Discovery Science TV Guide — Thursday

Browse the full Discovery Science TV guide for Thursday, 15 October 2026. 32 programmes listed , including 12 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

Expedition X

S1 · E8 · Lake of the Dead

Phil and Jessica head to Lake Lanier

Phil and Jessica head to Lake Lanier, one of the deadliest lake in America, to uncover rumours of drownings and ghostly encounters
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

The Dino Hunters

S1 · E5 · We Got Skull

In Wyoming, Mike and his team continue excavating their triceratops site.

Clay returns to his ranch in Montana to hunt for quick finds at Old Faithful. In Wyoming, Mike and his team continue excavating their triceratops site.
05:00 1h

The Dino Hunters

S1 · E6 · Nano or T-Rex

Clayton prepares to learn if his carnivore skeleton belongs to a T-Rex or Nanotyrannus

In Montana, Clayton prepares to learn if his carnivore skeleton belongs to a T-Rex or Nanotyrannus. In Wyoming, Mike and Aaron dig at a promising new site

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

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?
09:00 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
10:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S10 · E4 · Voyager's Ultimate Mission

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission
11:00 1h

Extreme Engineering

S8 · E10 · Port of Rotterdam

Expanding the Port of Rotterdam

Danny Forster visits Rotterdam to examine plans to expand the city's port - the largest earth-moving project in history

Daytime

12:00 1h

Alaska Mega Machines

S1 · E1 · Gargantuan Off the Grid

The construction of a colossal dam capable of powering an entire town

Engineers on the Alaskan island of Sitka construct a colossal dam capable of powering an entire town. Plus, Alaska's biggest boat lift hauls a 400-ton fishing ship
13:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S4 · E7 · Pompeii's Evil Twin

Experts reveal the secrets of the sunken town of Baiae

Marine archaeologists reveal the secrets of the sunken town of Baiae, which lies on the seabed of the Bay of Napless
14:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S4 · E8 · Finding Sparta's 300

Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae

Experts reveal the secrets of Thermopylae, the site of an iconic ancient battle where it is said 300 Spartan warriors lost their lives
15:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E6 · Secret History of Pluto

Scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water on Pluto

Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
16:00 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
17:00 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

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 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
18:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E12 · Koenigsegg One: 1

The crew visits the birthplace of the Koenigsegg One:1

The crew visits the birthplace of the Koenigsegg One:1, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior
19:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E13 · BMW i8

How a BMW i8 is made

How a BMW i8 is made, featuring a trip to its birthplace
19:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E14 · Superformance GT40

How a Superformance GT40 is made

How a Superformance GT40 is made, featuring a trip to its birthplace
20:00 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E15 · Porsche 918 Spyder

The crew visits the birthplace of the Porsche 918 Spyder

The crew members visit the birthplace of the Porsche 918 Spyder, and explore its exterior
20:30 30m

How It's Made: Dream Cars

S2 · E16 · Aston Martin Vanquish

A look at the Aston Martin Vanquish

The crew explores how the Aston Martin Vanquish was made
21:00 30m

How It's Made

S25 · E23 · Throttle Bottles/Limestone Mantels

Candied fruit, linen ukuleles, throttle bottles and limestone mantels

Where materials come from and how manufacturing processes have developed over the years, focusing on candied fruit, linen ukuleles, throttle bottles and limestone mantels
21:30 30m

How It's Made

S25 · E24 · Rubber Balls/Motion Chairs

The creation of Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters

The manufacturing processes behind the creation of Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters are detailed
22:00 30m

How It's Made

S25 · E25 · Aerospace Fasteners

How cactus pear puree and lab reactors are manufactured

Another selection of everyday items are deconstructed, including cactus pear puree and lab reactors
22:30 30m

How It's Made

S25 · E26 · Wall Beds/Sundae Cups

The processes behind the creation of digital paintings and badminton rackets

The manufacturing processes behind the creation of commonplace items such as digital paintings and badminton rackets are detailed
23:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S16 · E17

Mining fertiliser from below the sea

Mining 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
23:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S16 · E18

Making basmati rice and mechanical birds

How thousands of tonnes of basmati rice are turned into millions of microwaveable meals. Plus, a look at how to craft mechanical singing birds

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Morning

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Tonight's Highlights

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