Quest TV Guide — Saturday, 16 May 2026

Browse the full Quest TV guide for Saturday, 16 May 2026. 31 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

00:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S10 · E1 · Opals/Nougat/Stunt Planes

The mining of precious opals

The mining of precious opals beneath a hot desert, the making of nougat and how stunt planes are built

00:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S10 · E2 · Saffron/Muscle Car/Ice Roads

The farming of the spice saffron

The farming of the spice saffron, the manufacture of a muscle car and how giant roads made entirely from ice are created

01:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S13 · E5 · 1988 Ford Mustang GT

A young mechanic aims to gather experience by working on a Ford Mustang GT

Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China decide the classic 1980s muscle car, the Ford Mustang GT, is the ideal, affordable vehicle for an aspiring mechanic to start working on

02:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S13 · E6 · 1963 Chevy Corvair

Mike Brewer and Edd China aim to transform an old Chevy Corvair into a beach cruiser

Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China decide to create an eye-catching, inexpensive beach cruiser, as they aim to restore a classic Chevy Corvair to its former glory

03:00 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E12 · Alan

Henry and Fuzz search through rare Harleys, British bikes and hot rods

Henry and Fuzz meet collector extraordinaire, Alan in Norfolk. They search through rare Harleys, British bikes, hot rods and piles of automotive junk

03:30 30m

Shed and Buried

S6 · E13 · Nir and Olivia

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles, including American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese Superbikes

04:00 30m

How It's Made

S10 · E6 · Wooden Barrels/Fire Hydrants/Automotive Seats/Cathode Ray Tubes

Wooden barrels, fire hydrants, automotive seats and cathode ray tubes

The manufacture of wooden barrels, fire hydrants, automotive seats and cathode ray tubes, and how production has changed with technological advances

04:30 30m

How It's Made

S10 · E7 · Stainless Steel/Football Helmets/Resin Figurines/Laboratory Glassware

Stainless steel and laboratory glassware

The manufacture of stainless steel, sports helmets, resin figurines and laboratory glassware, and how production has been affected by changes in technology

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

Chasing Classic Cars

S7 · E19 · Here Kitty, Kitty

A 1958 XK 150S and a 1961 JXKE roadster

Just outside Philadelphia is a pair of mint Jaguars with Wayne's name on them. A blue 1958 XK 150S and a 1961 JXKE roadster, the 160th car built

06:30 30m

Chasing Classic Cars

S7 · E20 · Jersey Style!

Wayne Carini finds a Corvette in New Jersey

Wayne Carini criss-crosses New Jersey finding a Corvette, a Ferrari Dino and bringing a rare electric Fisker Supercar and a one-off super-stretch Mercedes limo to auction

07:00 30m

Chasing Classic Cars

S7 · E21 · Auburns Have More Fun!

Wayne rescues a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Touring Car

Wayne rescues a 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Touring Car that has seen one too many cold New Hampshire winters

07:30 30m

Chasing Classic Cars

S7 · E22 · Ultra Rare Rides

Wayne restores a 100m Austin Healey

Wayne thinks he's found the best 100m Austin Healey anywhere in the world and hopes to get top dollar for it and two special Morgans at auction

08:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S8 · E1 · Jag E-Type

Mike Brewer takes a risk on a Jaguar E-type

Mike Brewer takes a risk on a classic Jaguar E-type in poor condition, but quickly discovers the expense of buying parts as Edd China gets to work

09:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S9 · E13 · BMW Isetta Bubble

Mike Brewer tracks down a BMW Isetta bubble car

Mike Brewer tracks down a BMW Isetta bubble car, but Edd China finds the small vehicle difficult to repair and the pair's chances of turning a profit are put in jeopardy

10:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S11 · E12 · BMW Z1

Mike is on the lookout for an original BMW Z1

Mike Brewer is on the lookout for a two-seat roadster with attitude in the form of an original BMW Z1, which could make a tidy profit after Edd China works his magic

