TV Schedule for BBC First HD
Wednesday, May 20th 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 Medicine
The group finally feel the power of nature and the healing effects of their journey when they break onto the inner lakes; the return of beloved Elders comes with vital teachings and welcome gifts.
Merchants of the Wild Peeling Eel
The group learns to harvest and prepare a lake dweller; Daybi reflects on how far he has come and how much more there is to be done, for himself and his people.
History by the Numbers Cats & Dogs
Discovering the furball history of cats and dogs, from caveman to Instagram, hunting companion to pampered pooch.
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.
Antiques Roadshow Unseen Treasures 3
Uncover more hidden treasures, including a restaurant bill signed by two Beatles, a rare Shamshir sword and a silver condiment trolley; spot a painting by a Scottish colorist, inspect bone lace bobbins and cubist pottery.
QI Post
Sandi Toksvig opens the post with Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Holly Walsh and Susan Calman.
QI Quirky
Sandi Toksvig looks at quirky questions with Alan Davies, Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.
Highlights from stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Dame Judi Dench, Ncuti Gatwa, Kylie Minogue, Timothée Chalamet, Cher, Jay Blades, Greta Lee, Miriam Margolyes and more.
Father Brown The Wisdom of the Fool
Murder is no laughing matter when Father Brown visits a jesters convention.
Sister Boniface Mysteries The Shadow of Baron Battenberg
A sighting of the mysteriously missing Baron Battenberg sends the press and police into a frenzy; determined to uncover the facts, Ruth and Sam go undercover at the Pranayama retreat, run by the Baron's widow Marion Grey and brother Edwin Battenberg.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators Too Much of Water
Frank and Lu investigate the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon.
A comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are "quite interesting."
QI Vintage
Susan Calman, Rosie Jones and Josh Widdicombe join Sandi and Alan for a vintage episode.
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.
Claudia's guests are comedians Joanne McNally and Guz Khan and singer-songwriter Niall Horan.
A comedy quiz show full of quirky facts, in which contestants are rewarded more if their answers are "quite interesting."
QI Vintage
Susan Calman, Rosie Jones and Josh Widdicombe join Sandi and Alan for a vintage episode.
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.
Claudia's guests are comedians Joanne McNally and Guz Khan and singer-songwriter Niall Horan.
Size up answers with the contestants, who are sure they know what's right, what's wrong and what's impossible; battle through three mind-bending rounds of competition and see if someone cracks the 10,000-pound question.
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.
QI Post
Sandi Toksvig opens the post with Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Holly Walsh and Susan Calman.
QI Quirky
Sandi Toksvig looks at quirky questions with Alan Davies, Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.
Highlights from stars including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Dame Judi Dench, Ncuti Gatwa, Kylie Minogue, Timothée Chalamet, Cher, Jay Blades, Greta Lee, Miriam Margolyes and more.
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 Pit Oven
With food low, the group decide to move into new lakes but deciding which spot is best still requires patience and effort; after a long day of paddling, and switching their camp location, Joshua and Karly are too tired.
Merchants of the Wild Torch
A long portage breaks into a windy lake, but with a deft hand the three canoes take to the water and make good time.
History by the Numbers Genghis Khan
Measure up the conqueror and ponder whether he was a villain or a hero to history; following his horde's path of atrocities, which paved the way for stability and tolerance, and examine the secrets of his lost tomb and legacy.