TV Schedule for BBC First HD
Tuesday, August 12th TV listings for BBC First HD
History by the Numbers Astronauts
Discovering what it takes to become an astronaut, blasting into outer space at 17,000 mph.
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.
Mysteries From Above Ghost Towns
Drones reveal what's left of Henry Ford's American suburb in the Brazilian jungle; looking for clues to what killed a once-vibrant Pennsylvania mining town; an aerial glimpse of New York's forgotten ghost town; an Italian Renaissance reduced to dust.
History by the Numbers Astronauts
Discovering what it takes to become an astronaut, blasting into outer space at 17,000 mph.
Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly; they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated until the next day.
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
QI Ultras
Jordan Gray, Jason Manford, Sara Pascoe and Alan Davies to find the links between ugly feet, empty crisp packets, a Vermeer masterpiece and Countess Mountbatten's lingerie.
QI Ufology
Sandi Toksvig dusts off her tinfoil hat for a look at ufology with Cally Beaton, Nish Kumar, Tom Ward, and Alan Davies.
Friday Night Dinner The Loft
Jonny claims to have hurt his shoulder, and Dad tells the boys of parental sexual tension.
A car alarm wakes the neighborhood from its peaceful slumber, sending Eric out into the streets to find the source; when Colin and Christine drop by for a cuppa, the Bairds find themselves the unwilling hosts of an impromptu late-night party.
Antiques Roadshow Cromford Mills 3
The roadshow returns to Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, where finds include a rare opal collection, a pair of 300-year-old long johns and an Albert Medal for gallantry.
The Great Canadian Baking Show French Patisserie Week
The remaining four bakers face three challenges during French Patisserie Week.
Father Brown The Smallest of Things
Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.
Father Brown The Word of the Condemned
Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer didn't murder her beloved goddaughter.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Song for the Dead
The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock 'n' roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set; upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators If Music Be the Food of Love
Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, which brims with passion and jealousy, as well as learn the dangers of falling in love with one's dance partner.
Father Brown The Word of the Condemned
Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer didn't murder her beloved goddaughter.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Song for the Dead
The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock 'n' roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for their set; upon inspection, Sister Boniface finds a peculiar sting on the back of his neck.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators If Music Be the Food of Love
Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of ballroom dancing, which brims with passion and jealousy, as well as learn the dangers of falling in love with one's dance partner.
Contestants compete across the series, scoring points by answering questions correctly; they must avoid the impossible answers, otherwise they will be eliminated until the next day.
A thrilling battle of brainpower as four contestants pit their wits against The Chaser.
QI Ultras
Jordan Gray, Jason Manford, Sara Pascoe and Alan Davies to find the links between ugly feet, empty crisp packets, a Vermeer masterpiece and Countess Mountbatten's lingerie.
QI Ufology
Sandi Toksvig dusts off her tinfoil hat for a look at ufology with Cally Beaton, Nish Kumar, Tom Ward, and Alan Davies.
Father Brown The Smallest of Things
Past and present collide when Father Brown investigates the macabre world of dollhouse crime scenes.
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.
Handmade Hotels Hidden Spaces
Katie explores a converted carriage house and handmade touches in rentals.
Handmade Hotels Renovated to Rent
Katie visits Sarah's renovate home, Dan's spacious loft, and Paul's barber shop-turned apartment in a hip neighborhood.
Mysteries From Above Natural Mysteries
As seen from space, a crater in Turkmenistan, is on fire; drones reveal perfect circles in the Namibian desert; A puzzle is solved by a World War 2 code breaker; Mystery of Death Valley's self-moving stones; Utah's strange electric blue ponds.