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Tony Robinson delves into a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, examining the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals.

Secrets Revealed. Stunning CGI animation and the latest archaeological investigations reveal how the most iconic buildings of the ancient worlds were built, stone by stone.

In Margate, Drew snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. And, at a Georgian mansion in Fife he finds a surprising bargain.

Drew meets the next generation of antiques dealers. In Macclesfield, he meets a mother and son team, and in Leeds he meets a young dealer with an eye for modern pieces.

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives.

A couple finds massive footprints near Nancy Lake. Is something nonhuman stalking them? Strange lights circle above Fairbanks in coordinated patterns, shocking witnesses.

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane. Chasing new leads, he scours two continents to find the lost 'White Bird.

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths. They investigate reports of disturbing paranormal activity.

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria - a luxury liner.

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel.

Our galaxy is full of stars waiting to explode into supernovas, an event that could destroy all life on Earth. Experts hunt for the next deadly supernova.

Tony Robinson delves into a pivotal day in the history of the modern world, examining the key events that made VE Day such a momentous 24 hours.

Archaeologists use new digital technology to try and solve the mystery behind an ancient burial ground filled with bones, swords, an axe and more in Germany.

How do they fashion the Fedora hat? How do they make the cement that builds the world? How do they harvest and freeze millions of peas in under three hours.

How do they turn goat fleeces into fabrics? How do they build a quad bike that turns into a jet-ski? How do they create the harp.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives.

Don Wildman investigates a heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria - a luxury liner.

Don Wildman investigates an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel.

Jess and Phil dive into the mysteries of Niagara Falls and its history of violent deaths. They investigate reports of disturbing paranormal activity.

Josh goes on an international search for history's most famous lost plane. Chasing new leads, he scours two continents to find the lost 'White Bird.

In Lowestoft, Henry and Sam can't believe their luck when they check out Charlie's wares. He has everything from cars and bikes to stationary engines.

At a large house in Devon's countryside, Henry and Sam find piles of cars and bikes everywhere they look. With so much to choose from, what will they bid on.

Henry and Sam are in East Anglia, checking out a collection of Morris Minors and motorbikes. The duo spot a few bikes they like, including a nice fixer-upper.

In Oxfordshire, Henry and Sam meet three brothers with containers full of bikes, tractors and other trinkets. They're after a motorbike, but can they find more.

Bruce and Hus are on an Italian road-trip. From Venice to Lake Garda they meet up with dealers whose objects tell the incredible story of Italy in WWII.

Bruce uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, there's a bumpy landing for a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

Henry and Fuzz check out Nir's collection of vehicles, including American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese Superbikes.

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifetime petrolhead. His shed is filled with vintage cars, film props, bikes, and classic Mercedes saloons.

Henry and Fuzz visit Stephen, a diehard biker with a shed full of rare Czech and Japanese bikes, vintage cans, and motoring curios.

Henry and Fuzz head to Southend to visit Graham's shed full of bikes and muscle cars. They find a Dutton kit car and rows and rows of rare bikes.

Henry and Fuzz visit a farm near Colchester with vintage tractors galore. The boys come away with a classic Fordson and some old traffic lights.

The boys visit Rob, who has an impressive collection of vintage British bikes. They find a BSA Bantam and a classic 1930's Austin Ten automobile.

Carpenter Steve tries to save a woodworm-infested Georgian settle. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick is faced with his most unusual project yet - a fairground Dodgem car.

The artisan restorers behind Drew Pritchard's antiques empire save an iconic Eames lounge chair. And, they revive an unusual 90-year old oil lamp and a glamourous steam trunk.

Drew's artisan restorers rescue a ravaged carousel horse dating from before World War I. Plus, they revive a valuable 1930s sofa and a 100-year-old weathervane.

Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction.

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission.

With more than 80 moons, Saturn is a dynamic planetary system. Experts explore how these satellites could rewrite the rules of the cosmos.

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre. In Missouri, a massive dam collapses within minutes. What caused these shocking catastrophes.

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes. Flooding in Iowa destroys an important railroad crossing. What engineering mistakes caused these disasters.

In New Orleans, a hotel under construction collapses. In Denmark, a wind turbine is destroyed. What engineering errors caused these disasters.

Seven Wonders Of The Silk Road. Experts investigate new evidence that offers a unique glimpse at the Silk Road. They look at a recently discovered golden camel and a lost mega tomb.

Bruce and Hus are on an Italian road-trip. From Venice to Lake Garda they meet up with dealers whose objects tell the incredible story of Italy in WWII.

Bruce uncovers plans for the D-Day invasion, there's a bumpy landing for a Dakota aeroplane, and in France his passion hits new heights with a parachute jump.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

Henry and Sam are in Devon, sorting through a workshop full of old signs, petrol pumps and vintage cars. Can they find some gems amongst all the rust.

