Discovery HD Daily Listing

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Saturday 5th January

Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 5th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Cape Coast: Where Worlds Collide.
Fifteen per cent of the world's coastal marine species are found on the Cape. What brings such extraordinary abundance to this unique coastline? 8/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
The Merchant Royal.
Odyssey Marine Exploration are treasure hunters and their new mission is to trace one of history's richest shipwrecks - but will they find the Merchant Royal? 1/11.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hindenburg Mystery.
Why did the Hindenberg airship explode into flames; and is running in a zigzag the best way to avoid a ravenous crocodile? Adam and Jamie investigate. 72/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blue Ice.
Adam and Jamie tackle an explosive movie myth about magazines and toasters, while Kari, Grant, and Tory hit the skies to explore the mystery of destructive Blue Ice. 161/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Bubble Trouble.
Adam and Jamie test if it's impossible to float in carbonated water, while Kari, Tory and Grant find out if an arrow packed with explosives can split a tree. 162/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blow Your Own Sail.
Adam and Jamie put Hollywood sound effects up against reality; and Kari, Grant and Tory find out if when there's no wind, a sailboat can be propelled by a fan? 163/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Torpedo Tastic.
Did the world's first torpedo really deliver a deadly payload by striking a boat at 800 feet? Adam and Jamie set about building an ancient torpedo to find out. 164/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
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. 165/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
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)


15:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Fixing a Flat.
Adam and Jamie test what is needed to fix a flat tire if you don't have a spare. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if a fishing reel can really catch fire if you hook a fast fish. 167/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




16:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Let There be Light.
Jamie and Adam test a Hollywood lighting myth, while Kari, Grant and Tory go gangbusters trying to stop out of control cars. 168/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


17:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Paper Armour.
Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water. Kari, Grant, and Tory find out if battle armour made of paper can compare to steel. 169/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Newton's Crane Cradle.
Adam and Jamie try to replicate a viral video that supersizes Newton's cradle by using five wrecking balls to transfer energy. Will it work? 170/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
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)


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
Extreme Drug Smuggling (Documentary)
With millions of dollars at stake, drug cartels will stop at nothing to get their goods onto the street. How are police battling submarines and super tunnels - and can they win?
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


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
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)


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
Your Body on Drugs (Scientific Documentary)
Actor, Robin Williams, hosts a groundbreaking TV experiment. Four heavy users on four of the most abused drugs perform a series of physical tests to show exactly how drugs work.
(Widescreen, High Definition)




02:00
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. 1/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hindenburg Mystery.
Why did the Hindenberg airship explode into flames; and is running in a zigzag the best way to avoid a ravenous crocodile? Adam and Jamie investigate. 72/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Underwater Car.
If you crashed into a river would you be able to escape your car; and is it possible to fold a piece of paper more than seven times? The team investigates. 73/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Speed Cameras.
Can you con a camera at full throttle to avoid a speed ticket; and can defibrillators detonate medical patches? The team investigates with explosive results. 74/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Bodyguard. Series 4, episode 7.
Rocket Dog's pups are left vulnerable when babysitters Sophie and Axel are distracted by Wilson's roving antics. But then an even more dangerous threat emerges. 7/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

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Sunday 6th January

Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 6th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Madagascar.
Madagascar is an island of extremes, where life has adapted and diversified to such an extent that the terrain is now home to some of the world's weirdest animals. 9/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Treasure Quest (Documentary)
Pirates.
In the English Channel, Odyssey Marine Exploration finds a ship's bronze bell. Is it part of the legendary Merchant Royal, or have they stumbled upon another shipwreck? 2/11.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dog Myths.
Can you outwit a bloodhound; is it possible to sneak past a guard dog; and can you teach an old dog new tricks? Adam and Jamie investigate age-old canine conundrums. 75/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


09:00
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)


10:00
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)


11:00
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)


12:00
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)


13:00
What Killed the Mega Beasts? (Scientific Documentary)
What happened 65 million years ago to eradicate the dinosaurs? A convincing new theory may hold the answers.


