Sky History 2 TV Guide — Friday, 26 June 2026

Browse the full Sky History 2 TV guide for Friday, 26 June 2026. 24 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 1h

Ancient Aliens

S12 · E38 · The Galactic Keyhole

The mysterious symbol of the keyhole evident in mystic texts

The mysterious symbol of the keyhole exists in mystic texts, sacred architecture and ancient artwork found all over the planet. This programme tries to determine whether there more to it than meets the eye

01:00 1h

Crimes That Shook Britain

S5 · E3 · Rose West

Survivor Caroline Roberts revisits the 1970s murders of Rose and Fred West

Caroline Roberts, a surviving victim of serial killers Rose and Fred West, revisits the horrific murders committed by the couple during the 1970s

02:00 1h

What on Earth?

S4 · E20

The horrors of the communist lake of death

Investigating the horrors of the communist lake of death, the mystery Oregon desert symbol and the $100million sex-cult, and aerial archaeologists battle to solve the mystery of the Mayan Empire collapse

03:00 1h

What on Earth?

S4 · E15

Experts investigate the startling mysteries captured by satellites orbiting the Earth

Embark on an eye-opening journey as experts investigate the startling mysteries captured by satellites orbiting the Earth - from hidden worlds to unexplainable natural phenomena

04:00 1h

What on Earth?

S4 · E16

A black scar in a remote Australian forest revered by Aboriginal tribes

Startling mysteries captured by satellites orbiting the Earth, here featuring the man-eating mountain - a black scar in a remote Australian forest revered by Aboriginal tribes and linked to several mysterious disappearances. Plus, the Russian Stonehenge, Nazi archaeology, and skeletons with elongated skulls

05:00 1h

Rust Valley Restorers

S4 · E6 · Fuel to the Fire

Forest fires threaten Rust Valley

Forest fires threaten Rust Valley and after his neighbour loses 350 cars, Mike hoards back fuel in case he needs to save his own collection, Cassidy leads the charge on a unique project for charity and James takes on an impossible job

Morning

06:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S14 · E1 · The Disclosure Event

Changes in the US regarding acknowledgement of UFOs

In 2021, the United States government broke a 70-year precedent of denying UFOs and released a groundbreaking report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. This is the full story

07:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S14 · E2 · Mystery of the Standing Stones

The placement of monoliths and their geological make-up

How, according to Ancient Astronaut Theorists, the placement of monoliths and their geological make-up could point to extraterrestrial intervention

08:00 1h

Crimes That Shook Britain

S4 · E3 · Garry Newlove

The murder of Garry Newlove

Helen Newlove looks back on the harrowing night her husband Garry was beaten to death outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, in 2007

09:00 1h

Combat Ships

S3 · E2 · The Battle of Trafalgar

The Battle of Trafalgar

The vessels employed in the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement contested in October 1805 in the Atlantic Ocean between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

10:00 1h

History's Greatest Aircraft

S2 · E4 · B-24 Liberator

The B-24 Liberator, which was used extensively in the Second World War

Cruelly called 'the packing case the B17 came in', the B-24 Liberator more than proved its worth over Europe and the Pacific, patterning the B-17 to deliver a blow to the axis powers in the Second World War where it served in every branch of the American-armed forces, as well as several Allied air forces and navies

11:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S14 · E1 · The Disclosure Event

Changes in the US regarding acknowledgement of UFOs

In 2021, the United States government broke a 70-year precedent of denying UFOs and released a groundbreaking report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. This is the full story

Daytime

12:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S14 · E2 · Mystery of the Standing Stones

The placement of monoliths and their geological make-up

How, according to Ancient Astronaut Theorists, the placement of monoliths and their geological make-up could point to extraterrestrial intervention

13:00 1h

Combat Ships

S4 · E5 · Mutiny

Technological advances in maritime warfare

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have led to bigger and faster combat ships and transformed maritime warfare

14:00 1h

Combat Ships

S4 · E6 · Smugglers and Pirates

Efforts to protect commercial vessels from pirates and drug smugglers

A look at how maritime task forces and the Coast Guard are keeping commercial vessels and US shores safe from pirates and drug smugglers

15:00 1h

Combat Ships

S4 · E7 · Record Breakers

A look at the largest, fastest and deadliest combat ships of their eras

A look at the largest, fastest and deadliest combat ships of their eras, from the 19th century's HMS Warrior to today's USS Gerald R Ford carrier

16:00 1h

Combat Ships

S4 · E8 · Lightning Strikes

Maritime history's most effective lightning strikes

A look at some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes. These include how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates, how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in the Second World War and a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942

17:00 1h

Combat Trains

S1 · E1 · Nazi Railways

Auschwitz survivors explore the railways' part in the Nazis' plans

Auschwitz survivors explore the railways' part in the Nazis' plans to commit murder. Documentary exploring the role of trains in major conflicts of the past 150 years

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Ultimate Mysteries

S1 · E9 · Hidden Treasure

Treasure-seekers search for the Lost Dutchman mine

The hunt is on for the Civil War Gold and for $1.5million taken in the Plymouth Mail robbery of 1962. Plus, treasure-seekers search for the Lost Dutchman mine

19:00 1h

Crimes That Shook Britain

S5 · E5 · The Marchioness Disaster

The 1989 Marchioness disaster

A look back at the 1989 Marchioness disaster. Fifty-one partygoers died when the pleasure boat collided with a dredger ship on the River Thames

20:00 1h

Hitler's Coup 1923

The infamous Beer Hall Putsch

The infamous Beer Hall Putsch of November 1923, an attempt by Adolf Hitler to take power in Germany by force. Though it failed, it was a day that would change the world for ever, birthing Hitler's regime

21:00 1h

Alien Corridors

S1 · E3 · Alaska

Patterns in UFO sightings in Alaska

In 2018, Alaska suffered a powerful earthquake that led to threats of a tsunami. Though the tsunami never occurred, one notable result of the quake was the increase in UFOs observed in the skies. But how does seismic activity link to sightings?

22:00 1h

Evidence of the Unexplained

S1 · E4

Sightings of unexplained phenomena

Thousands of UFO sightings are reported every year, along with terrifying abductions and other bizarre occurrences. This series examines these accounts and explores recently declassified top secret UFO files, casting new light on historic cases

23:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S14 · E1 · The Disclosure Event

Changes in the US regarding acknowledgement of UFOs

In 2021, the United States government broke a 70-year precedent of denying UFOs and released a groundbreaking report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. This is the full story

Early Morning

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Daytime

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