11:00 30m

Wheeler Dealers

S6 · E13 · Mini 1000 City - Part One

Part one of two. A Mini City 1000 is given a makeover

Part one of two. Mike Brewer and Edd China try to transform a Mini City 1000 to celebrate the car's 50th anniversary on a budget of £5,000

11:30 30m

Wheeler Dealers

S6 · E14 · Mini 1000 City - Part Two

Part two of two. Transforming a Mini City 1000

Part two of two. After buying a Mini City 1000 for £700, Mike Brewer plans to showcase the car at the three-day 50th birthday celebration of the vehicle in Birmingham. The only problem is that mechanic Edd China still has to complete the work necessary to restore it to its former glory

Daytime

12:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S12 · E1 · Pontiac GTO - Chicago

Mike Brewer searches for a rust-free Pontiac GTO

The duo relocate across the Atlantic, and Mike Brewer heads to Chicago in search of a rust-free Pontiac GTO - a rare car that he knows will be perfect for kicking off Edd China's US-based workshop

13:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S14 · E15 · 1972 Datsun 510

Mike and Ant drag a rare 1972 Datsun 510 2-door into the 21st century

Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead drag a rare 1972 Datsun 510 2-door into the 21st century. The engine is in good order, but the bad paint job, gearbox and bodywork let it down

14:00 1h

Wheeler Dealers

S15 · E24 · Mercedes Benz E55 AMG

Mike and the team work on a 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG

Mike and the team work on a 2002 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, a car considered to be the pinnacle of luxury and supercar performance

15:00 1h

MotoGP

2026 MotoGP: Catalonia Sprint Race

The Catalunya Grand Prix sprint race

The Catalunya Grand Prix. A chance to see the sprint race in the sixth round of the season, held at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

16:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S4 · E3 · Model T Ford

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend arrive at Cheltenham and find Andy's vintage Model T Ford

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend arrive at Cheltenham and find Andy's vintage Model T Ford, which is in desperate need of restoration. Are they up to the task?

17:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S4 · E4 · 1965 Sunbeam Alpine

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend are in Essex to work on restoring Warren's Sunbeam Alpine

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend are in Essex to work on restoring Warren's Sunbeam Alpine, hoping to revive it to its original glory and help make it shine once more.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S4 · E5 · 1963 Singer Gazelle

In Bath, Henry Cole and Fuzz Townsend explore sheds packed with British classics

In Bath, Henry Cole and Fuzz Townsend explore sheds packed with British classics. They spot a 1963 Singer Gazelle - can they rescue this elegant Rootes saloon?

19:00 1h

Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved a Train

S1 · E6 · Power Play

Chris and Francis install a 2.5 tonne traction motor

Chris and Francis install a 2.5 tonne traction motor, and head to the Highlands revealing 37025's past and a family connection for Francis.

20:00 1h

Shed and Buried: Classic Cars

S4 · E8 · 1950s Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane

Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend uncover a rare Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane convertible in a warehouse

In a dusty warehouse, Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend uncover a rare Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane convertible. Can they revive this British classic?

21:00 1h

The Repair Shop

S7 · E50

Cobbler Dean is tasked with restoring a pair of wooden roller skates

Cobbler Dean is tasked with restoring a pair of wooden roller skates. Electronics expert Mark fixes up a 1960s radiogram

22:00 1h

The Repair Shop

S11 · E20

A chair once used by JFK is brought back to life

In 1963 a chair, owned by Michael's parents, was used during a visit to Galway by John F Kennedy. The then US president, a man of Irish descent, was on a rare trip to receive the Freedom of Galway, which required some sitting and some signing. Now, with dry, cracked leather and a moth-eaten cushion, upholstery expert Sonnaz Nooranvary has her work cut out to restore this tiny bit of political history back to its former glory. A Navy hat box filled with romantic love letters dating back to the Second World War and a broken 1980s Walkman are also restored

23:00 1h

Aussie Gold Hunters

S10 · E17

Armed with new information, Shane and Russell chase lost gold on Mosquito Creek

Armed with new information, Shane and Russell chase lost gold on Mosquito Creek. Disaster strikes the Desert Diggers as they try to increase output.

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