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15:10

Yukon Gold S1 E4

Ken and Guillaume face breakdowns as a crew member goes AWOL, Bernie's move to Snow Creek seems to be paying off - if he can get his sons to step up - and Al's streak is threatened.

16:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E15

The Ferals are on the brink of collapse, Shane and Russell could hit the richest gold patch of their season, and Jacqui and Andrew battle back-breaking ground that could ruin their latest deal.

17:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E16

The Poseidon Crew are running out of time to find a 1000-ounce nugget, the Gold Retrievers attempt to escape dangerous summer heat, and the Goldtimers confront the extremes and uncover a massive haul.

18:05

East Harbour Heroes S3 E4

A risky halibut haul, life-saving training, and a heroic air rescue push crews to their limits.

19:00

The Mystery of Monster Waves

This documentary reveals the devastating power of freak ocean waves; these unpredictable waves damaged over 50 vessels from 2011 to 2018, with 24 ships sinking without a trace.

20:10

Building Bad S1 E7

Witness the explosive tactics of the McNamara brothers in 1910 in LA, explore the dark world of China's illicit antiquities trade, and dive into the hacking feats of John Draper ('Captain Crunch').

21:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E9

The Goldtimers catch a gold thief, Levi and Bridget make a rookie mistake that could end in disaster, and the Poseidon Crew take a desperate gamble on gold ground they've already detected.

22:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E15

The Ferals are on the brink of collapse, Shane and Russell could hit the richest gold patch of their season, and Jacqui and Andrew battle back-breaking ground that could ruin their latest deal.

23:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E16

00:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E17

Marcus, Linden and Dale desperately need new ground, the Poseidon Crew's hope for a 1000-ounce nugget is slipping through their fingers, and Shane and Russell take the biggest gamble of the season.

01:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E18

Heavy rains in Victoria threaten to shut down the Poseidon Crew, Jacqui and Andrew struggle through 40°C heat in Queensland, and the Goldtimers negotiate a lucrative deal to sell their mining rights.

02:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E19

The Ferals hit a run of nuggets that could transform their season, the Gold Retrievers are rocked by a medical emergency, and Marcus, Linden and Dale try to salvage a disastrous season.

03:00

Aussie Gold Hunters S7 E20

Ryan collapses in a heatwave before the Ferals uncover a massive haul of gold, the Poseidon Crew's site is swamped after a brutal storm, and Shane and Russell uncover the biggest nugget of the season.

04:05

Impossible Railways S1 E6

We investigate incredible engineering breakthroughs; from mighty-powered steam trains and super-sonic rocket sleds to trains that seemingly fly above their guideways.

22:05

Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold S3 E4

Could treasure hunter Daryl Friesen's archenemy hold the key to finding Slumach's gold? After numerous failed attempts, European gold hunter Anton Lennartz and his team return to the Pitt.

23:05

Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold S3 E5

Is Slumach's gold guarded by Bigfoot? Legend hunter Randy Brisson and his archive of evidence suggest that the location of Slumach's mine and the legend of the Sasquatch converge.

00:05

Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold S3 E6

A newly-discovered video and an old tape-recorded phone call turn the spotlight on the 40-year-old claim of a woman who says Slumach's haul was gold found, excavated and mined in the 1980s.

01:05

Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold S3 E7

Could the mystical art of map dowsing pinpoint the location of Slumach's gold nuggets? Adam and Kru navigate a vertical mud bog to access a remote lake perched 1000 feet high in the Pitt.

02:05

Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold S3 E8

Could a gold tooth found in the Upper Pitt mark the path to Slumach's gold? The team follows reports of missing 1930s prospector Volcanic Brown to his camp and a reported 'deep sinkhole of gold'.

03:05

Frozen Gold S1 E1

Six strangers from across the US set out on the mission of a lifetime to Greenland's brutal landscape; do they have what it takes to overcome obstacles before winter closes in and shuts them down?

22:15

Timber Titans S2 E3

The Tŝideldel crew works to salvage timber in the aftermath of one of British Columbia's largest wildfires, and the clock is ticking for Integrated Operations to finish a heli-logging job.

23:10

Planes Gone Viral S1 E8

With the help of aviation insiders, flight crew members and behavioural psychologists, we investigate stresses for airlines, airport staff, pilots, crews and passengers.

00:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E6

The Victoria Diggers' fight for survival could deliver a monster nugget, and the Gold Gypsies fend off deadly snakes as they strive to keep their gold dream alive.

01:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E7

The Gold Gypsies discover a meteorite that could be worth thousands and the Mahoneys chase more big nuggets using Ted's grandfather's old treasure map.

