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TV guide - Sunday, 28/04/24

00:15
Abandoned Engineering (Abandoned Engineering), History, United Kingdom, 2018
A towering structure with an explosive past; a deserted cityscape; a mysterious top-secret facility; a vast Nazi construction. Now they lie disused, contaminated and dangerous. But who built them? And why were they abandoned?
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00:55
The UnXplained with William Shatner (The UnXplained with William Shatner), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2022
Human can survive catastrophic injuries and deadly scenarios that defy the odds in ways that are inexplicable. Is cheating death when survival is seemingly impossible simply fate or good fortune?
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01:40
Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne (History's Greatest Mysteries), History, USA, 2023
A mysterious arrangement of stones that have adorned the English countryside for millennia. But to this day, nobody knows how the landmark was built, or why. Can modern technology finally unlock its secrets? What is the true purpose of Stonehenge?
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02:25
Beyond Oak Island (Beyond Oak Island), History, USA, 2023
Matty Blake goes blackwater river diving with firefighter Matt Howell in Virginia to search for the legendary Revolutionary War treasure of British Army General Charles Cornwallis.
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03:10
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
Jarrod and Brandi get a small set of tiny tools. Barry gets to the auction late and partners up with a pinch bidder. Mark Balelo comes away with a large printer, but will that translate into a large profit?
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03:35
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
In Orange, California, Barry drops a locker on himself, Ivy Calvin digs through the garbage and finds some collectibles, and Jarrod and Brandi score a locker - but will they make any money?
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04:00
The Proof Is Out There (The Proof Is Out There), Sci-Fi, USA, 2022
Scientists study claims of a dead mermaid discovered in Japan? Are UFOs attracted to our nuclear facilities and should we be worried? What is the glowing eyed sea creature chasing a motorboat and what are its intentions if it catches up?
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04:45
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2015
In August of 2014, Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station discovered something incredibly unexpected covering parts of the windows - living sea plankton. If sea life can thrive in space, might the reverse be true as well?
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05:30
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2016
The bladesmiths are tasked with forging a Bowie that will require a d-guard in the second round. Only two manage to make it through to the final round where they must recreate a deadly sabre called the Shamshir.
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06:15
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2021
Chum goes for a hole-in-one when a signed Jack Nicklaus golf glove swings into the shop. Meanwhile, Corey targets a G.I. Joe Tomahawk helicopter toy. Will he get to be a real American hero, or will this deal go AWOL?
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07:00
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Ton and Allen travel to Miami and score an early digital NASA missile countdown clock and a one-of-a-kind '60s Delta Relay rocket. Later, they unearth an '80s Air Commander hovercraft, but will this monster still rule any terrain with Ton on board?
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07:20
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Ton and Allen brave the cold in Chicago and uncover a 1984 Yamaha SS440 Snowmobile that introduced the revolutionary shock absorber suspension. They also find an autographed 1920s baseball glove and an authentic 1950s Robby the Robot collector toy.
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07:40
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
A seller walks in with an unopened McDonald's cookie from the 1980s. Will Corey take a bite out of this deal, or will the negotiation go stale? Murray the Magician shows Chum a magical book. Is a purchase in the cards, or is the deal cursed?
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08:25
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2017
Broken blades and tears fall throughout two challenges and an unforgiving round of testing. In the final round, two smiths create a three-bladed African throwing knife called the Kpinga.
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09:05
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
"Auction Hunters" follows two of the best prospectors in the business, Clinton "Ton" Jones, a historical weapons and currency expert, and Allen Haff, an antiques dealer, as they participate in storage unit auctions throughout Southern California.
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09:25
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2015
Rick has to make a monumental decision when a programme from the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty is brought in. Will the item start a revolution or will there be liberty and justice for all?
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09:45
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2015
Rock on with the Pawn Stars when a signed AC/DC album electrifies the shop. Will Chum get it "Done Dirt Cheap" or will he wind up on the 'Highway to Hell'?
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10:10
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2017
The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel of a 1971 Mercury Cougar into an elite military weapon known as the Yatagan.
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10:50
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2015
Four of the top bladesmiths from around the globe compete in the Forged In Fire International Championship. With national pride on the line, each must put their blood, sweat and fire into forging a Spadroon, a weapon that has transcended borders.
