: Bear Dog
Meet the Bear Dog, the top
predator in North America for 5
million years. This enormous
hybrid beast dominated every
other mammal on the continent,
including the Terminator Pig.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle Of
The Bulge - Part 2
In the last throes of WWII,
Canadian forces launched the
attack that would open the
German heartland to Allied forces,
at the Hochwald Gap.
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Father's
Deadly Dilemma
In 2002, 3 friends took a trip to
the wilderness of Utah. But, after
taking a wrong turn the friends
find that they are in way over their
heads and survival becomes a
priority.
04.46 Trashopolis: Rome
A timeless struggle between
beauty and filth inspires the
Eternal City to find new ways to
get rid of its trash.
05.34 Massive Speed: Sports Cars
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode, it's high-speed sports
cars.
FRIDAY
9 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: Prey or Predator
The quest begins for the world's
largest freshwater fish, the mighty
Amazonian Pirarucu, and
adventurer Jeremy Wade gets a
dramatic taste of what awaits him.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Legend
The crew of the Odyssey Explorer
must play a game of cat and
mouse to keep away rivals and
foreign governments after they
discover a shipwreck that could
contain a monumental find.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 3
One lucky driver is given another
chance to race when a space opens
at the mountain resort of Mont
Tremblant, where the 16 racers
are divided into Team Mazda and
Team Castrol.
08.05 Mega Beasts: Bear Dog
Meet the Bear Dog, the top
predator in North America for 5
million years. This enormous
hybrid beast dominated every
other mammal on the continent,
including the Terminator Pig.
08.55 Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle Of
The Bulge - Part 2
In the last throes of WWII,
Canadian forces launched the
attack that would open the
German heartland to Allied forces,
at the Hochwald Gap.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Father's
Deadly Dilemma
In 2002, 3 friends took a trip to
the wilderness of Utah. But, after
taking a wrong turn the friends
find that they are in way over their
heads and survival becomes a
priority.
JANUARY 2015
11.25 Trashopolis: Rome
A timeless struggle between
beauty and filth inspires the
Eternal City to find new ways to
get rid of its trash.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Turning Lead
Into Gold
The Odyssey Explorer returns to a
previously ignored shipwreck
containing lead ingots. They hope
the lead is low-alpha lead, which
could make them millions of
dollars richer.
13.05 Star Racer: Episode 4
The racers begin driving the F2000 Van Diemen racing cars as
they learn key lessons in controlled
lapping. It soon becomes apparent
that some of them are beginning
to struggle.
13.55 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
14.45 Mega Beasts: Great American
Predator
Acrocanthosaurus was a weapon of
destruction that lived 50 million
years before T-Rex. With the most
powerful arms in dinosaur history,
it could kill prey ten times its size.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Normandy Tank Battles
In 1944 the Allies landed on the
northern coast of France. How did
the 2nd Canadian Armoured
Brigade fight their way inland past
a ruthless German defence?
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Christmas
Horror
In 2010 Gary Nall and Dave Akers
flew in Dave's Cessna to the Knick
Glacier in Alaska. Disaster struck
and they crash landed. Seriously
injured they faced a real fight to
survive.
17.20 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Timbuktu
In this episode Josh travels to
Timbuktu in Africa to uncover the
place that was known in the 14th
century as the City of Gold.
18.15 Trashopolis: Cairo
From the Pharaohs to the warrior
Mamelukes and the modern-day
Zabaleen garbage people: this is
the epic story of Cairo’s Trash.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Malta
The members of Odyssey Marine
Exploration are working at full
speed to find a ship code-named
Malta, the cargo of which could
make them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
20.05 Star Racer: Episode 5
Two drivers are sent home after
failing the time trials. Meanwhile,
the third and final judge, Katherine
Legge, joins Derek Daly and Paul
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Tracy as they make their
evaluations.
Legend Detectives: Rennes Le
Château
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the stories of
ancient heroes and villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
Death Machines: Witches and
Heretics
Supposed witches and heretics had
a hard time proving their
innocence, especially when
subjected to the disembowelment
crank or the Aragon wheel of
death.
Great White Silence with James
Cracknell
James Cracknell compares his
modern day experiences of
trekking to the South Pole with
Captain Scott's ultimately tragic
journey, bringing a new
perspective to a legendary tale.
The Storms of War: The Snow
War – The Battle for the Alps,
1915 to 1918
Extreme cold, avalanches and high
altitude in the Alps. Expert military
meteorologist, Dr Vladimir
Jankovic, reveals how crucial
elements are in war.
Legend Detectives: Rennes Le
Château
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the stories of
ancient heroes and villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
Death Machines: Witches and
Heretics
Supposed witches and heretics had
a hard time proving their
innocence, especially when
subjected to the disembowelment
crank or the Aragon wheel of
death.
Mega Beasts: Great American
Predator
Acrocanthosaurus was a weapon of
destruction that lived 50 million
years before T-Rex. With the most
powerful arms in dinosaur history,
it could kill prey ten times its size.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Normandy Tank Battles
In 1944 the Allies landed on the
northern coast of France. How did
the 2nd Canadian Armoured
Brigade fight their way inland past
a ruthless German defence?
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Christmas
Horror
In 2010 Gary Nall and Dave Akers
flew in Dave's Cessna to the Knick
Glacier in Alaska. Disaster struck
and they crash landed. Seriously
injured they faced a real fight to
survive.
04.46 Trashopolis: Cairo
From the Pharaohs to the warrior
Mamelukes and the modern-day
Zabaleen garbage people: this is
the epic story of Cairo’s Trash.
05.34 Massive Speed: Warships
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at newlydeveloped warships.
SATURDAY
10 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: Ordeal in the
Amazon
After a terrifying brush with death,
Jeremy Wade charges on in search
of the giant Pirarucu. But there's
no such thing as a quiet day in the
Amazon.
06.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Family's
Desert Hell
Dewey Gaedcke was on holiday in
Hawaii when he decided to visit the
Kilauea Volcano. Hiking in the dead
of night, he got lost and was faced
with a five day battle to stay alive.
07.15 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Ocean
Disaster
In 1993, Ken Wilson was scuba
diving off the Mexican island of
Cozumel. Wanting to explore
further afield, Ken set off alone
and was soon facing a desperate
fight for his life.
08.05 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Left for
Dead on Everest
Whilst in Saddlerock Canyon in
New Mexico, the jeep Tom and
Linda Bosworth were driving broke
down. They were lost for 4 days
before Linda begged Tom to leave
her and go for help.
08.55 I Shouldn't Be Alive: A Father's
Deadly Dilemma
In 2002, 3 friends took a trip to
the wilderness of Utah. But, after
taking a wrong turn the friends
find that they are in way over their
heads and survival becomes a
priority.
09.45 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Christmas
Horror
In 2010 Gary Nall and Dave Akers
flew in Dave's Cessna to the Knick
Glacier in Alaska. Disaster struck
and they crash landed. Seriously
injured they faced a real fight to
survive.
10.35 Trashopolis: London
The year is 43AD. As London
prospers, the constant struggle
with trash increases, generating
huge public projects to alter the
shape of the city and the lives of
every Londoner.
11.25 Trashopolis: New York
When the Dutch bought
Manhattan, the island was a
swampy marsh. Surprisingly, it
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was the trash that built the New
Amsterdam Seaport into the most
profitable port in the New World.
Trashopolis: Paris
It was the trash in Paris that
turned a dark and dangerous
labyrinth of narrow streets and
unspeakable filth into one of the
most beautiful cities in the world.
Trashopolis: Rome
A timeless struggle between
beauty and filth inspires the
Eternal City to find new ways to
get rid of its trash.
Treasure Quest: Malta
The members of Odyssey Marine
Exploration are working at full
speed to find a ship code-named
Malta, the cargo of which could
make them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
Great White Silence with James
Cracknell
James Cracknell compares his
modern day experiences of
trekking to the South Pole with
Captain Scott's ultimately tragic
journey, bringing a new
perspective to a legendary tale.
The Storms of War: The Snow
War – The Battle for the Alps,
1915 to 1918
Extreme cold, avalanches and high
altitude in the Alps. Expert military
meteorologist, Dr Vladimir
Jankovic, reveals how crucial
elements are in war.
Treasures Decoded: Jesus's
Wife
Newly discovered lead tablets
could alter everything we know
about the last days of Jesus. The
race is now on to decode their
contents and assess their validity.
Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
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21.00 Treasures Decoded: Jesus's
Wife
Newly discovered lead tablets
could alter everything we know
about the last days of Jesus. The
race is now on to decode their
contents and assess their validity.
21.55 Legend Detectives: Rennes Le
Château
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the stories of
ancient heroes and villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
22.50 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
23.45 Death Machines: Ancient
Machines
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
00.40 Death Machines: Going
Medieval
Medieval times were a golden age
for death machines. Driven by the
Spanish Inquisition and witchcraft,
more machines were created
during this time than any other
period in history.
01.30 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of 73 Easting
In the 1991 Gulf War the American
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
drove into a sandstorm. How did
they overcome Iraq's elite
Republican Guard blind?
02.20 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battles of El Alamein
The struggle for North Africa saw
Rommel's Desert Afrika Corps
battle Montgomery's Eighth Army.
How did this change the course of
WWII?
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle of
the Bulge - Part 1
In a final push for the western
front, Hitler launched a surprise
attack through the Ardennes. How
did US tanks defend their line?
03.58 Greatest Tank Battles: Battle Of
The Bulge - Part 2
In the last throes of WWII,
Canadian forces launched the
attack that would open the
German heartland to Allied forces,
at the Hochwald Gap.
04.46 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Normandy Tank Battles
In 1944 the Allies landed on the
northern coast of France. How did
the 2nd Canadian Armoured
Brigade fight their way inland past
a ruthless German defence?
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: King Silk
Textiles made Lyon a rich city - the
French silk industry was huge but
the detailed patterns were
extremely hard to make.
Jacquard’s loom in 1805 was the
first automated machine.
SUNDAY
11 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: Backwater Bites
Travelling down the Amazon by
dugout canoe, Jeremy Wade hits
seriously tough conditions as he
hunts for the great Pirarucu. But a
lucky break may be in store.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Merchant
Royal
The destination is the English
Channel as a fleet of ships heads
out in seach of the most prized
shipwreck treasure of all time: the
billion-dollar cargo of the Merchant
Royal.
07.15 Treasure Quest: Pirates!
The treasure hunters continue to
explore the wreck of what they
think is the Merchant Royal. But
when a bronze ship's bell is found,
further investigation suggests a
pirate ship.
08.05 Treasure Quest: The Legend
The crew of the Odyssey Explorer
must play a game of cat and
mouse to keep away rivals and
foreign governments after they
discover a shipwreck that could
contain a monumental find.
08.55 Treasure Quest: Turning Lead
Into Gold
The Odyssey Explorer returns to a
previously ignored shipwreck
containing lead ingots. They hope
the lead is low-alpha lead, which
could make them millions of
dollars richer.
09.45 Trashopolis: Cairo
From the Pharaohs to the warrior
Mamelukes and the modern-day
Zabaleen garbage people: this is
the epic story of Cairo’s Trash.
10.35 Star Racer: Episode 1
A host of speed demons from a
variety of racing backgrounds
compete for the opportunity to
race for a season in the prestigious
Formula Star Mazda circuit.
11.25 Star Racer: Episode 2
The search for Canada's best racer
heads to the National Karting
Championships in Edmonton. Who
will make the grade and who will
face disappointment?
12.15 Star Racer: Episode 3
One lucky driver is given another
chance to race when a space opens
at the mountain resort of Mont
Tremblant, where the 16 racers
are divided into Team Mazda and
Team Castrol.
JANUARY 2015
13.05 Star Racer: Episode 4
The racers begin driving the F2000 Van Diemen racing cars as
they learn key lessons in controlled
lapping. It soon becomes apparent
that some of them are beginning
to struggle.
13.55 Star Racer: Episode 5
Two drivers are sent home after
failing the time trials. Meanwhile,
the third and final judge, Katherine
Legge, joins Derek Daly and Paul
Tracy as they make their
evaluations.
14.45 Strip the City: Desert City Dubai
With the help of stunning CGI
animation, explore the geological,
architectural and technological
foundations of some of the world’s
largest cities.
15.35 Chef Gone Wild: Ethiopia
Jock Zonfrillo experiences an
unusual Christmas dinner and
brews a wicked moonshine when
he ventures into Ethiopia’s
highlands to find ancient dishes.
16.25 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Timbuktu
In this episode Josh travels to
Timbuktu in Africa to uncover the
place that was known in the 14th
century as the City of Gold.
17.20 Breaking Ice: Das Boat
Deep in the Arctic Circle, American
scientists begin studying the
unknown. On the other side of the
planet, a German crew battles the
roughest seas on Earth.
17.45 Breaking Ice: Mayday!
In the rough waters of the South
Atlantic, German scientists battle
the seas. On the other side of the
planet, the US Coast Guard has to
deal with an emergency in the
Artic.
18.15 Destination North Pole: Episode
1
A team of paratroopers skydive
onto the frozen Arctic to build an
airport on the ice at Barneo. They
have just three weeks to realise
their dreams before it melts into
the sea.
19.10 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
20.05 Super Yachts: Hakvoort
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
21.00 Breaking Ice: Das Boat
Deep in the Arctic Circle, American
scientists begin studying the
unknown. On the other side of the
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planet, a German crew battles the
roughest seas on Earth.
Breaking Ice: Mayday!
In the rough waters of the South
Atlantic, German scientists battle
the seas. On the other side of the
planet, the US Coast Guard has to
deal with an emergency in the
Artic.
Destination North Pole: Episode
1
A team of paratroopers skydive
onto the frozen Arctic to build an
airport on the ice at Barneo. They
have just three weeks to realise
their dreams before it melts into
the sea.
Treasures Decoded: Jesus's
Wife
Newly discovered lead tablets
could alter everything we know
about the last days of Jesus. The
race is now on to decode their
contents and assess their validity.
Death Machines: Modern
Devices
‘Death Machines' deconstructs the
machines invented by mankind to
cause destruction. Find out how
they work and why the most
devious devices are often the
pinnacle of design.
