Discovery Science TV Guide — Saturday, 18 July 2026

Browse the full Discovery Science TV guide for Saturday, 18 July 2026. 32 programmes listed , including 8 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

Cooper's Treasure

S2 · E4 · Treasure and Tragedy

A sudden tragedy hits the expedition

After finding evidence of a 1700s-era lifeboat near shore, Darrell and the team discover the shipwreck it came from, but a sudden tragedy hits the expedition

01:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E3 · Black Holes: The Secret Origin

The mysteries surrounding the formation of supermassive black holes

The documentary explains why new research may have found the answer to why supermassive black holes are able to grow to star-devouring, galaxy-shaping proportions

02:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E4 · Life & Death on the Red Planet

The possibility of life on Mars in previous eras

Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert

03:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E5 · Stars That Kill

Nasa's top six most destructive stars

Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets

04:00 1h

Truth Behind the Moon Landing

S1 · E1 · Fire in the Cockpit

Experts investigate the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts.

Experts investigate to see if the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts was a cover-up. Was it a tragic accident or part of the moon landing conspiracy?

05:00 1h

Truth Behind the Moon Landing

S1 · E2 · NASA Nazi Conspiracy

Experts investigate if the Nazis were involved in the Apollo space programme

Conspiracy theories concerning the 1969 moon landing. This time, experts investigate if the Nazis were involved in the Apollo space programme

Morning

06:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

06:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

07:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

07:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

08:00 1h

The Dino Hunters

S1 · E1 · Dinosaur Cowboys

In Wyoming, Mike and his son uncover a triceratops horn

Montana rancher Clayton finds what might be a rare and valuable fossil on his family's property. In Wyoming, Mike and his son uncover a triceratops horn

09:00 1h

The Dino Hunters

S1 · E2 · Million-Dollar Dino

Clayton continues his excavation of a rare, carnivorous dinosaur on his ranch.

Clayton continues his excavation of a rare, carnivorous dinosaur on his Montana ranch. In Wyoming, Mike and Jake prepare to sell their prized T-Rex fossil.

10:00 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E18 · Champagne/ATMs/Marine Turbochargers

The development of champagne, ATMs and marine turbochargers

The materials, development and manufacturing processes behind the creation of champagne, ATMs and marine turbochargers

10:30 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E19 · Sharpening Steels/Bladder Pumps/Ironing Boards/Kayak Paddles

Sharpening steel and bladder pumps are among the items

How sharpening steels, bladder pumps, ironing boards and kayak paddles are made

11:00 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E20 · Champagne Hoods/Pneumatic Delivery/Espresso Machines/Pizza Ovens

Espresso machines and pizza ovens are among the items

How champagne tops, pneumatic delivery systems, espresso machines and pizza ovens are made

11:30 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E21 · Stile & Rail Doors/Steam Cleaners/Hand-Held Pizzas/Power Brushes

The making of stile and rail doors, steam cleaners and hand-held pizzas

The manufacturing processes behind the creation of stile and rail doors, steam cleaners, hand-held pizzas and power brushes

Daytime

12:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E20 · Lotus Evora

The Lotus Evora

The crew visits the birthplace of the Lotus Evora, revealing its inner workings and admiring its attractive design

12:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S3 · E1 · Bentley Mulsanne

The birthplace of the Bentley Mulsanne

The Bentley Mulsanne, which was first produced in 1980. The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior

13:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S3 · E2 · Chevrolet Camaro

The origins of the Chevrolet Camaro

An in-depth examination of the origins of the Chevrolet Camaro, which first went on sale in 1966 to compete with Ford's Mustang

13:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S3 · E3 · Porsche Panamera

The crew visits the birthplace of the Porsche Panamera

The crew visits the birthplace of the Porsche Panamera, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior

14:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E1 · Missouri Mayhem

Chuck Zukowski searches for definitive proof of extraterrestrial life

Chuck Zukowski searches for definitive proof of extraterrestrial life. In the first episode, he investigates a series of UFOs sightings in Missouri

15:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E2 · UFO Terror

A man from Missouri contacts Chuck and the team for help

A man from Missouri who claims UFOs are stalking him contacts Chuck and the team for help, and their investigation uncovers a dark secret which may explain this reported activity

16:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

S4 · E8 · Mars's Deepest Secret

A startling image taken by a Nasa probe points to evidence of life on Mars

An account of how a malfunction on the ISS threatens to poison the crew with a deadly gas, and a startling image taken by a Nasa probe points to evidence of life on Mars

17:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

S5 · E2 · Curse of the Gas Giant

Scientists discuss baffling temperature readings from Jupiter

Scientists explain why hotter than expected temperatures of Jupiter have left them baffled. Plus, detectives asks Nasa for help in solving a murder cold case

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E4 · Storage Sheds/Industrial Fans/Parchment Paper/Climbing Walls

The technology behind the manufacture of storage sheds

The technology behind the manufacture of storage sheds, industrial fans, parchment paper and climbing walls

18:30 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E5 · Concrete Walls/3D Printers/Telescopic Cranes/Kerosene Lamp Burners

The creation of precast concrete walls, 3D printers and telescopic cranes

The documentary series outlines the manufacturing processes behind the creation of precast concrete walls, 3D printers, telescopic cranes and kerosene lamp burners

19:00 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E6 · Car Headlamps/Directional Drills/Pet Combs/Stained-Glass Restoration

The development of car headlamps, directional drills and combs

A detailed analysis of how car headlamps, directional drills and combs are made. Plus, an insight into the special skills involved in stained-glass restoration

19:30 30m

How It's Made

S23 · E7 · Handcrafted Skis/Septic Tanks/Hydroformed Chassis Parts/Aquarium Windows

The making of handcrafted skis, septic tanks and hydroformed chassis pants

The manufacturing documentary continues, exploring the making of handcrafted skis, septic tanks, hydroformed chassis pants, and aquarium windows

20:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E7 · Arizona Anomalies

A recent UFO sighting in Phoenix leads Chuck and the team to Sedona, Arizona

A recent UFO sighting in Phoenix leads Chuck and the team to Sedona, Arizona, where they explore whether the area's energy vortexes can act as portals for otherworldly visitors

21:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E8 · Escape from Area 51

Chuck and the team investigate the story of an alien that had reportedly escaped from Area 51

Chuck and the team are in Tonopah in Nevada to investigate the story of an alien that had reportedly escaped from Area 51

22:00 1h

The Alaska Triangle

S1 · E7 · Haunted and Kushtaka Curse

Guests report attacks by an aggressive spirit at a hotel

Guests report attacks by an aggressive spirit at a hotel. Plus, the team investigate a shapeshifting menace that could be responsible for abductions in the Alaska Triangle

23:00 1h

The Alaska Triangle

S1 · E8 · The Alaskan Titanic

The mysterious sinking of the 1918 SS Princess Sophia

In 1918 the SS Princess Sophia mysteriously sank near Juneau, Alaska. Experts look for answers to the shipwreck

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