Discovery Channel is the destination for nature, science, engineering and real life adventure. On this page you can watch Discovery Channel live straight away and use a clear daily guide to see what is on now, what starts next and the exact time tonight’s headline programmes begin. All timings are shown in UK time for easy planning.
What’s on this page
Expect a rotating mix of flagship titles and returning favourites:
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Gold Rush for high stakes prospecting and tough decision making
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Deadliest Catch from the stormy Bering Sea with real crews and real peril
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MythBusters where popular myths are tested with practical experiments
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Expedition Unknown following global quests to unravel historical mysteries
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How It’s Made taking you inside factories to see everyday objects built step by step
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Wheeler Dealers restoring and rescuing used cars with clear mechanical know how
Seasonal events bring themed nights and marathons; the guide below shows which series and episode is airing right now.
How today’s schedule usually runs
Mornings favour short, information rich episodes that are easy to join mid flow. Daytime shifts into engineering, manufacturing and travel-adventure strands. Early evening builds context with returning series. Prime time leans into big nature, ocean and expedition stories, plus limited series that reward watching from the start. If a premiere overruns, the schedule on this page updates so start times remain accurate.
Viewer tips
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A Now, Next, Later strip gives instant context at the top of the guide
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Programme blurbs are concise and written in UK style with clear start times
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Marathons and themed blocks are labelled so you can see how long a run lasts
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Subtitles and audio description appear where your device supports them
Picture and performance
Discovery Channel is widely available in high definition. Expect crisp graphics, readable diagrams and smooth motion during hand held action. Streaming typically runs a few seconds behind over the air reception; that small delay is normal and helps keep playback stable on variable connections.
Availability note
Live access is intended for viewers in the UK and Ireland. Programme rights can vary by territory and by season, which may affect availability when you travel. Devices may also enforce region settings automatically.
Start watching
Press play to join Discovery Channel live. Use the guide to time your evening around a new expedition episode, a double bill of engineering stories or a nature special you do not want to miss. The grid refreshes through the day, so you always see the latest running order.