15:00
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)


16:00
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)




17:00
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)


18:00
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)


19:00
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)


20:00
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)


21:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
When a ferry breakdown causes a gasoline shortage in Yellowknife, new manager Duane begs Chuck to return and prepare the Electra. Cory leads a rescue mission to retrieve a C-46. 5/13.
(Part 5, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




22:00
Parallel Universes (Documentary)
Are They Real?.
Could there be multiple versions of reality? Morgan Freeman explores the possibility that the fate of the universe may depend on hidden cosmic twins.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Crac Des Chevaliers.
In 1271, a celebrated Muslim warrior king and his massive army attacked the Crac des Chevaliers, the jewel in the Crusaders' crown: did the castle fall? 1/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
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)


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
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blind Driving.
Adam and Jamie reveal the truth about driving blind. Taking a look at the classic Al Pacino scene in Scent of a Woman, the duo take turns putting on the blindfold. 5/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dog Myths.
Can you outwit a bloodhound; is it possible to sneak past a guard dog; and can you teach an old dog new tricks? Adam and Jamie investigate age-old canine conundrums. 75/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
More Myths Reopened.
Adam and Jamie respond to their critics. Were they really responsible for a trombone travesty, and did the exploding hammers test strike a low blow? Find out. 76/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Voice Flame Extinguisher.
Can hypnosis persuade someone to act against their own will; and can sound waves extinguish a fire? Jamie and Adam investigate with explosive results. 77/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Divided We Fall. Series 4, episode 8.
When Rocket Dog's pups are taken on an unscheduled outing away from the burrow the short trip turns into a nightmare expedition when a rival group shows up. 8/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Monday 7th January

Discovery HD Listings for Monday 7th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Sahara: Life on the Edge.
Stretching for millions of miles, the world's largest desert receives little rainfall and temperatures fluctuate wildly. How do people and animals flourish? 10/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Get 'Em Back Safe. Series 4, episode 1.
It's the beginning of a new king crab season and everyone's looking to cash in. Some boats are slow to start but eventually get to catching some king crab.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
The Ultimate Price.
The Department of Fish and Game reveals a violation which jeopardises the water supply to the mine. Plus disaster strikes as Todd's daughter fights for her life. 4/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors. 1/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Wild West.
The Auction Hunters visit a Wild West town on a gold rush of their own. Ton uncovers an 1880s British "Pepperbox" revolver, but can only turn a profit if it fires. 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit. 1/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols. 6/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
When a ferry breakdown causes a gasoline shortage in Yellowknife, new manager Duane begs Chuck to return and prepare the Electra. Cory leads a rescue mission to retrieve a C-46. 5/13.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
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?
(Widescreen, High Definition)


15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
To Arms.
Explores how the Great War started and Britain's reasons for joining, through rare archive film from around the world and accounts from survivors. 1/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Wild West.
The Auction Hunters visit a Wild West town on a gold rush of their own. Ton uncovers an 1880s British "Pepperbox" revolver, but can only turn a profit if it fires. 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit. 1/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols. 6/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Hindenburg Mystery.
Why did the Hindenberg airship explode into flames; and is running in a zigzag the best way to avoid a ravenous crocodile? Adam and Jamie investigate. 72/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Northern Australia. Series 9, episode 2.
Bear skydives into Australia's northern territory. Will aboriginal skills help him negotiate this inhospitable terrain, where the 100,000 local crocodiles rule? 5/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
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)


21:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(New Series, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


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? 5/12.
(Part 5, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Wild West.
The Auction Hunters visit a Wild West town on a gold rush of their own. Ton uncovers an 1880s British "Pepperbox" revolver, but can only turn a profit if it fires. 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Meet Atlanta auction house owner Paul Brown and the crew at Gallery 63 as they hunt for and auction America's most unusual rarities. This week Paul verifies a vampire killing kit. 1/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


00:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


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? 5/12.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
The Gatling Gun/Duelling Pistols.
A local scrap yard owner requests a modernized Gatling shotgun. Plus, Will is challenged to a duel after repairing a set of antique duelling pistols. 6/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


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? 5/12.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Hawaii.
The world's most violent volcano is situated in its wettest place, and this combination created Hawaii, an island so high, it contains 11 of the world's 13 climate zones. 2/3.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Bodyguard. Series 4, episode 7.
Rocket Dog's pups are left vulnerable when babysitters Sophie and Axel are distracted by Wilson's roving antics. But then an even more dangerous threat emerges. 7/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Tuesday 8th January

