Sky History TV Guide — Friday, 17 July 2026

Browse the full Sky History TV guide for Friday, 17 July 2026. 32 programmes listed , including 7 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

Secrets in the Dark

S1 · E4 · Priestess with the Golden Eye

The oldest-known prosthetic eye, made of gold

Documentary shedding light on unusual discoveries made in the darkest places on Earth and venturing into the realm of the supernatural, where eerie and unsettling findings turn up unexplained phenomena that challenge man's understanding of the world. This episode visits the ancient Burnt City of Shahre Sukhteh, Iran, as archaeologists uncover a remarkable discovery - the oldest-known prosthetic eye, made of gold

00:55 55m

Secrets in the Dark

S1 · E5 · Murdered Pharaoh and Ghostly Wine

The fate of Pharaoh Ramses III

Documentary shedding light on unusual discoveries made in the darkest places on Earth. The fate of Pharaoh Ramses III has been clouded by rumours of a family plot against him. This film explores the tomb and uncovers evidence to support this

01:50 1h

Pawn Stars

S22 · E14 · Raiders of the Lost Pawn

The Pawn Stars check out a pair of vintage rock t-shirts

The Pawn Stars check out a pair of vintage rock t-shirts, Gumby and Pokey toys, a poster by Israeli artist Gad Ullman and unopened Atari games

02:50 50m

Pawn Stars

S22 · E15 · Duelling and Dealing

A seller comes in with some Apollo 11 documents

A seller shoots for the moon, when he comes in with some Apollo 11 documents. Then, a Harley Davidson 1962 Topper scoots into the shop. Next, Rick checks out a Renoir etching

03:40 45m

Pawn Stars

S22 · E16 · The Need for Speed

Corey calls for back-up when an iconic find makes its way into the store

When a seller speeds into the shop with an iconic piece of Sammy Hagar memorabilia, Corey calls for back-up. Rick has a chance to buy a vintage whisky strap

04:25 45m

Pawn Stars

S23 · E1 · Rick's Big Shot

A seller comes in with an overcoat once owned by Lee Harvey Oswald

A seller comes in with an overcoat once owned by Lee Harvey Oswald. Corey checks out a 30-year-old Gibson guitar with a factory mistake and a rare Mike Tyson Nintendo game. Meanwhile, Rick and Corey check out a restored Second World War half-track

05:10 50m

American Pickers

S27 · E7 · Buying Bonanza

Brothers Mike and Robbie Wolfe enjoy as dizzying joyride

Brothers Mike and Robbie Wolfe revisit the picking grandpa they never had on his five-acre Kansas empire. They then they head to Pennsylvania for a dizzying joyride

Morning

06:00 30m

Curse of Skinwalker Ranch

S5 · E26 · Behind the Gates: Phenomenal Connections

A review of the most compelling evidence that the team has documented so far

Dr Travis Taylor reviews some of the most compelling evidence that the team has documented so far, which suggests they may be close to revealing the secret of Skinwalker Ranch.

06:30 55m

Pawn Stars

S22 · E15 · Duelling and Dealing

A seller comes in with some Apollo 11 documents

A seller shoots for the moon, when he comes in with some Apollo 11 documents. Then, a Harley Davidson 1962 Topper scoots into the shop. Next, Rick checks out a Renoir etching

07:25 55m

Pawn Stars

S22 · E16 · The Need for Speed

Corey calls for back-up when an iconic find makes its way into the store

When a seller speeds into the shop with an iconic piece of Sammy Hagar memorabilia, Corey calls for back-up. Rick has a chance to buy a vintage whisky strap

08:20 55m

Pawn Stars

S23 · E1 · Rick's Big Shot

A seller comes in with an overcoat once owned by Lee Harvey Oswald

09:15 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

10:10 30m

Storage Wars

S15 · E9 · The Way of the Gam Gam

Darrell tries to make a meal out of a snack-sized locker

While in Santa Ana, Lisa 'channels her grandmother', in trying to turn a profit. Brandi contends with a tremendously frustrating day, Darrell tries to make a meal out of a snack-sized locker, while Kenny learns to prep himself for true stealthiness

10:40 25m

Storage Wars

S15 · E10 · Four Bidders and a Funeral

Kenny is appalled by what he finds abandoned in his unit

Lisa comes to Montebello with a clear mind, intent on letting the lockers 'speak' to her. Ivy lets his son navigate his way to a unit which turns out not to be completely vacant. Kenny is absolutely appalled by what he finds abandoned in his unit

11:05 30m

Storage Wars

S15 · E11 · Manifest Chastity

Brandi is determined to actually win a locker for once in Santa Ana

Brandi is determined to actually win a locker for once in Santa Ana, but has to show restraint to do it. Rene spots a stack of items in a locker that 'speaks' to him. Kenny puts his needs out to the universe, while Barry struggles to stay in the game

11:35 25m

Storage Wars

S15 · E12 · We Fun-Did It!

