Sky History TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full Sky History TV guide for Friday, 23 October 2026. 33 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 55m

Strange Evidence

Camera footage of a strange creature in the wilderness

When cameras record a strange creature in the wilderness performing an incredible feat of strength, some suspect it's hard proof of Bigfoot
00:55 55m

Outback Wreckers

S1 · E7 · Toyota Treasure

Documentary following wreckers hunting for abandoned vehicles and hidden scrap

Documentary following expert wreckers as they hunt for abandoned vehicles and hidden scrap in the Australian Outback
01:50 1h

Alone

S13 · E12 · Fire and Famine

As Arctic winter tightens its grip, a shelter is threatened by fire

As Arctic winter tightens its grip, a shelter is threatened by fire, a bear raid wipes out vital supplies, and hunger pushes survivalists to the limit
02:50 50m

Flipping Bangers

S3 · E3 · Triumph Herald

Car enthusiasts Will and Gus track down a Triumph Herald

The Triumph Herald is a great entry-level classic and car enthusiasts Will and Gus find one with only two previous owners and 50,000 miles on the clock. It's not working and stuck in a barn, but if the duo can address its engine, fuel, braking and gearbox then it'll be a gem
03:40 45m

History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe

S1 · E7 · Backyard Treasures

Incredible items discovered in people's backyards

Mike explores items that were discovered in people's backyards, considering how forgotten objects can transform into money-making jackpots when their true history is revealed
04:25 45m

Pawn Stars

S24 · E19 · Detective Rick Tracy

A seller offers a Magic Johnson 50th birthday invitation

A seller walks into the shop hoping to score with his Magic Johnson 50th birthday invitation. Chum takes a look at some joker playing cards used as props in The Dark Knight. Corey heads to the range to test out a Civil War-era derringer
05:10 25m

Storage Wars

S15 · E19 · California Knows How to Pottery

In Rosamond, Ivy and Pops deftly score a fine locker

Ivy kidnaps Pops and takes him to Rosamond, where they deftly score a fine locker. Kenny sets out to brighten everyone's day and his clowning around has him seeing stars. Lisa proves she has a friend - for now
05:35 25m

Storage Wars

S15 · E20 · If Ya Got It, Flaut It

Kenny happens upon a familiar vehicle and follows it all the way to Lancaster

Kenny happens upon a familiar vehicle and follows it all the way to Lancaster for an auction - where he tries desperately to find his gas money

Morning

06:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S5 · E11 · Blackout!

A storm threatens to knock out the shop's power

As a storm threatens to knock out the shop's power, Seth hatches an emergency plan - only for it to be shot down by his father
06:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S5 · E13 · Gold Day in Hell

Les discovers Seth's master plan for a new business structure

Les discovers Seth's master plan for a new business structure at the Gold family pawn shop, leading to a huge stand-off between father and son
07:00 25m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E1 · Face Off

Seth and Les tussle for power

Tensions are at an all-time high in the store as Seth and Les tussle for power and Ashley intervenes when the chaos begins to affect business
07:25 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E2 · Last Man Standing

Seth tries to prove he is worthy of being in charge

Everyone's eyes are on Seth as he tries to prove he is worthy of being in charge, while also attempting to keep calm as the pressure begins to mount
07:55 25m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E3 · Family Traitor!

Seth makes a costly mistake

Seth makes a costly mistake that threatens to land the business in financial disaster. While he tries to correct it, Ashley spills the beans to Les
08:20 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E4 · Millionaire Mayhem

Les hurries to customise a $20,000 ring

Les works at breakneck pace to customise a $20,000 ring, but Seth is furious when Ashley unjustifiably derails the sale
08:50 25m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E5 · Urban Hillbilly

Seth rumbles a customer for trying to flog fake goods

A customer is furious when Seth rumbles him for trying to flog fake goods. Later, panic grips the staff as a farmer lets an animal loose in the shop
09:15 55m

History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe

S1 · E7 · Backyard Treasures

Incredible items discovered in people's backyards

Mike explores items that were discovered in people's backyards, considering how forgotten objects can transform into money-making jackpots when their true history is revealed
10:10 55m

Pawn Stars

S24 · E20 · Chum Goes to Hollywood

Rick tackles a football helmet signed by 28 Heisman Trophy winners

Rick tackles a football helmet signed by 28 Heisman Trophy winners, while Corey gears up to buy a devastatingly cool 'Transformers' toy for the shop. Rick tries not to go 'psycho' over an Alfred Hitchcock poster that makes a cameo in the shop
11:05 55m