Discovery HD Listings for Tuesday 8th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Mount Kenya: African Heart Ice.
Reaching high into the sky at Africa's equator, Mount Kenya stretches up into the troposphere. How does life survive on these harsh slopes? 11/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Striking Out. Series 4, episode 2.
The crews are staking their claim on coveted grounds, but the sea is not giving up its bounty easily. After 48 hours, one greenhorn is already starting to fall apart.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
The Pain Barrier.
The miners continue to run dirt but an equipment fault shuts the operation. And Jimmy creates friction in the team when he takes on an extra job to earn cash. 5/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Under the Eagle.
Re-examines the early months on the Western Front and life under German occupation, through rare archive footage and accounts from survivors. 2/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Big Score.
Ton and Allen bid on storage units in downtown LA and uncover a '70s German H&K P7 pistol and a rare copper cash register. 2/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt. 2/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley. 7/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


13:00
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? 5/12.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Canaris.
An in-depth profile of Wilhelm Canaris, head of the German High Command's counterintelligence, who strived to eliminate the Supreme Commander. 4/6.
(Subtitles)


15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Under the Eagle.
Re-examines the early months on the Western Front and life under German occupation, through rare archive footage and accounts from survivors. 2/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Big Score.
Ton and Allen bid on storage units in downtown LA and uncover a '70s German H&K P7 pistol and a rare copper cash register. 2/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul and the team prepare for their next auction, which includes an ancient hand cannon. And a woman hits the jackpot when she brings in a painting she inherited from an aunt. 2/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley. 7/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Underwater Car.
If you crashed into a river would you be able to escape your car; and is it possible to fold a piece of paper more than seven times? The team investigates. 73/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Extreme Desert. Series 9, episode 6.
Bear jumps 30,000ft into the Mojave desert where he confronts a sandstorm and is battered by a flash flood. But will the wild swings in temperature break him? 6/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
When a ferry breakdown causes a gasoline shortage in Yellowknife, new manager Duane begs Chuck to return and prepare the Electra. Cory leads a rescue mission to retrieve a C-46. 5/13.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


21:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


22:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
How did Scott and George tackle dangerous conditions, floods, machete attacks and armed robberies on their quest for gold in Ghana? Find out in this behind-the-scenes special.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


23:00
Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Pulp Friction. Series 3, episode 13.
Pulpwood mill restrictions and broken equipment threaten hopes for a successful week. Meanwhile, Lori has a big birthday surprise in store for Bobby. 7/13.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
How did Scott and George tackle dangerous conditions, floods, machete attacks and armed robberies on their quest for gold in Ghana? Find out in this behind-the-scenes special.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Oh My God, a Cannon.
Will tackles a 57mm WWII cannon and Vince gives an AR15 the Red Jacket treatment for Super Bowl champion and New Orleans Saints kicker Garret Hartley. 7/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


03:50
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
Behind the Scenes.
How did Scott and George tackle dangerous conditions, floods, machete attacks and armed robberies on their quest for gold in Ghana? Find out in this behind-the-scenes special.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


04:40
Discovery Atlas (Scientific Documentary)
Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean gave rise to agriculture, ancient empires and major world religions. Explore the geological events that created the birthplace of Western civilization. 3/3.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Divided We Fall. Series 4, episode 8.
When Rocket Dog's pups are taken on an unscheduled outing away from the burrow the short trip turns into a nightmare expedition when a rival group shows up. 8/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Wednesday 9th January

Discovery HD Listings for Wednesday 9th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Nile: An African Odyssey.
The world's longest river flows from the heart of Africa into the Mediterranean Sea. What feeds this inexhaustible river to make its waters so fertile? 12/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
A Number Game. Series 4, episode 3.
Edgar must make a dangerous repair, while questionable counting makes Sig lose his temper. On Cornelia Marie, Phil's health is failing and affects the crew.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
After 80 days, the miners are behind schedule and have run out of money. They need to find $10,000 worth of gold in just two days or the families will be sent home. 6/10.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Global War.
Rare archive footage from around the world and accounts from survivors re-examine how Britain called for global support during the Great War. 3/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton's Got a Gun.
Ton and Allen uncover a depression-era "Art Case" slot machine, a custom mini-bike and a Wild West 1880s Colt Peacemaker, but can they turn a profit? 3/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat. 3/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie? 8/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Pulp Friction. Series 3, episode 13.
Pulpwood mill restrictions and broken equipment threaten hopes for a successful week. Meanwhile, Lori has a big birthday surprise in store for Bobby. 7/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Udet.
An in-depth profile of the WWI fighter pilot ace who epitomised Germany's seemingly invincible position at the outset of the war. 5/6.
(Subtitles)