In Worcestershire, Henry and Sam meet a farmer with a shed full of bikes that don't appeal to the guys. However, there's a surprise waiting in a nearby field.

..Boat? Henry and Sam are in Yorkshire looking at a collection of Triumph motorcycles that are a bit out of their price range. But is there something else to find.

Henry and Sam visit a shop hoping to sell a bike and get side-tracked by the wares on offer. Will they manage to find some good bargains amongst all the delights.

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre. In Missouri, a massive dam collapses within minutes. What caused these shocking catastrophes.

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes. Flooding in Iowa destroys an important railroad crossing. What engineering mistakes caused these disasters.

In New Orleans, a hotel under construction collapses. In Denmark, a wind turbine is destroyed. What engineering errors caused these disasters.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.

Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.

With only a few weeks to spare Henry Cole is passed fit by his doctor to run at Bonneville, but there's work to be done in Los Angeles.

After battling freak thunderstorms and technical nightmares, bike enthusiast, Henry Cole, is set to have his turn to make motorcycling history.

Part 1. Bike adventurer Henry Cole is in Perth, Western Australia. He's about to embark on his longest route ever, riding over 500kms from Perth to Darwin.

In 1969, millions watched Neil Armstrong step onto the moon. But behind these iconic images is an untold story, and the most extensive search for unseen footage ever undertaken.

Experts use drone technology to explore the tunnels hidden below an Egyptian pyramid for the very first time. Plus, forensics uncover a pharaoh's secrets.

Carpenter Steve tries to save a woodworm-infested Georgian settle. Meanwhile, sculptor Nick is faced with his most unusual project yet - a fairground Dodgem car.

The artisan restorers behind Drew Pritchard's antiques empire save an iconic Eames lounge chair. And, they revive an unusual 90-year old oil lamp and a glamourous steam trunk.

Drew's artisan restorers rescue a ravaged carousel horse dating from before World War I. Plus, they revive a valuable 1930s sofa and a 100-year-old weathervane.

Henry and Sam are in Devon, sorting through a workshop full of old signs, petrol pumps and vintage cars. Can they find some gems amongst all the rust.

In Worcestershire, Henry and Sam meet a farmer with a shed full of bikes that don't appeal to the guys. However, there's a surprise waiting in a nearby field.

..Boat? Henry and Sam are in Yorkshire looking at a collection of Triumph motorcycles that are a bit out of their price range. But is there something else to find.

Henry and Sam visit a shop hoping to sell a bike and get side-tracked by the wares on offer. Will they manage to find some good bargains amongst all the delights.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.

Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.

Josh Gates starts his extra-terrestrial search with a visit to NASA and an alien-hunting expedition in Chile, where scientists make new discoveries.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.

The Avenue of the Sphinxes has now been unearthed in the biggest excavation in Egyptian history. Who built this structure and what was its purpose.

Why was Palmyra built in the Syrian desert and how did its inhabitants survive? Years after its destruction by ISIS, experts return to the site.

Drew heads to Edinburgh, where he discovers an antique shop with a deluxe 1940s American bike. Later, he finds a mid-century designer desk in Wookey Hole.

In Seaton, Drew dashes under a staircase for a pair of floodlights. In Yorkshire, he uses a penknife to see if a newly upholstered chair hides a valuable original.

Neutron stars are violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics. New discoveries reveal they have the power to destroy planets and even other stars.

An amateur photographer captures floating orbs on camera. UFOs seemingly circle a larger, egg-shaped mother ship floating high above Anchorage.

Josh heads to the Wild West in search of the hidden loot that was heisted by the infamous group of lawmen turned criminals, the Dalton Gang.

Phil and Jess travel to Monterrey, Mexico, where locals have encountered witches and black magic. They discover dark spells, blood rituals and animal sacrifice.

Don examines an accident that nearly caused a nuclear catastrophe, how Teddy Roosevelt laid down the law with bandits and a Hollywood murder mystery.

Don investigates a rocket-powered wheel that took on the Nazis, an infamous outlaw with a heart of gold and an intrepid climber who scaled a skyscraper.

Neutrinos are the most mysterious particles in the universe. New discoveries reveal their significance and how they pass through objects undetected.

In 1969, millions watched Neil Armstrong step onto the moon. But behind these iconic images is an untold story, and the most extensive search for unseen footage ever undertaken.

How do they harvest thousands of tonnes of tea? How to they make sure that your luggage catches the same plane as you? How are high-quality hairbrushes made.

How do they keep the crooks from cracking into your credit card? How do they lift a 1000-tonne ship into the air while it is still in the water.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.