History Channel brings real events and clear storytelling to the screen, from ancient civilisations and archaeology to twentieth century conflict, engineering breakthroughs and modern mysteries. On this page you can watch History Channel live straight away and use a simple 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 is on this page
Expect a rotating mix that covers:
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Archaeology digs, artefact analysis and reconstructions
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Ancient worlds including Egypt, Rome, Greece and early Britain
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Twentieth century conflict with frontline accounts and archive film
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Engineering, transport and technology stories that explain how things were built
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Treasure hunts, shipwreck searches and lost settlements
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Restoration and salvage projects that bring history back to life
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Biographical hours on rulers, inventors, explorers and codebreakers
The schedule below shows which series and episode is on right now.
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 strands. Early evening sets context with returning series. Prime time focuses on premium documentaries 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 start times 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 seasons and anniversary runs 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
History Channel is widely available in high definition. Expect crisp maps, readable captions and stable motion during archive footage and reconstructions. 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.
Live viewing reminder
In the UK, watching any television channel live, whether on a TV platform or through a streaming player, requires a TV Licence. On demand viewing is treated differently, but live channels fall under the licence rules.
Start watching
Press play to join History Channel live. Use the guide to time your evening around an archaeology dig, a Cold War deep dive, an engineering double bill or an ancient world special you do not want to miss. The grid refreshes through the day so you always see the latest running order.