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11:35
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
Chum gets his hands on a trio of vintage comic strip characters; will the seller play with his emotions, and toy around with a deal? Next, a book by Amelia Earhart flies into the shop. Will Rick dare to make a deal, or will the price soar too high?
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12:15
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
Storage-unit auctions are the newest and biggest untapped source for hidden treasures, and opportunistic individuals bid on unclaimed properties hoping to strike gold. Welcome to Storage Wars.
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12:35
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
Storage-unit auctions are the newest and biggest untapped source for hidden treasures, and opportunistic individuals bid on unclaimed properties hoping to strike gold. Welcome to Storage Wars.
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13:00
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2023
Rick battles over a pair of vintage posters, but will he win the war? Then, Rick and Chum call on the power of Grayskull as they check out a large Battle Cat toy. Will the duo be cringing from sticker shock or be able to transform the negotiations?
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13:40
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2015
In August of 2014, Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station discovered something incredibly unexpected covering parts of the windows - living sea plankton. If sea life can thrive in space, might the reverse be true as well?
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14:25
Nostradamus: 21st Century Prophecies Revealed (Nostradamus: 21st Century Prophecies Revealed), Biography, History, USA, 2015
How did a French prophet living in 16th century France predict so many modern day disasters? From the tragic events of 9/11, to the Ebola outbreak in 2014. How could one man see so far into the future so accurately?
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15:55
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2015
The team are faced with a David Hasselhoff-signed rescue buoy from the set of Baywatch. Then, two flintlock blunderbuss pistols roll in.
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16:15
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2018
Ancient cultures from around the world believed that meteorites were sacred stones imbued with the power of the Gods. Ancient Astronaut theorists ask: could these space rocks be pieces of extraterrestrial technology?
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16:55
Beyond Oak Island (Beyond Oak Island), History, USA, 2023
Marty Lagina and Matty Blake help investigate a mysterious island in Newfoundland where the notorious 17th century English pirate Peter Easton is believed to have hidden millions in plundered treasure.
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17:40
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
When Rick gets a chance at an iconic collection of Hard Rock photographs, can he capture a deal, or will another one bite the dust? Next, Corey gets revved up for a Harley Davidson motor. Will he put the pedal to the metal, or stop short?
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18:20
The UnXplained with William Shatner (The UnXplained with William Shatner), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2021
Is there anything we can do to predict the future and protect ourselves from apocalypse? Will our civilisation end - or will we find a way to evolve and endure?
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19:05
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2022
Studies have shown that up to 70% of all UFO sightings happen in so-called "hotspots" where reports of visions, mysterious lights and unusual phenomena are regularly witnessed--and not only in modern times, but dating back thousands of years.
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19:45
Abandoned Engineering (Abandoned Engineering), History, United Kingdom, 2018
A towering structure with an explosive past; a deserted cityscape; a mysterious top-secret facility; a vast Nazi construction. Now they lie disused, contaminated and dangerous. But who built them? And why were they abandoned?
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20:30
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2023
On this special, we head to Kalamazoo, Michigan to Combat Ready Art where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before. After two brutal challenges only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art for the ultimate grand prize.
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21:15
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2015
Over 10,000 crop circles have been reported worldwide, appearing in 50 different countries across nearly every continent on Earth. The phenomenon has been associated with scientific anomalies, strange lights, and even UFO activity.
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22:00
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd), History, USA, 2024
Monkey glands for immortality, hypnotized assassins, and a brain-linked cyborg couple. We investigate some of the strangest experiments on record. From two-headed dogs and testicle transplants... Prepare to be astounded and a little grossed out.
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22:45
Royal Autopsy (Royal Autopsy), History, United Kingdom, 2023
In this episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's party king, George IV. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an "as real" post mortem exam on the dead king.
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23:30
Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan (History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan), Crime, History, USA, 2023
Pierce Brosnan examines how a mob-connected heist crew came away with millions in cash from a southern California bank in 1972.
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TV guide - Monday, 29/04/24

00:15
Abandoned Engineering (Abandoned Engineering), History, United Kingdom, 2018
A devastated cliff-top ruin; an extraordinary tall tower; a concrete structure stranded at sea; a heavy metal monster in a field. Now they lie disused, contaminated, and dangerous. But who built them? And why were they abandoned?