Death Machines: Roman
Machines
The Romans were expert torturers,
though they tended to go too far:
less torture, more actual killing.
Their terrible tools included the
human press and the tree tearer.
Mega Beasts: Terror Bird
The biggest, baddest bird ever to
stalk the planet, the mega beast
Terror Bird, used its 45-centimetre
beak to bash its victims' brains in
and swallow giant rodents in one
gulp.
Mega Beasts: T-Rex of the
Deep
A true mega beast – with six-foot
jaws, an extra set of teeth on the
roof of its mouth and a nasty
disposition – the mosasaur dined
on giant sharks and plesiosaurs.
Mega Beasts: Biggest Killer
Dino
The mega beast Spinosaurus was
king of the dinosaurs 100 million
years ago. A carnivore, it was
twice the size of T-Rex with a long
crocodilian skull and massive
claws.
Mega Beasts: Bear Dog
Meet the Bear Dog, the top
predator in North America for 5
million years. This enormous
hybrid beast dominated every
other mammal on the continent,
including the Terminator Pig.
Mega Beasts: Great American
Predator
Acrocanthosaurus was a weapon of
destruction that lived 50 million
years before T-Rex. With the most
powerful arms in dinosaur history,
it could kill prey ten times its size.
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Reaping the
Whirlwind
The Dutch used the power of the
wind to save them from the waves
– and to power their shipbuilding
business to make them masters of
the seas.
MONDAY
12 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: Rods at Dawn
Another day in the Amazon and
Jeremy Wade pits his skill against
the locals in a fishing contest. But
where is that monstrous Pirarucu?
06.25 Treasure Quest: Turning Lead
Into Gold
The Odyssey Explorer returns to a
previously ignored shipwreck
containing lead ingots. They hope
the lead is low-alpha lead, which
could make them millions of
dollars richer.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 4
The racers begin driving the F2000 Van Diemen racing cars as
they learn key lessons in controlled
lapping. It soon becomes apparent
that some of them are beginning
to struggle.
08.05 Mega Beasts: Great American
Predator
Acrocanthosaurus was a weapon of
destruction that lived 50 million
years before T-Rex. With the most
powerful arms in dinosaur history,
it could kill prey ten times its size.
08.55 Cruise Ship Disaster: Inside the
Concordia
Featuring exclusive, unseen
footage, take an inside look at
what caused the Concordia
disaster through interviews with
maritime experts and harrowing
tales from survivors.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Normandy Tank Battles
In 1944 the Allies landed on the
northern coast of France. How did
the 2nd Canadian Armoured
Brigade fight their way inland past
a ruthless German defence?
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Christmas
Horror
In 2010 Gary Nall and Dave Akers
flew in Dave's Cessna to the Knick
Glacier in Alaska. Disaster struck
and they crash landed. Seriously
injured they faced a real fight to
survive.
11.25 Trashopolis: Cairo
From the Pharaohs to the warrior
Mamelukes and the modern-day
Zabaleen garbage people: this is
the epic story of Cairo’s Trash.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Malta
The members of Odyssey Marine
Exploration are working at full
speed to find a ship code-named
JANUARY 2015
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16.25
17.20
18.15
19.10
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Malta, the cargo of which could
make them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
Star Racer: Episode 5
Two drivers are sent home after
failing the time trials. Meanwhile,
the third and final judge, Katherine
Legge, joins Derek Daly and Paul
Tracy as they make their
evaluations.
Treasures Decoded: Jesus's
Wife
Newly discovered lead tablets
could alter everything we know
about the last days of Jesus. The
race is now on to decode their
contents and assess their validity.
Mega Beasts: The Giant Ripper
Mega Beast Megalania seems like
science fiction – a 5.48m lizard
with a mouthful of dagger teeth
and venom – but it was in fact the
biggest reptilian predator since TRex.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Korea
In 1950 North Korea launched an
assault into South Korea. This is
the story of the American tankers
who supported the South and the
battles they fought along the
Korean Peninsula.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Blood on a
Mountain
Jordan Nicurity was exploring
Hornby Island in British Columbia
when he fell from a cliff, shattering
his pelvis and rupturing internal
organs. How did he survive?
Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 1
The decade that kicked off the
20th Century was responsible for
two inventions that helped define
the next 100 years: the aeroplane
and the radio set.
Treasure Quest: U-Boats
U-boat expert Dr Axel Niestlé joins
the Odyssey Explorer to identify
four World War II U-boat wrecks in
the English Channel, and to
discover how they met their
watery end.
Star Racer: Episode 6
It's race day for Team Castrol as
the six remaining team members
head to the track. However, two
more drivers are destined to leave
the team – and their dreams –
behind.
Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
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21.55 Death Machines: The
Inquisition
Go inside the macabre machines of
history's most terrifying tribunal,
including the Judas cradle, the
interrogation chair and the skin
peeler.
22.50 Most Evil: Cult Followers
What is the psychology of
persuasion? Dr Stone uses his
skills to discover what drives some
cult members to participate in evil
acts.
23.45 Star Racer: Episode 6
It's race day for Team Castrol as
the six remaining team members
head to the track. However, two
more drivers are destined to leave
the team – and their dreams –
behind.
00.40 Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
01.30 Death Machines: The
Inquisition
Go inside the macabre machines of
history's most terrifying tribunal,
including the Judas cradle, the
interrogation chair and the skin
peeler.
02.20 Mega Beasts: The Giant Ripper
Mega Beast Megalania seems like
science fiction – a 5.48m lizard
with a mouthful of dagger teeth
and venom – but it was in fact the
biggest reptilian predator since TRex.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Korea
In 1950 North Korea launched an
assault into South Korea. This is
the story of the American tankers
who supported the South and the
battles they fought along the
Korean Peninsula.
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Blood on a
Mountain
Jordan Nicurity was exploring
Hornby Island in British Columbia
when he fell from a cliff, shattering
his pelvis and rupturing internal
organs. How did he survive?
04.46 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 1
The decade that kicked off the
20th Century was responsible for
two inventions that helped define
the next 100 years: the aeroplane
and the radio set.
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: The Canal King
Pierre-Paul Riquet’s groundbreaking construction links the
Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
Roland retraces Riquet’s steps,
from his early mission to the
engineering breakthroughs.
TUESDAY
13 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: End of the Line
Time is running out for Jeremy
Wade as he makes his last plan of
attack. Will he succeed? Or will the
mighty Amazonian pirarucu win
this war?
06.25 Treasure Quest: Malta
The members of Odyssey Marine
Exploration are working at full
speed to find a ship code-named
Malta, the cargo of which could
make them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 5
Two drivers are sent home after
failing the time trials. Meanwhile,
the third and final judge, Katherine
Legge, joins Derek Daly and Paul
Tracy as they make their
evaluations.
08.05 Mega Beasts: The Giant Ripper
Mega Beast Megalania seems like
science fiction – a 5.48m lizard
with a mouthful of dagger teeth
and venom – but it was in fact the
biggest reptilian predator since TRex.
08.55 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Timbuktu
In this episode Josh travels to
Timbuktu in Africa to uncover the
place that was known in the 14th
century as the City of Gold.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Korea
In 1950 North Korea launched an
assault into South Korea. This is
the story of the American tankers
who supported the South and the
battles they fought along the
Korean Peninsula.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Blood on a
Mountain
Jordan Nicurity was exploring
Hornby Island in British Columbia
when he fell from a cliff, shattering
his pelvis and rupturing internal
organs. How did he survive?
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 1
The decade that kicked off the
20th Century was responsible for
two inventions that helped define
the next 100 years: the aeroplane
and the radio set.
12.15 Treasure Quest: U-Boats
U-boat expert Dr Axel Niestlé joins
the Odyssey Explorer to identify
four World War II U-boat wrecks in
the English Channel, and to
discover how they met their
watery end.
13.05 Star Racer: Episode 6
It's race day for Team Castrol as
the six remaining team members
head to the track. However, two
more drivers are destined to leave
the team – and their dreams –
behind.
JANUARY 2015
13.55 Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
14.45 Prehistoric: New York
Travel back in time through the
lost worlds of New York City's past.
Mammoths, sea scorpions and
dinosaurs once called it home.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of The Great War
In 1916 the British unveiled a
mobile weapon, hoping to break
the stalemate on the Western
Front. This is the story of the first
tanks and how they changed the
battlefield.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Avalanche
In 2006, Rob Hewitt went on a
fishing dive but a fun day turned
into a living nightmare when he
got caught in a rip current and was
dragged out to sea. How did he
survive?
17.20 Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 2
How has the parachute
transformed pilot safety, why did
sonar technology change
navigational practices, and what
inspired the crossword? Explore
the big ideas of the 1910s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Lusitania
Revealed
The crew of the Odyssey make an
archaeological survey of the
second most famous shipwreck in
history, the Lusitania. But the ship
is covered in fishing nets and badly
deteriorated.
20.05 Star Racer: Episode 7
It's Team Mazda's turn to go
through last-minute details with
their instructors and pit crew and
to undergo warm-up laps as they
prepare for the semi-final
challenges.
21.00 Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
21.55 Zero Hour: SAS: Mission
Impossible
Eleven British soldiers were taken
hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 by
rebels. Follow the events of
Operation Barras as all six
remaining hostages were freed in a
military strike.
22.50 Most Evil: Spree Killers
Using science, we attempt to
reveal new clues about the
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psychology of seemingly senseless
spree killings such as the case of
the real 'Natural Born Killer',
Charles Starkweather.
Star Racer: Episode 7
It's Team Mazda's turn to go
through last-minute details with
their instructors and pit crew and
to undergo warm-up laps as they
prepare for the semi-final
challenges.
Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
Zero Hour: SAS: Mission
Impossible
Eleven British soldiers were taken
hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 by
rebels. Follow the events of
Operation Barras as all six
remaining hostages were freed in a
military strike.
Prehistoric: New York
Travel back in time through the
lost worlds of New York City's past.
Mammoths, sea scorpions and
dinosaurs once called it home.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of The Great War
In 1916 the British unveiled a
mobile weapon, hoping to break
the stalemate on the Western
Front. This is the story of the first
tanks and how they changed the
battlefield.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Avalanche
In 2006, Rob Hewitt went on a
fishing dive but a fun day turned
into a living nightmare when he
got caught in a rip current and was
dragged out to sea. How did he
survive?
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 2
How has the parachute
transformed pilot safety, why did
sonar technology change
navigational practices, and what
inspired the crossword? Explore
the big ideas of the 1910s.
Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Iron Men of
Sweden
Sweden was producing highquality cast iron for Europe in the
17th and 18th centuries. It had the
right ingredients – wood, iron ore,
limestone - and the industry led
the way.
WEDNESDAY
14 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: India: Mountain
Monsters
With 21st-century tackle, angling
adventurer Jeremy Wade discovers
whether Victorian stories of
06.25
07.15
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
monster fish in the Himalayas hold
true today.
Treasure Quest: U-Boats
U-boat expert Dr Axel Niestlé joins
the Odyssey Explorer to identify
four World War II U-boat wrecks in
the English Channel, and to
discover how they met their
watery end.
Star Racer: Episode 6
It's race day for Team Castrol as
the six remaining team members
head to the track. However, two
more drivers are destined to leave
the team – and their dreams –
behind.
Prehistoric: New York
Travel back in time through the
lost worlds of New York City's past.
Mammoths, sea scorpions and
dinosaurs once called it home.
Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of The Great War
In 1916 the British unveiled a
mobile weapon, hoping to break
the stalemate on the Western
Front. This is the story of the first
tanks and how they changed the
battlefield.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Avalanche
In 2006, Rob Hewitt went on a
fishing dive but a fun day turned
into a living nightmare when he
got caught in a rip current and was
dragged out to sea. How did he
survive?
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 2
How has the parachute
transformed pilot safety, why did
sonar technology change
navigational practices, and what
inspired the crossword? Explore
the big ideas of the 1910s.
Treasure Quest: Lusitania
Revealed
The crew of the Odyssey make an
archaeological survey of the
second most famous shipwreck in
history, the Lusitania. But the ship
is covered in fishing nets and badly
deteriorated.
Star Racer: Episode 7
It's Team Mazda's turn to go
through last-minute details with
their instructors and pit crew and
to undergo warm-up laps as they
prepare for the semi-final
challenges.
Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
JANUARY 2015
14.45 Prehistoric: Chicago
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of Chicago's
past.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of France
This is the story of how the Nazis
unleashed the blitzkrieg on
Western Europe, as thousands of
Panzer tanks raced across rugged
terrain and crushed Allied
defences.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: First Date
Nightmare
In 1991 Lt. Col. Ruvola and his
helicopter crew were forced to
ditch in the Atlantic Ocean due to a
huge storm. Afloat in 90ft seas and
100mph winds could they survive?
17.20 Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 3
What inspired sliced bread, who
invented the lie detector, when
was sound introduced to the
cinema, and how did Einstein
transform the fridge? Explore the
big ideas of the 1920s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Return to the
Legend
The Odyssey returns to the Legend
to make another attempt at
identifying the shipwreck. To do
this, the crew must recover and
study the markings on one of the
30 massive cannon.
20.05 Star Racer: Episode 8
The judges offer their invaluable
advice and the instructors lay
down the rules before the drivers
start their final race that will win
one driver the title of Star Racer.
21.00 Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
21.55 Zero Hour: North Hollywood
Shoot Out
A countdown to destiny, this
episode features the most
extraordinary and violent shootout
in modern American police history.
22.50 Most Evil: Attention Seekers
Dr Stone looks into the minds of
murderers whose narcissism and
desire for glory led them to
commit heinous crimes as a means
of gaining notoriety.
23.45 Star Racer: Episode 8
The judges offer their invaluable
advice and the instructors lay
down the rules before the drivers
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start their final race that will win
one driver the title of Star Racer.
Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Zero Hour: North Hollywood
Shoot Out
A countdown to destiny, this
episode features the most
extraordinary and violent shootout
in modern American police history.
Prehistoric: Chicago
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of Chicago's
past.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of France
This is the story of how the Nazis
unleashed the blitzkrieg on
Western Europe, as thousands of
Panzer tanks raced across rugged
terrain and crushed Allied
defences.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: First Date
Nightmare
In 1991 Lt. Col. Ruvola and his
helicopter crew were forced to
ditch in the Atlantic Ocean due to a
huge storm. Afloat in 90ft seas and
100mph winds could they survive?
