Discovery HD Daily Listing

[gertl]

Wednesday 26th December

Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 26th December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Cobra.
Mike finds an unregistered Cobra with just 1000 miles on the clock, but it must pass tough emissions tests to make it legal. Can Edd get the car back on the road?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


07:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Mark 2.
Mike is overjoyed when he tracks down a Jaguar Mark 2, but could the car he's chosen turn out to be a costly mistake? Can Edd and Mike restore their iconic classic?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


09:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he finds a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike finds a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




11:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


12:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


13:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


14:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Cobra.
Mike finds an unregistered Cobra with just 1000 miles on the clock, but it must pass tough emissions tests to make it legal. Can Edd get the car back on the road?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


15:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Mark 2.
Mike is overjoyed when he tracks down a Jaguar Mark 2, but could the car he's chosen turn out to be a costly mistake? Can Edd and Mike restore their iconic classic?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




16:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he finds a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


18:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike finds a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


20:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




21:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Cobra.
Mike finds an unregistered Cobra with just 1000 miles on the clock, but it must pass tough emissions tests to make it legal. Can Edd get the car back on the road?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Jaguar Mark 2.
Mike is overjoyed when he tracks down a Jaguar Mark 2, but could the car he's chosen turn out to be a costly mistake? Can Edd and Mike restore their iconic classic?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Willys Jeep.
Mike heads to the USA to find the grandfather of four wheel drives, the Willys Jeep. But will major repairs and high transport costs prevent him from making a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he finds a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




02:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Triumph Tr 6.
Mike finds a rust-free "must have sports car" from the 1970s that he thinks can be perfectly restored. But first, Edd must rebuild the engine. Can they make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Bmw Isetta Bubble.
Mike tracks down an Isetta bubble car. Part car, part motorbike, this classic may be great to drive, but it's not so fun to repair! Can Edd and Mike make a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


04:40
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mercedes Slk.
Mike sets out to prove you can make money on a car without spending a fortune. Can Edd fix up the cheapest SLK in the country on an exceptionally tight budget?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Farewell, My Lovely. Series 3, episode 10.
The imminent change in the season has forced Zaphod to finally leave the Whiskers and he is determined to make a go of living alone.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Thursday 27th December

Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 27th December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
New Zealand.
On this island archipelago evolutionary oddities thrived for millions of years. How have the flightless kiwi, the carnivorous snail and the ancient tuatara survived?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)


07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Birth Civilisation.
Tony Robinson traces how global warming at the end of the last Ice Age was the catalyst for the dawn of civilisation, but also unleashed devastation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Captaincy.
Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton unearth an undertaker's tool kit, scuba diving equipment and a shark cage at an auction in Oxnard, California. But will they be able to sell these items for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


09:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


10:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Ex-real estate moguls Scott and George lost everything in the recession. Can they re-establish their fortunes by mining for gold in the dangerous jungles of Ghana?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


11:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Broke ex-real estate moguls Scott and George head deep into the dangerous jungles of Ghana to dig for gold. Can these rookie miners find enough gold to secure their families' futures?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


12:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
George and Scott are convinced $1.5 million of gold is buried on their claim. But will their hostile neighbours prevent them from getting it out of the ground?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 3)


13:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
George returns home to fight a lawsuit, leaving Scott with the responsibility of doubling gold production on their claim. Will they finally hit pay dirt?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
After racking up huge debts on the barren Romaso gold mine, Scott and George decide to dig elsewhere. But can they satisfy their investors that the new claim will make a profit?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)


15:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Ex-real estate moguls Scott and George lost everything in the recession. Can they re-establish their fortunes by mining for gold in the dangerous jungles of Ghana?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton unearth an undertaker's tool kit, scuba diving equipment and a shark cage at an auction in Oxnard, California. But will they be able to sell these items for a profit?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At an auction in Ventura County, Allen spots a vintage suitcase and some items with potential in a unit full of office furniture. But will his gamble pay off?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Atv Gun/ Help Wanted at Red Jacket.
Will, founder of Red Jacket Firearms, creates a unique hunting gun mounted on an ATV. He also hires a new gunsmith - with hilarious results.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Machine Gun Mania.
Will transforms a 1919 Machine Gun into a shoulder-fire weapon for a Machine Gun Contest. The guys give new hire Flemm a hard time.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Spy Car 2.
There is high octane action as Adam and Jamie investigate whether bullets spin on ice, and test how effectively a machine gun works when it is mounted on a car bonnet.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Moonshiners (Documentary)
Extreme Bootlegging Special.
It's winter, and moonshine season is months away. Moonshiner Tim and his partner are planning a bootleg run and a midday moonshine transfer. It's risky, but they need the cash.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


20:00
Gold Rush - The Jungle (Documentary)
With the Klondike frozen over, Todd Hoffman takes his crew to Guyana in the hopes of striking it rich there. Will they find any gold in the depths of the dense and deadly jungle?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The latest paleontological research, Hollywood storytelling and the world's best dinosaur illustrators and animators take you on an epic journey back to the prehistoric era.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


