Browse the full National Geographic WILD TV guide for Monday, 19 October 2026. 26 programmes listed , including 6 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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00:40 55m
Dead Or Alive
S1 · E3 · Hippo RampageDocumentary investigating attacks by hipposDocumentary investigating attacks by hippos, featuring two safari guides who were left fighting for their lives, and a couple whose boat capsized following a terrifying encounter -
01:35 25m
The Incredible Pol Farm
S1 · E3 · HaymakersDr Pol, Charles and Ben manage to mow their hayfieldIt's summer, which means it's time to bale some hay. Dr Pol, Charles and Ben manage to mow their hayfield, but will a surprise storm spoil this year's haul? -
02:00 1h
Lawless Island
S8 · E5 · The Dog ShowSpecial episode focusing on the community's dogsSpecial episode focusing on the community's dogs, with different breeds and personalities coming together, each showcasing their skills and charm -
03:00 1h
Lawless Island
S8 · E6 · We Can Do Hard ThingsTroy explores sunken boats for lost treasuresTroy explores sunken boats for lost treasures, and Veronica and Terry work together to revamp the garden Litzi left behind -
04:00 1h
Yukon Vet
S11 · E22 · Cow CuddlesThe team treats a pair of chickens who are struggling to walkThe team treats a pair of chickens who are struggling to walk, a dog with a lump, and a cow who loves to give hugs. The vets also conduct a long-awaited pregnancy test -
05:00 30m
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05:30 30m
Morning
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06:00 30m
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06:30 30m
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07:00 1h
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
Teleshopping feature bringing you the hottest destinations and latest deals to ensure your next cruise is your greatest one -
08:00 1h
The Incredible Dr Pol
S2 · E3 · All Vets Are OffThe vets decide to look for some new helpWith a constant flow of clients filling the clinic's waiting room and the phones ringing off the hook with farm calls, the vets decide it is time to start looking for some help -
09:00 1h
Secrets of the Zoo
S3 · E3 · Snaky, Breaky HeartThe flamingos get their annual examThe flamingos get their annual exam, and two manatee orphans arrive at the zoo before returning to the wild -
10:00 1h
Snakes in the City
S3 · E3 · Country Club KillerSimon and Siouxsie encounter Africa's largest cobraSimon and Siouxsie encounter Africa's largest cobra, fish a black mamba from a pool, and try to retrieve a boa constrictor -
11:00 1h
Africa's Deadliest
S8 · E4 · Deadly WatersAfrica's waterholes set the stage for the continent's greatest spectaclesFrom powerful crocodiles lying in wait to bloody battles between hippos, Africa's waterholes set the stage for the continent's greatest spectacles
Daytime
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12:00 1h
The Incredible Dr Pol
S15 · E2 · North Pol ExpressDr Pol finds two chickens suffering from bare bottomsDr Pol finds two chickens suffering from bare bottoms. While Dr Emily and Dr Nicole team up to visit a cow with a retained placenta - or so they think -
13:00 1h
Heartland Docs
S2 · E8 · Bring on the Bison!The vets treat a lizard, a sick calf and a dog with an enormous tumourThe clinic is buzzing as the vets treat a variety of patients, including a lizard, a sick calf and a dog with an enormous tumour -
14:00 1h
The Hummingbird Effect
Costa Rica's dazzling diversity of hummingbirdsVenture across Costa Rica to witness the country's dazzling diversity of hummingbirds and learn how these creatures play a huge role in one of the wildest environments on Earth -
15:00 1h
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16:00 1h
Investigation Shark Attack
S1 · E6 · Maui MayhemThe team investigates incidents off Maui in peak tourist seasonThe team investigates incidents off Maui in peak tourist season to discover why the island has more shark encounters than the entire Hawaiian chain -
17:00 1h
Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie
S1 · E4 · 1940sThe technology of the 1940sThe actor and engineering enthusiast takes a look at the technology of the 1940s, examining the impact of the Second World War on the decade. He mans a fire pump, and tackles a Blitz-style blaze, before he visits an RAF control centre to discover how radar helped win the Battle of Britain. He also reveals the contribution made by spy planes, jet engines and shrapnel-proof fire engines
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
Yukon Vet
S7 · E5 · Don't Poke a Sleeping PorcupineA young reindeer with many ailments needs Dr Oakley's helpA young reindeer with many ailments needs Dr Oakley's help to get back into fighting shape and an elderly porcupine poses a pokey problem -
19:00 1h
Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina
S2 · E2 · Sweet ReleaseA dangerous antelope is darted on the zoo's grasslandsAs the orphaned otter pups go to fish school, two young lions leave the pride and a dangerous antelope is darted on the zoo's grasslands -
20:00 1h
Wild Crocs of the Caribbean
The rare Cuban crocodile and its far-ranging American cousin cross pathsThe rare Cuban crocodile and its far-ranging American cousin cross paths in a vibrant world of mangroves and reefs. From Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp to the Caribbean Sea, their journeys unfold among a spectacular array of wildlife -
21:00 1h
Crocodile King
Documentary examining the territorial crocodileDocumentary examining the territorial crocodile's battle for dominance, food and mates against rivals of its own species -
22:00 1h
Swamp Men
S2 · E1 · Swamp ShootoutThe park adjusts to the arrival of new director Brian ZepedaFollowing the dismissal of park boss Ed Woods, the team adjusts to the arrival of new director Brian Zepeda. His first project is to oversee the Seminole Shoot-out, a Native American war-re-enactment, while operations manager Jay Osceola is tasked with keeping the park running in spite of a drought, and his younger brother joins the staff with a brief to handle alligators -
23:00 1h
Ice Road Rescue
S5 · E6 · Gridlock HazardThord struggles to rescue a truck blocking a mountain passThord struggles to rescue a truck blocking a mountain pass while impatient drivers put his life in danger