Discovery Channel HD Tuesday

The creation, development and manufacture of zip line brakes, silk fibre lamps, round balers and comfort shoes

An insight into the manufacturing processes behind the creation of armoured vehicles, tension fabric buildings and rowers, reflecting on how processes have changed over the years

Mining million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea. Plus, a look at how to hand print millions of colourful clothes using the ancient art of batik

How thousands of tonnes of basmati rice are turned into millions of microwaveable meals. Plus, a look at how to craft mechanical singing birds

A giraffe is about to give birth, causing great excitement at Australia Zoo. Robert has a bloody encounter with a wild python that entered an enclosure

Lucas creates a Mediterranean backyard resort with a Caribbean twist, and the team build a paradise with a 30-person hot tub, over 10 fire features, and an outdoor gym

The complex processes that allow people to build diesel engines that can fly, make cough sweets, turn clear plastic into unforgeable bank notes, and produce ice-cream

The engineering expertise that goes into transforming a family car into a fortress on wheels. Plus, millions of perfect Christmas trees are grown

Mike Brewer searches for a 1957 Thunderbird, marketed as one of the world's first luxury cars, which sold healthily in its day

Auto enthusiast Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China restore a Jaguar XJC, an iconic 'corporate sports car' that is likely to attract plenty of admirers

The Raneys meet their match on a homestead in Idaho, where millennial off-gridders are plagued with dead soil, grizzly bear visits and constant landslides

Parker begins booting up his new gold mining operation in Alaska. When he can't find a wash plant, he travels to New Zealand for new kit - and big gold

Autumn arrives in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the caribou migrate. Plus, a bear creates a food shortage after ransacking a cabin

In Montana, Clayton prepares to learn if his carnivore skeleton belongs to a T-Rex or Nanotyrannus. In Wyoming, Mike and Aaron dig at a promising new site

The processes used to turn used aluminium cans into planes and rockets. Plus, the way in which a traditional Black Forest cuckoo clock is carved

How manufacturer Lea and Perrins concocts its famous Worcestershire sauce. Plus, the shredding of cars and the making of sarees

Parker battles a flood and weighs his first gold from virgin ground in Alaska. The Clayton brothers pray for a bonanza as they finally start mining Golden Acres

In Germany, Mike and Elvis are captivated by an E30 M3, their most expensive purchase yet. Will their efforts make this M3 shine enough for buyers?

Freddy and Juan must revive a 50-year-old wash plant in Montana's mountains, where a mining family must turn a profit to save the business

As his crew completes government fixes in record time, Todd promises a gold bonus to all miners who finish the season - but one greenhorn struggles

Janet, Matt and Chelsea Paul shift a fleet of armoured cars between army bases. Steve and Sam have to negotiate the capital's traffic to deliver a crane near the London Stadium

The team explore a haunted forest near the site of the Dracula legend. During a night investigation, Jess is watched by someone or something sinister

Freddy and Juan must revive a 50-year-old wash plant in Montana's mountains, where a mining family must turn a profit to save the business

As his crew completes government fixes in record time, Todd promises a gold bonus to all miners who finish the season - but one greenhorn struggles

The clock ticks as an impending, violent Arctic storm gathers strength. Kris gambles on another rookie miner and Vernon risks everything to test Claim 16

Tickle finds pristine water for brandy. Tim aims to resurrect a spirit that fuelled America's drunkest president. Mike and Richard ignore a threat

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

The documentary explores the design and production of mountain bike suspensions, surgical sutures, grain dryers and frying pans

The development and manufacturing processes behind the creation of downhill ski bindings, immersion parts washers, mining ventilation equipment, and pencil sharpeners