15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Global War.
Rare archive footage from around the world and accounts from survivors re-examine how Britain called for global support during the Great War. 3/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton's Got a Gun.
Ton and Allen uncover a depression-era "Art Case" slot machine, a custom mini-bike and a Wild West 1880s Colt Peacemaker, but can they turn a profit? 3/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat. 3/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie? 8/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Speed Cameras.
Can you con a camera at full throttle to avoid a speed ticket; and can defibrillators detonate medical patches? The team investigates with explosive results. 74/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Fan v Wild.
Bear takes two fans on the ultimate survival challenge, across frigid Canadian rivers and down lethal glaciers. Will they complete their mission or concede defeat? 7/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Dukes Havoc.
Count down through the top 20 YouTube masters of chaos including the creators of solar death ray. Plus find out what it's like to be shot with an AK-47. 6/7.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


22:00
First Week in (Documentary)
Cell Block Threats.
A teen arrested for phoning in a bomb threat to a school fears retribution from angry inmates. Meanwhile a student arrested for a DUI nearly incites a riot. 6/6.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Ton's Got a Gun.
Ton and Allen uncover a depression-era "Art Case" slot machine, a custom mini-bike and a Wild West 1880s Colt Peacemaker, but can they turn a profit? 3/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Paul Brown and the team at Gallery 63 team prepare for their next auction, which includes a rockabilly musician's pink Cadillac and a small tugboat. 3/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


00:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


01:00
First Week in (Documentary)
Cell Block Threats.
A teen arrested for phoning in a bomb threat to a school fears retribution from angry inmates. Meanwhile a student arrested for a DUI nearly incites a riot. 6/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will's Floating Fortress.
Will transforms the sheriff's patrol boat into a heavily armed battleship. Plus, it's decision time for Kris - will he quit his job to date Stephanie? 8/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:50
First Week in (Documentary)
Cell Block Threats.
A teen arrested for phoning in a bomb threat to a school fears retribution from angry inmates. Meanwhile a student arrested for a DUI nearly incites a riot. 6/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Raging Nature (Nature)
Tornadoes.
Go behind the scenes of the most destructive tornadoes ever caught on camera and hear shocking eyewitness accounts from those who survived the storms. 1/3.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
To the Manor Born. Series 4, episode 9.
Pregnant Maybelline and her Aztecs are forced to fight their way out of trouble when old rivals the Lazuli reappear at the Manor. Who will win the battle? 9/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Thursday 10th January

Discovery HD Listings for Thursday 10th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Africa (Documentary)
Ethiopia: Land Extremes.
A wilderness of extremes. How do these uniquely diverse, ancient people coexist alongside wildlife found nowhere else in the world? 13/9.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Unsafe and Unsound. Series 4, episode 4.
The Northwestern has a 'last man standing' contest to see who can fish the longest without sleep, while Time Bandit's Captain Johnathan has a brush with death.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Going for Broke.
Todd discovers a major design flaw in the equipment and is forced to make modifications; but with the credit cards maxed out, he's forced to take desperate measures. 7/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Jihad.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors. 4/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches? 4/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item. 4/20.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward. 9/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


13:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Dukes Havoc.
Count down through the top 20 YouTube masters of chaos including the creators of solar death ray. Plus find out what it's like to be shot with an AK-47. 6/7.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler's Generals (History Documentary)
Keitel.
An in-depth profile examining the role that Wilhelm Keitel, High Command of the Armed Forces played in Nazi war crimes. 6/6.
(Subtitles)


15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Jihad.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors. 4/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches? 4/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item. 4/20.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward. 9/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Dog Myths.
Can you outwit a bloodhound; is it possible to sneak past a guard dog; and can you teach an old dog new tricks? Adam and Jamie investigate age-old canine conundrums. 75/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Behind the Wild. Series 9, episode 7.
Meet the dedicated camera crew who film Bear as he jumps from planes, crosses shark infested waters and climbs sheer cliffs, in a rare behind-the scenes special. 8/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


22:00
Attack and Capture (History Documentary)
The Story of U-Boat.
U-505 was the only U-boat captured by the US Navy during WWII. Relive the battle, and its aftermath, through archive footage and personal accounts from sailors.


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Strat'd for Cash.
Ton and Allen uncover a Maui Blue '70s Fender Stratocaster and a rare 1936 jet-inspired Schwinn, but will this rusty ride rake in the riches? 4/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The team prepares for their next auction, which includes an antique book signed by John Hancock. New picker Jon redeems his one poor pick choice with a surprisingly valuable item. 4/20.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


01:00
Attack and Capture (History Documentary)
The Story of U-Boat.
U-505 was the only U-boat captured by the US Navy during WWII. Relive the battle, and its aftermath, through archive footage and personal accounts from sailors.