02:10

Ice Vikings S3 E5

A giant crack in the ice continues to be an obstacle for all crews, and Trevor suffers through more broken-down equipment and makes a major purchase to try to salvage his season.

03:10

Ice Vikings S3 E6

The third highest amount of snowfall in Manitoba in the last century falls; Chris finds out the hard way that travelling alone is a bad idea, and Gene and Candace team up with Richard and Mike.

22:55

Planes Gone Viral S1 E1

Aviation's ultimate nightmare is when the plane itself lets you down; even though every component is tested and retested, it's impossible to totally eliminate mechanical failure.

23:55

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E8

The Mahoneys hunt in the remote wilderness of one of the world's most uninhabited regions and the Victoria Diggers navigate a multi-million dollar joint venture.

00:50

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E9

Victoria Diggers Neville and Mick are desperate to capitalise on the super-fine gold embedded in their dirt and rock, and the Mahoneys head out and battle the extreme heat of the Kimberley.

01:50

Ice Vikings S3 E7

Justin and Mike are fighting to hit their target, Chris shows off the skyhook prototype to his crew, mother and son Candace and Alec head out onto the ice, and Trevor suffers his biggest loss yet.

02:50

Ice Vikings S3 E8

Emotions run high as the Kristjanson crew recovers what's left of Trevor's narrow gauge bomber; after his most challenging season ever, Trevor carefully considers his future on the ice.

04:10

Aussie Lobster Hunters S2 E1

Squizzy, the skipper of the Bold Contender, is heading out hoping to capitalise on the red-hot lobster price; he's hunting around southern Tasmania targeting 1900 brindle lobsters.

22:10

Timber Titans S2 E5

Integrated Operations return to The Narrows to salvage high-grade cedar from the forest floor, and the Tŝideldel crews salvage what's left of a massive wildfire as part of a pioneering experiment.

23:05

Planes Gone Viral S1 E2

With more aircraft in the sky than ever before, pressure on pilots has never been higher as they need to get us safely where we want to go but when we want to get there.

00:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E10

The Victoria Diggers suspect that all the gold from the mine shafts they're excavating has already been cleaned out, and Jake's new 'vat leaching' plant delivers a 100-ounce motherlode.

01:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E11

As the end of the season approaches, the Scrappers are over $185,000 short of target, the Dirt Dogs' season is on the ropes, and the Victoria Diggers' job becomes dangerous as a heavy storm strikes.

02:05

East Harbour Heroes S1 E1

As hurricane season hits Newfoundland, a skipper races to salvage his cod season and a crane trainee is put to the test.

02:55

East Harbour Heroes S1 E2

When a load of dangerous goods sails in, a rookie operator is tested with the offload; meanwhile, a family of fishermen hook the ultimate catch.

04:10

Air Crash Investigation S6 E3

When pilots climb into a jetliner, they are putting their trust in an automated computer system that controls everything; when it doesn't work perfectly, disaster can strike in an instant.

22:55

Planes Gone Viral S1 E3

We use passengers' phone footage to reveal what happens when aircraft get hit by typhoons, hailstones, and lightning while learning how aircraft are able to withstand such weather types.

23:50

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E12

The Dirt Dogs' massive dry blower shuts down due to extreme 50-degree Celsius temperatures and the Mahoneys and Gold Gypsies take a last-minute gamble that delivers big gold.

00:50

Aussie Gold Hunters S4 E13

Neville and Mick's final hunt of the season is set to deliver another monster nugget; Dirt Dogs' Jake secures a last-minute deal; Scrapper Alex pays the ultimate price for gambling his life savings.

01:50

East Harbour Heroes S1 E3

In the face of harsh weather, an emergency repair threatens vital deliveries and a veteran skipper has one last chance at a big catch.

02:45

East Harbour Heroes S1 E4

The harbours are bustling and it's all hands on deck; as countless ships arrive, one fisherman fights to head out before the season closes.

04:10

Uncharted Amazon with Ash Dykes S1 E3

Ash and the team set out on the final leg of their journey: kayaking to the ocean. It should be plain paddling, but it becomes an endurance test like no other...

22:55

Planes Gone Viral S1 E4

'Brace! Brace! Brace!' is the in-flight announcement no passenger ever wants to hear; this episode features caught on camera footage of what it's like to be involved in emergency landings.

23:55

Aussie Gold Hunters S5 E1

The Victoria Diggers are back chasing multi-million dollar nuggets, rookie team the Dust Devils' new dry blower grinds to a halt, and tragedy strikes the Gold Gypsies.

00:55

Aussie Gold Hunters S5 E2

The Poseidon Crew face a financial disaster, the Victoria Diggers' $150,000 wash plant arrives with horrendous damage, and rookie team The Goldtimers put their families' future on the line.