Ivy drags Isaiah to Victorville as punishment for getting Cs on his report card

Ivy drags Isaiah to Victorville as punishment for getting Cs on his report card. Kenny wants to furnish his new house, but there are eight reasons standing in his way. Elsewhere, Lisa learns a lot

Daytime

12:00 1h

History's Greatest Aircraft

S3 · E5 · Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane

The Hawker Hurricane was the first RAF aircraft to fly over 300mph. Over half of every enemy aeroplane destroyed in the Battle of Britain was by a Hurricane, not a Spitfire

13:00 1h

Salvage Kings

S3 · E3 · Last Hotel on the Left

Ted has a mountain of salvage to deal with

At the site of a famous old hotel, Ted has a mountain of salvage to deal with - and a ghost

14:00 1h

Salvage Kings

S3 · E4 · Biting Off More Than He Can Chew

Ted and his friend Adam take on a tricky demolition job

Ted and his friend Adam take on a tricky demolition job with a big potential upside. However, the risks are huge

15:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E8 · American Jewellery and Zoo

Les makes a deal to get the others off his back

Les makes a deal to get the others off his back, but when some interesting animals come through the door, it might be too much for him to resist

15:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E9 · Les Sells Out

Les sells the wristbands one by one

With over 40,000 wristbands to sell, stored in 126 boxes, Les decides to sell them one by one, starting at $2 apiece. Seth and Ashley remain sceptical of the idea

16:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E10 · You Bet Your Butt

Seth and Ashley make a series of bets

Seth and Ashley make a series of bets to see if they or Les can purchase any item that comes into the store that they would otherwise dismiss as 'junk'

16:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E11 · Homefront Heat

Seth notices that Ashley is behaving strangely

Seth notices that Ashley is behaving strangely - either low-balling on, or rejecting outright, various items that she would otherwise give higher deals on

17:00 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E12 · Strike Out

Ashley continues to low-ball and mistreat customers

Ashley continues to low-ball and mistreat customers to Seth's detriment, and gets involved in an argument in front of a client over a signed 1970 Detroit Tigers baseball

17:30 30m

Hardcore Pawn

S9 · E13 · Les Goes Down

Seth and Ashley continue to bicker

Les's anger over Seth and Ashley's sibling rivalry boils over to the point that he gives them an ultimatum to calm down or be sacked - but they carry on bickering

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

American Pickers

S27 · E8 · Two-Wheeled Treasures

Mike Wolfe nails a double deal at a motorcycle museum

Mike Wolfe nails a double deal at an epic Utah motorcycle museum. Robbie and Jersey scour a shuttered family museum that hasn't been touched in decades

19:00 1h

Forged in Fire

S5 · E22 · The Landsknecht Sword

The two-handed Landsknecht sword

Four bladesmiths are tasked to craft a signature blade from a massive piece of lift cable. The final two competitors return home to re-create a sword wielded by some of history's fiercest soldiers - the two-handed Landsknecht sword

20:00 1h

Secrets of Great British Castles

S2 · E4 · Leeds Castle

Dan Jones examines the history of Leeds Castle, Kent

Dan Jones explores the 900-year history of Leeds Castle in Kent, from its origins as a royal Saxon family's manor and Norman stronghold to the private property of six medieval queens, a Tudor palace, a Jacobean country house and a Georgian mansion. Its last owner, Lady Olive Baillie, made it a centre of lavish hospitality for leading politicians, international royalty and film stars. When she died in 1974, she bequeathed the castle and grounds to a specially created charitable trust so that future generations could enjoy her home

21:00 1h

The Witches of Salem

S1 · E2 · The Road to Hell

How paranoia reached fever pitch as the demonic conspiracy terrorising Salem village grew

How paranoia regarding the suprnatural reached fever pitch as the demonic conspiracy terrorising Salem village grew, leaving no one safe. Boston jail filled with suspected witches and those accused faced execution if found guilty. Narrated by Mark Strong

22:00 30m

Gangland Chronicles

S1 · E1 · The Sinaloa Cartel: The El Chapo Years

A look at trafficking organisation Sinaloa

A look at trafficking organisation Sinaloa. Led by Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán it aimed to dominate the global drug trade and employed ruthless tactics to establish power. However, the journey to the top is not without challenges. The Tijuana Cartel poses a significant threat, leading to a violent rivalry that escalates tensions in the drug world. US and Mexican authorities were also determined to bring it down

22:30 30m

Gangland Chronicles

S1 · E2 · The Gambino Family: The Gotti Years

How John Gotti rose as the new don of the Gambino family

Documentary focusing on John Gotti, a mafioso of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He ordered and helped to orchestrate the murder of Gambino boss Paul Castellano in December 1985 and took over the family shortly afterwards, leading what was described as America's most powerful crime syndicate

23:00 1h

Ancient Aliens

S17 · E15 · Britain's UFO Files

Unexplained phenomenon in Britain

Unexplained phenomenon in Britain, from Stonehenge to crop circles and UFO sightings - including the famous Rendlesham Forest incident

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