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 3
What inspired sliced bread, who
invented the lie detector, when
was sound introduced to the
cinema, and how did Einstein
transform the fridge? Explore the
big ideas of the 1920s.
Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Steam on the
Water
European boats were at the mercy
of the winds or manpower – until
the Frenchman JC Périer put an
engine and a large waterwheel on
a boat – and created the first
paddle steamer.
THURSDAY
15 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: India: The
Shikar Way
After solo wanderings in the
mountains in search of the mighty
Himalayan mahseer, Jeremy
acquires a traditional Indian
'shikar' support team.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Lusitania
Revealed
The crew of the Odyssey make an
archaeological survey of the
second most famous shipwreck in
history, the Lusitania. But the ship
is covered in fishing nets and badly
deteriorated.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 7
It's Team Mazda's turn to go
through last-minute details with
their instructors and pit crew and
to undergo warm-up laps as they
prepare for the semi-final
challenges.
08.05 Prehistoric: Chicago
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of Chicago's
past.
08.55 Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of France
This is the story of how the Nazis
unleashed the blitzkrieg on
Western Europe, as thousands of
Panzer tanks raced across rugged
terrain and crushed Allied
defences.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: First Date
Nightmare
In 1991 Lt. Col. Ruvola and his
helicopter crew were forced to
ditch in the Atlantic Ocean due to a
huge storm. Afloat in 90ft seas and
100mph winds could they survive?
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 3
What inspired sliced bread, who
invented the lie detector, when
was sound introduced to the
cinema, and how did Einstein
transform the fridge? Explore the
big ideas of the 1920s.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Return to the
Legend
The Odyssey returns to the Legend
to make another attempt at
identifying the shipwreck. To do
this, the crew must recover and
study the markings on one of the
30 massive cannon.
13.05 Star Racer: Episode 8
The judges offer their invaluable
advice and the instructors lay
down the rules before the drivers
start their final race that will win
one driver the title of Star Racer.
13.55 Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
14.45 Prehistoric: DC
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of
Washington DC's past.
JANUARY 2015
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Italy
In 1943, tanks of the Canadian
Armoured Corps make their
combat debut. This is the story of
the tankers who fought to liberate
Rome from Nazi occupation.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Volcano
Vacation Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
17.20 Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 4
How did electric guitars rock the
music industry, who invented
helicopters, why were parking
meters introduced and what
inspired photocopiers? Explore the
big ideas of the 1930s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: The Liberty
Ship
While the Odyssey find one of the
most famous U-boats in history,
U103, World War II survivor Jim
McDonald says a final goodbye to
the wreck of the convoy ship Cyrus
H McCormack.
20.05 Speed Dynasties
Following in your father's footsteps
is never easy, especially when he
is a champion racing driver. Join
five families for whom motor
racing is a family tradition.
21.00 PREMIERE Aircrash
Confidential: The Great Boeing
737 Tail-Fin Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
21.55 Zero Hour: The Lima Siege
At the Japanese residence in Lima,
72 hostages are taken by Marxist
rebels. After 129 days, security
forces storm the building.
22.50 Most Evil: Masterminds
Armed with new scientific
discoveries on early brain
development, Dr Stone delves into
the minds of killers who use their
incredible cunning to commit their
crimes.
23.45 Speed Dynasties
Following in your father's footsteps
is never easy, especially when he
is a champion racing driver. Join
five families for whom motor
racing is a family tradition.
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00.40 Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
01.30 Zero Hour: The Lima Siege
At the Japanese residence in Lima,
72 hostages are taken by Marxist
rebels. After 129 days, security
forces storm the building.
02.20 Prehistoric: DC
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of
Washington DC's past.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Italy
In 1943, tanks of the Canadian
Armoured Corps make their
combat debut. This is the story of
the tankers who fought to liberate
Rome from Nazi occupation.
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Volcano
Vacation Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
04.46 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 4
How did electric guitars rock the
music industry, who invented
helicopters, why were parking
meters introduced and what
inspired photocopiers? Explore the
big ideas of the 1930s.
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Industrial
Espionage
See how William Cockerill delivered
the newly-invented steam engine
to the continent to power textile
machines in the early 19th
century.
FRIDAY
16 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: India: Reservoir
Cats
Taking a break from the
mountains, Jeremy goes to
investigate the weird and
wonderful stillwater species to be
found in India.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Return to the
Legend
The Odyssey returns to the Legend
to make another attempt at
identifying the shipwreck. To do
this, the crew must recover and
study the markings on one of the
30 massive cannon.
07.15 Star Racer: Episode 8
The judges offer their invaluable
advice and the instructors lay
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.55
14.45
15.35
down the rules before the drivers
start their final race that will win
one driver the title of Star Racer.
Prehistoric: DC
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of
Washington DC's past.
Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Italy
In 1943, tanks of the Canadian
Armoured Corps make their
combat debut. This is the story of
the tankers who fought to liberate
Rome from Nazi occupation.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Volcano
Vacation Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 4
How did electric guitars rock the
music industry, who invented
helicopters, why were parking
meters introduced and what
inspired photocopiers? Explore the
big ideas of the 1930s.
Treasure Quest: The Liberty
Ship
While the Odyssey find one of the
most famous U-boats in history,
U103, World War II survivor Jim
McDonald says a final goodbye to
the wreck of the convoy ship Cyrus
H McCormack.
Speed Dynasties
Following in your father's footsteps
is never easy, especially when he
is a champion racing driver. Join
five families for whom motor
racing is a family tradition.
Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Prehistoric: Denver
Evidence found in Denver holds the
key to unlocking an ancient
mystery about when humans first
arrived in North America.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Tunisia
By 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps
had been pushed back to Tunisia
and the new US tank force landed
in North Africa. This is the story of
the final North African battles.
JANUARY 2015
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Lost in the
Jungle
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
17.20 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Cloud Warriors
Josh Bernstein investigates the
Chachapoya tribe 'cloud warriors'
who ruled the mountains of
northern Peru from their hilltop
headquarters until they vanished
in the 1500s.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 5
How did the jet engine transform
travel; who invented the
microwave; what inspired the
crash test dummy; and who
developed the calculator? Explore
the big ideas of the 1940s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Mysterious
Cargo
Ancient wrecks are not the only
ships the Odyssey discovers in its
hunt for sunken treasure. A more
modern cargo is also found: a
mystery ship carrying valuable
champagne bottles.
20.05 Built for Champions:
Constructing the High Tech
Arena
In the spirit of Discovery’s
‘Extreme Engineering’, we follow
the planning and construction of
the most visionary sports stadiums
of our times.
21.00 Legend Detectives: Man in the
Iron Mask
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the true stories of
ancient heroes & villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
21.55 Zero Hour: Massacre of the
Nepalese Royals
Recreating the events that led up
to the royal massacre in Nepal
when Crown Prince Dipendra
gunned down nine members of his
own family before killing himself.
22.50 Breaking Ice: Das Boat
Deep in the Arctic Circle, American
scientists begin studying the
unknown. On the other side of the
planet, a German crew battles the
roughest seas on Earth.
23.15 Breaking Ice: Mayday!
In the rough waters of the South
Atlantic, German scientists battle
the seas. On the other side of the
planet, the US Coast Guard has to
deal with an emergency in the
Artic.
23.45 Destination North Pole: Episode
1
A team of paratroopers skydive
onto the frozen Arctic to build an
airport on the ice at Barneo. They
have just three weeks to realise
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their dreams before it melts into
the sea.
Legend Detectives: Man in the
Iron Mask
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the true stories of
ancient heroes & villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
Zero Hour: Massacre of the
Nepalese Royals
Recreating the events that led up
to the royal massacre in Nepal
when Crown Prince Dipendra
gunned down nine members of his
own family before killing himself.
Prehistoric: Denver
Evidence found in Denver holds the
key to unlocking an ancient
mystery about when humans first
arrived in North America.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Tunisia
By 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps
had been pushed back to Tunisia
and the new US tank force landed
in North Africa. This is the story of
the final North African battles.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Lost in the
Jungle
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 5
How did the jet engine transform
travel; who invented the
microwave; what inspired the
crash test dummy; and who
developed the calculator? Explore
the big ideas of the 1940s.
Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Hot Metal
The spread of ideas was catapulted
by the rise of the printing presses.
It became an industrial process
due to Plantin and Moretus in
Antwerp and with the German
steam press.
SATURDAY
17 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: India: The
Goonch
While fishing a big snow-fed river,
Jeremy hears a horrifying story - in
this region a large catfish has
developed a taste for live human
flesh!
06.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Blood on a
Mountain
Jordan Nicurity was exploring
Hornby Island in British Columbia
when he fell from a cliff, shattering
his pelvis and rupturing internal
organs. How did he survive?
07.15 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Avalanche
In 2006, Rob Hewitt went on a
fishing dive but a fun day turned
into a living nightmare when he
got caught in a rip current and was
dragged out to sea. How did he
survive?
08.05 I Shouldn't Be Alive: First Date
Nightmare
In 1991 Lt. Col. Ruvola and his
helicopter crew were forced to
ditch in the Atlantic Ocean due to a
huge storm. Afloat in 90ft seas and
100mph winds could they survive?
08.55 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Volcano
Vacation Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
09.45 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Lost in the
Jungle
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
10.35 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 1
The decade that kicked off the
20th Century was responsible for
two inventions that helped define
the next 100 years: the aeroplane
and the radio set.
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 2
How has the parachute
transformed pilot safety, why did
sonar technology change
navigational practices, and what
inspired the crossword? Explore
the big ideas of the 1910s.
12.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 3
What inspired sliced bread, who
invented the lie detector, when
was sound introduced to the
cinema, and how did Einstein
transform the fridge? Explore the
big ideas of the 1920s.
13.05 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 4
How did electric guitars rock the
music industry, who invented
helicopters, why were parking
meters introduced and what
inspired photocopiers? Explore the
big ideas of the 1930s.
13.55 Treasure Quest: Mysterious
Cargo
Ancient wrecks are not the only
ships the Odyssey discovers in its
hunt for sunken treasure. A more
modern cargo is also found: a
mystery ship carrying valuable
champagne bottles.
14.45 Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
JANUARY 2015
15.35
16.00
16.25
17.20
18.15
19.10
20.05
21.00
21.55
22.50
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Breaking Ice: Das Boat
Deep in the Arctic Circle, American
scientists begin studying the
unknown. On the other side of the
planet, a German crew battles the
roughest seas on Earth.
Breaking Ice: Mayday!
In the rough waters of the South
Atlantic, German scientists battle
the seas. On the other side of the
planet, the US Coast Guard has to
deal with an emergency in the
Artic.
Destination North Pole: Episode
1
A team of paratroopers skydive
onto the frozen Arctic to build an
airport on the ice at Barneo. They
have just three weeks to realise
their dreams before it melts into
the sea.
Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Ark of the Covenant
Olly Steeds treks to remote
monasteries, through tunnels
under Jerusalem, and across the
Egyptian desert to test the theory
that the Ark resides in Ethiopia.
Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
True Horror: Vampires
Anthony Head enrols the help of
scientists, historians and vampire
experts to unravel the clues that
fuel our fear of these bloodsucking monsters.
Legend Detectives: Man in the
Iron Mask
A scientific, historical and psychic
investigation of the true stories of
ancient heroes & villains whose
lives and gruesome deaths gave
rise to the myths of their ghostly
returns.
Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
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23.45 Death Machines: The
Inquisition
Go inside the macabre machines of
history's most terrifying tribunal,
including the Judas cradle, the
interrogation chair and the skin
peeler.
00.40 Zero Hour: SAS: Mission
Impossible
Eleven British soldiers were taken
hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 by
rebels. Follow the events of
Operation Barras as all six
remaining hostages were freed in a
military strike.
01.30 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Korea
In 1950 North Korea launched an
assault into South Korea. This is
the story of the American tankers
who supported the South and the
battles they fought along the
Korean Peninsula.
02.20 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of The Great War
In 1916 the British unveiled a
mobile weapon, hoping to break
the stalemate on the Western
Front. This is the story of the first
tanks and how they changed the
battlefield.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of France
This is the story of how the Nazis
unleashed the blitzkrieg on
Western Europe, as thousands of
Panzer tanks raced across rugged
terrain and crushed Allied
defences.
03.58 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Battles of Italy
In 1943, tanks of the Canadian
Armoured Corps make their
combat debut. This is the story of
the tankers who fought to liberate
Rome from Nazi occupation.
04.46 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Tunisia
By 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps
had been pushed back to Tunisia
and the new US tank force landed
in North Africa. This is the story of
the final North African battles.
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: The
Impossible Railway
The German Maffei won a
locomotive competition in Austria
for an engine to run on the
adventurous Semmering railway
line – a civil engineering
spectacular over the Alps.
SUNDAY
18 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Jungle Hooks: India: The Last
Pool
Determined to taste more of the
experiences described by the
Victorian fishermen, Jeremy visits
a stretch of river protected by a
temple.
06.25 Treasure Quest: U-Boats
U-boat expert Dr Axel Niestlé joins
the Odyssey Explorer to identify
four World War II U-boat wrecks in
the English Channel, and to
discover how they met their
watery end.
07.15 Treasure Quest: Lusitania
Revealed
The crew of the Odyssey make an
archaeological survey of the
second most famous shipwreck in
history, the Lusitania. But the ship
is covered in fishing nets and badly
deteriorated.
08.05 Treasure Quest: Return to the
Legend
The Odyssey returns to the Legend
to make another attempt at
identifying the shipwreck. To do
this, the crew must recover and
study the markings on one of the
30 massive cannon.
08.55 Treasure Quest: The Liberty
Ship
While the Odyssey find one of the
most famous U-boats in history,
U103, World War II survivor Jim
McDonald says a final goodbye to
the wreck of the convoy ship Cyrus
H McCormack.
09.45 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 5
How did the jet engine transform
travel; who invented the
microwave; what inspired the
crash test dummy; and who
developed the calculator? Explore
the big ideas of the 1940s.
