Discovery History TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full Discovery History TV guide for Friday, 4 September 2026. 26 programmes listed , including 7 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S10 · E5

Some of the brightest minds on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

01:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E21 · Chowchilla Kidnapping and more

Don investigates how a school bus became ensnared in a heinous crime.

Don Wildman investigates how a school bus became ensnared in a heinous crime and examines a ball of twine that played a role in a deadly accident.

02:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E22 · Exorcism and more

Don Wildman investigates a cross tied to a notorious paranormal event.

Don Wildman investigates a cross tied to a notorious paranormal event and inspects a cigar box linked to the 20th century's greatest fictional secret agent.

03:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E9 · Mexico's Haunted Cenotes

Phil and Jess investigate caverns believed to be portals to the Maya underworld

Phil and Jess investigate caverns believed to be portals to the Maya underworld. The sacred cenotes supposedly hide secrets far darker than any legend

04:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S9 · E6 · America's MIA Heroines

Josh Gates searches Cote d'Ivoire for a missing American military plane from World War II

Josh Gates searches Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, for a missing American military plane from World War II, and its crew of 18 members

05:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

05:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 1h

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

07:00 1h

Bullet Points

S1 · E5 · Operation Desert Storm

Examining the processes of the Gulf War in 1990-91

Examining the processes of the Gulf War in 1990-91, when the USA and coalition forces united to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein

08:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S5 · E1 · V for Victory

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German halftrack vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics

09:00 1h

Unexplained and Unexplored

S1 · E3 · Knights Templar in America

Explorers Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah investigate the Knights Templar

Explorers Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah investigate the possibility that the Knights Templar fled Europe and rebuilt their order in the Americas a century before Columbus

10:00 1h

Unexplained and Unexplored

S1 · E4 · Killing Meriwether Lewis

Explorer Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah investigate an international conspiracy

Explorer Justin Fornal and Emiliano Ruprah investigate an international conspiracy involving the highest levels of government

11:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S15 · E9

Drew Pritchard searches for weird and wonderful objects

Modern day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard travels the length and breadth of the UK in search of weird and wonderful objects

Daytime

12:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S15 · E10

Drew Pritchard visits a heritage railway in Minehead

Modern day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard visits a heritage railway in Minehead, Somerset, where he finds a fantastic selection of pieces. The highlight of the trip is a ride in the cab of a vintage steam train

13:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S10 · E6 · Hunt for Dark Matter

The search for the mysterious dark matter

The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists

14:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

Planet of the Metal Aliens

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilisation

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilisation after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world

15:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S9 · E7 · America's First Train Robbers

Josh tracks down the legend and treasure of the outlaws, The Reno Gang

Josh tracks down the legend and treasure of the outlaws, The Reno Gang, who stole a fortune until a vigilante mob exacted violent justice

16:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E10 · Ring of Fire UFOs

Phil and Jess investigate mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano

Phil and Jess probe the science behind geology's strangest phenomena while investigating mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano.

17:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E23 · Roulette Computer and more

Don investigates a wearable computer used in an audacious gaming scheme.

Don Wildman investigates a wearable computer used in an audacious gaming scheme and examines a bizarre weapon of war that's controlled by pigeons.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

Goat Gland Doctor and More

Don Wildman inspects a uniform worn by an unorthodox doctor.

Don Wildman inspects a uniform worn by an unorthodox doctor, examines an antique bell linked to a legendary beast and investigates a huge stone monolith.

19:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S6 · E9 · Dark History of the Solar System

Exploring the secret history of the solar system

The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history

20:00 1h

Bullet Points

S1 · E5 · Operation Desert Storm

Examining the processes of the Gulf War in 1990-91

Examining the processes of the Gulf War in 1990-91, when the USA and coalition forces united to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein

21:00 1h

Legendary Locations

S2 · E3 · End of the World

Josh Gates explores locations where the end of the world was just the beginning

Josh Gates explores locations where the end of the world was just the beginning. They include an underground government bunker and a town that survived a tsunami

22:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S6 · E8 · Orange Juice/Bending Glass/Solid Rock

How fresh orange juice is produced

The processes involved in drilling through a mile of solid rock, producing fresh orange juice all year round, and bending glass

22:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S6 · E9 · Jumbo Garage/Nuclear Power/Pianos

How the world's largest passenger airliner is serviced

How the world's largest passenger airliner - the A380 - is serviced, and the process of building and tuning a piano to concert standards

23:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S5 · E1 · V for Victory

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German halftrack vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics

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