National Geographic

National Geographic

National Geographic is a British pay television channel that features documentaries produced by the National Geographic Society. It features some programming similar to that on the Discovery Channel such as nature and science documentaries.

United Kingdom

TV guide - Friday, 19/04/24Now

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Drug Lords: The Takedown
Invisible Cartel: With Escobar gone, thousands of wannabe drug bosses scramble to claim the spoils of his narco empire, and the hunt for an invisible enemy begins. 16+.
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01:00
Doing Hard Time: Vegas
Truth And Lies: An inside look at the lives and anguish of prisoners in Las Vegas' notorious Clark County Detention Centre as they await the day in court that will decide their fate.
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Lords Of War
The Gun Sword: Sean meets a man who spent his childhood unwittingly playing with an incredibly valuable toy. He also finds a veteran who owns one of his favourite weapons. All ages.
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Food Factory USA
Turducken & Mustard: Take a bite out of Affy Tapples caramel apples as we uncover how they get through 20 tonnes of gooey caramel every day. U. (S1, ep 17)
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Food Factory USA
Jerky, Brownies & Sugar Cubes: Take a bite out of an out-of-this-world snack for astronauts, watch as heaps of raw sugar become sugar cubes and use a Ferris wheel-style oven. U. (S1, ep 18)
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03:20
Money Meltdown
Platinum Payday: Diego empties his bank account and pawns his motorbike when he comes across a hoard of platinum. Is it the deal of a lifetime or has he made a huge mistake?. All ages.
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Money Meltdown
Cash In The Chem Lab: Rich makes a shock discovery in a science lab. Meanwhile, Diego looks to make his mint from old spark plugs and Dave gets inside a huge metal factory. (S1, ep 9)
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04:10
Secrets Of The Zoo: Keeper Tales
Pedicure Patrol: Out at the Wilds, Babe the oryx rallies the troops to take a look at an ailing hoof. At the Columbus Zoo, Clover the bison needs a bit of a pedicure. (S2, ep 6)
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04:35
Secrets Of The Zoo: Keeper Tales
Growing Up Giraffe: Out at The Wilds, An expecting giraffe is showing signs it's time. At the Columbus Zoo, a cougar is in for a mysterious eye issue. Suitable for all audiences. (S2, ep 7)
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Teleshopping
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08:00
Food Factory USA
Jerky, Brownies & Sugar Cubes: Take a bite out of an out-of-this-world snack for astronauts, watch as heaps of raw sugar become sugar cubes and use a Ferris wheel-style oven. U. (S1, ep 18)
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08:30
Food Factory USA
Pretzels & Cookies: Lift the lid on the cookies that make millions for charity, an innovative ice cream sandwich and a pretzel producer's global headquarters. U. (S1, ep 19)
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Air Crash Investigation
Niki Lauda: Tragedy In The Air: F1 driver Niki Lauda investigates the fate of Lauda Air Flight 004, uncovering a design flaw that could affect planes globally. U. (S13, ep 2)
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Ocean Wreck Investigation
Danger Ahead: Armed with the latest undersea technology, we board two doomed ships to discover what set them on the path to catastrophe. RATING: AA (S1, ep 2)
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The Mystery of Tut's Tomb
The Mystery of Tut's Tomb: Archaeologists investigate Tutankhamun's small and poorly decorated tomb. Why was the Boy King banished to such a mediocre tomb? RATING: AA (S3, ep 4)
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12:00
Car S.O.S: Ultimate Countdown
Master Crafters: The boys share their favourite clips of the master crafters that have helped them make car restoration magic throughout the series. (S3, ep 1)
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13:00
Hindenburg: The New Evidence
Thanks to the discovery of an unknown film, see the reasons behind the flaming crash of the Zeppelin Hindenburg in black and white. RATING: AA
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14:00
Air Crash Investigation
Lethal Limits: A series of discoveries spark calls to transform Russia's entire aviation system when an Aeroflot Nord flight crashed onto the Trans-Siberian railway. (S18, ep 8) RATING: AA
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15:00
Drain The Roman Empire
Rise of the Roman Empire: Experts learn secrets of the Roman Empire when they uncover one of the oldest shipwrecks in the world. A port lost for centuries is also discovered. RATING: AA
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Car S.O.S
TVR Grantura: Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years. U. (7 of 10)
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New: Photographer
Krystle Wright: Heart Explosions: Adventure photographer Krystle Wright shares the highs and lows of her epic lifestyle as she looks to return after a three-year hiatus. 12+. (S1, ep 3)
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World War II: Secrets From Above
Operation Market Garden: It's 1944, and the Allies have launched a daring attack on the Nazi-occupied Netherlands in a bid to bring World War II to an end. U.
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Air Crash Investigation
The Lost Plane: Experts are baffled when the wreck of Thai Airways Flight 311 is found amid mountain peaks, miles away from its flight path. How did it end up there? (S16, ep 7) RATING: AA
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Air Crash Investigation
Eleven Deadly Seconds: Approaching Taipei in an intensifying electrical storm, China Airlines Flight 676 falls out of the sky, killing all 196 people on board. But why? U. (10 of 10)
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21:00
Air Crash Investigation
The Emiliano Sala Tragedy: A plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala vanishes over the English Channel, but questions are raised when investigators find the wreckage. U. (3 of 10)
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22:00
Russia's Toughest Prisons
Three Russian prisons unlock their doors, including Black Dolphin, where each inmate has killed an average of 5 people, and one man reveals how he boiled and ate his victim. Rating: 12+
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23:00
Air Crash Investigation
Ghost Plane: Examine the startling events of Helios Flight 522, which crashed into the side of a mountain when all on board inexplicably slipped into unconsciousness. Rating: All ages
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TV guide - Saturday, 20/04/24