02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Hot Wheels.
The crew needs to blow up the USS Kid for a huge show - but can they pull it off? Plus, Steph tries to convince Will that female-friendly weapons are the way forward. 9/14.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


03:50
Attack and Capture (History Documentary)
The Story of U-Boat.
U-505 was the only U-boat captured by the US Navy during WWII. Relive the battle, and its aftermath, through archive footage and personal accounts from sailors.


04:40
Raging Nature (Nature)
Landslides.
Scientists analyse some of the most devastating landslides ever caught on camera and survivors of these traumatic events recount their terrible experiences. 2/3.
(Widescreen)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Birds. Series 4, episode 10.
Rocket Dog's pups get their first lesson in desert survival at the Manor, the Whiskers move burrows, and a power struggle breaks out between the Commandos. 10/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Friday 11th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
The Arctic Circle is one of the last great wildernesses on earth. Find out what it takes to survive in this extraordinary landscape. 1/4.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
No Mercy. Series 4, episode 5.
Tempers flare aboard Wizard and Northwestern. Phil's health deteriorates and Early Dawn runs headlong into high seas when its greenhorn falls asleep at the wheel.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Bad Blood.
The crew remains in a deep financial hole, but veteran miner "Dakota" Fred thinks he can turn things around, and cranks up production. But tensions soon mount. 8/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors. 5/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine? 5/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)




10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins. 5/20.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon? 10/14.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


13:00
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)


14:00
Attack and Capture (History Documentary)
The Story of U-Boat.
U-505 was the only U-boat captured by the US Navy during WWII. Relive the battle, and its aftermath, through archive footage and personal accounts from sailors.




15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Shackled to a Corpse.
Re-examines the war on the Eastern Front down to the Alps, as both sides came close to victory, through rare archive film and accounts from survivors. 5/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine? 5/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins. 5/20.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon? 10/14.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
More Myths Reopened.
Adam and Jamie respond to their critics. Were they really responsible for a trombone travesty, and did the exploding hammers test strike a low blow? Find out. 76/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)




19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Scotland. Series 2, episode 6.
Bear navigates the rugged coastline of Scotland where he skins a seal to create a makeshift wetsuit. Will it protect him from the freezing Atlantic waters? 9/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Dukes Havoc.
Count down through the top 20 YouTube masters of chaos including the creators of solar death ray. Plus find out what it's like to be shot with an AK-47. 6/7.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Despite some keen competition, Allen and Ton win two units at an auction in Pasadena. They discover a rare punt gun; but will they be of interest to a collector? 12/26.
(Part 12, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


21:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag. 11/26.
(Part 11, 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? 5/12.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)




23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
The Real Thing.
Ton and Allen run into an old rival at a storage unit auction. They win a classic GMC truck and discover the 1st upright Coke vending machine, but is it genuine? 5/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
The latest auction includes the Rolling Stones' snooker table and rare African artefacts. Paul helps out his business mentor and father Bob by selling some alien mannequins. 5/20.
(Part 5, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Despite some keen competition, Allen and Ton win two units at an auction in Pasadena. They discover a rare punt gun; but will they be of interest to a collector? 12/26.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


00:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag. 11/26.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


01:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)




02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will builds an industrial-sized flame throwing cannon loaded with hundreds of gallons of napalm and gas for a client - but who will be up for road testing this lethal weapon? 10/14.
(Part 10, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Despite some keen competition, Allen and Ton win two units at an auction in Pasadena. They discover a rare punt gun; but will they be of interest to a collector? 12/26.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)


03:25
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag. 11/26.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


03:50
American Chopper (Motoring)
Back in Time.
Senior and Junior decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Meanwhile, PJD unveil the armed forces tribute bike and OCC reveal their café bike. 20/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Raging Nature (Nature)
Swarms and Stampedes.
Fly with the swarm and travel as a member of the herd, as masses of animals and insects that can be vicious, violent and even deadly are caught on film. 3/3.
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Rovers Return. Series 4, episode 11.
Roving males Wilson and Phillippe go on a mission to meet the ladies and find a burrow to call home. But will it bring Wilson any closer to finding a group? 11/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Saturday 12th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Taiga: The Frozen Forests.
Follow a year in the life of the many animals that have learnt to survive in the frozen Taiga forest, including the brown bear and Amur leopard. 2/4.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Racing the Clock. Series 4, episode 6.
With a few weeks of the season left, the fate of every deckhand's pay sits on his captain's shoulders. Capt Johnathan has had good fishing but some bad luck.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
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. 1/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
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)


