Extraordinary Humans
Thom travels to the UK to track down real life rubber girl Claudia Hughes, a contortionist whose extraordinary flexibility defies human physiology.
2026-02-01 22:24:21 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 22:54:17 +0000 UTC(29m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
Extraordinary Humans
Thom Hunt heads to Nevada, to meet Dean Karnazes, an ultramarathon runner who's taken endurance running to a level that defies human biology.
2026-02-01 21:54:13 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 22:24:21 +0000 UTC(30m)
Made in Britain
In search of the classic British pairing, tea and biscuits, Lord Prescott travels to Liverpool to visit the Typhoo tea factory, discovering the key to a perfectly brewed cup. Back in Yorkshire, he stops by the Fox's biscuits factory, rounding off his journey with a truly British treat.
2026-02-01 15:53:56 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 16:50:31 +0000 UTC(56m)
Made in Britain
To discover how his favourite meal—fish supper followed by rice pudding—is made, Lord Prescott visits the Ambrosia factory in Devon to explore the production of classic British desserts. Returning north to Grimsby, he heads to the Young's factory to learn about their famous fish pie.
2026-02-01 14:57:36 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 15:53:56 +0000 UTC(56m)
Battle Factory
In 48 hours, a block of metal will be formed into the most accurate weapon on earth: the AX-338 Sniper Rifle. In a warzone, police stand off, or hostage taking, the sniper is often the only solution to a bad situation.
2026-02-01 14:30:22 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 14:57:36 +0000 UTC(27m)
Battle Factory
As lightweight aluminum is cut and tooled, it will become the frame of a personal flying machine. Used by military operatives, drug enforcement agents, and first responders – it gets you in and out fast, whether you are carrying a camera or a gun.
2026-02-01 14:03:08 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 14:30:22 +0000 UTC(27m)
Battle Factory
What starts off as a seven-pound bar of solid steel will soon deliver a bullet with deadly accuracy when it becomes the barrel of a Colt C7 assault rifle, and when plastic and bulletproof fabric are molded and stitched together,they'll make a suit of armour made for the most dangerous job in the world.
2026-02-01 13:35:55 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 14:03:08 +0000 UTC(27m)
Combat Countdown
When it comes to military hardware, tough is what keeps you alive. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the toughest military hardware on the planet.
2026-02-01 12:35:47 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 13:35:55 +0000 UTC(1h)
Combat Countdown
On the battlefield the difference between winning and losing often comes down to one thing... firepower. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the heaviest hitting military hardware on the planet.
2026-02-01 11:40:58 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 12:35:47 +0000 UTC(54m)
Combat Countdown
On the battlefield, speed can be the difference between life and death. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the best speed machines the world's military forces have to offer.
2026-02-01 10:45:51 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 11:40:58 +0000 UTC(55m)
Secrets of the Factories
Uncover the secrets of what it takes to make up to 5 million cakes a day, including French Fancies, Angel Slices and Bramley Apple Pies. Meet the engineers who keep the machines running 24/7, the workers making all the cakes, and the operators who spend their days with state-of-the-art robots.
2026-02-01 09:49:07 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 10:45:51 +0000 UTC(56m)
Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction?
Terry takes himself out of “retirement” to test some scenes from RED that will be extremely dangerous. One of which Larry will take great joy in because he gets to fire an RPG at Terry to see if he can shoot it out of the air, and Terry gets to play with a mini-gun again to see if he can cut a van in half!!
2026-02-01 03:03:33 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 03:30:24 +0000 UTC(26m)
Angry Planet
Some of the fiercest weather on the planet can be experienced at the southern tip of Argentina and Chile– the area the South Americans call the “Fin del Mundo” – the end of the world.
2026-02-01 02:34:26 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 03:03:33 +0000 UTC(29m)
Angry Planet
Our host George becomes a “human popsicle”, encased in ice in at the National Resarch Council's high speed wind tunnel. Then he and his sidekick Mark Robinson climb to the top of the mountain in mid-January and brave their way into a summit blizzard.
2026-02-01 02:05:18 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 02:34:26 +0000 UTC(29m)
Secrets of the Brain
Jack meets a man with Sudden Artistic Output syndrome and unleashes his creativity.
2026-02-01 01:04:01 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 02:05:18 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
Secrets of the Brain
Wim Hof teaches Jack how to control his pain and plunge into the ice cold sea.
2026-02-01 00:02:43 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 01:04:01 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
More Curious?
Bass describes musical instruments with a low or deep frequency, passports are essential for global travel and what are the many functions of our Nose? Other topics covered include Blood pressure, Cinema, Pop and Comics.
2026-01-31 23:31:52 +0000 UTC→2026-02-01 00:02:43 +0000 UTC(30m)
More Curious?
Take a look at the many woodwind instruments, explore the benefits of tablet computers, plus find out what makes a storm! We cover the history of speakers, rubbing alcohol and find out about the planets.
2026-01-31 23:01:01 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 23:31:52 +0000 UTC(30m)
More Curious?
Take a deep dive into 3D Printing technology and Cloud Storage. Discover all there is to know about Trains, Mammals, what is an aerosol spray plus signs ad treatments of the Common Cold
2026-01-31 22:30:11 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 23:01:01 +0000 UTC(30m)
Health Explored
Travel to Taranaki to learn about the innovative surf therapy program, Taupo to learn about the Maori connection with water and other fascinating take homes about our mental health.
2026-01-31 22:03:08 +0000 UTC→2026-01-31 22:30:11 +0000 UTC(27m)