Discovery History TV Guide — Saturday, 18 July 2026

Browse the full Discovery History TV guide for Saturday, 18 July 2026. 30 programmes listed , including 6 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

S6 · E10 · Mystery of Spacetime

A secret structure in space

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives

01:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S19 · E2 · Real Life Lassie and more

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound.

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria - a luxury liner.

02:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S19 · E3 · Million Dollar Dinner and more

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail.

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel.

03:00 1h

Expedition X

S4 · E3 · Niagara Nightmare

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths. They investigate reports of disturbing paranormal activity

04:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S7 · E8 · Lindbergh's Lost Rival

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane. Chasing new leads, he scours two continents to find the lost 'White Bird'

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 30m

Shed and Buried

S2 · E17 · Spoilt for Choice

Henry and Sam return to the East Anglia to meet Charlie in Lowestoft

Henry and Sam return to the East Anglia to meet Charlie in Lowestoft. Finding everything from cars and bikes to stationary engines and suitcases, they really do have a positive dilemma on their hands

07:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S2 · E18 · Trials and Tribulations

Henry and Sam head down to a large old house in the depths of Devon's countryside

Henry and Sam head down to a large old house in the depths of Devon's countryside. There are piles of cars wherever they look, and bikes seem to appear out of every nook and cranny. They are spoilt for choice, but what will they bid on?

08:00 30m

Shed and Buried

S2 · E19 · The Morris Man

Henry and Sam are in East Anglia with Nick, who's mad about Morris Minors

Henry and Sam are in East Anglia with Nick, who's mad about Morris Minors. However, he also loves motorbikes, both British and Japanese, as well as vintage bicycles. Henry and Sam spot a few bikes they like, one in particular may need some serious restoration

08:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S2 · E20 · Triple Threat

Henry and Sam unearth containers full of bikes, tractors and other trinkets

Henry and Sam are in Henry's home county of Oxfordshire in search of new bargains. They meet three brothers with containers full of bikes, plus many tractors, trucks and other trinkets. Sam is keen on getting a motorbike and Henry agrees, but Henry also has his eye on something else…

09:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S3 · E4 · The Italian Job

Bruce Crompton takes Hus on an Italian road-trip

Bruce Crompton takes Hus on an Italian road-trip. From Venice to Lake Garda, the pair meet up with dealers whose objects tell the story of Italy's role in the Second World War

10:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S3 · E5 · Hidden Heroes of D-Day

Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion

Bruce Crompton uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, experiences a bumpy landing in a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump

11:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S3 · E6 · The Pink Panther

Bruce Crompton acquires an extremely rare German Panther tank

Bruce Crompton acquires an extremely rare - and valuable - German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. However, getting parts is a struggle

Daytime

12:00 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E13 · Nir and Olivia

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles, including American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese Superbikes

12:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E14 · Norman

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifetime petrolhead

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifetime petrolhead. His shed is filled with vintage cars, film props, bikes, and classic Mercedes saloons

13:00 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E15 · Stephen

Stephen is a diehard biker with a shed full of rare Czech and Japanese bikes

Henry and Fuzz visit Stephen, a diehard biker with a shed full of rare Czech and Japanese bikes, vintage cans, and motoring curios

13:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E16 · Graham Steeler

Henry and Fuzz head to Southend to visit Graham's shed full of bikes and cars

Henry and Fuzz head to Southend to visit Graham's shed full of bikes and muscle cars. They find a Dutton kit car and rows and rows of rare bikes

14:00 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E17 · Will Ralph

Henry and Fuzz visit a farm near Colchester with vintage tractors galore

Henry and Fuzz visit a farm near Colchester with vintage tractors galore. The boys come away with a classic Fordson and some old traffic lights

14:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E18 · Robin Burford

The boys visit Rob, who has an impressive collection of vintage British bikes

The boys visit Rob, who has an impressive collection of vintage British bikes. They find a BSA Bantam and a classic 1930's Austin Ten automobile

15:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

S6 · E20 · Dodgem Dealings

Nick is faced with his most unusual project yet - a fairground Dodgem car

Carpenter Steve tries to save a woodworm-infested Georgian settle. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick is faced with his most unusual project yet - a fairground Dodgem car

16:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

S1 · E1

The work of the skilled craftspeople who bring Drew Pritchard's finds back to life

The artisan restorers behind Drew Pritchard's antiques empire save an iconic Eames lounge chair. They also revive an unusual 90-year old oil lamp and a glamourous steam trunk

17:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

S1 · E2

A ravaged carousel horse dating from before the First World War is rescued

Drew Pritchard's artisan restorers rescue a ravaged carousel horse dating from before the First World War. Plus, they revive a valuable 1930s sofa and a 100-year-old weathervane

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S10 · E3 · Dark History of Earth

Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction

Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction

19:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S10 · E4 · Voyager's Ultimate Mission

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission

20:00 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.

21:00 1h

Massive Engineering Mistakes

S3 · E4

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre.

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre. In Missouri, a massive dam collapses within minutes. What caused these shocking catastrophes?

22:00 1h

Massive Engineering Mistakes

S3 · E5

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes.

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes. Flooding in Iowa destroys an important railroad crossing. What engineering mistakes caused these disasters?

23:00 1h

Massive Engineering Mistakes

S3 · E6

In New Orleans, a hotel under construction collapses.

In New Orleans, a hotel under construction collapses. In Denmark, a wind turbine is destroyed. What engineering errors caused these disasters?

Early Morning

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Daytime

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