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00:55
The Hunt for Baltic Gold (Złoto Bałtyku), Adventure, Poland, 2018
Tomek uses UV light to scour the beach at night. Krzysztof and his team start digging in the field. Benedykt sails out into the sea in the hopes of catching not only fish, but also finding amber. Dorota has to deal with an unexpected crisis.
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01:40
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
Chum gets his hands on a trio of vintage comic strip characters; will the seller play with his emotions, and toy around with a deal? Next, a book by Amelia Earhart flies into the shop. Will Rick dare to make a deal, or will the price soar too high?
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02:25
Beyond Oak Island (Beyond Oak Island), History, USA, 2023
Marty Lagina and Matty Blake help investigate a mysterious island in Newfoundland where the notorious 17th century English pirate Peter Easton is believed to have hidden millions in plundered treasure.
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03:10
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
Storage-unit auctions are the newest and biggest untapped source for hidden treasures, and opportunistic individuals bid on unclaimed properties hoping to strike gold. Welcome to Storage Wars.
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03:35
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2013
Storage-unit auctions are the newest and biggest untapped source for hidden treasures, and opportunistic individuals bid on unclaimed properties hoping to strike gold. Welcome to Storage Wars.
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04:00
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2023
On this special, we head to Kalamazoo, Michigan to Combat Ready Art where three of their top smiths will be tested like never before. After two brutal challenges only one will go on to represent Combat Ready Art for the ultimate grand prize.
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04:45
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2015
Over 10,000 crop circles have been reported worldwide, appearing in 50 different countries across nearly every continent on Earth. The phenomenon has been associated with scientific anomalies, strange lights, and even UFO activity.
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05:30
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2017
The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel of a 1971 Mercury Cougar into an elite military weapon known as the Yatagan.
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06:15
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
When Rick gets a chance at an iconic collection of Hard Rock photographs, can he capture a deal, or will another one bite the dust? Next, Corey gets revved up for a Harley Davidson motor. Will he put the pedal to the metal, or stop short?
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07:00
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2012
Ton and Allen get a surprise second chance after nearly getting shut out in the small town of Palmer. They uncover a motorised railroad maintenance car from the 1960s and a pre-WWI Japanese semi-automatic pistol.
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07:20
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2012
Ton & Allen face some silent but deadly competition at an auction in nearby Glendale. They discover a Zildjian brand percussion cymbal from the 1940s and a pyrotechnics control board designed for large-scale fireworks displays!
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07:40
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2015
Four of the top bladesmiths from around the globe compete in the Forged In Fire International Championship. With national pride on the line, each must put their blood, sweat and fire into forging a Spadroon, a weapon that has transcended borders.
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08:25
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
Chum chases down a lead on a 1963 Fiat Microcar. Next, Jake gets a lesson from big brother Corey when a rare musical instrument enters the shop. Finally, will Rick's prayers be answered when he examines the holy grail of coins?
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09:10
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Allen and Ton head to Ontario, CA for a major auction and go head-to-head with some high rollers. The guys uncover a scale RC Viper FanJet aircraft with a powerful jet engine and a 1920s Gundlach Korona large format field camera.
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09:30
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
The guys head back to Rancho Cucamonga, CA, where Ton cut his teeth in auction hunting. They strike gold with a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box and an 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments.
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09:50
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Allen and Ton confront high-stakes competition at an auction in ritzy Orange County, CA. They uncover the first ever pump action shot gun, a Winchester Model 1912 and a hunter's collection of prize big game, full-body taxidermy.
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10:15
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2014
Is it possible that an advanced civilisation inhabited Earth thousands of years ago? Could the stories of a time when gods and otherworldly beings inhabited the planet be more than just mythology?
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10:55
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2023
Lisa returns to Moreno Valley, where it all started, and gets nostalgic with her locker. Kenny welcomes a new granddaughter to the clan and would love to find an appropriate unit. Dusty and Lupe put a little elbow grease into their purchase.
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11:15
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2023
Ivy takes on a supervisory role in Stanton and it leads him to a bit of Slavic success. Brandi tries to help Danielle outfit her new apartment. Lisa gambles on a painting.
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11:40
Storage Wars (Storage Wars), USA, 2022
Dusty and Lupe pedal their way to an auction in Fullerton, but end up needing the truck. Darrell pins his hopes on a small locker for which he overpaid. Rene makes the most of "the Honeymoon unit" and things get a bit racy.
