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Discovery (Discovery Analogue)

2002-12-30 · Monday · 14 listings

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00:00
Local Heroes
True stories from Las Vegas. A day in the life of casino boss Sheldon Adelson, and tricks of the trade from poker kings
(60 mins)Programme ID 001BFF3AOriginal TRILT record ↗
01:00
A behind-the-scenes look at one of London's most popular tourist attractions. The film not only provides a historical background to this fascinating waxwork museum, but also witnesses some of the famous people offering their faces in order to be immortalised in wax, and meets those who sculpt them
(60 mins)Programme ID 000F1A39Original TRILT record ↗
16:00
Fishing survival game show in which two experienced anglers battle it out in the wilds of the Irish coast. Not only is this the search for the ultimate angler, it is a compelling fight for survival - if they do not catch, they do not eat
(30 mins)Programme ID 00170A1DOriginal TRILT record ↗
16:30
Two teams of remote control enthusiasts compete around a purpose-built track with helicopters, cars and boats. Mike Brewer provides a guide to the test of speed, mental ability and adaptability with guaranteed thrills, spills and mayhem
(30 mins)Programme ID 001B725COriginal TRILT record ↗
17:00
Fire Engine
Series in which presenter Lee Hurst and the Salvage Squad restore classic British vehicles. The team repair a rare 1939 wartime fire engine in Northamptonshire
(60 mins)Programme ID 001779A2Original TRILT record ↗
18:00
Island of Eels
Archaeology series. Tony Robinson and his team investigate the Saxon origins of the cathedral city of Ely
(60 mins)Programme ID 00126E76Original TRILT record ↗
19:00
'Fast Show’ comedian Mark Williams takes a look at the engineering of the Industrial Revolution. In this edition, he travels to Birmingham to find out how it gained its reputation as the city of a thousand trades. He also gains an insight into what life was like for people working in the gunsmiths, the Mint, the jewelry quarter and the glassworks
(30 mins)Programme ID 001B1A3FOriginal TRILT record ↗
19:30
Paul Tonkinson
Mike Brewer and Les Keane try to select the perfect gadget for this episode’s guest - comedian and former ‘Big Breakfast’ host Paul Tonkinson
(30 mins)Programme ID 001B3C1EOriginal TRILT record ↗
20:00
Vimy Ridge
A series bringing to life battles that changed the course of British history. Crispin Swayne looks at the extraordinary battle of Vimy Ridge, a seemingly impregnable fortress built by the Germans which was overcome in hours by Canadian troops
(30 mins)Programme ID 001BFFB0Original TRILT record ↗
20:30
In Search of Warrior Women
Documentary in which scientists explore the stories of women warriors uncovered in burial mounds near the Black Sea. Analysis reveals many found on the Russian steppes were warrior priestesses
(30 mins)Programme ID 001A83F6Original TRILT record ↗
21:00
With 15 billion cigarettes consumed globally each day and millions of people hooked on this health-destroying ‘habit’, this documentary investigates the possibility of a ‘safer’ cigarette. The programme also reveals the hidden rivalries and competitive marketing strategies at work behind the scenes of the seemingly monolithic tobacco business
(60 mins)Programme ID 00177CBEOriginal TRILT record ↗
23:00
Science documentary. In rural Tennessee, scientists legally and systematically examine the decomposition of the human body in natural surroundings. The results are crucial to forensic study
(60 mins)Programme ID 00162D89Original TRILT record ↗