Discovery Quest HD

Ireland Ireland

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.

Schedule
How Do They Do It?
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?
How Do They Do It?
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?
How Do They Do It?
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?
How Do They Do It?
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?