Sky History TV Guide — Saturday, 18 July 2026

Browse the full Sky History TV guide for Saturday, 18 July 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 55m

Ancient Aliens

S17 · E16 · Mysteries of the Norse Gods

Extraterrestrial influence on Norse deities, such as Odin and Thor

The suggestion that mythological tales of Norse deities, such as Odin and Thor, were inspired by real encounters with extraterrestrial beings

00:55 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

01:25 25m

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

01:50 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'

02:20 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

02:50 25m

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

03:15 25m

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

03:40 45m

Ancient Aliens

S18 · E10 · Ufo Sightings

Experts explore UFO research, ancient mysteries and new evidence

Experts explore UFO research, ancient mysteries and new evidence as the search for the truth behind alien theories continues

04:25 45m

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

05:10 50m

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

Morning

06:00 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

06:30 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

07:00 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'

07:30 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

08:00 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

08:30 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

09:00 1h

Forged in Fire

S5 · E23 · Hollywood Edition

The finalists recreate Hattori Hanzo's katana from the Kill Bill films

The finalists recreate one of the most famous swords in cinematic history - Hattori Hanzo's 1,000-layer katana from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films

10:00 1h

History's Greatest Warriors

S1 · E1 · The Navy Seals

The expertise and techniques of the Navy Seals

A look at the Navy Seals, who undergo intense training that transforms them into fighting forces capable of operating in any environment, from sea to land to air

11:00 1h

Greatest Escapes of WWII

S1 · E4

A Russian soldier's daring escape from a Nazi death camp

A Russian soldier's daring escape from a Nazi death camp, a bold plan from a Japanese prison and pilots winning their enemies' respect

Daytime

12:00 1h

Greatest Escapes of WWII

S1 · E5

The German submarines that caused havoc in the American desert

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of the conflict, as captured soldiers, sailors and airmen on both sides dared the impossible to win their freedom. This episode focuses on the German submarines that caused havoc in the American desert, the playboy pilot they couldn't cage and the young lovers whose escape defied all odds

13:00 1h

Greatest Escapes of WWII

S1 · E6

Hitler's last soldier in America who defied the FBI for 40 years

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of the conflict, as captured soldiers, sailors and airmen on both sides dared the impossible to win their freedom. This episode focuses on Hitler's last soldier in America who defied the FBI for 40 years, the prisoners who revealed the secrets of the death camps and the merciless Nazi who almost got away

14:00 1h

Storage Wars

S17 · E4 · Not Mary's First Rodeo

Ivy finds a couple of coffins

The buyers return to Moreno Valley, where an old friend surprises them. Dusty and Lupe do their best to hit it out of the park and Ivy finds a couple of less scary coffins

15:00 1h

Storage Wars

S17 · E5 · It's a Brew-Tiful Day in Fulerton

Lisa is frustrated as her lockers keep getting taken

Lisa is frustrated as her lockers keep getting taken. Kenny seeks a banjo but leaves with a harmonica. Dusty and Lupe discover their ideal locker

16:00 1h

Storage Wars

S17 · E6 · Diamonds And Tigers And Bids...Oh My!

Bidding for the contents of abandoned storage units

People who make a living from bidding for the contents of abandoned storage units, making risky purchases that could buy them trash or treasure

17:00 1h

Gold Wars Downunder

S1 · E9

Donnie and Leigh come face to face in an explosive showdown

Donnie and Leigh come face to face in an explosive showdown. At the 1870 mine site, Richie is worried mining manager Dan has lost his mojo

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Gold Wars Downunder

S1 · E10

All three mining teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets

All three mining teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets, with Damo and Matt the goldfield's front-runners

19:00 1h

Britain's Most Historic Towns

S1 · E3 · Norman Winchester

Alice Roberts investigates Norman Britain in Winchester

Alice Roberts explores the Norman period of British history by examining events that occurred in Winchester, a historic town that still retains many hallmarks of the 11th and 12th centuries. To get a taste of this era, she attempts to storm a castle wearing chain mail, investigates the origins of modern surgery, and tries some eel pie. At the conclusion of the episode, cutting edge CGI is used to take the town back in time, and recreate how it would have looked during this period of British history

20:00 1h

Britain's Most Historic Towns

S1 · E4 · Tudor Norwich

Alice Roberts tells the story of Tudor England by studying the history of Norwich

Alice Roberts tells the story of Tudor England by studying the history of Norwich, learning the harsh reality of religious intolerance, uncovering the origins of Norwich FC's iconic canary and experiencing humiliating Tudor justice. Aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson takes to the skies to see how the current layout reflects its history and, at the conclusion of the episode, cutting edge CGI is used to recreate how Norwich would have looked during this period of British history

21:00 1h

Clash of the Gods

S1 · E6 · Odysseus: Curse of the Sea

The legend of the Greek king Odysseus

Exploring the legend of Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca. Divers investigate whether Homer's tale of beasts and vengeful gods could have been true after uncovering intriguing remains that are thousands of years old

22:00 1h

Clash of the Gods

S1 · E7 · Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge

The legend of Odysseus, Homer's hero from The Odyssey

Examining the legend of Odysseus, Homer's hero from The Odyssey who, after the Trojan War, embarked upon a 10-year quest to return to his wife and home. The programme meets underwater divers who have uncovered remains that date back thousands of years, and may be a direct link to the story

23:00 1h

Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny

S2 · E7 · Secret Units

A look at how behind official policy often stands unofficial actors

Behind official policy often stands unofficial actors. This edition uncovers the audacious operations of Red Cell

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Tonight's Highlights

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