National Geographic HD
Irsko
National Geographic HD broadcasts in Ireland with a focus on documentary and factual content. Programming typically covers natural history, science, exploration, and cultural topics from around the world. The channel presents material on wildlife, environmental issues, archaeology, and technology, often featuring in-depth reports and cinematic cinematography. Viewers in Ireland can access the channel through standard subscription television services. The high-definition feed provides enhanced picture clarity for nature scenes and remote location footage. National Geographic HD does not carry news, sports, or entertainment programming, instead concentrating on non-fiction storytelling and educational material. The channel’s output is primarily in English, reflecting the language of its Irish audience.
Program
00:15 - 01:10
Planes That Changed History
747
Documentary, Aviation
Boeing dared to design the largest passenger aircraft of its time, and creating the 747 was no small task. The story of the 'Queen of the Skies' is one of groundbreaking innovation, high risks, and even higher stakes.
01:10 - 02:00
Decoding History's Prophecies
Stalin's Prophet, I Ching, The Sacred Buffalo
Documentary
In 20th-century Europe, mystic Wolf Messing claims to possess extraordinary psychic abilities, even predicting the fall of Hitler.
02:00 - 03:00
Atlas of Cursed Places
The Curse of the Bayou
Documentary
Louisiana locals blame everything from hurricanes to high crime rates on a 100-year-old curse invoked by hoodoo priestess Aunt Julia Brown.
03:00 - 04:00
Stonehenge: Secrets Revealed
Documentary
Travel back 4,500 years to the world of Stonehenge and Pömmelte, putting the last 10 years of science and discovery into focus.
04:00 - 07:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
07:00 - 08:00
Air Crash Investigation
North Sea Nightmare
Documentary, Aviation
A turboprop narrowly averts disaster after a lightning strike over the North Sea. Investigators uncover an unusual feature in the plane that plays a key role in this calamity.
08:00 - 09:00
Air Crash Investigation
Tragic Takeoffs
Documentary, Aviation
An early-morning flight from Lexington, Kentucky ends in disaster when a twin-engine jet careens off the tarmac.
09:00 - 10:00
Destruction Decoded
Space Disasters
Documentary, Science
Exploring various catastrophes that have happened in mankind's quest to conquer space, from the Apollo 1 tragedy to the Challenger and the Columbia disasters.
10:00 - 11:00
Car S.O.S
Mercedes Pagoda
Reality, Motoring
Fuzz and Tim have the task of getting an ageing German roadster from the 60s, a Mercedes 230SL, back on the road. When petrol head John suffered a heart attack, it meant his restoration project was abandoned.
11:00 - 12:00
Construction Fails
Sinkhole City
Documentary, Technology
Was a bridge collapse caused by a piece too big to fail? Which apartment blocks are fires waiting to burn? Why does China have so many sinkholes?
12:00 - 13:00
Air Crash Investigation
Frozen in Flight
Documentary, Aviation
On a bitterly cold Halloween night in 1994, a plane spins wildly before crashing into a field, only a methodical investigation can lead to the truth behind the crash.
13:00 - 14:00
Hitler's Last Stand
Castle Valor
Documentary, History
A platoon of American Buffalo Soldiers exceeds all expectations to advance on a Nazi occupied castle in the foothills of Northern Italy.
14:00 - 15:00
Decoding History's Prophecies
Stalin's Prophet, I Ching, The Sacred Buffalo
Documentary
In 20th-century Europe, mystic Wolf Messing claims to possess extraordinary psychic abilities, even predicting the fall of Hitler.
15:00 - 16:00
Lost Treasures of Egypt
The Pyramid Sun Kings
Documentary, History
Archaeologists unearth new clues about a forgotten dynasty, the Sun Kings.
16:00 - 17:00
Ice Road Rescue
Mega Trouble
Reality, Travel
In the coldest winter for a decade, with temperatures as low as -30 degrees, the ice road heroes put their lives on the line to rescue drivers in danger. Jo Rogers proves that he is still the king of the north.
17:00 - 18:00
Seconds From Disaster
Space Shuttle Columbia
Documentary
The shuttle Columbia broke apart as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere after a successful 16-day mission in space, killing all seven crew. NASA had not suffered such a loss since the Challenger in 1986. What caused the accident?
18:00 - 19:00
Air Crash Investigation
Lost Star Footballer
Documentary, Aviation
With rising young football star Emiliano Sala on board, a chartered Piper Malibu disappears from radar over the English Channel.
19:00 - 20:00
Hitler's Last Stand
Summit Under Siege
Documentary, History
An isolated American battalion fight to hold a vital mountain stronghold in Italy, known as Battle Mountain. With artillery and infantry hammering their positions, US troops hole up in a decaying castle on the summit.
20:00 - 21:00
Ice Road Rescue
Jackknife Jeopardy
Reality, Travel
Thord Paulsen and his colleagues must fight against snow and icy winds as they rescue cars and trucks on Norway's slippery mountain roads.
21:00 - 22:00
Destruction Decoded
Crashes
Documentary, Science
Explore the 10 worst train and plane disasters. From hijackings to malfunctions, these catastrophic events reveal the hidden dangers of travel.
22:00 - 23:00
Air Crash Investigation
Pushed to the Limit
Documentary, Aviation
On 19 December 1997, SilkAir Flight 185 en route to Singapore crashed into the Musi River in Indonesia after abruptly plunging from its 10,668-meter cruise altitude, killing all 97 passengers on board.
23:00 - 00:00
Contraband Capture
Maybachs and Meds
Documentary, Crime
Officers in Newark make a major seizure after uncovering a stolen luxury vehicle being shipped overseas. In Florida, AMO agents rush to intercept three vessels suspected of smuggling contraband from the Bahamas.