10:00
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)


11:00
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)


12:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Joe hires outsider Duane Hicks to help Buffalo navigate the future and coach Mikey. Gord and Sean's DC-3 delivery to the High Arctic goes awry resulting in an emergency landing. 1/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1)


13:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Buffalo gets into stunt flying when the DC-4 takes part in a re-enactment of a WWII raid. A C-46 flight becomes dangerous and Devan has to decide whether to shut down an engine. 2/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2)


14:00
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)


15:00
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)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do pilots perform jaw-dropping aerobatic stunts at supersonic speeds without crashing? How can a ski slope in the desert be kept cool? And how is sushi made? 1/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 1, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they turn the trash from the world's biggest St Patrick's Day parade into power, transform a luxury limo into a racing car and craft the ultimate supersteel sword? 2/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 2, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Photographs/Tanning/Electric Violins.
Find out how to tan fur, create photographs, make welding electrodes and produce electric violins, as more items are put under the microscope. 1/13.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Glass Bottles/Hacksaws/Goalie Masks.
Find out how glass bottles, hacksaws and goalie masks are made, as more everyday items are put under the microscope. 2/13.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


18:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Despite some keen competition, Allen and Ton win two units at an auction in Pasadena. They discover a rare punt gun; but will they be of interest to a collector? 12/26.
(Part 12, Widescreen, High Definition, 3 Star)




18:30
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities, Allen and Ton uncover some of America's earliest treasures, including a whaling harpoon, and a rare American flag. 11/26.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


19:00
You Have Been Warned (Entertainment)
Dukes Havoc.
Count down through the top 20 YouTube masters of chaos including the creators of solar death ray. Plus find out what it's like to be shot with an AK-47. 6/7.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Jungle Gold (Documentary)
When Scott and George are kicked off their gold claim they resort to desperate measures to keep their mining dreams alive. But will a dangerous gold deal land them in more trouble? 7/7.
(Part 7, Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


22:00
First Week in (Documentary)
Cell Block Threats.
A teen arrested for phoning in a bomb threat to a school fears retribution from angry inmates. Meanwhile a student arrested for a DUI nearly incites a riot. 6/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Pulp Friction. Series 3, episode 13.
Pulpwood mill restrictions and broken equipment threaten hopes for a successful week. Meanwhile, Lori has a big birthday surprise in store for Bobby. 7/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


00:00
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)


01:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Former car salesman Cory Bengtzen has recently set up a used aeroplane delivery service. But will engine problems, fuel leaks and bad luck create havoc for his new business? 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 1)


02:00
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. 1/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
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)


03:50
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)


04:40
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)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Home Alone. Series 4, episode 12.
With numbers dwindling, the Whiskers are at their weakest, so Rocket Dog's second litter of pups couldn't come at a better time. But the future is still uncertain. 12/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Sunday 13th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Tundra: Desert Ice.
The Arctic tundra is one of the coldest and driest places on the planet. Explore the remarkable diversity of life in this piercing sub-zero climate. 3/4.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
Seeking the Catch. Series 4, episode 7.
A routine coast guard rescue becomes a battle against nature, the Cornelia Marie heads to land for repairs and fatigue is causing mistakes on the Northwestern.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blind Driving.
Adam and Jamie reveal the truth about driving blind. Taking a look at the classic Al Pacino scene in Scent of a Woman, the duo take turns putting on the blindfold. 5/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


09:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viral Hour.
Adam and Jamie take a look at internet 'viral videos'. They're exciting, funny and sometimes barely credible, but can we truly believe everything we see? 6/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


10:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Phone Book Friction.
Adam and Jamie take a fan mail film and use it to dial in on a phone book fable. The rest of the team test a fishy tale of Hollywood pyrotechnics. 7/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


11:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Water Stun Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate a secret agent myth - that you can turn a conventional electric stun gun into a water-powered electric stun gun. 8/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


12:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Mountain Creek Bike.
To keep the Mountain Creek bike build running smoothly while he is out of the shop promoting his book, Paul Senior calls in Paul Junior as a consultant. 7/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


13:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Howe Caverns.
The guys from OCC head to Howe Caverns to explore some caves. And Paul Jr continues to work as a consultant, plus focussing on his own projects outside the shop. 8/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


14:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Pilot Pen Bike and Ducati Bike.
To continue their business expansion, OCC partners up with industry giant Ducati. Plus, they put their unique spin on one of these Italian bikes. 9/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


15:00
American Chopper (Motoring)
Jon and Kate Plus 8 Bike.
Jon Gosselin, of hit series Jon and Kate Plus 8, has asked the guys at OCC to build him a bike. So the team head to the Gosselin ranch for ideas. 10/26.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


16:00
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they make the world's most famous hat, and does it really hold ten gallons? Plus, how do they repair cables on the sea floor and feed 100,000 aeroplane passengers a day? 3/20.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Part 3, 3 Star)


16:30
How Do They Do It? (Scientific Documentary)
How do they stop planes from icing up; how is clay used to keep glossy magazines looking sharp; and how do they build an electric car that can reach 200kmph? 4/20.
(Part 4, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
How It's Made (Documentary)
Lacrosse Sticks/Frozen Fish/Flashlights.
Find out how lacrosse sticks, frozen fish products, torches and paintbrushes are made, as everyday items are put under the microscope. 3/13.
(Widescreen, Subtitles)


17:30
How It's Made (Documentary)
Deep Cycle Batteries/Tins/Optical Lenses.
Find out how deep cycle batteries, optical lenses and tins are produced, as more everyday items are put under the microscope. 4/13.
(Subtitles)


18:00
Fifth Gear (Motoring)
Vicki reveals Renault's sexy new convertible the Wind, Jonny heads to Europe's highest road in Audi's super hi-tech RS5 and Tiff drives the amazing £1m Pagani Zonda R hypercar. 3/10.
(Widescreen, Part 3)


18:30
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. 4/10.
(Part 4, Widescreen)


19:00
Costa Concordia: The Whole Story (Documentary)
Dreamship Nightmare.
When the Concordia struck rocks in the Mediterranean, many passengers sank with the ship. What caused the wreck, and how did elite units scramble to save lives? 1/2.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


20:00
Costa Concordia: The Whole Story (Documentary)
Rescue, Salvage.
The Concordia shipwreck demanded the biggest salvage operation in history. How was environmental disaster averted, and why did victims have to fight for justice? 2/2.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition)


21:00
Ice Pilots (Documentary)
Duane lands a big contract for the Electra and puts pressure on mechanic Adam to prep the plane. Kelly plans her wedding, but Jynelle's resignation leaves her in the lurch. 6/13.
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


22:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


23:00
Battle Castle with Dan Snow (Documentary)
Chateau Gaillard.
King Richard I built Chateau Gaillard to assert England's authority over his French holdings. But could it outlast a ruthless French army on a campaign of conquest? 2/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


00:00
Swamp Loggers (Documentary)
Pulp Friction. Series 3, episode 13.
Pulpwood mill restrictions and broken equipment threaten hopes for a successful week. Meanwhile, Lori has a big birthday surprise in store for Bobby. 7/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


01:00
First Week in (Documentary)
Cell Block Threats.
A teen arrested for phoning in a bomb threat to a school fears retribution from angry inmates. Meanwhile a student arrested for a DUI nearly incites a riot. 6/6.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Blind Driving.
Adam and Jamie reveal the truth about driving blind. Taking a look at the classic Al Pacino scene in Scent of a Woman, the duo take turns putting on the blindfold. 5/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Viral Hour.
Adam and Jamie take a look at internet 'viral videos'. They're exciting, funny and sometimes barely credible, but can we truly believe everything we see? 6/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


03:50
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Phone Book Friction.
Adam and Jamie take a fan mail film and use it to dial in on a phone book fable. The rest of the team test a fishy tale of Hollywood pyrotechnics. 7/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


04:40
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Water Stun Gun.
Adam and Jamie investigate a secret agent myth - that you can turn a conventional electric stun gun into a water-powered electric stun gun. 8/30.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
The Darkest Day. Series 4, episode 13.
In the series finale, it's war at the Commandos when Zorro goes missing in action. And family history repeats itself when tragedy strikes at the Whiskers burrow. 13/13.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2008, 3 Star)

[gertl]

Discovery HD Listings for Monday 14th January

Listings: all day morning afternoon evening late night


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06:00
Wildest Arctic (Nature)
Iceland: Land Fire, Ice.
From polar bears to puffins, Iceland is home to some of the planet's most spectacular creatures. Explore the natural history of this unique island. 4/4.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