10.35 Star Racer: Episode 6
It's race day for Team Castrol as
the six remaining team members
head to the track. However, two
more drivers are destined to leave
the team – and their dreams –
behind.
11.25 Star Racer: Episode 7
It's Team Mazda's turn to go
through last-minute details with
their instructors and pit crew and
to undergo warm-up laps as they
prepare for the semi-final
challenges.
12.15 Star Racer: Episode 8
The judges offer their invaluable
advice and the instructors lay
down the rules before the drivers
start their final race that will win
one driver the title of Star Racer.
13.05 Speed Dynasties
Following in your father's footsteps
is never easy, especially when he
is a champion racing driver. Join
five families for whom motor
racing is a family tradition.
13.55 Built for Champions:
Constructing the High Tech
Arena
In the spirit of Discovery’s
‘Extreme Engineering’, we follow
the planning and construction of
the most visionary sports stadiums
of our times.
JANUARY 2015
14.45 Strip the City: Earthquake City
- San Francisco
San Francisco is built on the San
Andreas Fault, a notorious
earthquake hotspot. How can the
city’s infrastructure withstand killer
quakes?
15.35 Chef Gone Wild: China
Jock Zonfrillo wrestles with pig’s
blood, river moss and elephant
apples when he heads to Yunnan
province to discover the local Dai
people’s unique cuisine.
16.25 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Cloud Warriors
Josh Bernstein investigates the
Chachapoya tribe 'cloud warriors'
who ruled the mountains of
northern Peru from their hilltop
headquarters until they vanished
in the 1500s.
17.20 Breaking Ice: Iced
In the High Arctic, the Americans
battle the expedition’s harshest
condition. In the opposite end of
the Earth, Antarctic ice puts the
Germans in grave danger.
17.45 Breaking Ice: Call me Ishmael
Josh is a science intern on his first
ever expedition. Meanwhile, on
board the German research
Icebreaker Polarstern, two teens
hunt Antarctica’s whales.
18.15 Destination North Pole: Episode
2
The ice airport plays host to the
North Pole Marathon, the coldest
race on Earth. And solo explorer
Mark Wood uses the airport for the
last leg of his polar journey.
19.10 Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
20.05 Super Yachts: Icon
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
21.00 Breaking Ice: Iced
In the High Arctic, the Americans
battle the expedition’s harshest
condition. In the opposite end of
the Earth, Antarctic ice puts the
Germans in grave danger.
21.25 Breaking Ice: Call me Ishmael
Josh is a science intern on his first
ever expedition. Meanwhile, on
board the German research
Icebreaker Polarstern, two teens
hunt Antarctica’s whales.
21.55 Destination North Pole: Episode
2
The ice airport plays host to the
North Pole Marathon, the coldest
race on Earth. And solo explorer
Mark Wood uses the airport for the
last leg of his polar journey.
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22.50 True Horror: Vampires
Anthony Head enrols the help of
scientists, historians and vampire
experts to unravel the clues that
fuel our fear of these bloodsucking monsters.
23.45 Zero Hour: North Hollywood
Shoot Out
A countdown to destiny, this
episode features the most
extraordinary and violent shootout
in modern American police history.
00.40 Zero Hour: The Lima Siege
At the Japanese residence in Lima,
72 hostages are taken by Marxist
rebels. After 129 days, security
forces storm the building.
01.30 Mega Beasts: The Giant Ripper
Mega Beast Megalania seems like
science fiction – a 5.48m lizard
with a mouthful of dagger teeth
and venom – but it was in fact the
biggest reptilian predator since TRex.
02.20 Prehistoric: New York
Travel back in time through the
lost worlds of New York City's past.
Mammoths, sea scorpions and
dinosaurs once called it home.
03.10 Prehistoric: Chicago
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of Chicago's
past.
03.58 Prehistoric: DC
Dinosaurs and large mammals
once roamed America where now
stand modern cities and
landmarks. Travel back in time
through the lost world of
Washington DC's past.
04.46 Prehistoric: Denver
Evidence found in Denver holds the
key to unlocking an ancient
mystery about when humans first
arrived in North America.
05.34 Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Big Bang
After the death of his brother in a
failed experiment and the
destruction of many of his
factories, Alfred Nobel finally
discovers dynamite.
07.15
08.05
08.55
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
MONDAY
19 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Lapland – Brown
Trout
Matt Hayes heads to Lapland
where he finds brown trout,
grayling, pike and Arctic char on
the Fluka Lake system and Lais
River.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Liberty
Ship
While the Odyssey find one of the
most famous U-boats in history,
U103, World War II survivor Jim
McDonald says a final goodbye to
13.55
14.45
the wreck of the convoy ship Cyrus
H McCormack.
Speed Dynasties
Following in your father's footsteps
is never easy, especially when he
is a champion racing driver. Join
five families for whom motor
racing is a family tradition.
Prehistoric: Denver
Evidence found in Denver holds the
key to unlocking an ancient
mystery about when humans first
arrived in North America.
Aircrash Confidential: The
Great Boeing 737 Tail-Fin
Mystery
Why did Boeing 737s, the world’s
busiest planes, suffer three fatal
crashes? Engineers revisit their
investigation. Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Tunisia
By 1942, Rommel's Afrika Corps
had been pushed back to Tunisia
and the new US tank force landed
in North Africa. This is the story of
the final North African battles.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Lost in the
Jungle
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 5
How did the jet engine transform
travel; who invented the
microwave; what inspired the
crash test dummy; and who
developed the calculator? Explore
the big ideas of the 1940s.
Treasure Quest: Mysterious
Cargo
Ancient wrecks are not the only
ships the Odyssey discovers in its
hunt for sunken treasure. A more
modern cargo is also found: a
mystery ship carrying valuable
champagne bottles.
Built for Champions:
Constructing the High Tech
Arena
In the spirit of Discovery’s
‘Extreme Engineering’, we follow
the planning and construction of
the most visionary sports stadiums
of our times.
Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Ark of the Covenant
Olly Steeds treks to remote
monasteries, through tunnels
under Jerusalem, and across the
Egyptian desert to test the theory
that the Ark resides in Ethiopia.
Prehistoric: Dallas
Travel back over millions of years
to when oversized armadillos,
scimitar-toothed cats and the
largest ocean-going reptile ever to
exist - the Tylosaurus - roamed
Dallas.
JANUARY 2015
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Ace: Ludwig Bauer
After the success of the Blitzkrieg,
men across Germany flocked to
the armoured corps. This is the
story of one German tanker as he
came face to face with the realities
of warfare.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: 'Til Death
Do Us Part
When a car accident leaves Tom
and Linda stranded in the New
Mexico wilderness, the retired
couple face a tough hike back to
safety. Can they survive in this
hostile environment?
17.20 Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 6
Who invented the transistor radio,
what inspired the hovercraft, who
developed the breathalyser, and
how did credit cards catch on?
Explore the big ideas of the 1950s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: The Silver
Queen
The Odyssey must compete with
winter squalls and greedy rivals if
it is to lay claim to the wreck of a
modern-day ship that holds cargo
worth more than $100 million.
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 1
Viva Italia! An exclusive search
through Italy's premiere
motorcycle race shop. Plus a cafe
sub-culture that has endured and
lived to tell the tale.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the
challenge of restoring a 1942
Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle.
The first project is to strip down
the bike.
21.00 Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
21.55 Zero Hour: Falling Star:
Columbia
Examining the final moments of
the space shuttle Columbia, 'Zero
Hour' looks at the events that led
to one of the worst disasters in the
history of space travel.
22.50 Most Evil: Revenge
Dr Stone looks at the science
behind murder as an act of
revenge, as he attempts to shed
light on the motives for murderers
to take their revenge in such a
brutal fashion.
23.45 Cafe Racer: Episode 1
Viva Italia! An exclusive search
through Italy's premiere
motorcycle race shop. Plus a cafe
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01.30
02.20
03.10
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04.46
05.34
sub-culture that has endured and
lived to tell the tale.
A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the
challenge of restoring a 1942
Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle.
The first project is to strip down
the bike.
Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
Zero Hour: Falling Star:
Columbia
Examining the final moments of
the space shuttle Columbia, 'Zero
Hour' looks at the events that led
to one of the worst disasters in the
history of space travel.
Prehistoric: Dallas
Travel back over millions of years
to when oversized armadillos,
scimitar-toothed cats and the
largest ocean-going reptile ever to
exist - the Tylosaurus - roamed
Dallas.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Ace: Ludwig Bauer
After the success of the Blitzkrieg,
men across Germany flocked to
the armoured corps. This is the
story of one German tanker as he
came face to face with the realities
of warfare.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: 'Til Death
Do Us Part
When a car accident leaves Tom
and Linda stranded in the New
Mexico wilderness, the retired
couple face a tough hike back to
safety. Can they survive in this
hostile environment?
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 6
Who invented the transistor radio,
what inspired the hovercraft, who
developed the breathalyser, and
how did credit cards catch on?
Explore the big ideas of the 1950s.
Industrial Revelations: The
European Story: Generation
Electric
Ernst Werner von Siemens and
Johann Gerg Halske were the
greatest innovators in electric
power, building the first dynamo
and creating the very first electric
train and trams.
TUESDAY
20 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: France - Carp
Top angler Matt Hayes discovers
that Le Mans, France is not just a
24-hour race track when he goes
fishing for a variety of carp.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Mysterious
Cargo
Ancient wrecks are not the only
ships the Odyssey discovers in its
hunt for sunken treasure. A more
modern cargo is also found: a
mystery ship carrying valuable
champagne bottles.
07.15 Built for Champions:
Constructing the High Tech
Arena
In the spirit of Discovery’s
‘Extreme Engineering’, we follow
the planning and construction of
the most visionary sports stadiums
of our times.
08.05 Prehistoric: Dallas
Travel back over millions of years
to when oversized armadillos,
scimitar-toothed cats and the
largest ocean-going reptile ever to
exist - the Tylosaurus - roamed
Dallas.
08.55 Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Ark of the Covenant
Olly Steeds treks to remote
monasteries, through tunnels
under Jerusalem, and across the
Egyptian desert to test the theory
that the Ark resides in Ethiopia.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Ace: Ludwig Bauer
After the success of the Blitzkrieg,
men across Germany flocked to
the armoured corps. This is the
story of one German tanker as he
came face to face with the realities
of warfare.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: 'Til Death
Do Us Part
When a car accident leaves Tom
and Linda stranded in the New
Mexico wilderness, the retired
couple face a tough hike back to
safety. Can they survive in this
hostile environment?
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 6
Who invented the transistor radio,
what inspired the hovercraft, who
developed the breathalyser, and
how did credit cards catch on?
Explore the big ideas of the 1950s.
12.15 Treasure Quest: The Silver
Queen
The Odyssey must compete with
winter squalls and greedy rivals if
it is to lay claim to the wreck of a
modern-day ship that holds cargo
worth more than $100 million.
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 1
Viva Italia! An exclusive search
through Italy's premiere
motorcycle race shop. Plus a cafe
sub-culture that has endured and
lived to tell the tale.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the
challenge of restoring a 1942
Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle.
The first project is to strip down
the bike.
JANUARY 2015
13.55 Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
14.45 Prehistoric: Los Angeles
Long-necked sea creatures fought
underwater battles, continental
plates clashed, earthquakes rocked
and volcanoes spewed - all in the
city of the Angels - before it was
America.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: The Six
Day War: Battle for the Sinai
In 1967, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt in the
Sinai. This is the story of one of
the most dramatic victories in
modern warfare.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Chasm of
Death
Whilst on a hiking trip in the Utah
wilderness, three friends get lost in
a remote canyon and become
trapped in the narrow crevasses.
How did they manage to survive?
17.20 Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 7
How did industrial robots
revolutionise production lines,
what inspired the invention of the
taser and who invented the first
games console? Explore the big
ideas of the 1960s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: Battle for the
Black Swan
The Odyssey vessel faces a legal
battle after they find a wreck
containing 17 tons of silver and
gold coins. Spain claims the loot
came from a Spanish frigate blown
up in 1804.
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 2
Reverend Jim’s Church of the Ape
Hangers tries to pray away a relic’s
rust. Eric Bostrom’s Kawy café
surprise is made track worthy, and
the Psycho Devilles debut their
new hit.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark
Evans also gets to grips with fitting
the carburettors to the engine.
21.00 Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
21.55 Zero Hour: Marseilles Plane
Hijack
Examining the 1994 hijack of an
Air France jet, 'Zero Hour' counts
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00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
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05.34
down the final moments of the
stand-off as French commandos
storm the plane to rescue the 170
hostages on board.
Most Evil: Cult Leaders
When cult leaders become violent,
the consequences can be
staggering. With an army of loyal
followers, they have the power to
act out their fantasies on a
massive scale.
Cafe Racer: Episode 2
Reverend Jim’s Church of the Ape
Hangers tries to pray away a relic’s
rust. Eric Bostrom’s Kawy café
surprise is made track worthy, and
the Psycho Devilles debut their
new hit.
A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark
Evans also gets to grips with fitting
the carburettors to the engine.
Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
Zero Hour: Marseilles Plane
Hijack
Examining the 1994 hijack of an
Air France jet, 'Zero Hour' counts
down the final moments of the
stand-off as French commandos
storm the plane to rescue the 170
hostages on board.
Prehistoric: Los Angeles
Long-necked sea creatures fought
underwater battles, continental
plates clashed, earthquakes rocked
and volcanoes spewed - all in the
city of the Angels - before it was
America.
Greatest Tank Battles: The Six
Day War: Battle for the Sinai
In 1967, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt in the
Sinai. This is the story of one of
the most dramatic victories in
modern warfare.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Chasm of
Death
Whilst on a hiking trip in the Utah
wilderness, three friends get lost in
a remote canyon and become
trapped in the narrow crevasses.
How did they manage to survive?
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 7
How did industrial robots
revolutionise production lines,
what inspired the invention of the
taser and who invented the first
games console? Explore the big
ideas of the 1960s.
More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Steaming Up the Alps
What happened to turn mass
tourism into a comfortable
experience? Ronald reveals the
transformation of rail travel.
