Discovery Science TV Guide — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Browse the full Discovery Science TV guide for Saturday, 16 May 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 · E2 · Hunt for the Gold Table

A letter in Gordon's files details a 16th-century wreck connected to Sir Francis Drake

After discovering a 1700s-era cannon, Darrell seeks the ship's origin. Meanwhile, a letter in Gordon's files details a 16th-century wreck connected to Sir Francis Drake

01:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

S4 · E6 · Did Aliens Nuke Mars?

An investigation into a strange discovery made by the Mars Curiosity rover

An investigation into a strange discovery made by the Mars Curiosity rover, which could suggest an alien nuclear war took place there more than 300 million years ago

02:00 1h

Killers of the Cosmos

S1 · E1 · The Case of the Killer Rocks

Dramatised-documentary series examining dangerous phenomena in the universe

Dramatised-documentary series in which Aidan Gillen plays a detective examining dangerous phenomena in the universe

03:00 1h

Killers of the Cosmos

S1 · E2 · Death Ray

When a massive star dies, a blast of radiation would obliterate Earth.

When a massive star dies it can direct a blast of radiation that would obliterate life of Earth. This episode asks what the chances are of this event occurring

04:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S4 · E19 · Curse of the Hindenburg

Technology uncovers what caused the Nazi Hindenburg aircraft to explode

Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover what caused the Nazi Hindenburg aircraft to explode in a giant ball of fire over New Jersey in 1937

05:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S4 · E20 · Bermuda Triangle Apocalypse

Cutting-edge technology that is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle

Cutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor

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

Blowing Up History

S4 · E25 · Secrets of the Black Pyramid

Experts reveal why Egypt's Black Pyramid collapsed

With special access to a hi-tech archaeological investigation, experts reveal why Egypt's Black Pyramid collapsed before its pharaoh was buried there

09:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S4 · E26 · Egypt's Sunken Treasures

Scanning the ocean floor in search of sunken sphinxes, temples and shipwrecks

A cutting-edge archaeological investigation uses hi-tech methods to scan the ocean floor in search of sunken sphinxes, temples and shipwrecks

10:00 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

10:30 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

11:00 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

11:30 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

Daytime

12:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E8 · Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The crew visits the birthplace of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior

12:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E9 · KTM X-Bow

The crew visits the birthplace of the KTM X-Bow

The crew travels to the birthplace of the KTM X-Bow, where they explore its exterior

13:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E10 · Tesla Model S

The crew visits the birthplace of the Tesla Model S

The crew visits the birthplace of the Tesla Model S, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior

13:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E11 · Superformance MKIII

The crew visits the birthplace of the Superformance MKIII

The crew travels to the birthplace of the Superformance MKIII, and explores its exterior

14:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E7 · The Dark Matter Enigma

The science of dark matter

The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes

15:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E8 · Strangest Alien Worlds

Exploring whether a planet similar to our own will ever be found

Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will a planet similar to our own will ever be found

16:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

Did Earth Have Two Moons?

Theories that suggest Earth once had two moons

A startling discovery suggests the toxic clouds of Venus could be the origin of life on Earth. Plus, an insight into theories that Earth once had two moons

17:00 1h

Nasa's Unexplained Files

Mystery of the Invisible Planet

The mysteries surrounding images of unusual flying objects captured by Nasa's cameras

Interviews with astronauts and scientists shed light on the many mysterious flying objects that have been caught on Nasa's cameras, and explore the idea of extraterrestrial life

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

How It's Made

S26 · E18 · Hand-Forged Hammers

A look at how gummy vitamins and boat trailers are made

A look at how gummy vitamins, boat trailers and hand-forged hammers are made

18:30 30m

How It's Made

S26 · E19 · Guitar Pickups/Heated Furniture

A manufacture of guitar pickups and heated furniture

A look at how everyday items are made, revealing the methods and materials of items including guitar pickups and heated furniture

19:00 30m

How It's Made

S26 · E20 · Innerspring Mattresses/Paddleboards/Vacuum Cleaners

The manufacture of paddleboards and vacuum cleaners

A look at how everyday items are made, focusing on the materials and methods of making stand-up paddleboards, vacuum cleaners and innerspring mattresses

19:30 30m

How It's Made

S26 · E21 · Belts, 3D Metal Printers

How detectable warning panels and model Stirling engines are made

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as detectable warning panels and model Stirling engines made

20:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E5 · Legend of the Skinwalker

Chuck and the team investigate an unusual sighting in Utah

Chuck and the team investigate an unusual sighting outside the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, with evidence suggesting it could have been an alien

21:00 1h

Alien Highway

S1 · E6 · SoCal Clusters

Chuck and the team examine the link between UFOs, the military and the ocean

An ongoing series of UFO sightings off the Southern California coastline leads Chuck and the team to examine the link between UFOs, the military and the ocean

22:00 1h

The Alaska Triangle

S1 · E5 · The Alaskan Loch Ness Monster

A cryptozoologist investigates reports of a sea monster in Alaska

A cryptozoologist investigates reports of a sea monster in Alaska, reviewing eyewitness accounts and examining never-before-seen video evidence

23:00 1h

The Alaska Triangle

S1 · E6 · Haunted Cabin and Giants

A woman claims to be under attack from an unseen force

A woman claims to be under attack from an unseen force, which could be linked to a Native American legend about a mysterious race of giants

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Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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