22:00
Man-Eating Super Croc (Nature)
A team of hunters risk their lives to capture the gigantic man eating crocodile that is terrorising a village in the Philippines. But is there an even bigger monster out there?
(New, Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Ak/Sniper Rifle.
The Red Jacket firearms crew return. Will works to combine an AK 47 with a Sniper Rifle and builds some exploding arrows for champion archer Chris Brackett.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The latest paleontological research, Hollywood storytelling and the world's best dinosaur illustrators and animators take you on an epic journey back to the prehistoric era.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
Man-Eating Super Croc (Nature)
A team of hunters risk their lives to capture the gigantic man eating crocodile that is terrorising a village in the Philippines. But is there an even bigger monster out there?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Family Arms.
They may seem like a normal family, but The Wyatts own Gunsmoke one of the world's first firearms facilities. Follow Rich and Renee as they buy, sell and trade guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


03:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The latest paleontological research, Hollywood storytelling and the world's best dinosaur illustrators and animators take you on an epic journey back to the prehistoric era.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Man-Eating Super Croc (Nature)
A team of hunters risk their lives to capture the gigantic man eating crocodile that is terrorising a village in the Philippines. But is there an even bigger monster out there?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore the fascinating and complex contemporary life of this extraordinary country as this visual delight delves deep into the people and places of Earth's oldest civilization.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Three Degrees of Separation. Series 3, episode 11.
Wide-eyed Whiskers pups are taken out on a foraging trip to learn about life in the Kalahari. Meanwhile, Mozart has fallen on hard times.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Friday 28th December

Discovery HD Listings for Friday 28th December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
Australia.
How have Australia's marsupials, from the koala to the kangaroo, evolved to survive the continent's extreme environments? Plus, see the desert's giant predator lizards.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)


07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Killer Climate.
Tony Robinson examines three great civilisations from the last 2,000 years to ask what made them more vulnerable to climate catastrophe than others.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Eureka.
On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are excited to find a vintage shuffleboard table and a tanker race car in a unit in Burbank, California; but what will they be worth in their current condition?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


09:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys face fierce competition at an auction in Alaska. Will the amphibious all-terrain vehicle, wooden canoe and percussion hammer they find in their units earn them a profit?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




10:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff speeds around the Italian F1 circuit; but will his time qualify him to race in the Lamborghini Series? Plus, how do different types of petrol affect a car's performance?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)


11:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jason is in Iceland being taught how to race an Off-Road buggy; Tiff tests a new version of the Continental GT; and Jonny cleans a Rolls Royce with a guru who charges up to £5000.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition)


12:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Tiff Needell celebrates the Ferrari F40's 25th birthday with a track drive and Vicki Butler-Henderson is behind the wheel of a radical new version of the Land Rover Defender.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny Smith goes behind the scenes at the gruelling Isle of Man TT motorbike race while Tiff races around the infamous circuit in the brand new Subaru BRZ sports car.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny visits Ferrari's factory and takes a supercar for a test drive; Jason drives a mutant prototype supercar from Nissan; Tiff conducts a test of the fuel saving option on cars.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition)




15:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Jonny is at the biggest American car show; Tiff races the new KTM X-Bow R trackday car; Jason reveals how to upgrade your car's stereo and Vicki races against future F1 stars.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are excited to find a vintage shuffleboard table and a tanker race car in a unit in Burbank, California; but what will they be worth in their current condition?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys face fierce competition at an auction in Alaska. Will the amphibious all-terrain vehicle, wooden canoe and percussion hammer they find in their units earn them a profit?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Rocket Launcher.
Will builds a 15-tube rocket launcher to combat pirates off the coast of Africa. Also, a rare 100-year-old Maxim gun comes into the shop for repairs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Alligator Kill Stick.
Vince, Red Jacket's lead gunsmith, creates a kill stick for alligator hunters. Also, forensics expert Charlie, tests the ballistics of some unusual guns.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




18:00
Mythbusters Top 25 Moments (Entertainment)
In this special Adam, Jamie, Kari, Tory and Grant get all nostalgic with a look back at their top 25 most celebrated Mythbusters moments.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Man-Eating Super Croc (Nature)
A team of hunters risk their lives to capture the gigantic man eating crocodile that is terrorising a village in the Philippines. But is there an even bigger monster out there?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Auction Hunters.
Ton and Allen start a bidding war at an auction in Washington DC. They uncover a Civil War-era revolver and a set of South African gold coins, but how much are they worth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


22:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




23:00
First Week in (Documentary)
Stick with Your Kind.
Three inmates struggle to come to terms with their new home. One inmate is threatened after breaking the rules of the land; another learns not to trust fellow prisoners.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Meat Chopper.
Will tackles the ultimate challenge- taking four MG42 rifles and combining them into one. Meanwhile, a customer brings in a rare antique palm pistol.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


01:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:00
American Guns (Documentary)
Guts, Glory.
Rich and his team build a single action revolver for a fast-drawing preacher, while Kurt does everything to try and earn the raise which Paige thinks should be hers.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2012, 3 Star)


03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Auction Hunters.
Ton and Allen start a bidding war at an auction in Washington DC. They uncover a Civil War-era revolver and a set of South African gold coins, but how much are they worth?
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Auction Hunters strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:50
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Ford Mustang.
Mike buys a classic Ford Mustang, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film Bullitt. Can Edd turn this flawed motoring icon into a machine worth more than £20,000?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Take an epic journey through Japan exploring everything from ancient temples, cherry blossoms and tea ceremonies, to bullet trains, neon lights, mobile phones and robots.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Graduate. Series 3, episode 12.
Young male Wilson from the Commandos introduces himself to a particular Whiskers lady, and someone else makes a surprise return.
Starring: Sean Astin, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Houdini the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Saturday 29th December

Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 29th December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
Brazil's Cerrado.
How have tiny termites and giant anteaters come to dominate the Cerrado? Explore these vast grasslands where monkeys walk upright and wolves eat fruit.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)


07:00
Man on Earth (History Documentary)
Perfect Weather.
Tony Robinson examines societies who not only survived climate change, but flourished, including the Hauri people of Heru who embraced a savage drought.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Bad Vibrations.
As the season draws to a close, The Sluicey finally enjoys some success. Scott swallows his pride and invites Steve back to the Wild Ranger. But will he accept?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The auctioneer gives the guys a hard time at a shipping container sale in Anchorage. But will the contents of these vast units be kinder to their wallets?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


09:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen get a surprise second chance at a silent auction in Alaska, where they uncover a railroad maintenance car and a pre-WWI Japanese pistol. What will they be worth?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




10:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Paydirt.
In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
One Bad Deal.
A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Suction.
The dredges take advantage of the perfect weather, but novice crews and poorly designed vessels cause tempers to flare. Emily learns the dangers of dredging first-hand.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
A Viking Funeral.
Tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new gold hot spots. Meanwhile, an accident with the 15 ton excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Captaincy.
Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




15:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Eureka.
On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The auctioneer gives the guys a hard time at a shipping container sale in Anchorage. But will the contents of these vast units be kinder to their wallets?
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen get a surprise second chance at a silent auction in Alaska, where they uncover a railroad maintenance car and a pre-WWI Japanese pistol. What will they be worth?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Double M16.
Will must mount two M16s side-by-side to a patrol boat for naval operations. Apprentice Kris gets caught giving an unauthorized shop tour to his girlfriend.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:30
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Folding Flashlight Gun.
Will creates a combination flashlight and survival kit that unfolds to become a semi-automatic M11. New guy Flem is put to the test.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




18:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Mike has travelled to the US to hunt for a DeLorean, one of the most recognisable and distinctive cars ever made. Can Edd restore this iconic car and maximise their profit?
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


19:00
Wheeler Dealers (Motoring)
Nissan Skyline.
Mike thinks he's on to a winner when he finds a budget Nissan Skyline supercar. Can Edd transform this modern classic into a homemade drift racer?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


20:00
Nostradamus - The Truth (Documentary)
Examines the accuracy of Nostradamus' predictions and takes a fresh approach to our view of him and the people he has inspired.


21:00
Dual Survival (Entertainment)
Military trained Dave and naturalist Cody have very different methods of survival. But when dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their combined skills keep them alive?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


22:00
Moonshiners (Documentary)
Extreme Bootlegging Special.
It's winter, and moonshine season is months away. Moonshiner Tim and his partner are planning a bootleg run and a midday moonshine transfer. It's risky, but they need the cash.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




23:00
Death Machines (Documentary)
The Inquisition.
Go inside the macabre machines of history's most terrifying tribunal, including the Judas Cradle, the Interrogation Chair and the Skin Peeler.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 3 Star)


00:00
Nostradamus - The Truth (Documentary)
Examines the accuracy of Nostradamus' predictions and takes a fresh approach to our view of him and the people he has inspired.


01:00
The World's Most Expensive Cars (Motoring)
Claudio Zampolli wants to design and build the world's most expensive car, a dream realised with the creation of the Cizeta. This documents the creation of one of these cars.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Birds in a Truck.
If birds in a truck take flight does the trailer get lighter; and if a boat travelling at 25mph crashes into a marker will it split in two? The team investigates.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Walking on Water.
Can ninjas really run on water, catch a speeding arrow, and stop a samurai sword with their bare hands? Adam and Jamie investigate the martial arts masters.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)




03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Western Myths.
Can you shoot a man's hat off; can you bust a buddy out of jail with horsepower; and can an airbag turn a lock pick into a skull cleaving spear? The team finds out.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Big Rig Myths.
Could a truck tyre blowout knock your head off; and does drafting improve fuel efficiency? Plus, the team takes on the Knight Rider in the ultimate challenge.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
A Family at War. Series 3, episode 13.
The number of meerkats in the Whiskers clan reaches a burrow-bursting 50 in this last episode of the series. Could Rocket Dog's leadership be under threat?
Starring: Sean Astin, Rocket Dog the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Houdini the Meerkat
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2007, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Sunday 30th December

Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 30th December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
African Rift Valley Lakes.
Up to 1900 species of cichlids inhabit the Rift Valley lakes - how have these fish developed parental skills to rival mammals'? And why do chimps hunt? 4/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)


07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
How did the collision of a Mars-sized planet and Earth create the moon? Find out as Tony Robinson investigates the cataclysmic events that enabled life on our planet. 1/5.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Part 1)


08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
The Bitter End.
As winter descends on Nome, the crews make the most of the last few days of the season before facing off at an auction for next year's dredging grounds. 8/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen have to fight off competition from notorious auction hunter Mad Dog in Glendale, California. They secure a vintage drum kit; but will it be the hit they hope? 7/26.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


09:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are forced to bid high at a busy, competitive auction in New Orleans. They unearth a pair of duelling pistols and a vintage airboat; but can they sell them for a profit? 8/26.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Allen and Ton unearth an undertaker's tool kit, scuba diving equipment and a shark cage at an auction in Oxnard, California. But will they be able to sell these items for a profit? 1/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


10:30
Last Day of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
(2012, 3 Star)


12:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
Evolution's Winners.
How did early dinosaurs such as the tiny Eoraptor, evolve into giant carnivores such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex? Explore the latest paleontological discoveries. 1/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
The Watering Hole.
Investigate the complex social systems of dinosaurs including flying reptiles, giant sauropods and huge carnivores at the site of an ancient watering hole. 2/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
Survival Tactics.
Find out how different dinosaur species adapted to survive; including Rahonavis, which evaded predators by running up trees and Utahraptors which hunted in packs. 3/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


15:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
Take a closer look at the family dynamic of the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and explore the aftermath of the asteroid that wiped out the majority of the dinosaur population. 4/6.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen have to fight off competition from notorious auction hunter Mad Dog in Glendale, California. They secure a vintage drum kit; but will it be the hit they hope? 7/26.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys are forced to bid high at a busy, competitive auction in New Orleans. They unearth a pair of duelling pistols and a vintage airboat; but can they sell them for a profit? 8/26.
(Part 8, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Anniversary Bash.
Will celebrates Red Jacket's 10th Anniversary by building a Triamese-three M16s joined together. Stephanie plans a surprise anniversary bash which almost backfires. 17/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters Spy Special (Documentary)


19:00
Reign of the Dinosaurs (History Documentary)
Take a closer look at the family dynamic of the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and explore the aftermath of the asteroid that wiped out the majority of the dinosaur population. 4/6.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


20:00
A Day in the Life of Bear Grylls (Documentary)


21:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Frustrated with her lack of flying and stuck in a rut, Audrey decides her time at Buffalo is over. Devan, Ian and Jimmy deal with a hydraulic fluid leak in the C-46. 4/13.
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
Curiosity (Documentary)
Nefertiti: Mummy Queen Mystery.
A 1000-year-old Adam Savage, reveals whether it is possible to live forever; and explores transhumanism, brain downloads, self-regenerating organs, and full body transplants.
(New Episode, 2012, 4 Star)


23:00
Extreme Drug Smuggling (Documentary)


00:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Critical of all the stops and starts in the Electra program, Chuck quits. Joe clashes with the maintenance department. Mikey goes on a hunting trip and Rod babysits his daughter. 3/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


01:00
Curiosity (Documentary)
Nefertiti: Mummy Queen Mystery.
A 1000-year-old Adam Savage, reveals whether it is possible to live forever; and explores transhumanism, brain downloads, self-regenerating organs, and full body transplants.
(2012, 4 Star)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Snow Special.
The team is piste off and that's snow joke. They're snowed under with movie myths and living legends as they put snow myths to the test in this special. 82/31.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Grenades and Guts.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether an action hero can protect his cast members from a grenade blast and test an internet video with an outrageous claim. 83/31.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Baseball Myths.
Does cracking your bat give you more clout, can you hit the hide off a ball, and does sliding into base actually slow you down? The team investigates. 84/31.
(Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viewer Special.
Could cigarette ends make bullets; would sneezing with your eyes open make them fly out their sockets; and can reverse gear act as a brake? Adam and Jamie find out. 85/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
To Have and to Have Not. Series 4, episode 1.
Rocket Dog's Whiskers lose Zaphod and a large group of males, whilst Maybelline's small band, the Aztecs, are experiencing housing issues. 1/13.
Starring: Stockard Channing
(Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Monday 31st December

Discovery HD Listings for Monday 31st December

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Mutant Planet (Nature)
Madagascar.
We celebrate the power of evolution and visit Madagascar, the land of lemurs, an ancient primate family that arrived on the island over 60 million years ago. 5/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)


07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Snowball Earth. Series 1, episode 2.
650 million years ago the earth froze. What part did this big freeze play in our evolution and what forced the ice caps to recede? Tony Robinson investigates. 2/5.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


08:00
Gold Divers (Documentary)
Risks, Relations.
The crews explain why they put their lives on the line. Emily and Zeke discuss the nature of their relationship. And meet the mysterious white-bearded dredger. 1/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


09:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys find an antique barber chair, two racing lawn mowers and voodoo chest at an auction in Louisiana, but their potential buyers drive a hard bargain. Will they make a profit? 9/26.
(Part 9, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


09:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen start a bidding war at an auction in Washington DC. They uncover a Civil War-era revolver and a set of South African gold coins, but how much are they worth? 10/26.
(Part 10, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




10:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Silent Treatment.
Tempers flare at OCC when Jason is offended by Senior's design critiques. PJD starts work on a bike to celebrate one company's 100 year anniversary. 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


11:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Communication Breakdown.
OCC is commissioned to build a 9/11 memorial bike. Plus, Mikey and Senior agree to meet but fail to agree on the conditions they will meet under. 4/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Free Rick.
Junior lands the biggest job of his career when he is asked to build a bike inspired by the restoration of Ground Zero. And there are rumours that Rick is unhappy at OCC. 5/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Old Rivals.
Junior unveils the biggest build of his career at Ground Zero in NYC, OCC works on two bikes and a rival challenges OCC and PJD to a three-way build-off. 6/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Senior v Junior-Build Off Special.
Senior, Junior and Jesse James compete in a three-way build-off to determine whose bike reigns supreme. The winner will earn bragging rights as the world's best bike builder.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys find an antique barber chair, two racing lawn mowers and voodoo chest at an auction in Louisiana, but their potential buyers drive a hard bargain. Will they make a profit? 9/26.
(Part 9, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton and Allen start a bidding war at an auction in Washington DC. They uncover a Civil War-era revolver and a set of South African gold coins, but how much are they worth? 10/26.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


17:00
Bear's Wild Weekend with... (Documentary)
Bear Grylls takes writer and actress Miranda Hart on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the Swiss Alps and challenges her to face her fears. 1/2.
Starring: Miranda Hart
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dodge a Bullet.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether it is possible to leap out of the way of a bullet and Kari, Grant and Tory find out if hitting water is like hitting concrete. 166/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Frustrated with her lack of flying and stuck in a rut, Audrey decides her time at Buffalo is over. Devan, Ian and Jimmy deal with a hydraulic fluid leak in the C-46. 4/13.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition)




20:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
This brand new series sees Tiff Needell, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Jonny Smith and Jason Plato test out more of the world's supercars, handy hatchbacks and perky people carriers. 5/10.
(Part 5, Widescreen)


20:30
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
This brand new series sees Tiff Needell, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Jonny Smith and Jason Plato test out more of the world's supercars, handy hatchbacks and perky people carriers. 6/10.
(Part 6, Widescreen)


21:00
Fine Dining with Bear Grylls (Cookery)
Adventurer Bear Grylls presents a unique guide to the unusual food and drink you can scavenge from the wilderness including fluid from elephant dung and camel milk.
(New, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
Dual Survival (Entertainment)
Military trained Dave and naturalist Cody have very different methods of survival. But when dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their combined skills keep them alive? 4/12.
(Part 4, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Bear's Wild Weekend with... (Documentary)
Bear Grylls takes writer and actress Miranda Hart on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the Swiss Alps and challenges her to face her fears. 1/2.
Starring: Miranda Hart
(Widescreen, Subtitles)




00:00
Fine Dining with Bear Grylls (Cookery)
Adventurer Bear Grylls presents a unique guide to the unusual food and drink you can scavenge from the wilderness including fluid from elephant dung and camel milk.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
Dual Survival (Entertainment)
Military trained Dave and naturalist Cody have very different methods of survival. But when dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their combined skills keep them alive? 4/12.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Bear's Wild Weekend with... (Documentary)
Bear Grylls challenges Jonathan Ross to unleash his inner Tarzan on an expedition to the island of La Palma, where they must fend for themselves. 2/2.
Starring: Jonathan Ross
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


03:00
Fine Dining with Bear Grylls (Cookery)
Adventurer Bear Grylls presents a unique guide to the unusual food and drink you can scavenge from the wilderness including fluid from elephant dung and camel milk.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


03:50
Dual Survival (Entertainment)
Military trained Dave and naturalist Cody have very different methods of survival. But when dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their combined skills keep them alive? 4/12.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
How have Brazil's history and culture been influenced by her geography? Explore the steaming jungles, dry steppes and stunning beaches that have shaped a nation. 1/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
All Manor of Love. Series 4, episode 2.
Wilson, the roving male, makes overtures towards the ladies of the Aztecs group - until he's sent packing by Zaphod. He then charms the Whiskers girls instead. 2/13.
(Stereo, Widescreen, High Definition, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 1st January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night

06:00


Mutant Planet (Nature) 4 star rating
Japan.
On the islands of Japan the snow monkey is thriving. But how did the macaque evolve to survive such cruel winters, and when did alpha females start bathing in hot springs?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 4 Star)

07:00


Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Planet of Fire. Series 1, episode 3.
The Permian extinction wiped out 95 per cent of animal and plant life on earth. What cataclysmic event provoked this catastrophe and how did our planet recover?
(Widescreen, Subtitles)

08:00


Gold Divers (Documentary)
Gains, Losses.
The crews open up about their jobs and lives. Shawn talks about being stabbed, Zeke and Emily share some shocking news and Scott responds to Vern's accusations.
(Widescreen, High Definition)

09:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Tim and Tickle search for a good spot for their whiskey brewing operation. Making moonshine is big business, but it's also illegal - can they escape the sheriff's attention?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)

10:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Tim and Tickle are ready to cook their whiskey and set up surveillance cameras to protect the site. Across town the Sheriff gets a tip off - but is his informant on the money?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)



11:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Sheriff Jesse takes down a nip joint, while Tim and Tickle's first run of whiskey is threatened by an intruder. Will Popcorn have better luck shifting his 'shine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)

12:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Tim and Tickle search for a good spot for their whiskey brewing operation. Making moonshine is big business, but it's also illegal - can they escape the sheriff's attention?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)

13:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Tim and Tickle are ready to cook their whiskey and set up surveillance cameras to protect the site. Across town the Sheriff gets a tip off - but is his informant on the money?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)

14:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Sheriff Jesse takes down a nip joint, while Tim and Tickle's first run of whiskey is threatened by an intruder. Will Popcorn have better luck shifting his 'shine?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)

15:00


Moonshiners (Documentary)
Tim and Tickle soup up the hot rod when they are forced into a daring, daytime bootlegging run, and everyone's stills are threatened by a hurricane - is luck on their side?
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)



16:00


Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys are keen to win a climate-controlled unit stuffed with contemporary art, but they have competition. Plus, Clinton has a hunch about a quad bike - but is he right?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)

16:30


Auction Kings (Documentary) 3 star rating
Dino Poo.
As the Gallery 63 crew return, they receive a package of dino poo, and owner Paul hopes the signature on an original-issue version of Gone With The Wind proves genuine.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)

17:00


Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Meat Chopper.
Will tackles the ultimate challenge- taking four MG42 rifles and combining them into one. Meanwhile, a customer brings in a rare antique palm pistol.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

18:00


Mythbusters (Documentary)
Alaska Special.
Is Pykrete really tougher than concrete? Is it durable enough to make a boat out of? Can a V-shaped snowplow really split a car in two? Mythbusters investigates.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

19:00


Mermaids: The Body Found (Documentary)
Real-life events and phenomena combine in the story of two scientists who claim they found the remains of a never-before-identified sea creature. Could it be a modern day mermaid?
(New, Widescreen, High Definition)



21:00


Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Broke ex-real estate moguls Scott and George head deep into the dangerous jungles of Ghana to dig for gold. Can these rookie miners find enough gold to secure their families' futures?
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)

22:00


Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
All in. Series 3, episode 12.
As conditions on Buckle tract improve, Bobby goes to Las Vegas to buy equipment. And growing concerns that the crew is gambling with their health, sees Bobby take action.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)

23:00


Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Meat Chopper.
Will tackles the ultimate challenge- taking four MG42 rifles and combining them into one. Meanwhile, a customer brings in a rare antique palm pistol.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

00:00


Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Broke ex-real estate moguls Scott and George head deep into the dangerous jungles of Ghana to dig for gold. Can these rookie miners find enough gold to secure their families' futures?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)

01:00


Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
All in. Series 3, episode 12.
As conditions on Buckle tract improve, Bobby goes to Las Vegas to buy equipment. And growing concerns that the crew is gambling with their health, sees Bobby take action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)



02:00


Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Meat Chopper.
Will tackles the ultimate challenge- taking four MG42 rifles and combining them into one. Meanwhile, a customer brings in a rare antique palm pistol.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

03:00


Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Broke ex-real estate moguls Scott and George head deep into the dangerous jungles of Ghana to dig for gold. Can these rookie miners find enough gold to secure their families' futures?
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)

03:50


Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
All in. Series 3, episode 12.
As conditions on Buckle tract improve, Bobby goes to Las Vegas to buy equipment. And growing concerns that the crew is gambling with their health, sees Bobby take action.
(Widescreen, High Definition)

04:40


Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
How have Brazil's history and culture been influenced by her geography? Explore the steaming jungles, dry steppes and stunning beaches that have shaped a nation.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)

05:30


Meerkat Manor (Nature) 3 star rating
Rising Star. Series 4, episode 3.
After the Whiskers clash with their rivals the Commandos, Rocket Dog loses a burrow. Her power may be waning, but she has a secret that could change everything.
Starring: Stockard Channing
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 2nd January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night

06:00


Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Virungas: Land Fire, Ice.
How is this epic land of fire and ice home to some of the world's most iconic animals and the most mysterious landscapes? 5/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

07:00


Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Asteroid Strike. Series 1, episode 4.
When an asteroid the size of Mount Everest struck Earth 65 million years ago, it wiped out 70 per cent of life, including the dinosaurs. Could this happen again? 4/5.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)

08:00


Gold Rush (Documentary) 3 star rating
No Guts No Glory.
Six hard up men from Oregon, put everything on the line and head to Alaska to dig for gold. Can these greenhorn miners' strike big and avoid financial ruin? 1/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)

09:00


World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'? 1/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)

10:00


Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think? 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)



10:30


Auction Kings (Documentary) 3 star rating
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison. 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)

11:00


Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Meat Chopper.
Will tackles the ultimate challenge- taking four MG42 rifles and combining them into one. Meanwhile, a customer brings in a rare antique palm pistol. 2/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

12:00


Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Months of unsuccessful mining have driven Scott and George further into the red. Will joining forces with a gang of traditional miners help them to dig their way out of debt? 6/7.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)

13:00


Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
All in. Series 3, episode 12.
As conditions on Buckle tract improve, Bobby goes to Las Vegas to buy equipment. And growing concerns that the crew is gambling with their health, sees Bobby take action. 6/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition)

14:00


Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Rommel.
An in-depth profile of the legendary German general known as the 'Desert Fox', a man who openly criticised Hitler's strategic decisions during WWII. 1/6.
(Subtitles)



15:00


World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
What were the factors that led to the rise of the militaristic dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Spain and Japan, so soon after WWI, 'the war to end all wars'? 1/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)

16:00


Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think? 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)

16:30


Auction Kings (Documentary) 3 star rating
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison. 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)

17:00


Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Grenade Launcher Silencer.
Will and the crew tackle the impossible - silencing a fully automatic grenade launcher! Meanwhile, Kris tries to make a hunting rifle float for a customer 3/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

