Discovery Quest HD
Republik Irlandia
Discovery Quest HD is a television channel available to viewers in Ireland, focusing on documentary and factual programming. Its content typically explores subjects such as science, technology, nature, history, and engineering, often featuring in-depth examinations of how things work or are constructed. The channel aims to present educational and informative material, with a strong emphasis on visual detail and high-definition presentation. Programming generally avoids dramatic reenactments or sensationalism, instead leaning toward straightforward, observational storytelling. The schedule is built around long-form documentaries and series that investigate real-world topics, from deep-sea exploration to architectural feats. Viewers in Ireland can access the channel through standard cable and satellite television packages, with live and on-demand options available through some providers.
Jadwal
00:00 - 00:30
How Do They Do It?
Vanilla; Anchors; Lighters
Documentary, Science
How do they grow enough vanilla to make the world's favourite ice cream flavour? How are anchors for huge ships built? And what's the process for manufacturing 12 million lighters every year?
00:30 - 01:00
How Do They Do It?
Leather Footballs, Mussels, Helmet
Documentary, Science
How do they craft footballs for the National Football League? What is the process for farming mussels? How do they design the ultimate fighter pilot's helmet?
01:00 - 01:30
How Do They Do It?
Scania Trucks; Miracle Forensics; Gouda
Documentary, Science
How do they build powerful Scania trucks? How do they use the world's biggest DNA database to solve crime? What techniques do they employ to use paraffin in making Gouda cheese?
01:30 - 02:00
How Do They Do It?
Guitars; Rope Access; Fast Tractor
Documentary, Science
How do they make the finest classical guitars, how do they produce fast tractor mowing machines, and how do climbers keep the blades turning on a wind turbine?
02:00 - 03:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 13
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee seek out the very best antiques that the Isle of Wight has to offer. Their first stop is the seaside town of Ventnor, a fashionable holiday resort back in Victorian times.
03:00 - 04:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 14
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee head to a grade II listed mansion in Lincolnshire. The house is packed with great items and Drew haggles for a superb 19th century chair and a decorated chinoiserie mirror.
04:00 - 05:00
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Episode 19
Collectibles, Education
Joiner, Robin Johnson fixes a broken Boston rocker, and Paper conservator Ashleigh Brown restores a vintage theatre prop. Meanwhile, blacksmith, Nev Morris gets to work on an iron gate.
05:00 - 05:30
How It's Made
Artificial Eyes; Dog and Cat Food; Mirrors
Science, Documentary
Artificial eyes, pet food and mirrors. Where did they come from and how are they made? Meet their designers and craftsmen to find out.
05:30 - 06:00
How It's Made
Fresh Cut Flowers; Adhesive Tape; Tofu
Science, Documentary
Fresh-cut flowers, adhesive tape, tofu and lottery tickets: where did they come from, and how are they made?
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
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
On Reflection
Collectibles, Education
In Anglesey, antique dealer Saxon Durrant charms leather craftsman Martin Ashworth with an incredibly rare and impressive vintage 1920s Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk.
08:00 - 09:00
Salvage Hunters
Key Hunting Grounds
Reality, Documentary
Drew takes Viki to his favourite treasure hunting grounds. Together, they pick through a dusty old shed, a quality auction, and a beautiful country house.
09:00 - 10:00
Salvage Hunters
Long Running Businesses
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Al pick through the collection of a travelling fairground family. Then, they are invited to a traditional wood-turning business.
10:00 - 11:00
Aussie Gold Hunters
Episode 11
Documentary
Alan and Salty head to wine country to chase a gold rush legend, a drought threatens to end the season for Shane and Kate, and the Poseidon Crew use an over-sized metal detector to get some seriously oversized nuggets.
11:00 - 12:00
Aussie Gold Hunters
Episode 12
Documentary
In tropical Queensland, Jacqui and Andrew buy a quad bike to get to the site of an old gold rush, while in Western Australia, Shane and Kate are falling further behind with more equipment failures.
