Discovery History TV Guide — Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Browse the full Discovery History TV guide for Wednesday, 15 July 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

S6 · E7 · Asteroid

An insight into the technology used to prevent asteroids hitting Earth

An insight into the technology used by scientists to prevent asteroids hitting Earth, an occurrence once thought to be an inevitable disaster

01:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S18 · E9 · Battle of the sexes, and more

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic match on the tennis court

Don Wildman investigates the story behind an epic match on the tennis court, a bizarre brawl between clowns and an attempt to cross the Berlin Wall

02:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S18 · E10 · Etch A Sketch and more

Don Wildman explores the story behind one of the world's best-selling toys

Don Wildman explores the story behind one of the world's best-selling toys, the hunt for a notorious bank robber and a global phenomenon

03:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E12 · The Beast of Andros Island

The team probe reports of a sea monster said to be attacking Bahamian locals

The team probe reports of a sea monster said to be attacking Bahamian locals. Their hunt, deep into 'blue holes' could expose shocking military secrets

04:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S7 · E5 · Uncovering the Golden City

Cutting-edge aerial scans reveal a lost city

The hunt for El Dorado proves to be Josh Gates' most gruelling journey ever as a raging river puts the crew in danger. Later, cutting-edge aerial scans reveal a lost city

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 · E4 · The Vietnam War

Examining why the controversial war in Vietnam raged on for 12 years

Examining why the controversial war in Vietnam raged on for 12 years, with sustained US military involvement, and at the cost of almost 60,000 soldiers' lives

08:00 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

09:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S6 · E1 · Enigma of the Red Pyramid

Experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate the Red Pyramid.

The Red Pyramid is a mighty megastructure. Experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind its design

10:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S6 · E2 · Pompeii's Mysterious Twin

Exploring a mysterious Roman settlement buried in ashes

Along with Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius left another mysterious Roman settlement buried beneath its ashes. Experts reveal new evidence

11:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S10 · E15

Drew Pritchard visits a Cornish castle

At a Cornish castle, Drew Pritchard digs out beach buckets and toy trucks. Later, his friend Stuart sells off his renowned collection of car memorabilia

Daytime

12:00 1h

Salvage Hunters

S11 · E1 · Quality Always Shines Through

Drew Pritchard heads to a decorative antiques dealer in Kent

Drew Pritchard is on a mission for quality, heading to a decorative antiques dealer in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. In Dumfries, he seeks hidden treasure in a furniture collection

13:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S6 · E8 · Secret History of Mercury

The science of astronomy

The science of astronomy, exploring phenomena including black holes and neutron stars, and how powerful celestial forces shape human life

14:00 1h

Aliens in Alaska

S1 · E4 · Night Stalkers

An extra-terrestrial stalker leaves a family frozen in fear outside of Juneau

An extra-terrestrial stalker leaves a family frozen in fear outside of Juneau, Alaska. A maritime monster nearly capsizes an aircraft on Alaska's famed Lake Iliamna

15:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S7 · E6 · America's Titanic

Josh dives the Atlantic in search of millions in lost coins sunk with Titanic

Josh dives the Atlantic in search of millions in lost coins sunk with America's Titanic. New sonar scans may lead to the wreckage and the lost fortune

16:00 1h

Expedition X

S4 · E1 · Death Island

Josh Gates sends the team to the remote Mackinac Island

Josh Gates sends the team to reportedly the most haunted place in America: Mackinac Island. This remote island has experienced over 1,000 years of bloodshed

17:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S18 · E11 · Leonardo's Parachute and more

Don investigates the story behind the invention of the parachute.

Don investigates the story behind the invention of the parachute, a blizzard that threatened 13 young students and musical legend's humble beginnings.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S18 · E12 · Titanic Orphans and more

Don investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the Titanic.

Don investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the Titanic and a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most influential people.

19:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S9 · E6 · Mystery of Alien Worlds

New discoveries that have revealed alien worlds

New discoveries have revealed alien worlds that seem to defy the laws of physics. Experts use cutting-edge astronomy to explore this mystery

20:00 1h

Bullet Points

S1 · E4 · The Vietnam War

Examining why the controversial war in Vietnam raged on for 12 years

Examining why the controversial war in Vietnam raged on for 12 years, with sustained US military involvement, and at the cost of almost 60,000 soldiers' lives

21:00 1h

Legendary Locations

S2 · E13 · What Lurks Within

Josh explores a lake in India with connections to alien life

Josh explores a lake in India with connections to alien life, and a train station in Spain where a mild-mannered customs clerk took on the Nazis

22:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S12 · E12 · Shoes/Prefabricated Houses/Documents

A look at how people handcraft Espadrilles shoes

A look at how people handcraft Espadrilles shoes, how prefabricated houses are made, and how priceless documents are kept safe for hundreds of years

22:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S12 · E13 · Nut Harvest/Tap Water/Crowd Control

How lake water is turned into tap water

An insight into how the world's toughest and most expensive nut is harvested, how lake water is turned into tap water, and how thousands of pop fans are contained at gigs

23:00 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

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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