Discovery History is the channel for viewers who want real events, real evidence and clear storytelling. On this page you can watch Discovery History live immediately and use a clean 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:
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Second World War investigations covering the Battle of Britain, D-Day logistics, codebreaking and life on the home front
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Ancient civilisations and archaeology from Roman Britain to Egypt, with digs, reconstructions and artefact analysis
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Engineering and technology milestones, including bridges, tunnels, railways and early computing
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Aviation and maritime history from the jet age to Cold War submarines, with clear explainers and archive footage
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Biographical documentaries and turning-point series that profile leaders, scientists, spies and innovators
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Britain’s story told locally: castles, wartime airfields, shipyards, canals and industrial heritage
How today’s schedule usually runs
Mornings favour short, information-rich episodes that are easy to join mid-flow. Daytime leans into archaeology, restoration and engineering. Early evening sets the context with returning strands. Prime time focuses on premium histories and themed blocks, often grouped as double bills so you can settle in for the night. If a special overruns, the guide on this page updates so the start times you see remain accurate.
Viewer tips
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A Now, Next, Later strip at the top gives instant context
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Programme blurbs are concise and written in UK style with clear start times
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Themed marathons and anniversary seasons are labelled so you can see how long a block lasts
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Subtitles and audio description appear where your device supports them
Picture and performance
Discovery History is widely available in high definition. Expect crisp maps, readable captions and stable motion during archive and restoration footage. Streaming typically runs a few seconds behind over-the-air reception; that small delay is normal and helps keep playback smooth 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 History live. Use the guide to time your evening around a new archaeology dig, a Cold War deep dive, an engineering double bill or a Britain-through-the-ages special you do not want to miss. The grid refreshes through the day so you always see the latest running order.
