TV Schedule for BBC First HD
Tuesday, August 18th TV listings for BBC First HD
Mysteries From Above Ancient Civilizations
Decoding the secrets of long-lost human settlements; scrutinizing a mysterious Norwegian mound, a prehistoric stone circle on the banks of the Tagus River, a lost city in the cradle of civilization and bizarre rock shapes.
Merchants of the Wild Journey
As their journey comes to an end, fast waters and quick-changing weather threaten to break the group's spirits; on the edge of emotional turmoil, a visit from an Elder brings a surprise that no one expected.
Merchants of the Wild Reunion
Months after the journey's end, the Indigenous explorers reflect with Caleb Musgrave on their time spent in Syilx territory; reunited for the first time, the group shares the moments that changed them forever.
History by the Numbers Everest
Where earth meets sky: how the most thrilling and dangerous point at the top of the world continues to fascinate, and what it takes to conquer the Big One.
Mysteries From Above Ancient Civilizations
Decoding the secrets of long-lost human settlements; scrutinizing a mysterious Norwegian mound, a prehistoric stone circle on the banks of the Tagus River, a lost city in the cradle of civilization and bizarre rock shapes.
Roman Kemp and sidekick Sarah Greene host the quiz show where contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor; correct answers get the players moving, while wrong answers will stop them in their tracks.
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
QI Plants
Sandi Toksvig looks at plants with Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Stephen K. Amos and Jason Manford.
QI Pubs: A Christmas Special
Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and Noel Fielding celebrate Christmas by discussing pubs.
Graham's guests on the sofa are double Oscar winner Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall, Sterling K. Brown, Anthony Mackie and pop icon Cyndi Lauper; plus, music from Lola Young, performing "Messy."
The team must find someone to fill the curator position; Ian struggles to find a candidate; Sebastian wants the team to enter the London Marathon.
Ian Fletcher begins a new chapter in his life.
Antiques Roadshow Unseen Treasures 2
Check out more hidden treasures, including Victorian Christmas cards, a ceramic polar bear, and a Wild West Show artifact; take a peek at exquisite Art Deco vases, a superior snuff box, and two forgotten books owned by Florence Nightingale.
Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter Holiday
It's Holiday Week and the knitters make glamorous swimwear and crochet a deckchair; whose swimwear will make a splash?; will anyone be laid back in the team knit?
Father Brown The Sisters of Aeschylus
When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Scoop!
The body of a high-level government official's secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators Exit, Pursued by a Bear
Frank and Lu investigate death threats made against a former soap star.
Father Brown The Sisters of Aeschylus
When Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague, her hopes of being published are eclipsed by a murder.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Scoop!
The body of a high-level government official's secretary is found at the bottom of a staircase and Sister Boniface claims she was dead before the fall.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators Exit, Pursued by a Bear
Frank and Lu investigate death threats made against a former soap star.
QI Plants
Sandi Toksvig looks at plants with Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Stephen K. Amos and Jason Manford.
QI Pubs: A Christmas Special
Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and Noel Fielding celebrate Christmas by discussing pubs.
Roman Kemp and sidekick Sarah Greene host the quiz show where contestants race on moving podiums across the studio floor; correct answers get the players moving, while wrong answers will stop them in their tracks.
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
Players think they know how to unlock a big payout.
Mysteries From Above Out of This World
Zoom in on some otherworldly sights; spot a giant glacier on the Red Planet, let the milky seas off the coast of Java bathe your vision, ponder a huge hexagon floating above Saturn and take a spin around a doughnut-shaped lake in Saskatchewan.
Merchants of the Wild Canoe
On the intimidating shores of the Atlantic Ocean, six Indigenous strangers must come together in order to survive without food or modern technology; after a difficult canoe paddle, they work to set up camp before nightfall.
Needing to repair canoes, and find food, the adventurers are grateful to learn fire-making even as tensions rise; a snake in the grass might be their best chance at a meal.
History by the Numbers Queens for Life
Victoria & Elizabeth II: in the last 200 years, 2 women have sat on the British throne for two-thirds of the time; finding out what it takes to be a royal success in an ever-changing world.