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1991: August Coup ends in USSR.
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Wednesday 21st May

08:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 1

In 1969, heroic pilots from the epic battle above Britain's skies were reunited to make the classic movie Battle Of Britain. Previously unseen footage reveals the true story. More >

09:00 Mega Disasters: Alien Infection

With space travel becoming a reality and with a planned expedition to Mars, could an alien infection cause a pandemic on Earth and risk the existence of mankind? More >

10:00 Captain Bligh Conspiracy

Discover how Captain Bligh was betrayed by his best friend and cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean. More >

11:00 Engineering an Empire: Greece

Ancient Greek civilisation had an immeasurable impact upon the science, engineering, architecture and art of the world we inhabit today. More >

12:00 The Lost Evidence: Guam

Cutting edge techniques, unique archive film, re-enactments and aerial photographs of the island are used in this story of the historic invasion of Guam. More >

13:00 MEGA DISASTERS: West Coast Tsunami

What would happen if a massive earthquake and tsunami were to strike the West Coast of the United States? More >

14:00 Mega Movers: Sub Salvage

In this episode, we reveal how sunken submarines are raised from the watery depths. We observe the crucial planning process and the orchestration. More >

15:00 Ice Road Truckers: Off the Ice

This programme will support the first season of Ice Road Truckers by exploring the final chapter of the annual ice road season. More >

16:00 The Lost Evidence: Iwo Jima

Cutting edge techniques, unique archive film, re-enactments and extraordinary interviews with the men who were there, are used in this story of the historic invasion of Iwo Jima. More >

17:00 SAS - The Originals: Dare To Win

Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives. More >

18:00 MEGA MOVERS: Tall Structures

The mega movers peer into the future to move two of the world's tallest skyscrapers. They then take on an exciting modern day challenge. More >

19:00 Ice Road Truckers: On the Edge

In this follow-up to the first series of Ice Road Truckers, our drivers gather around the table again to go another round off the ice. More >

20:00 Mummy Forensics: The Misfit

A body inside a coffin which it is too large for it, with missing genitals. The investigators discover a tragic tale played out in the highest echelons of Egyptian society. More >

21:00 Cities of the Underworld 2: Mob Underground

Chicago may be the third largest city in the United States but it was a city built on shady dealings. Discover how it was a playground for mobsters, with a dark and secret underworld. More >

22:00 Lost Worlds: Henry VIII Mega Structures

King Henry VIII built many marvels. Explore his magnificent palaces, including Hampton Court and the country's first major naval shipyard at Portsmouth. More >

23:00 SAS - The Originals: Dare To Win

Colonel Tim Collins examines the Special Air Service's desert combat. Contains unseen archive footage and interviews with former SAS operatives. More >

00:00 Cities of the Underworld 2: Mob Underground

Chicago may be the third largest city in the United States but it was a city built on shady dealings. Discover how it was a playground for mobsters, with a dark and secret underworld. More >

01:00 THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN: Episode 1

In 1969, heroic pilots from the epic battle above Britain's skies were reunited to make the classic movie Battle Of Britain. Previously unseen footage reveals the true story. More >