12:00 - 13:00
Outback Opal Hunters
Robot Dog
Documentary, Reality
The Mooka Boys are at the end of their tether. Sam Mehan calls in some tech gurus to map out the treacherous parts of their underground mine with the help of 'Spot' the robot dog.
13:00 - 14:00
Outback Opal Hunters
Under the Water
Documentary, Reality
The Bushmen have grand plans to drill a new shaft to connect some old underground drives. Slim Pickings' entire operation is shut down when their 60-year-old tractor breaks down. The Cheals must head underground to reach their enormous $500k target.
14:00 - 15:00
The Repair Shop
Father's Sitar, WW2 Pilots Jacket and Flying Toy Bird
DIY, Arts and Crafts
Jay Blades and the team set to work restoring a precious sitar, a Second World War pilot's jacket and a toy bird that has lost its tweet.
15:00 - 15:30
Shed & Buried
Somerset
Reality, Documentary
Series in which Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove nose around people's sheds and garages in search of automotive bargains. Today, the pair are in Somerset where they discover an amazing collection of Norton motorbikes, Italian mopeds and French go-karts. Moving on to Hertfordshire,...
15:30 - 16:00
Shed & Buried
Hertfordshire
Reality, Documentary
Today the Shed and Buried boys are moving on to Hertfordshire, where they find vintage cars, obscure tractors and rare British bikes from the 1950s. It's all going well, but when the haggling starts, things don't turn out quite how anyone expected.
16:00 - 16:30
Shed & Buried
Cotswolds
Reality, Documentary
Series in which Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove nose around people's sheds and garages in search of automotive bargains. Today, the pair are in the Cotswolds where they discover sheds full of stationary engines, obscure agricultural implements and some very surprising collections...
16:30 - 17:00
Shed & Buried
West Sussex
Reality, Documentary
In this episode, Henry and Sam are uncovering vintage treasures in West Sussex. They go behind the scenes at one of Britain's most famous bike shops, and in its dark corners and dusty attics find two extraordinary hidden gems.
17:00 - 18:00
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Episode 2
Collectibles, Auction
Simon O'Brien and Max McMurdo head for Crewe to meet rock and roller Billy, who lives in a house that is frozen in time in the 1950s.
18:00 - 19:00
The Yorkshire Auction House
A Tonne Of Bricks
Reality, Collectibles
Angus helps an army veteran shift a mountain of Lego to raise money for his daughter, and a trip to London unearths exquisite Victorian jewellery.
19:00 - 20:00
The Yorkshire Auction House
Fond Farewells and Wedding Bells
Reality, Collectibles
Angus helps a widow sell three generations of memories, including wartime treasures and a rare photo of magician Houdini, while a couple in Essex sell their sci-fi stash to fund a wedding 26 years in the making.
20:00 - 21:00
Antiques Road Trip
Charlie Ross and Izzie Balmer, Day 5
Collectibles, Fine Arts
Captain Izzie Balmer and First Mate Charlie Ross are sailing to the Isle of Wight for their final leg of this Road Trip. Charlie rips his trousers while on horseback, and Izzie ditches the classic car in favour of a speedboat.
21:00 - 22:00
The Yorkshire Auction House
Episode 8
Reality, Collectibles
Auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his team are called out to people's homes with a mission to sift through a lifetime of possessions and find forgotten treasures that can be sold at auction.
22:00 - 23:00
The Repair Shop
Episode 12
DIY, Arts and Crafts
Three highly sentimental heirlooms are thrown a lifeline, including an old fishing reel and a quirky leather footstool shaped like a pig.
23:00 - 00:00
The Repair Shop
Episode 13
DIY, Arts and Crafts
A 1960s record player and a flamboyant pair of 1970s boots are given a new lease of life. Plus, a painting by artist Helene de Beauvoir, sister of French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, is lovingly restored.