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12:05
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2023
At the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, three top smiths are put through the ultimate test. After two brutal challenges, only one will get the chance to compete for the grand prize.
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12:45
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2021
When Chum gets his hands on an unique chair, will Rick turn a blind eye to his spending? Rick cracks open a cookbook by Salvador Dali, and gets a surreal idea - to host a dinner party. But when things quickly get hairy, will Rick melt under pressure?
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13:30
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (The Curse of Skinwalker Ranch), Sci-Fi, USA, 2022
After another season of shocking discoveries, the team reviews all the strange experiences and compelling evidence of the last three years.
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14:15
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2015
Over 10,000 crop circles have been reported worldwide, appearing in 50 different countries across nearly every continent on Earth. The phenomenon has been associated with scientific anomalies, strange lights, and even UFO activity.
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14:55
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd (The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd), History, USA, 2024
In Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of... Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality rate? We search the globe for the strangest and most bizarre deaths on record.
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15:40
Royal Autopsy (Royal Autopsy), History, United Kingdom, 2023
In this episode, Prof Alice Roberts explores the final dying days and ultimate cause of death of Britain's party king, George IV. Working with leading Forensic Pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, they conduct an "as real" post mortem exam on the dead king.
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16:20
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
At one of the nation's oldest storage facilities south of Boston, Allen and Ton are on the hunt to find some of America's earliest treasures. The guys uncover an 1800s blackpowder whaling harpoon, and a Betsy Ross American flag.
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16:40
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Deep in Boston's south side, Allen and Ton outbid some raucous competition. The guys score a WW2 Stuart M3 tank barrel and heavy duty tank treads. They also discover an industrial meat slicer in the ultimate deli unit.
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17:00
Auction Hunters (Auction Hunters), USA, 2011
Allen and Ton take on the country's biggest storage auction in North Texas with over 800 containers. The guys discover a long range Winchester 1886 rifle originally invented to kill buffalo and score a collection of 1950s electric Slot Cars.
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17:25
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2015
Chumlee spends the day trading up ordinary items with the guys in order to get what he really wants. Will his wheeling and dealing lead to a big score or will the guys end up shutting him out?
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17:45
Pawn Stars (Pawn Stars), USA, 2020
When Rick gets his hands on a pretty stellar coin, Corey flips about the astronomical asking price. Plus Chum goes to the mat when an NWA Championship Wrestling Belt elbows its way into the shop.
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18:25
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (The Curse of Skinwalker Ranch), Sci-Fi, USA, 2023
Investigations begin on Skinwalker Ranch, with members of the team confronting a secret that Dr Travis Taylor has had to keep from them for the past two years, before conducting an aerial experiment that reveals shocking and disturbing phenomena.
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19:10
Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan (History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan), Crime, History, USA, 2023
Pierce Brosnan examines how a mob-connected heist crew came away with millions in cash from a southern California bank in 1972.
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19:50
The UnXplained with William Shatner (The UnXplained with William Shatner), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2021
Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Despite all of our modern technology, there are aspects of some vanishings that are bizarre and simply can't be explained. Could unknown forces be involved?
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20:35
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2016
Four bladesmiths have a wrench thrown into the works, literally, when they are asked to forge blades in their signature style from pipe wrenches. In the final round they must recreate an extremely rare axe-mace hybrid, known as the Tabar Shish-par.
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21:15
Forged in Fire (Forged in Fire), USA, 2022
Four bladesmiths face double the trouble when they are tasked with forging not one, but two canister damascus knives. After a brutal round of testing, only two smiths move forward to build an extremely challenging Cinquedea sword.
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22:00
Pawn Stars Do America (Pawn Stars Do America), USA, 2023
Rick, Corey, and Chum journey to St. Paul, Minnesota, where they unearth an impressive trilobite fossil collection. Then, Rick grows a heart for a first edition "Tin Woodman of Oz" book, and Chum offers his two cents on an ancient coin collection.
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22:45
Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne (History's Greatest Mysteries), History, USA, 2023
Examining the enduring mystery surrounding the group of 16th-century settlers who seemingly vanished without trace from Roanoke Island, off the coast of North Carolina.
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23:30
Ancient Aliens (Ancient Aliens), History, Sci-Fi, USA, 2022
The Center for the Study of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence defines a "Close Encounter of the Fifth Kind" as direct human contact and communication with extraterrestrial life. But will this classification only become useful in the distant future?
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