WEDNESDAY
21 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Norway Salmon
In Norway's Trondelag region,
angler Matt Hayes goes fishing for
salmon on the River Gaula.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Silver
Queen
The Odyssey must compete with
winter squalls and greedy rivals if
it is to lay claim to the wreck of a
modern-day ship that holds cargo
worth more than $100 million.
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 1
Viva Italia! An exclusive search
through Italy's premiere
motorcycle race shop. Plus a cafe
sub-culture that has endured and
lived to tell the tale.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the
challenge of restoring a 1942
Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle.
The first project is to strip down
the bike.
08.05 Prehistoric: Los Angeles
Long-necked sea creatures fought
underwater battles, continental
plates clashed, earthquakes rocked
and volcanoes spewed - all in the
city of the Angels - before it was
America.
08.55 Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The Six
Day War: Battle for the Sinai
In 1967, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt in the
Sinai. This is the story of one of
the most dramatic victories in
modern warfare.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Chasm of
Death
Whilst on a hiking trip in the Utah
wilderness, three friends get lost in
a remote canyon and become
trapped in the narrow crevasses.
How did they manage to survive?
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 7
How did industrial robots
revolutionise production lines,
what inspired the invention of the
taser and who invented the first
games console? Explore the big
ideas of the 1960s.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Battle for the
Black Swan
The Odyssey vessel faces a legal
battle after they find a wreck
containing 17 tons of silver and
gold coins. Spain claims the loot
came from a Spanish frigate blown
up in 1804.
JANUARY 2015
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 2
Reverend Jim’s Church of the Ape
Hangers tries to pray away a relic’s
rust. Eric Bostrom’s Kawy café
surprise is made track worthy, and
the Psycho Devilles debut their
new hit.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark
Evans also gets to grips with fitting
the carburettors to the engine.
13.55 Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
14.45 Out of Egypt: Sins of the City
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney takes
a look at some of Egypt's first
cities, suggesting they may bring
just as many problems as they
solve.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: The
October War: Battle for the
Sinai
Keen to regain territory, Egypt
launched an attack against Israel
in 1973. This is the story of the
final war in the Sinai, where both
sides experienced success and
defeat.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Escape
From Bear Mountain
Two friends crash into a
mountainside while on a flight
across Alaska. Injured and
stranded in bear country, they
must rely on each other to survive.
17.20 Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 8
Who invented the mobile phone,
what inspired the development of
the hybrid car, and how have
digital cameras changed
photography? Explore the big ideas
of the 1970s.
19.10 Treasure Quest: The Hunt for
Gairsoppa's Treasure
Odyssey Marine Exploration
attempts to locate and recover the
SS Gairsoppa, which may contain
200 million dollars worth of silver.
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 3
Sixth Street Specials fixes an 'out
of the box' Norton. The good
Reverend plays bad when it comes
to rushing a project, and the Boz
Bros deal with Desmo Pro's fast
Ducati.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC continues, as Mark
Evans fits the engine and gearbox.
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22.50
23.45
00.10
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
It's then time for him to assess the
bodywork.
Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
I Was Bitten: Episode 1
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Survivors of such wounds as
rattlesnake bites and grizzly bear
maulings discuss the effects of
their encounters.
Most Evil: Charles Manson
Murders
Charles Manson's name is
synonymous with evil itself. Almost
40 years after the Tate-LaBianca
murders, history's most infamous
criminal still inspires fascination
and fear.
Cafe Racer: Episode 3
Sixth Street Specials fixes an 'out
of the box' Norton. The good
Reverend plays bad when it comes
to rushing a project, and the Boz
Bros deal with Desmo Pro's fast
Ducati.
A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC continues, as Mark
Evans fits the engine and gearbox.
It's then time for him to assess the
bodywork.
Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
I Was Bitten: Episode 1
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Survivors of such wounds as
rattlesnake bites and grizzly bear
maulings discuss the effects of
their encounters.
Out of Egypt: Sins of the City
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney takes
a look at some of Egypt's first
cities, suggesting they may bring
just as many problems as they
solve.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
October War: Battle for the
Sinai
Keen to regain territory, Egypt
launched an attack against Israel
in 1973. This is the story of the
final war in the Sinai, where both
sides experienced success and
defeat.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Escape
From Bear Mountain
Two friends crash into a
mountainside while on a flight
across Alaska. Injured and
stranded in bear country, they
must rely on each other to survive.
04.46 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 8
Who invented the mobile phone,
what inspired the development of
the hybrid car, and how have
digital cameras changed
photography? Explore the big ideas
of the 1970s.
05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Bread, Beer and Salt
With industrialisation, there were
more mouths in towns and cities to
feed and fewer men left to work
the land. So how did food
production keep up?
THURSDAY
22 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Poland - Pike
Flying into Gdansk Airport, the
Polish leg of Matt Hayes' fishing
adventure sees him head to
Unichowo Lake in search of pike.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Battle for the
Black Swan
The Odyssey vessel faces a legal
battle after they find a wreck
containing 17 tons of silver and
gold coins. Spain claims the loot
came from a Spanish frigate blown
up in 1804.
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 2
Reverend Jim’s Church of the Ape
Hangers tries to pray away a relic’s
rust. Eric Bostrom’s Kawy café
surprise is made track worthy, and
the Psycho Devilles debut their
new hit.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark
Evans also gets to grips with fitting
the carburettors to the engine.
08.05 Out of Egypt: Sins of the City
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney takes
a look at some of Egypt's first
cities, suggesting they may bring
just as many problems as they
solve.
08.55 Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The
October War: Battle for the
Sinai
Keen to regain territory, Egypt
launched an attack against Israel
in 1973. This is the story of the
final war in the Sinai, where both
sides experienced success and
defeat.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Escape
From Bear Mountain
Two friends crash into a
mountainside while on a flight
across Alaska. Injured and
stranded in bear country, they
must rely on each other to survive.
JANUARY 2015
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 8
Who invented the mobile phone,
what inspired the development of
the hybrid car, and how have
digital cameras changed
photography? Explore the big ideas
of the 1970s.
12.15 Treasure Quest: The Hunt for
Gairsoppa's Treasure
Odyssey Marine Exploration
attempts to locate and recover the
SS Gairsoppa, which may contain
200 million dollars worth of silver.
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 3
Sixth Street Specials fixes an 'out
of the box' Norton. The good
Reverend plays bad when it comes
to rushing a project, and the Boz
Bros deal with Desmo Pro's fast
Ducati.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC continues, as Mark
Evans fits the engine and gearbox.
It's then time for him to assess the
bodywork.
13.55 Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
14.45 Out of Egypt: The Shape of the
Gods/Pyramids
Egyptologist Dr Kara Kooney
travels from the very first
pyramids in Egypt to the temples
of Mexico, and as far as the round
pyramids in Sri Lanka.
15.35 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle For The Baltics
By 1944, the Soviets were
pursuing the Nazi army back
through the Baltic States. This is
the story of the German tankers
who struggled to fight, even
though they could not win.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Climb out
of Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
17.20 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
18.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 9
What inspired the invention of the
nicotine patch, who developed DNA
fingerprinting, and how has the
internet transformed global
communication? Explore the big
ideas of the 1980s.
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19.10 Treasure Quest: Curse of the
Mantola
The team continue their recovery
of silver from the SS Gairsoppa,
until a sudden storm changes their
plans. They move onto a new ship,
but nothing comes easily.
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 4
McDeeb Customs builds Enfields
from India with Italian flair, and
drag racing's elite test a
motorcycle that hasn't been
started for over 30 years!
20.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration
challenge continues. Mark Evans
gets some help from expert
sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike
gets a new colour.
21.00 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
21.55 I Was Bitten: Episode 2
How does the human body cope
with the devastating injuries
caused by venomous creatures?
Witness the aftermath of a great
white shark attack and a horrific
assault by a bear.
22.50 Most Evil: Super Delusional
Come behind the scenes with Dr
Michael Stone as our pioneering
psychologist explains the power of
delusion and its vicious, often
deadly consequences.
23.45 Cafe Racer: Episode 4
McDeeb Customs builds Enfields
from India with Italian flair, and
drag racing's elite test a
motorcycle that hasn't been
started for over 30 years!
00.10 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration
challenge continues. Mark Evans
gets some help from expert
sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike
gets a new colour.
00.40 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
01.30 I Was Bitten: Episode 2
How does the human body cope
with the devastating injuries
caused by venomous creatures?
Witness the aftermath of a great
white shark attack and a horrific
assault by a bear.
02.20 Out of Egypt: The Shape of the
Gods/Pyramids
Egyptologist Dr Kara Kooney
travels from the very first
pyramids in Egypt to the temples
of Mexico, and as far as the round
pyramids in Sri Lanka.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle For The Baltics
By 1944, the Soviets were
pursuing the Nazi army back
through the Baltic States. This is
the story of the German tankers
who struggled to fight, even
though they could not win.
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Climb out
of Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
04.46 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 9
What inspired the invention of the
nicotine patch, who developed DNA
fingerprinting, and how has the
internet transformed global
communication? Explore the big
ideas of the 1980s.
05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Exploding Engines
Benz and Daimler were pioneers of
motor car development but the
story begins much earlier with
attempts to make a steampowered road vehicle.
FRIDAY
23 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Wales - Sea
Trout
The River Towy in Pembrokeshire,
West Wales is Matt Hayes' next
destination. From Haverfordwest
he heads to the water to fish for
sea trout.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Hunt for
Gairsoppa's Treasure
Odyssey Marine Exploration
attempts to locate and recover the
SS Gairsoppa, which may contain
200 million dollars worth of silver.
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 3
Sixth Street Specials fixes an 'out
of the box' Norton. The good
Reverend plays bad when it comes
to rushing a project, and the Boz
Bros deal with Desmo Pro's fast
Ducati.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC continues, as Mark
Evans fits the engine and gearbox.
It's then time for him to assess the
bodywork.
08.05 Out of Egypt: The Shape of the
Gods/Pyramids
Egyptologist Dr Kara Kooney
travels from the very first
pyramids in Egypt to the temples
of Mexico, and as far as the round
pyramids in Sri Lanka.
08.55 Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
JANUARY 2015
09.45
10.35
11.25
12.15
13.05
13.30
13.55
14.45
15.35
16.25
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle For The Baltics
By 1944, the Soviets were
pursuing the Nazi army back
through the Baltic States. This is
the story of the German tankers
who struggled to fight, even
though they could not win.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Climb out
of Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 9
What inspired the invention of the
nicotine patch, who developed DNA
fingerprinting, and how has the
internet transformed global
communication? Explore the big
ideas of the 1980s.
Treasure Quest: Curse of the
Mantola
The team continue their recovery
of silver from the SS Gairsoppa,
until a sudden storm changes their
plans. They move onto a new ship,
but nothing comes easily.
Cafe Racer: Episode 4
McDeeb Customs builds Enfields
from India with Italian flair, and
drag racing's elite test a
motorcycle that hasn't been
started for over 30 years!
A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration
challenge continues. Mark Evans
gets some help from expert
sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike
gets a new colour.
Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Out of Egypt: The Birth of the
Devil
Egyptologist Kara Cooney
examines the changes to politics
and society in Mediterranean
cultures which moulded religious
beliefs and created the concept of
pure evil and the devil.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Stalingrad
By 1942, the German offensive on
the Eastern Front had stalled and
the Soviets made their stand in
Stalingrad. This is the story of the
battle where an entire German
army was lost.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Dive of
Terror
Whilst on a diving day trip, Navy
diver Rob gets caught in a vicious
rip current and is dragged out to
sea. Stranded in the middle of the
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17.20
18.15
19.10
20.05
20.30
21.00
21.55
22.50
23.15
23.45
ocean, how does he manage to
survive?
Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Armarna
Discover how Pharaoh Akhenaten
left his son, King Tut, the legacy of
a country on the verge of collapse.
Josh Bernstein journeys across
lower and upper Egypt to find out
the truth.
Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 10
Why was the wind-up radio
invented; who developed the first
brain-computer interface; what
inspired the invention of the
camera phone? Explore the big
ideas of the 1990s.
Treasure Quest: Odyssey's
Victory
The Odyssey team focus on their
two remaining shipwrecks, and the
team finally recover their first
million from the Gairsoppa. But will
they find her mother lode?
Cafe Racer: Episode 5
NYC/Norton looks across the pond
for a racers' edge. Italy's Classic
Farm Motorcycles turns an Enfield
into a cafe classic, and a look
inside NCR, Factory Ducati's race
shop.
A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 5
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to
test-ride the restored Harley
Davidson. But before the ride, the
final chrome details are added to
the bike.
Legend Detectives: The Blood
of St Genaro
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
I Was Bitten: Episode 3
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Victims of the lethal toxins
released by a snake and the
devastating actions of a hungry
bear tell their stories.
Breaking Ice: Iced
In the High Arctic, the Americans
battle the expedition’s harshest
condition. In the opposite end of
the Earth, Antarctic ice puts the
Germans in grave danger.
Breaking Ice: Call me Ishmael
Josh is a science intern on his first
ever expedition. Meanwhile, on
board the German research
Icebreaker Polarstern, two teens
hunt Antarctica’s whales.
Destination North Pole: Episode
2
The ice airport plays host to the
North Pole Marathon, the coldest
race on Earth. And solo explorer
Mark Wood uses the airport for the
last leg of his polar journey.
00.40 Legend Detectives: The Blood
of St Genaro
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
01.30 I Was Bitten: Episode 3
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Victims of the lethal toxins
released by a snake and the
devastating actions of a hungry
bear tell their stories.
02.20 Out of Egypt: The Birth of the
Devil
Egyptologist Kara Cooney
examines the changes to politics
and society in Mediterranean
cultures which moulded religious
beliefs and created the concept of
pure evil and the devil.
03.10 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Stalingrad
By 1942, the German offensive on
the Eastern Front had stalled and
the Soviets made their stand in
Stalingrad. This is the story of the
battle where an entire German
army was lost.
03.58 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Dive of
Terror
Whilst on a diving day trip, Navy
diver Rob gets caught in a vicious
rip current and is dragged out to
sea. Stranded in the middle of the
ocean, how does he manage to
survive?
04.46 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 10
Why was the wind-up radio
invented; who developed the first
brain-computer interface; what
inspired the invention of the
camera phone? Explore the big
ideas of the 1990s.