18:00


Mythbusters (Documentary)
Nasa Moon Landing.
The Mythbusters team tackles the tallest tale of all in 'Moon Landing Hoax Hour'. Did NASA pull off the greatest cover-up in human history? 2/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)



19:00


Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary) 4 star rating
Bear's Top 25 Man Moments.
Bear's all man and to prove the point we have selected 25 of his most masculine moments, from wild leaps into the unknown to improvised insect feasts. 2/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)

20:00


You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Power Junkies.
Witness the world's top 20 YouTube power junkies including: a neighbourhood shaking speaker system, human waves in Japan and a very odd singing candle. 5/7.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)

21:00


American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)

22:00


First Week in (Documentary)
Stick with Your Kind.
Three new inmates adjust to life in prison. Ash is threatened by other convicts for breaking an inmate rule, whilst Stephen learns not to trust other prisoners. 5/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

23:00


Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think? 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)



23:30


Auction Kings (Documentary) 3 star rating
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison. 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)

00:00


American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)

01:00


First Week in (Documentary)
Stick with Your Kind.
Three new inmates adjust to life in prison. Ash is threatened by other convicts for breaking an inmate rule, whilst Stephen learns not to trust other prisoners. 5/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

02:00


Auction Hunters (Consumer) 3 star rating
The guys play tactically to win at auction. They have seen fishing tackle and a boat motor in one unit, and instruments in another - but are they doing as well as they think? 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)

02:30


Auction Kings (Documentary) 3 star rating
Jim Morrison Poem.
The team at Gallery 63 auction off a part-car/part-motorcycle Lomax Trike, plus a forgotten handwritten poem by Doors' member, Jim Morrison. 2/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)



03:00


American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)

03:50


First Week in (Documentary)
Stick with Your Kind.
Three new inmates adjust to life in prison. Ash is threatened by other convicts for breaking an inmate rule, whilst Stephen learns not to trust other prisoners. 5/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)

04:40


Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Explore Aboriginal culture, drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousands in a lifesaving competition, and race cane toads in this revelatory examination of Australia. 1/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)

05:30


Meerkat Manor (Nature) 3 star rating
The Family Way. Series 4, episode 4.
Rocket Dog's pregnancy causes problems for her rival Sophie that may lead to her banishment. Meanwhile, male rover Seacrest helps the Aztecs find a new home. 4/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Thursday 3rd January

Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 3rd January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Congo: The Untamed Heart.
This hidden world harbours a diverse collection of plants and animals including; forest buffalo, bongo, forest elephants, gorillas and chimpanzees. 6/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Catastrophe (Scientific Documentary)
Survival Earth. Series 1, episode 5.
The story of the human race is written in our genes. But how have natural disasters, like super-volcanoes, shaped our genetic diversity? Tony Robinson investigates. 5/5.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Gold, Guns, Bears.
The greenhorn miners continue risking it all to hit gold in Alaska, but disaster strikes the project when Jack drops a 22,000lb rock-shaker off a low loader. 2/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared. 2/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed? 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle. 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Flying Guns, Uzis.
Will and the crew are now building guns for helicopters! Meanwhile, Will takes a stock Uzi and makes it competition ready, and Stephanie goes on a wild ride. 4/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


13:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Power Junkies.
Witness the world's top 20 YouTube power junkies including: a neighbourhood shaking speaker system, human waves in Japan and a very odd singing candle. 5/7.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Manstein.
A closer look at Erich von Manstein, who took a reserved view of Nazi ideology but willingly executed Hitler's merciless war. 2/6.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
The Blitzkrieg allowed Germany to overrun Poland and France within weeks. See how this radical military tactic caught the Allies totally unprepared. 2/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed? 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle. 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Flying Guns, Uzis.
Will and the crew are now building guns for helicopters! Meanwhile, Will takes a stock Uzi and makes it competition ready, and Stephanie goes on a wild ride. 4/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Exploding Steak.
Adam and Jamie investigate whether you use more petrol when driving in a rage? And what happens if you tenderize a steak with explosives? 3/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Georgia-Eastern Europe. Series 9, episode 4.
Bear drives his snowmobile out a helicopter and across the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus mountains, before camping with wolves and navigating swamps. 3/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Months of unsuccessful mining have driven Scott and George further into the red. Will joining forces with a gang of traditional miners help them to dig their way out of debt? 6/7.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Star Trek. Series 2, episode 1.
The cast and crew of the hit film and television series, Star Trek, including Spock star Leonard Nimoy, reveal the truth behind the gossip and controversies that plagued the set. 1/5.
(New Series, Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


22:00
Nasa's Unexplained Files (Scientific Documentary)
Could there be life beyond our planet? Extraordinary NASA footage and ground-breaking interviews with astronauts and scientists investigate potential sightings of UFOs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed? 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle. 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Star Trek. Series 2, episode 1.
The cast and crew of the hit film and television series, Star Trek, including Spock star Leonard Nimoy, reveal the truth behind the gossip and controversies that plagued the set. 1/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


