Browse the full Discovery Science TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 34 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
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00:00 1h
In Search of Monsters
S1 · E9 · The Ozark HowlerNew evidence about the Ozark HowlerRecently disclosed audio recordings and astonishing photographs may provide the most conclusive evidence to date that the Ozark Howler has demonic origins -
01:00 1h
In Search of Monsters
S1 · E10 · Rock Apes of VietnamHow a Vietnam War pilot may have returned home with a secret cargoNew evidence reveals a Vietnam War pilot may have returned home with a secret cargo. Experts use this to try and find the missing link in human evolution -
02:00 1h
Expedition X
S1 · E7 · The Amazon's Cursed RuinsThe team explores an abandoned outpost in the Amazon rainforestThe team explores an abandoned outpost in the Amazon rainforest. After meeting with tribes in the jungle, they hear strange things at night -
03:00 1h
Expedition X
S1 · E8 · Lake of the DeadPhil and Jessica head to Lake LanierPhil and Jessica head to Lake Lanier, one of the deadliest lake in America, to uncover rumours of drownings and ghostly encounters -
04:00 30m
How Do They Do It?
S16 · E14A look at how the tallest buildings in the world are cleanedA look at how the tallest buildings in the world are cleaned. Plus, the process to make a jigsaw where every piece is unique -
04:30 30m
How Do They Do It?
S16 · E15A look at how motorhomes are filled with items fit for a luxury apartmentA look at how motorhomes are filled with items fit for a luxury apartment. The programme also examines the production process of ballet shoes -
05:00 30m
How Do They Do It?
S16 · E16How life-saving gloves are madeThe complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This edition looks at how life-saving gloves are made -
05:30 30m
How Do They Do It?
S16 · E17Mining fertiliser from below the seaMining million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea. Plus, a look at how to hand print millions of colourful clothes using the ancient art of batik
Morning
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06:00 30m
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06:30 30m
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07:00 30m
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07:30 30m
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08:00 1h
Blowing Up History
S4 · E19 · Curse of the HindenburgTechnology uncovers what caused the Nazi Hindenburg aircraft to explodeExperts 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 -
09:00 1h
Blowing Up History
S4 · E20 · Bermuda Triangle ApocalypseCutting-edge technology that is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangleCutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor -
10:00 30m
How It's Made
S26 · E11 · Wood Slat Baskets/BellsThe manufacture of everyday items, such as wood slat baskets and bellsEveryday items including wood slat baskets and bells go under the microscope, revealing their production. Plus, how are objects including gyroscopic stabilisers made? -
10:30 30m
How It's Made
S26 · E12 · DeLorean Restoration, Bison FibreThe development of DeLoreans and bison fibreMore everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including shuffleboard tables made? -
11:00 30m
How It's Made
S26 · E13 · Leather Overnight Bags, Horse ExercisersHow are objects including air hockey tables made?More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including air hockey tables made? -
11:30 30m
How It's Made
S26 · E15 · Custom Shoe Trees, Clay TargetsHow custom shoe trees and clay targets are madeWhere materials come from and how manufacturing processes have developed over the years, including custom shoe trees and clay targets
Daytime
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12:00 30m
How Do They Do It?
S16 · E20Remote-controlled underwater robots that do jobs too dangerous for human diversA look at the remote-controlled underwater robots that do the jobs too dangerous for human divers. Plus, the world's most cuddly teddy bears -
12:30 30m
How It's Made: Dream Cars
S1 · E1 · Morgan Aero CoupeHow a Morgan Aero Coupe is manufacturedThe development of car manufacturing processes, beginning with how a Morgan Aero Coupe is made -
13:00 30m
How It's Made: Dream Cars
S1 · E2 · Porsche 911A look at the Porsche 911A look at the Porsche 911, and how its manufacturing processes have developed over the years -
13:30 30m
How It's Made: Dream Cars
S1 · E3 · Ferrari FFHow a Ferrari FF is madeThe crew explores the inner workings of a Ferrari FF to find out how it is made -
14:00 1h
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
S1 · E2Justin climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapseJustin Cunningham climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapse, while Jimena Gascon discovers why Mexico City's Metro project has been derailed -
15:00 1h
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
S1 · E3Justin learns the truth about a landslide in TurkeyJustin Cunningham uncovers the truth behind a landslide that destroyed a ski-jump resort in Turkey, then heads to Gibraltar to see an airport runway that was built across a road -
16:00 1h
How the Universe Works
S7 · E7 · Battle of the Dark UniverseNew discoveries surrounding dark matter and energyThe science of astronomy. This edition explores new discoveries surrounding dark matter and energy -
17:00 1h
How the Universe Works
S7 · E8 · Cassini's Final SecretsNew discoveries reveal NASA's Cassini spacecraft's secretsNew discoveries reveal NASA's Cassini spacecraft's secrets, which explored Saturn and its moons until it vaporised in its atmosphere
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 30m
How It's Made
S25 · E24 · Rubber Balls/Motion ChairsThe creation of Montreal smoked meats and motorised scootersThe manufacturing processes behind the creation of Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters are detailed -
18:30 30m
How It's Made
S25 · E25 · Aerospace FastenersHow cactus pear puree and lab reactors are manufacturedAnother selection of everyday items are deconstructed, including cactus pear puree and lab reactors -
19:00 30m
How It's Made
S25 · E26 · Wall Beds/Sundae CupsThe processes behind the creation of digital paintings and badminton racketsThe manufacturing processes behind the creation of commonplace items such as digital paintings and badminton rackets are detailed -
19:30 30m
How It's Made
S26 · E1 · Basque Pelota Balls, Pallet TrucksMore everyday items go under the microscopeMore everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production processes. This time, the programme examines how dumplings and brass faucets are made -
20:00 1h
Mysteries of the Deep
S1 · E1 · The Loch Ness ConspiracyJeremy explores a revolutionary technique that could identify the Loch Ness MonsterJeremy explores a revolutionary technique that could identify the Loch Ness Monster, and asks how a man survived for several days trapped in a shipwreck -
21:00 1h
Mysteries of the Deep
S1 · E3 · Curse of the KrakenJeremy Wade explores the mystery behind the infamous giant squidJeremy Wade reveals the new deep-sea discoveries that might prove the existence of the infamous giant squid -
22:00 1h
Houdini's Last Secrets
S1 · E4 · Buried AliveExperts recreate Houdini's buried alive escape stuntIn the final episode, experts recreate Houdini's buried alive escape stunt, and investigate if he was killed by more sinister forces -
23:00 1h
Super Factories: Food Edition
Special access to cutting-edge factories reveals how America's favourite foods are madeSpecial access to cutting-edge factories reveals how America's favourite foods are made, and how assembly lines produce huge amounts of hot dogs, chocolate bars and other treats