05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: The City
Cities were traditionally developed
around water until the railway age
expanded their boundaries. As the
population grew, how did they
cope?
SATURDAY
24 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Ireland - Brown
Trout
Matt Hayes travels to Ireland's
famous Lough Corrib in County
Galway. He arrives in time for the
mayfly hatch in order to catch
brown trout.
06.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: 'Til Death
Do Us Part
When a car accident leaves Tom
and Linda stranded in the New
Mexico wilderness, the retired
couple face a tough hike back to
safety. Can they survive in this
hostile environment?
JANUARY 2015
07.15 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Chasm of
Death
Whilst on a hiking trip in the Utah
wilderness, three friends get lost in
a remote canyon and become
trapped in the narrow crevasses.
How did they manage to survive?
08.05 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Escape
From Bear Mountain
Two friends crash into a
mountainside while on a flight
across Alaska. Injured and
stranded in bear country, they
must rely on each other to survive.
08.55 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Climb out
of Hell
Why does one person live against
the odds and another die? Witness
the moral dilemmas, crucial
moments and life-or-death
decisions of the survivors of some
remarkable situations.
09.45 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Dive of
Terror
Whilst on a diving day trip, Navy
diver Rob gets caught in a vicious
rip current and is dragged out to
sea. Stranded in the middle of the
ocean, how does he manage to
survive?
10.35 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 6
Who invented the transistor radio,
what inspired the hovercraft, who
developed the breathalyser, and
how did credit cards catch on?
Explore the big ideas of the 1950s.
11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 7
How did industrial robots
revolutionise production lines,
what inspired the invention of the
taser and who invented the first
games console? Explore the big
ideas of the 1960s.
12.15 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 8
Who invented the mobile phone,
what inspired the development of
the hybrid car, and how have
digital cameras changed
photography? Explore the big ideas
of the 1970s.
13.05 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 9
What inspired the invention of the
nicotine patch, who developed DNA
fingerprinting, and how has the
internet transformed global
communication? Explore the big
ideas of the 1980s.
13.55 Treasure Quest: Odyssey's
Victory
The Odyssey team focus on their
two remaining shipwrecks, and the
team finally recover their first
million from the Gairsoppa. But will
they find her mother lode?
14.45 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
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15.35
16.00
16.25
17.20
18.15
19.10
20.05
21.00
21.55
22.50
23.45
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Breaking Ice: Iced
In the High Arctic, the Americans
battle the expedition’s harshest
condition. In the opposite end of
the Earth, Antarctic ice puts the
Germans in grave danger.
Breaking Ice: Call me Ishmael
Josh is a science intern on his first
ever expedition. Meanwhile, on
board the German research
Icebreaker Polarstern, two teens
hunt Antarctica’s whales.
Destination North Pole: Episode
2
The ice airport plays host to the
North Pole Marathon, the coldest
race on Earth. And solo explorer
Mark Wood uses the airport for the
last leg of his polar journey.
Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Nazca Lines
Olly Steeds examines Peru's Nazca
Lines. What was the purpose of
these shapes and animals, carved
thousands of years ago, that can
only be seen from the air?
Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
True Horror: Demons
‘Buffy’ actor Anthony Head travels
the world in search of the true
stories that lie behind the myths of
vampires, demons, witches,
werewolves and zombies.
Legend Detectives: The Blood
of St Genaro
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Zero Hour: Falling Star:
Columbia
Examining the final moments of
the space shuttle Columbia, 'Zero
Hour' looks at the events that led
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
05.34
to one of the worst disasters in the
history of space travel.
Zero Hour: Marseilles Plane
Hijack
Examining the 1994 hijack of an
Air France jet, 'Zero Hour' counts
down the final moments of the
stand-off as French commandos
storm the plane to rescue the 170
hostages on board.
Greatest Tank Battles: Tank
Ace: Ludwig Bauer
After the success of the Blitzkrieg,
men across Germany flocked to
the armoured corps. This is the
story of one German tanker as he
came face to face with the realities
of warfare.
Greatest Tank Battles: The Six
Day War: Battle for the Sinai
In 1967, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt in the
Sinai. This is the story of one of
the most dramatic victories in
modern warfare.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
October War: Battle for the
Sinai
Keen to regain territory, Egypt
launched an attack against Israel
in 1973. This is the story of the
final war in the Sinai, where both
sides experienced success and
defeat.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle For The Baltics
By 1944, the Soviets were
pursuing the Nazi army back
through the Baltic States. This is
the story of the German tankers
who struggled to fight, even
though they could not win.
Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Stalingrad
By 1942, the German offensive on
the Eastern Front had stalled and
the Soviets made their stand in
Stalingrad. This is the story of the
battle where an entire German
army was lost.
More Industrial Revelations
Europe: High Fliers
Flight has always been man's
dream. Ronald discovers that
thanks to some paper thrown onto
a fire, a duck, a cock and a sheep,
it became possible.
SUNDAY
25 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Sweden – Pike
Matt Hayes stays at the Osel
Chalet Fishing Camp in Vestervik
for a weekend's pike fishing in
Sweden.
06.25 Treasure Quest: The Silver
Queen
The Odyssey must compete with
winter squalls and greedy rivals if
it is to lay claim to the wreck of a
modern-day ship that holds cargo
worth more than $100 million.
JANUARY 2015
07.15 Treasure Quest: Battle for the
Black Swan
The Odyssey vessel faces a legal
battle after they find a wreck
containing 17 tons of silver and
gold coins. Spain claims the loot
came from a Spanish frigate blown
up in 1804.
08.05 Treasure Quest: The Hunt for
Gairsoppa's Treasure
Odyssey Marine Exploration
attempts to locate and recover the
SS Gairsoppa, which may contain
200 million dollars worth of silver.
08.55 Treasure Quest: Curse of the
Mantola
The team continue their recovery
of silver from the SS Gairsoppa,
until a sudden storm changes their
plans. They move onto a new ship,
but nothing comes easily.
09.45 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 10
Why was the wind-up radio
invented; who developed the first
brain-computer interface; what
inspired the invention of the
camera phone? Explore the big
ideas of the 1990s.
10.35 Cafe Racer: Episode 1
Viva Italia! An exclusive search
through Italy's premiere
motorcycle race shop. Plus a cafe
sub-culture that has endured and
lived to tell the tale.
11.00 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 1
Mark Evans is taking on the
challenge of restoring a 1942
Harley Davidson WLC motorcycle.
The first project is to strip down
the bike.
11.25 Cafe Racer: Episode 2
Reverend Jim’s Church of the Ape
Hangers tries to pray away a relic’s
rust. Eric Bostrom’s Kawy café
surprise is made track worthy, and
the Psycho Devilles debut their
new hit.
11.50 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 2
The engine of the 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC is rebuilt and Mark
Evans also gets to grips with fitting
the carburettors to the engine.
12.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 3
Sixth Street Specials fixes an 'out
of the box' Norton. The good
Reverend plays bad when it comes
to rushing a project, and the Boz
Bros deal with Desmo Pro's fast
Ducati.
12.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 3
The restoration of a 1942 Harley
Davidson WLC continues, as Mark
Evans fits the engine and gearbox.
It's then time for him to assess the
bodywork.
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 4
McDeeb Customs builds Enfields
from India with Italian flair, and
drag racing's elite test a
motorcycle that hasn't been
started for over 30 years!
PAGE 26
13.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration
challenge continues. Mark Evans
gets some help from expert
sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike
gets a new colour.
13.55 Cafe Racer: Episode 5
NYC/Norton looks across the pond
for a racers' edge. Italy's Classic
Farm Motorcycles turns an Enfield
into a cafe classic, and a look
inside NCR, Factory Ducati's race
shop.
14.20 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 5
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to
test-ride the restored Harley
Davidson. But before the ride, the
final chrome details are added to
the bike.
14.45 Strip the City: Harbour City Sydney
The city of Sydney is thriving; how
have engineers capitalised on the
concealed contours of the city’s
harbour, and why do deep gorges
threaten its future?
15.35 Chef Gone Wild: Japan
Jock Zonfrillo takes to the high
seas to herd flying fish, tries
octopus sucker sashimi and
munches on raw venison liver
when he travels to the rugged
island of Yakushima.
16.25 Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Armarna
Discover how Pharaoh Akhenaten
left his son, King Tut, the legacy of
a country on the verge of collapse.
Josh Bernstein journeys across
lower and upper Egypt to find out
the truth.
17.20 Breaking Ice: Rock Bottom
The lowest ever recorded levels of
sea ice give the Healy access to
the sea floor for dredging. On the
opposite end of the Earth, the
Germans face a dangerous
situation.
17.45 Breaking Ice: Home
After three and a half months on
duty in the Arctic Ocean, the crew
of the US Coast Guard Cutter
Healy finally come back home to
overjoyed family members.
18.15 Destination North Pole: Episode
3
A couple looking for the ultimate
wedding venue visit the ice airport
in Barneo, but will their guests be
happy with averages temperatures
of minus 35?
19.10 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
20.05 Super Yachts: Vripack
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Featuring
every concievable luxury, these
spectacular sailboats are the
21.00
21.25
21.55
22.50
23.45
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
ultimate in glamorous living and
exclusive design.
Breaking Ice: Rock Bottom
The lowest ever recorded levels of
sea ice give the Healy access to
the sea floor for dredging. On the
opposite end of the Earth, the
Germans face a dangerous
situation.
Breaking Ice: Home
After three and a half months on
duty in the Arctic Ocean, the crew
of the US Coast Guard Cutter
Healy finally come back home to
overjoyed family members.
Destination North Pole: Episode
3
A couple looking for the ultimate
wedding venue visit the ice airport
in Barneo, but will their guests be
happy with averages temperatures
of minus 35?
True Horror: Demons
‘Buffy’ actor Anthony Head travels
the world in search of the true
stories that lie behind the myths of
vampires, demons, witches,
werewolves and zombies.
I Was Bitten: Episode 1
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Survivors of such wounds as
rattlesnake bites and grizzly bear
maulings discuss the effects of
their encounters.
I Was Bitten: Episode 2
How does the human body cope
with the devastating injuries
caused by venomous creatures?
Witness the aftermath of a great
white shark attack and a horrific
assault by a bear.
Prehistoric: Dallas
Travel back over millions of years
to when oversized armadillos,
scimitar-toothed cats and the
largest ocean-going reptile ever to
exist - the Tylosaurus - roamed
Dallas.
Prehistoric: Los Angeles
Long-necked sea creatures fought
underwater battles, continental
plates clashed, earthquakes rocked
and volcanoes spewed - all in the
city of the Angels - before it was
America.
Out of Egypt: Sins of the City
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney takes
a look at some of Egypt's first
cities, suggesting they may bring
just as many problems as they
solve.
Out of Egypt: The Shape of the
Gods/Pyramids
Egyptologist Dr Kara Kooney
travels from the very first
pyramids in Egypt to the temples
of Mexico, and as far as the round
pyramids in Sri Lanka.
Out of Egypt: The Birth of the
Devil
Egyptologist Kara Cooney
examines the changes to politics
and society in Mediterranean
JANUARY 2015
cultures which moulded religious
beliefs and created the concept of
pure evil and the devil.
05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Eiffel's Tower
Eiffel was the world's greatest
exponent of the use of iron in
construction, creating the Tower in
1889. How did engineering in iron
reach such heights?
MONDAY
26 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 8
Matt Hayes and well known Belgian
angler Ronny de Groot fish for
barbell and chub on the River Wye
in Symonds Yat on the
English/Welsh border.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Curse of the
Mantola
The team continue their recovery
of silver from the SS Gairsoppa,
until a sudden storm changes their
plans. They move onto a new ship,
but nothing comes easily.
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 4
McDeeb Customs builds Enfields
from India with Italian flair, and
drag racing's elite test a
motorcycle that hasn't been
started for over 30 years!
07.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 4
The Harley Davidson restoration
challenge continues. Mark Evans
gets some help from expert
sprayer Danny Boswell, as the bike
gets a new colour.
08.05 Out of Egypt: The Birth of the
Devil
Egyptologist Kara Cooney
examines the changes to politics
and society in Mediterranean
cultures which moulded religious
beliefs and created the concept of
pure evil and the devil.
08.55 Aircrash Confidential: AutoPilot Error
Auto-pilot is designed to protect
planes from human error, but
faults have killed hundreds – could
it fail again? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
09.45 Greatest Tank Battles: The
Battle of Stalingrad
By 1942, the German offensive on
the Eastern Front had stalled and
the Soviets made their stand in
Stalingrad. This is the story of the
battle where an entire German
army was lost.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Dive of
Terror
Whilst on a diving day trip, Navy
diver Rob gets caught in a vicious
rip current and is dragged out to
sea. Stranded in the middle of the
ocean, how does he manage to
survive?
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11.25 Inventions that Shook the
World: Episode 10
Why was the wind-up radio
invented; who developed the first
brain-computer interface; what
inspired the invention of the
camera phone? Explore the big
ideas of the 1990s.
12.15 Treasure Quest: Odyssey's
Victory
The Odyssey team focus on their
two remaining shipwrecks, and the
team finally recover their first
million from the Gairsoppa. But will
they find her mother lode?
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 5
NYC/Norton looks across the pond
for a racers' edge. Italy's Classic
Farm Motorcycles turns an Enfield
into a cafe classic, and a look
inside NCR, Factory Ducati's race
shop.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 5
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to
test-ride the restored Harley
Davidson. But before the ride, the
final chrome details are added to
the bike.
13.55 Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Nazca Lines
Olly Steeds examines Peru's Nazca
Lines. What was the purpose of
these shapes and animals, carved
thousands of years ago, that can
only be seen from the air?
14.45 Out of Egypt: Disposal of the
Dead
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
examines tombs, graves and
burials all over the world to explain
why different cultures treat their
dead as they do.
15.35 Great Planes: F-100 Super
Sabre
Paul "Max" Moga examines the
stories behind the most influential
and innovative planes, the
remarkable technical features and
ground-breaking tactics that
advanced aerial combat.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Perfect
Storm
A helicopter crew on a mission get
caught in the perfect storm. Forced
to evacuate in the Atlantic, the
men battle 30 metre waves and
150kph winds in their fight to stay
alive.