01:55

East Harbour Heroes S1 E5

There is chaos on both land and sea as a massive ship prepares to sail with millions in cargo, and a skipper faces a potential season-ending disaster.

02:50

East Harbour Heroes S1 E6

When the hard hat heroes scramble to offload a huge shipment, the heavy-duty mechanics step in to help them pull off the mission.

03:55

Aussie Bull Catchers S2 E3

The Cooks' latest purchase - a brand-new helicopter - can't seem to get off the ground, and Kurt Hammar's youngest son Kodi has dropped out of school to become a bull catcher.

04:25

Cape Carnage: Killer Catch S1 E7

Juanita goes missing at Cape Carnage and Bruce disembarks; Tiger decides to go to Karumba to unload as tides worsen, but his plan backfires and the Wildcard is forced into a U-turn.

22:10

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E2

The Gold Devils move their multi-million-dollar operation in search of big gold, and the new team of Vince, Bibi and Murray break ground on their dream lease.

23:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E3

The Ferals are on the gold when a four-wheeler crash leaves them a man down, and the Poseidon Crew battle to overcome a catastrophic mechanical failure.

00:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E4

The Gold Devils pin their hopes on an exploration mission to a rugged outback lease, and flood waters wreck the Gold Retrievers' new plant.

01:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E5

The Ferals lose a team member in the unforgiving outback, and Shane gets an attractive offer that could break up his partnership with Russell.

02:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E6

Jacqui and Andrews' big gold dreams are stalled by communication issues, and the Poseidon Crew battle wet weather to unearth a monster pay day.

03:05

Aussie Gold Hunters S8 E7

An armed trespasser threatens the Gold Devils' exploration mission, and the Ferals uncover the biggest gold nugget of their mining careers.

04:05

The Mystery of Monster Waves

This documentary reveals the devastating power of freak ocean waves; these unpredictable waves damaged over 50 vessels from 2011 to 2018, with 24 ships sinking without a trace.

22:00

Frozen Gold S1 E3

The mining team faces another setback when their excavator can't dig deep enough to get to the gold, and Ray faces a hard-bargaining Greenlander who owns the biggest digger on the island.

22:55

Frozen Gold S1 E4

Christian digs down with a 38-tonne excavator to the blue clay layer that Ray hopes will be the key to the team finding a fortune, and Elley and Christian find the biggest piece of gold so far.

23:55

Frozen Gold S1 E5

Ray and Elley face a gruelling trek to a neighboring claim site; when Erik, Kimberley and Tiffany rebel after their attempt to set the sluice up is an epic fail, Erik challenges Ray's leadership.

00:50

Frozen Gold S1 E6

With Greenland's harsh winter fast approaching, Ray and his team are halfway through their 12-week mining season... and it's now that a crucial weigh-in has surprising results.

01:50

Frozen Gold S1 E7

Kimberly and Tiffany get a rare chance to contact loved ones back home, Christian and Elley follow a hunch, and Ray and Erik embark on an adventure of a lifetime to a reindeer station.

02:40

Frozen Gold S1 E8

Ray must build a crucial piece of mining equipment, Erik and Christian head to a neighbouring claim where the promise of bigger gold is hard to resist, and Elley goes in search of other minerals.

04:15

Gold Wars Down Under S1 E9

Donnie finds out that his old business partner is using his trademarked mining logo for his new tourism venture; at the 1870 mine site, Richie is worried that mining manager Dan has lost his mojo.

05:15

Gold Wars Down Under S1 E10

The season is nearly over and all the teams are racing to hit their $500,000 gold targets; Damo and Matt are the goldfield's frontrunners, but they're being plagued by 11th-hour machinery breakdowns.

06:15

Yukon Gold S1 E1

Mining season has just begun as newcomer Big Al gets off to a great start, Bernie struggles with an inexperienced crew, and best friends Ken and Guillaume can't find any gold at all.

07:15

Yukon Gold S1 E2

Ken and Guillaume fight a flooding creek, Karl is still waiting to get his sluice set up, and Big Al goes after the 'smart' gold.

08:15

Yukon Gold S1 E3

Ken and Guillaume's equipment problems mean they are only sluicing half of what they should be, Karl must deal with machine design flaw, and Bernie moves his operation hoping his luck will change.

09:10

Yukon Gold S1 E4

Ken and Guillaume face breakdowns as a crew member goes AWOL, Bernie's move to Snow Creek seems to be paying off - if he can get his sons to step up - and Al's streak is threatened.

10:10

Yukon Gold S1 E5

Guillaume tries to move the Beast, Ken contends with a bigger challenge - a visit from his wife - Karl is set back by one issue after another, and Al works around the clock to fix faulty machinery.