Storage Wars

S16 · E1 · The Return of the Return of San Burrito

Kenny channels an old friend's tactics, allowing him to pick just the right unit

As the buyers head back to San Bernardino, Kenny channels an old friend's tactics, allowing him to pick just the right unit. Brandi flexes her muscles on a dusty locker, Ivy does his best to look beneath the surface, while Rene and Casey gamble big

Daytime

12:00 1h

Great British Castle Rescue

S1 · E1 · Fyvie Castle - Scotland's Royal Fortress

Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of some of the UK's most awe-inspiring castles

Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of some of the UK's most awe-inspiring castles. Beginning at Fyvie Castle in Scotland, Rick meets Annie Robertson, who faces the task of saving the childhood home of Charles I from collapse
13:00 1h

Great British Castle Rescue

S1 · E2 · Gwrych Castle - Welsh Cliff Castle

An aerial and up-close view of Gwrych Castle

Rick Edwards takes an aerial and up-close view of Gwrych Castle in Conwy County Borough, Wales
14:00 1h

Great British Castle Rescue

S1 · E3 · Lowther Castle - Earl's Gothic Mansion

Rick Edwards visits Lowther Castle

Rick Edwards arrives at Lowther Castle, which was gutted by the 7th Earl of Lonsdale. Now, Jim Lowther, the 7th Earl's son, is trying to save it
15:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E6 · Poachers!

Les is furious when he learns that dealers are poaching his customers

Les is furious when he learns that dealers are poaching his customers, and things get worse when he tells a client that a diamond watch is fake
15:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E7 · Ashley's Breakdown

Ashley splashes out on a worthless roulette table

Ashley splashes out on a worthless roulette table, which sparks one of the biggest fights the Gold family has ever witnessed
16:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E8 · Ashley's Aftermath

Ashley returns to put Seth in his place

Ashley returns to put Seth in his place. Meanwhile, a customer who has been robbed looks to sell her last remaining possession
16:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E9 · Devil in Detroit

A burglar is caught in the car park

A burglar is caught in the car park - and when she is taken inside the Golds get a big surprise
17:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E10 · Cash Money Moron

Les hands over a lot of money based on the word of a customer

Les hands over a lot of money for an item based on the word of a customer, and later, Ashley makes a discovery that leaves him looking foolish
17:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S6 · E11 · You're Fired. I Quit!

A member of Seth's team makes a huge mistake

Les is furious when a member of Seth's team makes a huge mistake, but Seth is unwilling to reveal the culprit so takes a stand against his father

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

History's Greatest Picks with Mike Wolfe

S1 · E8 · Greatest Showmen

Big budget items that stole the show for the greatest performers of all time

From the sports arena to circus and screen, the collector explores the big budget items that stole the show for some of the greatest performers of all time
19:00 1h

Forged in Fire

S5 · E27 · The Pipe Tomahawks

Forging a canister Damascus knife and making pipe tomahawks

Four bladesmiths are challenged with forging a canister Damascus knife using only steel wool and 1095 powder. The final two head home to re-create an important weapon from North American history - the pipe tomahawk
20:00 1h

Britain's Most Historic Towns

S2 · E2 · Georgian Bristol

Alice Roberts explores the Georgian era in Bristol

Alice Roberts explores the Georgian era in her home city of Bristol. She takes a horse-drawn carriage ride to explore Clifton's Georgian architecture, samples some of the backstreet gin that was considered a threat to civilisation, and discovers the ingenious story behind the world's first chocolate factory. She also delves into the city's links with the slave trade, uncovering horrific tales in the historical records. Plus, aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson provides a bird's-eye view of how 18th-century wealth transformed the city
21:00 1h 10m

Mengele Unveiled

S1 · E1 · Angel's Dawn and Eugenics

An analysis of the crimes of Josef Mengele

An analysis of the life of German officer and physician Josef Mengele, exploring his youth and studies, his adherence to Nazism, the inhumane experiments conducted at Auschwitz and the connection between Nazism and the German academic system
22:10 1h 10m

Mengele Unveiled

S1 · E2 · Auschwitz - Unveiling the Angel of Death

An analysis of the crimes of Josef Mengele

An analysis of the life of German officer and physician Josef Mengele, exploring his youth and studies, his adherence to Nazism, the inhumane experiments conducted at Auschwitz and the connection between Nazism and the German academic system
23:20 1h

Contraband: Seized at Sea

S1 · E11

Passengers using the ferry from the Dominican Republic for nefarious reasons

At San Juan in Puerto Rico, the overnight ferry from the Dominican Republic carries over 600 passengers, some of whom are travelling between the two Caribbean islands for nefarious reasons. It is up to Customs and Border Protection officers to find them

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