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Trafficked: Body Snatchers
Body Parts: The sale of human remains generates billions of dollars worldwide every year, but somehow remains largely hidden from the public eye. 16+. (3 of 10)
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Ancient Bodies: Danish Mummy
Haraldskaer Woman: Mummy Identity: When human remains are discovered in Denmark, conflicting archaeological theories debate who the woman was and why she died. 12+. (S1, ep 4)
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02:00
Lords Of War
Special Ops: Shooter hits the range with an MP5 sub-machine gun. Plus, Jim gets his hands on a Colt .45 that allegedly belonged to Buffalo Bill. Can he prove it's real? All ages.
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Food Factory USA
Pretzels & Cookies: Lift the lid on the cookies that make millions for charity, an innovative ice cream sandwich and a pretzel producer's global headquarters. U. (S1, ep 19)
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Food Factory USA
Chocolate Pretzels & Jam: Follow the trajectory of Welch's Concord Grape Jam, enjoy some grandma-perfected pierogi and sink your teeth into some chocolatey pretzels. U. (S1, ep 20)
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03:20
Money Meltdown
Fight Of Flight: Diego races against the clock to pull apart a plane. Rich sees dollar signs when a shop owner offers him 1,000 phones. Could there be money in old mobiles? (S1, ep 10)
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Money Meltdown
Silver Sword, Golden Pig: Dave gets a lucky break when he travels 200 miles to search a mine for crystallised gold. Plus, can Diego turn martial arts weapons into cash?. All ages.
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04:10
Secrets Of The Zoo: Keeper Tales
Slow and Steady Wins the Mate: Heidi Rose finds a mate and a herd of onagers are wrangled into the barn for their annual check-ups. Suitable for all audiences. (S2, ep 8)
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Secrets Of The Zoo: Keeper Tales
The Golden Girl: A "golden girl" mandrill named Eebi undergoes a risky procedure. Plus, a sly cheetah proves she's nobody's fool. Not recommended for children under 12. (S2, ep 9)
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Teleshopping
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Food Factory
In the Hot House: Discover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes. Plus, a look at how machines can make the best gnocchi in 10 minutes. (S1, ep 13) RATING: AA
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Food Factory
Come Fly with Me: Discover how 32,000 delectably nutritious bagels are made in 8 hours. Meanwhile, a look at how organic carrots can make a delicious vegan dessert. (S1, ep 14) RATING: AA
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09:00
Lost Beasts Unearthed
Secrets of the Terror Whale: A unique dig site in Egypt helps experts understand how prehistoric land mammals may have evolved into top ocean predators. U. (S1, ep 2)
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Drain The Top Secret Wrecks
Drain the Top Secret Wrecks: Explore the tragic trail of wreckage Pearl Harbour, HMS Prince of Wales and USS Lexington left behind on the ocean floor. Suitable for all audiences.
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11:00
WW2: Hell Under The Sea
Hitler's Revenge: Following the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor, five Nazi U-boats set out to attack ships off the shores of the United States to thwart the American war effort.
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WW2: Hell Under The Sea
Atlantic Showdown: In 1943, two Allied convoys carrying vital supplies for the war effort set out for Britain. What followed was the largest convoy battle of the Second World War.
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Airport Security: First Class
Top Busts: At Italy's busiest airport, police seize cocaine strapped to a back support, hidden in a stuffed animal and even packed into a man's underwear. 12+. (S1, ep 1)
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Airport Security: First Class
Desperate Measures: The police tackle a variety of crimes; seizing cocaine-soaked pyjamas, detaining a man hiding his past and more. 12+. (S1, ep 3)
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15:00
Russia's Nuclear Sub Nightmare
The Kursk: During a military exercise two explosions sent the Russian Navy's Kursk submarine to the bottom of the Barents Sea - 118 perished. RATING: AA
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16:00
Hitler's Teen Killers
Documentary telling the story and the lives of the 20,000 teenagers that pledged to give their lives to Hitler during World War II, making up the 12th SS Panzer Division. RATING: AA
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17:00
WWII: Secrets From Above
Escape from Dunkirk: It's 1940 and 400,000 Allied troops find themselves surrounded by Hitler's army at Dunkirk. Can they escape and make it back to Britain unscathed? U. (S1, ep 6)
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18:00
WWII: Secrets From Above
Road to Berlin: Stalin, seeking revenge, wages a war against Nazi Germany. Over one million Soviet soldiers charge west to launch an attack on Berlin. U. (S1, ep 3)
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19:00
Air Crash Investigation
Crash In the Alps: En route from Barcelona to Dusseldorf, Germanwings Flight 9525 is flying to the French Alps when an air traffic controller spots something wrong. (S15, ep 7) RATING: AA
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Air Crash Investigation
Air France 447: Vanished: With wreckage lost in the Atlantic Ocean, the crash of Air France Flight 447 in 2009 launched one of the toughest disaster investigations of all time. RATING: AA
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Air Crash Investigation
Britain's Worst Air Crash: The series homes in on the controversial findings of the investigation into the crash of British European Airways 548, which killed 118 people in 1972. All Ages.
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