Discovery Turbo TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full Discovery Turbo TV guide for Friday, 23 October 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 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E3 · Porsche Factory Driver

The cycling legend tries his hand at Porsche racing

Sir Chris learns the ropes in a 911 GT3 Cup car, before heading to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium to race the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
00:30 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E4 · Gymkhana Grid

The cycling legend experiences the Gymkhana Grid

A nightmarish course created by viral-video legend Ken Block is Chris' toughest challenge yet. With no prep time, is this test too great to overcome?
01:00 1h

Junkyard Empire

S3 · E2 · Playing with Fire

Andy Cohen attempts a tricky restoration on a scorched Audi S6

Andy Cohen takes a huge risk when he agrees to restore a scorched Audi S6, but the more he investigates the wrecked vehicle, the more problems he uncovers
02:00 1h

Texas Metal

S5 · E9 · Hometown Homerun Van

The Houston Astros request a custom van that brings the party. Bill gives a 1968 C10 one of their most innovative suspension and chassis designs to date.
03:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S16 · E4 · Saab's Your Uncle

Mike Brewer hunts down a Swedish classic, the 2001 Saab 9-3

Mike Brewer hunts down a Swedish classic, the 2001 Saab 9-3. He nabs a bargain, and Ant Anstead works his magic to restore this vehicle to its former glory
04:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home
04:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home
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 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

How Do They Do It?

S6 · E4 · Cowboy Hats/Deep Sea Dive/Inflight Catering

Repairing cables on the seabed

Repairing cables on the seabed, manufacturing 10-gallon hats, and the process involved in feeding 100,000 air passengers a day
07:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S6 · E5 · De-Ice Planes/Glossy Magazines/Electric Sports Car

Preventing planes from icing up in extreme cold

Preventing planes from icing up in extremely cold conditions, the use of clay to make magazine pages glossy, and constructing a 125mph electric car
08:00 1h

Roadworthy Rescues

S2 · E7 · Cowbell Chevelle

Derek and his brother Sean head back to their family farm

Derek and his brother Sean head back to their family farm in North Dakota. They dig out a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan that has a waterlogged engine
09:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

S5 · E2 · MGA

Paul Cowland sees big potential in a MGA 1600

With Drew Pritchard busy hunting for antiques, Paul Cowland heads to a classic car auction near the Malvern Hills. He sees big potential in a MGA 1600, even though it won't start
10:00 1h

Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic

S2 · E7 · Austin 7: Brake Point

Ant finds a 1929 Austin 7, but it has brake issues, poor lights, and a surprise fault

Ant finds a 1929 Austin 7, but it has brake issues, poor lights, and a surprise fault. Plus, the deadline to finish the house restoration looms
11:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S2 · E5 · Mini Clubman

Henry and Fuzz find a Mini Clubman racing car in Surrey

Henry and Fuzz find a Mini Clubman racing car in Surrey. Can they get this track legend back to winning ways, or will it stay at the back of the pack?

Daytime

12:00 1h

Richard Hammond's Workshop

S4 · E2 · A New Era

Richard brings in a business consultant to make the Workshop more efficient

Richard brings in a business consultant to make the Workshop more efficient. An invitation to Goodwood re-ignites Richard's passion for Cog Race Team
13:00 1h

Junkyard Empire

S3 · E3 · Buck Wild Bronco

Andy Cohen tries to restore a 1994 Bronco monster truck

Andy Cohen claims ownership of a 1994 Bronco at auction, but just as he gets the monster truck running, his father Bobby puts a negative spin on the purchase
14:00 1h

Massive Engineering Mistakes

S4 · E5

In California, a catastrophe cuts one of America's most vital highways in two

In California, a catastrophe cuts one of America's most vital highways in two. In Texas, a refinery explodes with deadly consequences
15:00 1h

Massive Engineering Mistakes

S5 · E4

The devastating effects of engineering disasters

Around the world, there are extraordinary building mistakes. Design teams and experts analyse what went wrong and how engineers are fixing them
16:00 1h

Ant Anstead: Born Mechanic

S2 · E7 · Austin 7: Brake Point

Ant finds a 1929 Austin 7, but it has brake issues, poor lights, and a surprise fault

Ant finds a 1929 Austin 7, but it has brake issues, poor lights, and a surprise fault. Plus, the deadline to finish the house restoration looms
17:00 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E3 · Porsche Factory Driver

The cycling legend tries his hand at Porsche racing

Sir Chris learns the ropes in a 911 GT3 Cup car, before heading to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium to race the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport
17:30 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E4 · Gymkhana Grid

The cycling legend experiences the Gymkhana Grid

A nightmarish course created by viral-video legend Ken Block is Chris' toughest challenge yet. With no prep time, is this test too great to overcome?

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S12 · E15 · Messerschmitt KR200

The boys take advantage of the Messerschmitt KR200's 60th birthday

Mike Brewer and Edd China take advantage of an iconic three wheeler, the Messerschmitt KR200, as it is about to celebrate its 60th birthday
19:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S2 · E6 · Triumph

Henry and Fuzz discover a shed full of rare gems in Bedfordshire

Henry and Fuzz discover a shed full of rare gems in Bedfordshire. But a Triumph TR6 steals the show! Can they restore it to its former glory?
20:00 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E5 · Formula E

The cycling legend competes against online Formula E racers

Sir Chris heads to Rome to test the latest Gen2 electric race car under the watchful eye of Audi driver and former champion Lucas di Grassi.
20:30 30m

Dream Jobs with Chris Hoy

S1 · E6 · Drifting

The cycling legend tries his hand at 'drifting'

For once, it's not Sir Chris Hoy wracked with nerves, as he joins James Deane for the finale of the 2019 Drift Masters European Championship.
21:00 30m

Motor Pickers

S3 · E3 · SUVs

A blogger looking for an SUV with some very particular requirements.

A blogger is looking for a stylish SUV and has some very particular requirements. Paul and Helen show her three models that are functional and fun
21:30 30m

Motor Pickers

S3 · E4 · Executive Saloons

A healthcare professional needs an exceptional executive saloon

A healthcare professional needs an exceptional executive saloon. But with a list of must-haves limiting the options drastically, Helen and Paul need to dig deep
22:00 1h

BSB Highlights

2026 Round 11: Brands Hatch

Action from Brands Hatch

Action from the 11th and final round of the campaign, which came from Brands Hatch
23:00 1h

Outback Truckers

S10 · E2

Jack Macrae manoeuvres a massive house through extreme weather conditions

Jack Macrae manoeuvres a massive house through extreme weather conditions. Meanwhile, Mike Elliott battles scorching heat in Western Australia

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