01:00
Nasa's Unexplained Files (Scientific Documentary)
Could there be life beyond our planet? Extraordinary NASA footage and ground-breaking interviews with astronauts and scientists investigate potential sightings of UFOs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys walk away from a disappointing auction and check out a container they won at a different site. Will there anything valuable in this unit or is their day doomed? 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
King, Bling, Rodeo Ring.
At Gallery 63, a 3-carat, platinum-band ring catches manager Cindy's eye, and the crew also takes in a vintage dive helmet and a ship's binnacle. 3/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




03:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Star Trek. Series 2, episode 1.
The cast and crew of the hit film and television series, Star Trek, including Spock star Leonard Nimoy, reveal the truth behind the gossip and controversies that plagued the set. 1/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


03:50
Nasa's Unexplained Files (Scientific Documentary)
Could there be life beyond our planet? Extraordinary NASA footage and ground-breaking interviews with astronauts and scientists investigate potential sightings of UFOs.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Drive the world's biggest trucks, compete with thousands in a lifesaving competition, race cane toads, and learn about Aboriginal culture, as we explore Australia. 2/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Mark of Zorro. Series 4, episode 5.
When Zorro and his roving crew run into the Commandos, he soon spots an opportunity to take over their group. Plus, Sophie faces a life in exile. 5/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Friday 4th January

Discovery HD Listings for Friday 4th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Lake Turkana: Land the Crocodile.
A lake that appears to be barren is revealed to support abundant life, and to be home to some of the most diverse human cultures in Africa. 7/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Dive to the Bottom of the World (Scientific Documentary)
A team of scientists explore the 'Challenger Deep' which lies in the Mariana Trench in the Pacific. More than 10,500 metres below sea level, it is the deepest place on Earth.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Running Dirt.
The team races to set up the mining plant and start running dirt, but when the mechanic becomes dangerously ill, tensions build and Dorsey and Todd come to blows. 3/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? See how the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay. 3/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed? 4/26.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery. 4/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Taser Shotgun.
Will brainstorms combining a shotgun and a taser for the police, but someone in the shop will need to be tased for the demonstration. Meanwhile, Will lays down the law for Kris. 5/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Star Trek. Series 2, episode 1.
The cast and crew of the hit film and television series, Star Trek, including Spock star Leonard Nimoy, reveal the truth behind the gossip and controversies that plagued the set. 1/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


13:00
Britain's Secret UFO Hunters (Scientific Documentary)
Discover the secret MOD organisation that was set up to monitor British airspace during the Cold War following several reported sightings of UFOs.
(Widescreen)


14:00
Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Paulus.
An in-depth study of Field Marshall Friedrich Paulus, the first German general to defect to the Soviet Union after being defeated by the Red Army. 3/6.
(Subtitles)


15:00
World War II in HD Colour (History Documentary)
How close did Britain come to defeat by the Nazis? See how the RAF, code breakers and spies combined to hold the German war machine at bay. 3/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed? 4/26.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery. 4/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Taser Shotgun.
Will brainstorms combining a shotgun and a taser for the police, but someone in the shop will need to be tased for the demonstration. Meanwhile, Will lays down the law for Kris. 5/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Ninjas 2.
Adam and Jamie get stealthy as they test some more Ninja myths. Does the 'one-inch punch' really work and can a Ninja catch an arrow in midair? 4/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Western Pacific. Series 9, episode 1.
Bear is marooned on a desert island. He must leap over a 100ft death drop, wade across a shark infested channel, and climb a crumbling volcanic cliff to escape. 4/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Power Junkies.
Witness the world's top 20 YouTube power junkies including: a neighbourhood shaking speaker system, human waves in Japan and a very odd singing candle. 5/7.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys hope to make a big profit from the vintage military motorcycle and replica cannon they find in Arlington, Virginia. But are they still in working order? 11/26.
(Part 11, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit? 10/26.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


22:00
Dual Survival (Entertainment)
Military trained Dave and naturalist Cody have very different methods of survival. But when dropped into various endurance scenarios, how can their combined skills keep them alive? 4/12.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed? 4/26.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery. 4/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys hope to make a big profit from the vintage military motorcycle and replica cannon they find in Arlington, Virginia. But are they still in working order? 11/26.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


00:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit? 10/26.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


02:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Alan and Ton head to an auction in Fort Lauderdale, but the locals aren't pleased to see fresh competition. As the bidding heats up, will they find themselves outplayed? 4/26.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


02:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Civil War Iron Knuckles.
The Gallery 63 crew take in Civil War-era iron knuckles found on a local battlefield. And picker Jon tries his hand at home brewing for the Gallery. 4/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys hope to make a big profit from the vintage military motorcycle and replica cannon they find in Arlington, Virginia. But are they still in working order? 11/26.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The guys unearth an 1897 Winchester 16-gauge shot gun and a pair of stuffed animals on their visit to Orange County. But can they sell these items for a profit? 10/26.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:50
American Chopper (Motoring)
The Build is on.
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure. When Rick's wedding brings them together, Junior is able to make a decision on the offer. 19/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Great Rift Valley.
Stretching 3,500 miles from Ethiopia to Mozambique, the Rift Valley sparked an explosion of life and is the birthplace of man. What geological event created it? 1/3.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Great Expectations. Series 4, episode 6.
Rocket Dog is in her final days of pregnancy and needs to find a new burrow to give birth. Elsewhere, Zorro gets a taste of what life is like as a Commando. 6/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)