Discovery History TV Guide — Tuesday

Browse the full Discovery History TV guide for Tuesday, 1 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 · E2 · Curse of the Cosmic Rays

The risk to manned space exploration of cosmic rays

Cosmic rays that damage human DNA are a serious risk in manned space exploration. Can physicists find the source of the rays and help reduce the danger?

01:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E11 · Lotto Scam/ Somali Pirates/ Haunted Plane

Don investigates a lottery scam and a bizarre ghost sighting.

Don Wildman investigates a lottery scam, a harrowing hijacking and a bizarre ghost sighting connected to the wreckage of a jumbo jet plane.

02:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

Flying Car and More

Donexamines the story of a flying car.

Don Wildman examines the story of a flying car, plus a saw wielded in a prison riot and investigates a fire that decimated Coney Island's amusement park.

03:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S9 · E3 · Lost Bomber of World War II

Josh joins the search for wreckage of Britain's Barracuda bomber

Britain's Barracuda bomber helped turn the tide of WWII but now, no single plane exists. Josh joins the search for wreckage above the Arctic Circle

04:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E6 · The Ozark Howler

Jess and Phil venture deep into the Ozarks to investigate a predatory beast

Jess and Phil venture deep into the Ozarks to investigate a mysterious predatory beast. New recordings of chilling howls lead to a shocking revelation

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 · E1 · Battle for the Pacific

History's most important battles, beginning with events in the Pacific

Examining history's most important battles and their significance in the outcome of a war, beginning with a survey of engagements in the Pacific that turned the tide of the Second World War and contributed to the Allied victory. The Americans recover quickly from the defeat at Pearl Harbour to achieve supremacy over the Japanese Empire

08:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S4 · E7 · SAS

A Hollywood blockbuster seeks an authentic Second World War SAS jeep

A Hollywood blockbuster needs an authentic Second World War SAS jeep within two weeks. It's a tight deadline but military equipment collector Bruce Crompton is determined to meet it, as the wartime SAS is a passion of his

09:00 1h

Secrets Underground

S2 · E5 · Atlantis in America

Claims that the sunken city of Atlantis may have been in the Americas

New theories claim the sunken city of Atlantis may have been in the Americas. From the Bahamas to an ancient site in Louisiana, Rob and Stefan seek the evidence

10:00 1h

Secrets Underground

S2 · E6 · Mystery of the Ice Cave

A strange cave that freezes in summer and melts in winter

A strange cave freezes in summer and melts in winter, and a huge sand dune swallows a small child in an instant. Rob and Stefan explore these mysteries

11:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S15 · E3

Drew Pritchard and Tee John attend a private motor museum in Denbighshire

Drew Pritchard and Tee John are invited to a private motor museum in Denbighshire. This fascinating collection boasts a steel plate Castrol sign and a charming pedal car

Daytime

12:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S15 · E4

Drew Pritchard and Tee John view a collection in Boreham Wood

Drew Pritchard and Tee John view a collection in Boreham Wood, Hertfordshire. Everything is up for sale, including a carved stone saint and marble fireplace supports

13:00 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

14:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

The Black Hole Next Door

Astronomers discover a rogue black hole speeding through the Milky Way

When astronomers discover a rogue black hole speeding through the Milky Way, they investigate how much danger it poses to Earth

15:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S9 · E4 · 'Twas the Search for St. Nick

Josh Gates chases the true history of St Nicholas

In a holiday search spanning three continents, Josh Gates chases the true history of St Nicholas, the real-life saint who has become known as Santa Claus

16:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E7 · Alaskan Lake Monster

Phil and Jess search whitewater rapids and a frigid Alaskan lake for a legendary beast

Phil and Jess search whitewater rapids and a frigid Alaskan lake for a legendary beast that is now the target of serious scientific inquiry

17:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E13 · Brinks Heist/ Saddam's Spider Hole/ Rindocus

Don Wildman investigates a legendary heist.

Don Wildman investigates a legendary heist, he explores the biggest manhunt in American military history and a beast that terrorised a community.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

Shoe Bomber and More

Don Wildman inspects a 100-year-old tissue sample that sent a doctor to prison.

Don Wildman inspects a 100-year-old tissue sample that sent a doctor to prison, a collection of birds killed by a mysterious epidemic and a grisly stew.

19:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S6 · E6 · Death of the Milky Way

Scientists seek to solve the mystery surrounding the Milky Way's slow demise

Scientists try to trace the whereabouts of the Milky Way for the past 13.6 billion years, in an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding its slow demise

20:00 1h

Bullet Points

S1 · E1 · Battle for the Pacific

History's most important battles, beginning with events in the Pacific

21:00 1h

Secrets Underground

S2 · E8 · Quest for the Gold Rush Fortune

Rob and Stefan explore a cave rumoured to house 100lb of gold

In California, Rob Nelson and Stefan Burns explore a cave rumoured to house 100lb of gold, stashed away during the Gold Rush

22:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S15 · E20 · Mining Platinum/Manga Comics/Lemon Drinks

Mining for platinum

How one of the world's most valuable metals, platinum, is mined. Plus, the production of manga comics and a look at how lemons are turned into an Italian after-dinner drinks

22:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S6 · E2 · Airshows/Indoor Ski Slope/Sushi

Keeping ski slopes cool in the desert

Acrobatic stunts at supersonic speeds, keeping ski slopes cool in the middle of the desert, and the preparation of sushi

23:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S4 · E7 · SAS

A Hollywood blockbuster seeks an authentic Second World War SAS jeep

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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