17.20 Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
18.15 Extreme Engineering: Super
Fast Warship
Danny Forster gets up close to a
US Navy destroyer, joining the
teams who refuel the ship and
interpret the radar systems. Next
he travels to Maines Bath Iron
Works shipyard.
19.10 Hell on High Water: Episode 1
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 6
Colorado Norton Works does cafe
racer bike building x 13.
NYC/Norton goes a long way to run
with the fast guys, and meet the
Cretins, America's first cafe racer
motorcycle club.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
1
Mark Evans embarks on his next
bike challenge - to restore a 1970
Triumph Bonneville. His first task
is to strip the bike down to its
frame.
21.00 Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
21.55 I Was Bitten: Episode 4
This episode documents the
incredible story of the man who
was torn limb from limb by an
three-metre alligator in Florida.
Also, a child is bitten by a
rattlesnake.
22.50 Most Evil: Schemers
Dr Stone puts his scale of evil to
the test as he explores the most
evil individuals of the past and the
horrifying crimes they committed.
23.45 Cafe Racer: Episode 6
Colorado Norton Works does cafe
racer bike building x 13.
NYC/Norton goes a long way to run
with the fast guys, and meet the
Cretins, America's first cafe racer
motorcycle club.
00.10 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
1
Mark Evans embarks on his next
bike challenge - to restore a 1970
Triumph Bonneville. His first task
is to strip the bike down to its
frame.
00.40 Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
01.30 I Was Bitten: Episode 4
This episode documents the
incredible story of the man who
was torn limb from limb by an
three-metre alligator in Florida.
Also, a child is bitten by a
rattlesnake.
02.20 Out of Egypt: Disposal of the
Dead
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
examines tombs, graves and
burials all over the world to explain
JANUARY 2015
03.10
03.58
04.46
05.34
why different cultures treat their
dead as they do.
Great Planes: F-100 Super
Sabre
Paul "Max" Moga examines the
stories behind the most influential
and innovative planes, the
remarkable technical features and
ground-breaking tactics that
advanced aerial combat.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Perfect
Storm
A helicopter crew on a mission get
caught in the perfect storm. Forced
to evacuate in the Atlantic, the
men battle 30 metre waves and
150kph winds in their fight to stay
alive.
Extreme Engineering: Super
Fast Warship
Danny Forster gets up close to a
US Navy destroyer, joining the
teams who refuel the ship and
interpret the radar systems. Next
he travels to Maines Bath Iron
Works shipyard.
More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Building Europe
Ronald Top is off again, touring
Europe to uncover the characters,
machines, inventions and stories
from our industrial past, from oil
wells in Poland to brick-making in
Britain…
TUESDAY
27 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 9
Matt Hayes flies to the scenic
Island of Faial in The Azores where
he takes to his hi-tech fishing boat
with the aim of catching some Blue
Marlin.
06.25 Treasure Quest: Odyssey's
Victory
The Odyssey team focus on their
two remaining shipwrecks, and the
team finally recover their first
million from the Gairsoppa. But will
they find her mother lode?
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 5
NYC/Norton looks across the pond
for a racers' edge. Italy's Classic
Farm Motorcycles turns an Enfield
into a cafe classic, and a look
inside NCR, Factory Ducati's race
shop.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Harley – Part 5
It's nearly time for Mark Evans to
test-ride the restored Harley
Davidson. But before the ride, the
final chrome details are added to
the bike.
08.05 Out of Egypt: Disposal of the
Dead
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
examines tombs, graves and
burials all over the world to explain
why different cultures treat their
dead as they do.
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08.55 Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Nazca Lines
Olly Steeds examines Peru's Nazca
Lines. What was the purpose of
these shapes and animals, carved
thousands of years ago, that can
only be seen from the air?
09.45 Great Planes: F-100 Super
Sabre
Paul "Max" Moga examines the
stories behind the most influential
and innovative planes, the
remarkable technical features and
ground-breaking tactics that
advanced aerial combat.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Perfect
Storm
A helicopter crew on a mission get
caught in the perfect storm. Forced
to evacuate in the Atlantic, the
men battle 30 metre waves and
150kph winds in their fight to stay
alive.
11.25 Extreme Engineering: Super
Fast Warship
Danny Forster gets up close to a
US Navy destroyer, joining the
teams who refuel the ship and
interpret the radar systems. Next
he travels to Maines Bath Iron
Works shipyard.
12.15 Hell on High Water: Episode 1
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 6
Colorado Norton Works does cafe
racer bike building x 13.
NYC/Norton goes a long way to run
with the fast guys, and meet the
Cretins, America's first cafe racer
motorcycle club.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
1
Mark Evans embarks on his next
bike challenge - to restore a 1970
Triumph Bonneville. His first task
is to strip the bike down to its
frame.
13.55 Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
14.45 Out of Egypt: An Eye for an Eye
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
investigates why acts of violence,
such as human sacrifice, have
been a part of religious belief for
millennia.
15.35 Great Planes: F-4 Phantom II
Learn how the Phantom II became
one of the most respected aircraft
of her time, thanks to its work with
the United States Navy, Marine
Corps and Air Force during the
Vietnam War.
16.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Trapped
in the Canyon
After falling down a canyon, an
athlete is trapped with horrific
internal injuries. Dying slowly with
just her dog for company, she
faces the endurance challenge of
her life.
17.20 Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
18.15 Extreme Engineering: Fault
Zone Tunnel
Go inside one of the world's most
dangerous tunnelling projects with
Danny Forster. He works with
miners outside LA to dig two
tunnels that will supply water to
California.
19.10 Hell on High Water: Episode 2
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 7
Mike and Blake attempt to make a
Royal Enfield reach 100 mph.
Colorado Norton Works take café
building to a whole new level with
a limited edition run of 13 custom
café specials.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
2
Self-build guru Mark Evans
continues to work on the Triumph
Bonneville, as he dismantles the
engine, strips the wheels and does
a spot of welding.
21.00 Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
21.55 I Was Bitten: Episode 5
Whilst on a tour of a big cat
reserve, a woman is mauled by a
tiger. Elsewhere a man finds
himself fodder for a 4,000-kilo
elephant. Explore their stories in 'I
Was Bitten'.
22.50 Most Evil: Cannibals and
Vampires
Forensic psychiatrist Dr Michael
Stone deconstructs the crimes of
some of the world's most notorious
murderers and psychopaths to
determine what has driven these
people to kill.
23.45 Cafe Racer: Episode 7
Mike and Blake attempt to make a
Royal Enfield reach 100 mph.
Colorado Norton Works take café
building to a whole new level with
JANUARY 2015
00.10
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
05.34
a limited edition run of 13 custom
café specials.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
2
Self-build guru Mark Evans
continues to work on the Triumph
Bonneville, as he dismantles the
engine, strips the wheels and does
a spot of welding.
Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
I Was Bitten: Episode 5
Whilst on a tour of a big cat
reserve, a woman is mauled by a
tiger. Elsewhere a man finds
himself fodder for a 4,000-kilo
elephant. Explore their stories in 'I
Was Bitten'.
Out of Egypt: An Eye for an Eye
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
investigates why acts of violence,
such as human sacrifice, have
been a part of religious belief for
millennia.
Great Planes: F-4 Phantom II
Learn how the Phantom II became
one of the most respected aircraft
of her time, thanks to its work with
the United States Navy, Marine
Corps and Air Force during the
Vietnam War.
I Shouldn't Be Alive: Trapped
in the Canyon
After falling down a canyon, an
athlete is trapped with horrific
internal injuries. Dying slowly with
just her dog for company, she
faces the endurance challenge of
her life.
Extreme Engineering: Fault
Zone Tunnel
Go inside one of the world's most
dangerous tunnelling projects with
Danny Forster. He works with
miners outside LA to dig two
tunnels that will supply water to
California.
More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Cotton, Linen and Rope
Ronald Top is off again, touring
Europe to uncover the characters,
machines, inventions and stories
from our industrial past, from oil
wells in Poland to brick-making in
Britain…
WEDNESDAY
28 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 10
Matt Hayes visits the famous city
of Pisa where he spends time
taking in the historic sights before
heading out for some Italian carp
fishing.
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06.25 Hell on High Water: Episode 1
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 6
Colorado Norton Works does cafe
racer bike building x 13.
NYC/Norton goes a long way to run
with the fast guys, and meet the
Cretins, America's first cafe racer
motorcycle club.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
1
Mark Evans embarks on his next
bike challenge - to restore a 1970
Triumph Bonneville. His first task
is to strip the bike down to its
frame.
08.05 Out of Egypt: An Eye for an Eye
Egyptologist Dr Kara Cooney
investigates why acts of violence,
such as human sacrifice, have
been a part of religious belief for
millennia.
08.55 Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
09.45 Great Planes: F-4 Phantom II
Learn how the Phantom II became
one of the most respected aircraft
of her time, thanks to its work with
the United States Navy, Marine
Corps and Air Force during the
Vietnam War.
10.35 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Trapped
in the Canyon
After falling down a canyon, an
athlete is trapped with horrific
internal injuries. Dying slowly with
just her dog for company, she
faces the endurance challenge of
her life.
11.25 Extreme Engineering: Fault
Zone Tunnel
Go inside one of the world's most
dangerous tunnelling projects with
Danny Forster. He works with
miners outside LA to dig two
tunnels that will supply water to
California.
12.15 Hell on High Water: Episode 2
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
13.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 7
Mike and Blake attempt to make a
Royal Enfield reach 100 mph.
Colorado Norton Works take café
building to a whole new level with
a limited edition run of 13 custom
café specials.
13.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
2
Self-build guru Mark Evans
continues to work on the Triumph
Bonneville, as he dismantles the
engine, strips the wheels and does
a spot of welding.
13.55 Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
14.45 Out of Egypt: Flesh and Bone
Visiting sites of pilgrimage, Dr Kara
Cooney explains the reasons
behind the value we place on
treasured relics that have been
preserved and worshipped for
generations.
15.35 Great Planes: SR-71 Blackbird
A member of history’s most
mysterious and technologically
advanced families of aircraft, the
SR-71 Blackbird set four world
records. Learn more about this
incredible plane.
16.25 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: Zulu
'Survivorman' Les Stroud travels to
South Africa to join the Zulu, one
of the most legendary tribes in
Africa and among the world's
greatest masters of survival.
17.20 Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behindthe-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
18.15 Extreme Engineering: Boot
Camp
Danny Forster learns how to
operate construction equipment,
embarking on a crash course in
everything from heavy equipment
operation to getting lunch for the
foreman.
19.10 Hell on High Water: Episode 3
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 8
Vincent Works takes on a
controversial, six figure motorcycle
build. Meanwhile, some of the
country's best builders team up to
make a Royal Enfield faster.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
3
Mark reveals the completely
painted frame of the 1970 Triumph
Bonneville and begins to build the
forks, which proves to be less
straightforward.
21.00 Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behind-
JANUARY 2015
21.55
22.50
23.45
00.10
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
04.46
the-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
I Was Bitten: Episode 6
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Survivors of such wounds as
rattlesnake bites and grizzly bear
maulings discuss the effects of
their encounters.
Most Evil: Women
Forensic psychiatrist Dr Michael
Stone examines some of the most
evil people throughout history in a
bid to discover what has driven
them to kill.
Cafe Racer: Episode 8
Vincent Works takes on a
controversial, six figure motorcycle
build. Meanwhile, some of the
country's best builders team up to
make a Royal Enfield faster.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
3
Mark reveals the completely
painted frame of the 1970 Triumph
Bonneville and begins to build the
forks, which proves to be less
straightforward.
Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behindthe-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
I Was Bitten: Episode 6
This series delves into the
gruesome world of near-fatal bites.
Survivors of such wounds as
rattlesnake bites and grizzly bear
maulings discuss the effects of
their encounters.
Out of Egypt: Flesh and Bone
Visiting sites of pilgrimage, Dr Kara
Cooney explains the reasons
behind the value we place on
treasured relics that have been
preserved and worshipped for
generations.
Great Planes: SR-71 Blackbird
A member of history’s most
mysterious and technologically
advanced families of aircraft, the
SR-71 Blackbird set four world
records. Learn more about this
incredible plane.
Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: Zulu
'Survivorman' Les Stroud travels to
South Africa to join the Zulu, one
of the most legendary tribes in
Africa and among the world's
greatest masters of survival.
Extreme Engineering: Boot
Camp
Danny Forster learns how to
operate construction equipment,
embarking on a crash course in
everything from heavy equipment
operation to getting lunch for the
foreman.
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05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Swedish Waterways
Ronald Top is off again, touring
Europe to uncover the characters,
machines, inventions and stories
from our industrial past, from oil
wells in Poland to brick-making in
Britain…
THURSDAY
29 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 11
At Castle Leslie Lake in Northern
Ireland, expert angler Matt Hayes
heads out in search of pike.
06.25 Hell on High Water: Episode 2
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 7
Mike and Blake attempt to make a
Royal Enfield reach 100 mph.
Colorado Norton Works take café
building to a whole new level with
a limited edition run of 13 custom
café specials.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
2
Self-build guru Mark Evans
continues to work on the Triumph
Bonneville, as he dismantles the
engine, strips the wheels and does
a spot of welding.
08.05 Out of Egypt: Flesh and Bone
Visiting sites of pilgrimage, Dr Kara
Cooney explains the reasons
behind the value we place on
treasured relics that have been
preserved and worshipped for
generations.
08.55 Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
09.45 Great Planes: SR-71 Blackbird
A member of history’s most
mysterious and technologically
advanced families of aircraft, the
SR-71 Blackbird set four world
records. Learn more about this
incredible plane.
10.35 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: Zulu
'Survivorman' Les Stroud travels to
South Africa to join the Zulu, one
of the most legendary tribes in
Africa and among the world's
greatest masters of survival.
11.25 Extreme Engineering: Boot
Camp
Danny Forster learns how to
operate construction equipment,
embarking on a crash course in
everything from heavy equipment
12.15
13.05
13.30
13.55
14.45
15.35
16.25
17.20
18.15
19.10
20.05
operation to getting lunch for the
foreman.