07:00
Deadliest Catch (Documentary)
No Season for Old Men. Series 4, episode 8.
As king crab season comes to an end, an exhausted crew fills the Northwestern's crab tanks and Wizard and Time Bandit compete for the 'String of the Week'.
(Subtitles, 2008)


08:00
Gold Rush (Documentary)
Bedrock or Bust.
Desperate to strike gold, Todd and Jack dig deeper than ever. But with the harsh Alaskan winter threatening, they battle floods, cave-ins and equipment breakdowns. 9/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2011, 3 Star)


09:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Breaking the Deadlock.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors. 6/10.
(Subtitles)


10:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine. 6/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


10:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell. 6/20.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


11:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster? 11/14.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


12:00
Costa Concordia: The Whole Story (Documentary)
Dreamship Nightmare.
When the Concordia struck rocks in the Mediterranean, many passengers sank with the ship. What caused the wreck, and how did elite units scramble to save lives? 1/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


13:00
Costa Concordia: The Whole Story (Documentary)
Rescue, Salvage.
The Concordia shipwreck demanded the biggest salvage operation in history. How was environmental disaster averted, and why did victims have to fight for justice? 2/2.
(Widescreen, High Definition)


14:00
Hitler: A Profile (History Documentary)
How did Hitler's mother's death and his artistic dreams form his character? Follow his early life, and how his vague political ideas formed themselves into a doctrine of hate. 1/6.
(Subtitles, Part 1)


15:00
First World War (History Documentary)
Breaking the Deadlock.
Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors. 6/10.
(Subtitles)


16:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine. 6/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


16:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell. 6/20.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


17:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster? 11/14.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


18:00
Mythbusters (Documentary)
Voice Flame Extinguisher.
Can hypnosis persuade someone to act against their own will; and can sound waves extinguish a fire? Jamie and Adam investigate with explosive results. 77/31.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


19:00
Born Survivor: Bear Grylls (Documentary)
Norway/Sweden. Series 7, episode 2.
Bear faces some extreme survival situations in Norway, pushing himself to the limit as he demonstrates how to cut away from a failing parachute mid-descent. 10/10.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 2006, 4 Star)


20:00
The True Story (History Documentary)
Platoon. Series 2, episode 2.
Director Oliver Stone and actor Willem Dafoe reveal the truth behind their award winning Vietnam War movie. How accurate is the depiction of the conflict? 2/5.
(Widescreen, High Definition, 4 Star)


21:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Cory is forced to fly from America to Poland when his pilots quit in the middle of a job. But can the plane handle the distance? Meanwhile two new pilots try to outfly a hurricane. 2/8.
(New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


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? 6/12.
(Part 6, New Episode, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


23:00
Auction Hunters (Consumer)
Weapons Past Destruction.
In Hollywood, Ton and Allen find century-old Masonic swords, a WWII Japanese samurai blade and a "Nixon-Era" polygraph machine. 6/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


23:30
Auction Kings (Documentary)
Auction pieces include a 92-carat ruby necklace and an antique Triumph chopper. And picker Jon bets manager Cindy that a case of Billy Beer deemed worthless will actually sell. 6/20.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, 3 Star)


00:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Cory is forced to fly from America to Poland when his pilots quit in the middle of a job. But can the plane handle the distance? Meanwhile two new pilots try to outfly a hurricane. 2/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


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? 6/12.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


02:00
Sons of Guns (Documentary)
Will and the crew build a maxim machine gun. But can they deliver the pinpoint accuracy required to fire bullets between the propeller blades, or will this end in disaster? 11/14.
(Part 11, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


03:00
Dangerous Flights (Documentary)
Cory is forced to fly from America to Poland when his pilots quit in the middle of a job. But can the plane handle the distance? Meanwhile two new pilots try to outfly a hurricane. 2/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Part 2)


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? 6/12.
(Part 6, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles)


04:40
Raging Planet (Scientific Documentary)
Flood.
Examining some the Earth's most devastating floods, from the storm surge of hurricane Katrina to the misery caused by the Boscastle flood in Cornwall. 1/8.
(Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Audio Described)


05:30
Meerkat Manor (Nature)
Cold Comfort. Series 2, episode 1.
Tragedy strikes at Meerkat Manor. Heroic Shakespeare hasn't reappeared - did he die defending Flower's pups? 1/13.
Starring: Flower the Meerkat, Zaphod the Meerkat, Youssarian the Meerkat, Mozart the Meerkat, Mitch the Meerkat, Bill Nighy
(Subtitles, Audio Described, 2006, 3 Star)