Discovery Quest HD
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
00:30 - 01:00
How Do They Do It?
Ammo, Dental Drill, Road Markings
Documentary, Science
How do they make the tank piercing super bullet? Plus, how do they forge the infamous torture weapon, the dentist's drill?
01:00 - 02:00
Salvage Hunters
Treading New Ground
Reality, Documentary
Treading new ground across the UK, Drew and Viki explore the factory complex of a historic British cloth producer and a sprawling reclamation yard.
02:00 - 03:00
Salvage Hunters
Conversation Starters
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Alister's hunt for pieces with an interesting backstory takes them from Sussex to Shropshire, with campaign furniture and quirky collectables.
03:00 - 04:00
Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars
Golf and Lotus
Reality, Motoring
Drew and Paul spot a classic Golf GTI at a TV and film props company. Also, at a barn in Suffolk, Drew unearths an early 1970s Lotus Elan which needs radical restoration and a new lease of life.
04:00 - 04:30
How It's Made
Chains, Cedar Canoes, Vinyl Records and Bagels
Science, Documentary
Even more everyday items are put under the microscope to discover how they were made, including the manufacturing process behind vinyl records, how to get the hole in bagels and making a cedar canoes.
04:30 - 05:00
How It's Made
Windshields; English Saddles; Butter; Post Clocks
Science, Documentary
Windscreens, saddles, butter and electric guitars: more everyday items are put under the microscope to discover how they were made.
05:00 - 05:30
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.
05:30 - 06:00
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.
06:00 - 07:00
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Operation Birdsong
Collectibles, Education
Paint restorer Gill improvises with an old vinyl to rescue a 120-year-old Chinese writing table. Sparks are ready to fly as sculpture Nick prepares to work on an iconic garden chair.
07:00 - 08:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 10
Reality, Documentary
At a Welsh castle, Drew solves a centuries-old salvage mystery, but finding hidden treasure proves trickier than expected. In Somerset, a school is clearing out its storage areas.
08:00 - 09:00
Salvage Hunters
Back to school
Reality, Documentary
Architectural salvage expert, Drew Pritchard, visits a grand private school with a cellar full of furniture. Then it's off to Glastonbury reclamation on a hunt for new stock.
09:00 - 10:00
Aussie Gold Hunters
Episode 7
Documentary
On their remote Jackson site, the Dirt Dogs gamble their season on a risky plan, and some uninvited guests are caught red-handed. Meanwhile, Ted and Lecky uncover a huge find.
10:00 - 11:00
Aussie Gold Hunters
Episode 8
Documentary
Ted and Lecky unearth an ancient mystery that could lead to a hidden treasure trove as the Gold Gypsies fight for survival. Meanwhile, Henri and Kellie are running out of supplies.
11:00 - 12:00
Outback Crystal Hunters
Million Dollar Baby
Documentary, Reality
Patrick and Kirsty unearth a giant million-dollar Amethyst cluster, while Pete and Kyle struggle to extract extremely fragile and rare Crocoite crystals.
12:00 - 13:00
Outback Crystal Hunters
Hot As Hell
Documentary, Reality
Patrick faces extreme temperatures to recover Australia's biggest-ever, million-dollar Amethyst cluster. In contrast, Pete and Kyle struggle in frigid conditions.
13:00 - 14:00
The Repair Shop
Wedding Rings, Dobbin the Pantomime Horse, Dreadnought Guitar
DIY, Arts and Crafts
Jay Blades and the team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life. First to arrive is Eleanor Grundell from Leeds. She has her hopes pinned on master goldsmith Richard Talman saving two rings with huge meaning. The engagement and eternity...
14:00 - 15:00
Shed & Buried: Classic Cars
Martin Cornwall
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Fuzz head to Kent to visit Martin's eclectic collection. There's a classic Jaguar XJ, but a Cold War-era VEB Trabant steals their attention.
15:00 - 15:30
Shed & Buried
Mandy / Ariel Motorbike
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Sam go to Hull to meet Mandy, whose late husband was an avid collector of classic motorbikes. There are several rare Vincents and Ariels on offer.
15:30 - 16:00
Shed & Buried
Dino / Morgan Sports Car
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Fuzz are in West Sussex at Dino's mega-shed. He's got buses, vintage sports cars, rare motorbikes and oodles of motoring ephemera.
16:00 - 17:00
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Episode 24
Collectibles, Auction
Simon O'Brien and Henry Cole visit the Cotswolds, where they unearth a mystery item that looks like a fish tank but turns out to have a very different use entirely.
17:00 - 18:00
Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House
Jon Culshaw and Catherine Tyldesley
Reality, Collectibles
Jon Culshaw entertains Angus with hilarious impressions as they dig through the clutter in his house. Plus, actress Catherine Tyldesley auctions off her jewellery.
18:00 - 19:00
The Yorkshire Auction House
Episode 3
Reality, Collectibles
A recently retired woman wants to declutter her home and raise money to visit her family abroad. Angus travels to Horsforth to dig through her collection, in order to see what hidden gems she may have.
19:00 - 20:00
Antiques Road Trip
West Country Antiques Haul
Collectibles, Fine Arts
Rookie road tripper Danny Sebastian challenges queen of porcelain Irita Marriott in round two of their best-of-five battle. With Danny determined to win at auction, and Irita refusing to relinquish her crown, they both make risky purchases.
20:00 - 21:00
Sam Lovegrove: Race Mechanic
Saab Forest Rally Challenge
Motoring, Documentary
Sam prepares a rare Saab 900 Turbo for Scotland's demanding Grampian Forest Rally. Reliability is everything, but fuel pump trouble and a late-night repair threaten Colin Hope's dream of reaching the finish.
21:00 - 22:00
Richard Hammond's Workshop
Episode 1
Reality, Motoring
Richard Hammond starts a prestige classic car restoration and repair business near his hometown of Herefordshire.
22:00 - 23:00
The Repair Shop
Seesaw, Bedspread, Shooting Stick
DIY, Arts and Crafts
Metalworker Dominic Chinea is challenged to revive a rare and curious children's toy, while hand embroidery expert Sara Dennis is given the challenge of reviving a century-old embroidered bedspread.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
Episode 15
Documentary, Science
How do they make giant floating power stations that provide power around the world? Plus, how do they fabricate the world's smallest aircraft?
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Crayons, Mirrors, Chain-Less Bicycle
Documentary, Science
How do they create coloured crayons used by children and artists around the world? Plus, how do artisans and craftsmen create treasured mirrors in India?