Discovery History
Irlande
Discovery History is a television channel available in Ireland that focuses on historical programming. Its content typically includes documentaries covering a wide range of historical periods, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, as well as series examining historical figures, events, and cultural developments. The channel also features programs on archaeology, engineering history, and military history. Viewers in Ireland can access Discovery History through various television providers, and the channel is broadcast in English. The schedule is structured around themed blocks of historical content, with some programs exploring lesser-known aspects of the past alongside more familiar topics.
Programme
00:00 - 01:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Sinkhole at the Museum
Science, Documentary
A Corvette disappears into a hole in the ground in the US state of Kentucky. In Australia, a disaster occurs during the construction of a huge bridge in the centre of Melbourne. Heavy construction work shakes the earth in Oklahoma.
01:00 - 03:00
Monsters of the Abyss
Documentary
Richie Kohler and Evan Kovacs investigate the WWII sinking of U-Boat 85 near Scotland, rumoured to have been attacked by a mysterious sea-creature lurking in the depths of the sea.
03:00 - 04:00
Combat Dealers
SAS
Reality, Collectibles
A Hollywood blockbuster needs an authentic WWII SAS jeep within two weeks. It's a tight deadline, but Bruce is determined to meet it, as the wartime SAS is a passion of his.
04:00 - 05:00
Combat Dealers
Cold War
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce goes to a Cold War underground bunker that has been converted to a museum. The curator is looking for some Soviet era equipment to tell the other side of the story.
05:00 - 06:00
Combat Dealers
Arnhem
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce hears about some second world war British airborne division gear from the battle of Arnhem for sale, which is of big interest to ex-paratroopers like him and Freddie.
06:00 - 06:30
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.
06:30 - 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
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.
08:00 - 08:30
Shed & Buried
Best Bits: Rodney
Reality, Documentary
This time, the duo fondly recall Rodney's rusty lair packed full of signs, petrol pumps and vintage British cars. Rodney found it hard to part with some of the items the deal-searching duo wanted, but they eventually came away with even more.
08:30 - 09:00
Shed & Buried
Episode 8
Reality, Documentary
Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove rescue interesting items from a scrapyard in Devon. The guys find some classic vehicles, including a neglected Jaguar Mark 1.
09:00 - 09:30
Shed & Buried
Episode 9
Reality, Documentary
Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove visit an incredible collection of Ford vehicles in Worcestershire. But the guys have their sights set on a 1960s Austin A40 Farina.
09:30 - 10:00
Shed & Buried
Episode 10
Reality, Documentary
Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove are in Dorset to look around a collection of bikes, cars and tractors. The guys consider buying a pedestrian walk sign and a Yamaha FS1-SE.
10:00 - 11:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Pittsburgh Landslide
Science, Documentary
A vital hillside motorway in Pennsylvania is destroyed in just minutes after a catastrophic landslide rocks a community; engineers investigate and uncover undetected geological issues with an increased and unstable traffic load.
11:00 - 12:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Mayhem in Minneapolis
Science, Documentary
A deadly design flaw results in a horrifying rush hour bridge collapse that tragically leaves 13 dead in Minneapolis. Using the latest science, experts investigate to reveal what went wrong on one of Minnesota's busiest crossings.
12:00 - 13:00
Massive Engineering Mistakes
Sinkhole at the Museum
Science, Documentary
A Corvette disappears into a hole in the ground in the US state of Kentucky. In Australia, a disaster occurs during the construction of a huge bridge in the centre of Melbourne. Heavy construction work shakes the earth in Oklahoma.
13:00 - 14:00
Combat Dealers
VE Day Special
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce Crompton marks the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, sending rare German half-track vehicles to partake in a battle re-enactment. In France, he seeks VE Day relics.
14:00 - 15:00
Combat Dealers
Bomber Command
Reality, Collectibles
Following Bruce Crompton as he travels the globe to buy and sell wartime memorabilia.
15:00 - 16:00
Combat Dealers
Sherman/Patton
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce hunts down relics of one of the greatest military commanders of all-time, George S. Patton. Then, he tries to close a deal worth £200,000.
16:00 - 17:00
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
The Australian Badlands - Halls Creek to Darwin
Travel, Natural World
Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole is only about 1,500 km from Darwin, and after three days on the road he arrives in one of Australia's natural wonders - the Kakadu National Park.
17:00 - 18:00
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
The Start of the Balkans Adventure
Travel, Natural World
Henry Cole takes his Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer on a 1500-mile ride of a lifetime from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Sofia, Bulgaria, taking in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia along the way.
18:00 - 19:00
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Croatian Island Hopping Extravaganza
Travel, Natural World
With the Metisse running smoothly and the sun shining, it's plain sailing for Henry Cole as he takes on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. The beautiful towns of Rovinj and Pula are first up.
19:00 - 20:00
Blowing Up History
Lost City of the Sumerian Gods
Science, History
The sacred city of Nippur and the world's only ziggurat contain elusive mysteries to the ancient Sumerian people; now, archaeologists armed with pioneering tech are on a quest to reveal the secrets behind the earliest known civilisation in history.
20:00 - 21:00
Blowing Up History
Lost City of the Maya Queens
Science, History
The downfall of the powerful Maya city of Palenque continues to mystify archaeologists today. Now, investigators gain rare access to explore lost tombs to reveal the truth behind this legendary city and the mystery behind its enigmatic queens.
21:00 - 22:00
Blowing Up History
Egypt's Island of Secrets
Science, History
A colossal stone temple on a remote Egyptian island mysteriously bears the names of the most famous leaders of the ancient world; now, experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate why pharaohs and emperors all built monuments at this enigmatic site.
22:00 - 23:00
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Episode 6
Collectibles, Education
Skilled craftspeople are bringing Drew Pritchard's finds back to life. With demanding customers and high turnover, their hard work turns rubbish to treasure.
23:00 - 00:00
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Episode 7
Collectibles, Education
A fancy fairground waltzer, an ancient coffee machine and a huge oak table are restored in the workshops of some of the UK's most celebrated crafts people.