National Geographic HD
Irlande
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.
Programme
00:00 - 01:00
Strangest Things
Revenant Skeleton, Spy Cam, Shakespearean Mangle
Documentary, History
Why did an ancient skeleton found in Poland have a blade across its stomach and a stone on its neck? Did a beautiful golden capsule really help prevent Armageddon? Can a bulky wooden device prove that Shakespeare didn't really write his master works?
01:00 - 01:30
Abandoned
Vermont Marble Factory
Reality, History
The guys search the factory where marble was made for the US Supreme Court. They also find intriguing White House blueprints in an old bomb shelter.
01:30 - 01:55
Made in a Day
Electric Cars
Documentary
The last decade has seen a revolution in manufacturing. The products we love are being made on a massive scale in record time. While lightening logistics mean global trade and distribution happens faster than ever.
01:55 - 02:20
Made in a Day
Electric Guitars
Documentary
Gibson Guitars reveal how high-tech machinery, handcrafting skills and global logistics combine to bring their electric guitars to the world's stage.
02:20 - 02:45
Food Factory
Warhol Soup
Consumer, Cookery
A look at how some popular foods are made in food factories, including Campbell's condensed vegetable soup, Razzles, Canadian whiskey and brioche.
02:45 - 03:10
Food Factory
The Big Apple
Consumer, Cookery
A look at how some popular foods are made in food factories, including spanakopita, ginger snaps, tartufo and apple juice.
03:10 - 03:35
Secrets of the Zoo: Keeper Tales
Giraffe Goals
Reality, Animals
Everyone at the Columbus Zoo is waiting for the big event - the birth of the first baby giraffe in over 20 years. Elsewhere, at the safari park, Przewalski's horses need an urgent pedicure.
03:35 - 04:00
Secrets of the Zoo: Keeper Tales
Downward Facing Elephant
Reality, Animals
At Columbus Zoo, a huge team is tasked with capturing an escaped alligator. Elsewhere, elephant Hank practices his yoga postures, and at the safari park, the team races to cool down an African wild dog suffering from excess heat.
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
Mission Disaster
Documentary, Aviation
After losing two engines near enemy territory, US Air Force pilots abort their refuelling mission and attempt to land their damaged plane.
08:00 - 09:00
Air Crash Investigation
Caught In A Jam
Documentary, Aviation
A commuter turboprop slams into the side of a hill in New Zealand, and the search for answers inevitably leads to the cockpit.
09:00 - 10:00
Destruction Decoded
Collisions
Documentary, Science
When trains collide, planes crash, and ships sink, we are reminded of transportation's fragility. Delve deeper into ten global collisions, their causes, and unforeseen repercussions.
10:00 - 11:00
Car S.O.S
Jaguar MK. 2
Reality, Motoring
Tim and Fuzz race the clock to get a classic Jaguar Mark 2 finished for a car enthusiast who has undergone surgery.
11:00 - 12:00
Construction Fails
Trouble in Thailand
Documentary, Technology
Elevated highways fall in Thailand, a fire breaks out in a bakery, a bridge collapses, London's skyline is overcrowded with skyscrapers, and houses keep plunging into the ocean.
12:00 - 13:00
Air Crash Investigation
Manchester Runway Disaster
Documentary, Aviation
On August 22, 1985, 55 people died aboard British Airtours flight 28M when its engine failed during take-off, sparking an overhaul in airline safety.
13:00 - 14:00
Hitler's Last Stand
Savage Spring
Documentary, History
Blinded in one eye in the battle for Normandy, a defiant French-Canadian sniper sets out to liberate a Dutch city in the final days of the war.
14:00 - 15:00
Drain the Oceans
Lost Worlds of the Mediterranean
Documentary, Science
Explore the Mediterranean Sea and unlock the hidden mysteries surrounding the rise and fall of lost ancient civilizations, including the Minoans, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans.
15:00 - 16:00
Lost Treasures of Egypt
Ramses: Master of War
Documentary, History
Archaeologists investigate the battle strategies of Ramses the Second, Egypt's warrior pharaoh.
16:00 - 17:00
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.
17:00 - 18:00
Seconds From Disaster
Alpine Tsunami
Documentary
In February 1999, the ski resort of Galtur was changed forever when it was buried under 170,000 tonnes of snow. Why did the supposed 'safe-zone' suffer such a terrible fate?
18:00 - 19:00
Air Crash Investigation
Fight for Survival
Documentary, Aviation
There is fire on board of flight 458. The pilots manage to land the plane, but the fire leaves no evidence as to how the fire started. The pilot finally clarifies.
19:00 - 20:00
World War II: The Apocalypse
Allies Strike Back
Documentary, History
From the landings in Saipan to D-Day in Normandy, this dramatic unseen footage reveals World War II's most significant moments.
20:00 - 21:00
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.
21:00 - 22:00
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color
Battle of the Bulge
Documentary, History
The Black Panthers, an elite tank unit, push back Hitler's final advance.
22:00 - 23:00
Air Crash Investigation
Crash in the Jungle
Documentary, Aviation
Experts face a tricky investigation into the crash of TANS Peru Flight 204 after key evidence is looted from the crash site.
23:00 - 00:00
Ice Road Rescue
The Visitor
Reality, Travel
Jo Roger gets unexpected help on a big mission and Thord risks crushing a snow-covered car when rescuing a tanker from a tight spot.