Hell on High Water: Episode 3
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
Cafe Racer: Episode 8
Vincent Works takes on a
controversial, six figure motorcycle
build. Meanwhile, some of the
country's best builders team up to
make a Royal Enfield faster.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
3
Mark reveals the completely
painted frame of the 1970 Triumph
Bonneville and begins to build the
forks, which proves to be less
straightforward.
Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behindthe-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
Dead Men's Tales: Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart
‘Dead Men’s Tales’ is a series of
medical biographies of the rich, the
famous and the powerful.
Containing a great biography and a
great medical mystery.
Great Planes: A-7 Corsair II
The airframe of this aircraft had
first flown nearly 20 years before.
The prototype A-7F was the latest
model developed from the Vought
Corsair II. Discover more about it.
Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: San Bushmen
Les Stroud treks across the Sahara
to hunt and survive with the San, a
tribe that may have descended
from our most ancient human
ancestors, the original masters of
survival.
Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Extreme Engineering: World's
Tallest Skyscraper
Host Danny Forster climbs into the
frame of the Shanghai World
Financial Centre. At its completion,
it will be the tallest building in the
world.
Hell on High Water: Episode 4
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
Cafe Racer: Episode 9
A Vincent restoration ace makes
historians cringe by toying with a
JANUARY 2015
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21.00
21.55
22.50
23.45
00.10
00.40
01.30
02.20
03.10
03.58
rare beauty, Big Sid makes his last
stand on the Bonneville Flats and it
is judgement day for the Royal
Enfield.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
4
Mark Evans rebuilds the engine of
the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and
fits it to the frame, before
attempting to recover the seat.
Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Anatomy of a Snake Bite
Looking at the lightning speed with
which snakes can strike by testing
them on a brave stuntman. Also
caught on camera is one man
bitten by a cobra!
Most Evil: Redemption
Join forensic psychiatrist Dr
Michael Stone and a team of
psychologists as they deconstruct
the crimes of some of the world's
most notorious murderers.
Cafe Racer: Episode 9
A Vincent restoration ace makes
historians cringe by toying with a
rare beauty, Big Sid makes his last
stand on the Bonneville Flats and it
is judgement day for the Royal
Enfield.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
4
Mark Evans rebuilds the engine of
the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and
fits it to the frame, before
attempting to recover the seat.
Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Anatomy of a Snake Bite
Looking at the lightning speed with
which snakes can strike by testing
them on a brave stuntman. Also
caught on camera is one man
bitten by a cobra!
Dead Men's Tales: Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart
‘Dead Men’s Tales’ is a series of
medical biographies of the rich, the
famous and the powerful.
Containing a great biography and a
great medical mystery.
Great Planes: A-7 Corsair II
The airframe of this aircraft had
first flown nearly 20 years before.
The prototype A-7F was the latest
model developed from the Vought
Corsair II. Discover more about it.
Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: San Bushmen
Les Stroud treks across the Sahara
to hunt and survive with the San, a
tribe that may have descended
from our most ancient human
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ancestors, the original masters of
survival.
04.46 Extreme Engineering: World's
Tallest Skyscraper
Host Danny Forster climbs into the
frame of the Shanghai World
Financial Centre. At its completion,
it will be the tallest building in the
world.
05.34 More Industrial Revelations
Europe: Perfect Porcelain
Ronald Top is off again, touring
Europe to uncover the characters,
machines, inventions and stories
from our industrial past, from oil
wells in Poland to brick-making in
Britain…
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12.15
13.05
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30 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 12
Intrepid angler Matt Hayes heads
off the coast of the island of
Madeira into mid-Atlantic waters in
search of the grande wahoo.
06.25 Hell on High Water: Episode 3
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
07.15 Cafe Racer: Episode 8
Vincent Works takes on a
controversial, six figure motorcycle
build. Meanwhile, some of the
country's best builders team up to
make a Royal Enfield faster.
07.40 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
3
Mark reveals the completely
painted frame of the 1970 Triumph
Bonneville and begins to build the
forks, which proves to be less
straightforward.
08.05 Dead Men's Tales: Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart
‘Dead Men’s Tales’ is a series of
medical biographies of the rich, the
famous and the powerful.
Containing a great biography and a
great medical mystery.
08.55 Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behindthe-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
09.45 Great Planes: A-7 Corsair II
The airframe of this aircraft had
first flown nearly 20 years before.
The prototype A-7F was the latest
model developed from the Vought
Corsair II. Discover more about it.
10.35 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: San Bushmen
Les Stroud treks across the Sahara
to hunt and survive with the San, a
tribe that may have descended
from our most ancient human
13.30
13.55
14.45
15.35
16.25
17.20
18.15
ancestors, the original masters of
survival.
Extreme Engineering: World's
Tallest Skyscraper
Host Danny Forster climbs into the
frame of the Shanghai World
Financial Centre. At its completion,
it will be the tallest building in the
world.
Hell on High Water: Episode 4
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
Cafe Racer: Episode 9
A Vincent restoration ace makes
historians cringe by toying with a
rare beauty, Big Sid makes his last
stand on the Bonneville Flats and it
is judgement day for the Royal
Enfield.
A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
4
Mark Evans rebuilds the engine of
the 1970 Triumph Bonneville and
fits it to the frame, before
attempting to recover the seat.
Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
Dead Men's Tales: Marilyn
Monroe
'Dead Men's Tales' is a series of
medical biographies of the rich, the
famous, and the powerful,
containing a great biography and a
great medical mystery.
Great Planes: A-26 Invader
In September 1944, Allied forces
in Europe started flying in a new
light bomber. This was the twinengine A-26, fast and heavily
armed. Learn why it was
christened 'The Invader'.
Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: The Arctic
Les Stroud journeys above the
Arctic Circle to track game with
Inuit hunters, and joins the tribe in
a feast of raw seal eyeball and
other local delicacies.
Into the Unknown with Josh
Bernstein: Elephants
Josh Bernstein investigates the
strange escalation in the number
of elephants attacking humans
across Africa. Why are these gentle
giants suddenly turning deadly?
Extreme Engineering: Battle
Machines
Danny Forster heads to Anniston
Army Depot to re-assemble an
Abrams tank. He also helps build
components of this fighting
machine and tests the tank on the
firing range.
JANUARY 2015
19.10 Hell on High Water: Episode 5
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
20.05 Cafe Racer: Episode 10
Stan Lipert and old friend and
rival, Jerry Dudley attempt to turn
a $150 commuter bike into a
vintage racer. Plus, find out why
an Egli-framed Vincent should be
kept off the road.
20.30 A Bike is Born: Triumph – Part
5
The finishing touches are made to
the 1970 Triumph Bonneville. Mark
Evans can then enjoy the thrill of
taking the bike out for its first spin.
21.00 Legend Detectives: Pied Piper
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
21.55 Anatomy of a Shark Bite
Trained shark attack analysts
come scarily face-to-face with
sharks in an attempt to determine
when, where, why and how shark
bites happen.
22.50 Breaking Ice: Rock Bottom
The lowest ever recorded levels of
sea ice give the Healy access to
the sea floor for dredging. On the
opposite end of the Earth, the
Germans face a dangerous
situation.
23.15 Breaking Ice: Home
After three and a half months on
duty in the Arctic Ocean, the crew
of the US Coast Guard Cutter
Healy finally come back home to
overjoyed family members.
23.45 Destination North Pole: Episode
3
A couple looking for the ultimate
wedding venue visit the ice airport
in Barneo, but will their guests be
happy with averages temperatures
of minus 35?
00.40 Legend Detectives: Pied Piper
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
01.30 Anatomy of a Shark Bite
Trained shark attack analysts
come scarily face-to-face with
sharks in an attempt to determine
when, where, why and how shark
bites happen.
02.20 Dead Men's Tales: Marilyn
Monroe
'Dead Men's Tales' is a series of
medical biographies of the rich, the
famous, and the powerful,
containing a great biography and a
great medical mystery.
03.10 Great Planes: A-26 Invader
In September 1944, Allied forces
in Europe started flying in a new
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light bomber. This was the twinengine A-26, fast and heavily
armed. Learn why it was
christened 'The Invader'.
03.58 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: The Arctic
Les Stroud journeys above the
Arctic Circle to track game with
Inuit hunters, and joins the tribe in
a feast of raw seal eyeball and
other local delicacies.
04.46 Extreme Engineering: Battle
Machines
Danny Forster heads to Anniston
Army Depot to re-assemble an
Abrams tank. He also helps build
components of this fighting
machine and tests the tank on the
firing range.
05.34 Massive Speed: Fighter Aircraft
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at the newest
fighter jets.
SATURDAY
31 JANUARY 2015
06.00 Lake Escapes: Episode 13
Angling expert Matt Hayes heads
to Lake Windermere in Cumbria for
a spot of pike fishing.
06.25 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Perfect
Storm
A helicopter crew on a mission get
caught in the perfect storm. Forced
to evacuate in the Atlantic, the
men battle 30 metre waves and
150kph winds in their fight to stay
alive.
07.15 I Shouldn't Be Alive: Trapped
in the Canyon
After falling down a canyon, an
athlete is trapped with horrific
internal injuries. Dying slowly with
just her dog for company, she
faces the endurance challenge of
her life.
08.05 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: Zulu
'Survivorman' Les Stroud travels to
South Africa to join the Zulu, one
of the most legendary tribes in
Africa and among the world's
greatest masters of survival.
08.55 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: San Bushmen
Les Stroud treks across the Sahara
to hunt and survive with the San, a
tribe that may have descended
from our most ancient human
ancestors, the original masters of
survival.
09.45 Beyond Survival with Les
Stroud: The Arctic
Les Stroud journeys above the
Arctic Circle to track game with
Inuit hunters, and joins the tribe in
a feast of raw seal eyeball and
other local delicacies.
10.35 Extreme Engineering: Super
Fast Warship
Danny Forster gets up close to a
US Navy destroyer, joining the
teams who refuel the ship and
interpret the radar systems. Next
he travels to Maines Bath Iron
Works shipyard.
11.25 Extreme Engineering: Fault
Zone Tunnel
Go inside one of the world's most
dangerous tunnelling projects with
Danny Forster. He works with
miners outside LA to dig two
tunnels that will supply water to
California.
12.15 Extreme Engineering: Boot
Camp
Danny Forster learns how to
operate construction equipment,
embarking on a crash course in
everything from heavy equipment
operation to getting lunch for the
foreman.
13.05 Extreme Engineering: World's
Tallest Skyscraper
Host Danny Forster climbs into the
frame of the Shanghai World
Financial Centre. At its completion,
it will be the tallest building in the
world.
13.55 Hell on High Water: Episode 5
Follow five solo skippers as they
attempt to circumnavigate the
globe. Can they overcome fear,
isolation and fatigue on this
gruelling race across the world’s
loneliest oceans?
14.45 Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
15.35 Breaking Ice: Rock Bottom
The lowest ever recorded levels of
sea ice give the Healy access to
the sea floor for dredging. On the
opposite end of the Earth, the
Germans face a dangerous
situation.
16.00 Breaking Ice: Home
After three and a half months on
duty in the Arctic Ocean, the crew
of the US Coast Guard Cutter
Healy finally come back home to
overjoyed family members.
16.25 Destination North Pole: Episode
3
A couple looking for the ultimate
wedding venue visit the ice airport
in Barneo, but will their guests be
happy with averages temperatures
of minus 35?
17.20 Solving History with Olly
Steeds: Lost City of Gold
Adventurer Olly Steeds follows new
clues and treks deep into the
remote Andes Mountains in search
of the legendary El Dorado.
18.15 Super Yachts: Vitters
Explore the dazzling world of
luxury yacht building. Gain behind-
JANUARY 2015
19.10
20.05
21.00
21.55
the-scenes access to the world’s
best shipyards and meet the
people responsible for running
these vessels.
Chef Gone Wild: Episode 6
Chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to
remote communities to forage with
locals for ingredients to native
dishes so he can excite the
tastebuds of customers in his
restaurant back home.
Strip the City: Ice City Toronto
Each winter, Toronto is hit by
savage snowstorms and bitterly
low temperatures. How did this
metropolis become the largest city
in Canada in such an extreme
environment?
True Horror: Werewolves
From shapeshifting druids to
modern-day killers, Anthony Head
reveals the truth behind the
werewolf myth.
Legend Detectives: Pied Piper
A scientist, a psychic and a
historian explore our most
powerful legends in Europe’s most
ancient, mystical and beautiful
locations.
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22.50 Aircrash Confidential: Pilot
Fatigue
Fatigue has left pilots drunk with
exhaustion, with fatal results for
hundreds - so why is the industry
ignoring the issue? Contains
reconstructions of accidents.
23.45 I Was Bitten: Episode 4
This episode documents the
incredible story of the man who
was torn limb from limb by an
three-metre alligator in Florida.
Also, a child is bitten by a
rattlesnake.
00.40 I Was Bitten: Episode 5
Whilst on a tour of a big cat
reserve, a woman is mauled by a
tiger. Elsewhere a man finds
himself fodder for a 4,000-kilo
elephant. Explore their stories in 'I
Was Bitten'.
01.30 Great Planes: F-100 Super
Sabre
Paul "Max" Moga examines the
stories behind the most influential
and innovative planes, the
remarkable technical features and
ground-breaking tactics that
advanced aerial combat.
02.20 Great Planes: F-4 Phantom II
Learn how the Phantom II became
one of the most respected aircraft
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05.34
of her time, thanks to its work with
the United States Navy, Marine
Corps and Air Force during the
Vietnam War.
Great Planes: SR-71 Blackbird
A member of history’s most
mysterious and technologically
advanced families of aircraft, the
SR-71 Blackbird set four world
records. Learn more about this
incredible plane.
Great Planes: A-7 Corsair II
The airframe of this aircraft had
first flown nearly 20 years before.
The prototype A-7F was the latest
model developed from the Vought
Corsair II. Discover more about it.
Great Planes: A-26 Invader
In September 1944, Allied forces
in Europe started flying in a new
light bomber. This was the twinengine A-26, fast and heavily
armed. Learn why it was
christened 'The Invader'.
Massive Speed: Hot Rods
Chris Barrie examines the
evolution of machines designed for
speed and the high-pressure races
the vehicles compete in. In this
episode he looks at death-defying
hot rod racers.