TV Schedule for BBC First HD
Saturday, October 17th TV listings for BBC First HD
History Unsolved: The Investigation Files The Price of Fame
Contemplate the strange disappearance and reappearance of the master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, just before his death in 1849; explore the chilling rumor that Shakespeare's grave was robbed, then chase down thieves who stole the Mona Lisa in 1911.
Mysteries From Above Mysterious Marine Creatures
The view from above reveals baffling behavior from one of the ocean's fastest fish; whales with a strange, aquatic accessorizing habit; a confounding congregation of sharks down under; a perplexing collection of circles decorating the seabed.
History by the Numbers Astronauts
Finding out what it takes to explore the final frontier; learning about a woman who bested the first American in space, the cool head of Apollo 11's commander, the dinner knife that saved a space station and the crash landing of a craft in Siberia.
Sister Boniface Mysteries Don't Try This at Home
Great Slaughter plays host to the summer roadshow of kids' TV show "Jolly Roger," much to the annoyance of editor Dinah Morgan; Dinah is soon discovered smothered on set during a live show; Sister Boniface is called to investigate.
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.
Sister Boniface Mysteries The It Girl
Peggy is delighted when old school friend and supermodel Robin returns home to film a documentary; all goes awry as Max Savage, Robin's manager, is found dead in his bedroom.
Sister Boniface Mysteries The Book of Shadows
Sister Boniface and the gang are horrified to discover the hallmarks of a ritualistic human sacrifice in the woods, supposedly acted out by a coven of witches.
Sister Boniface Mysteries St George's Defence
Convinced that events catastrophic to the Cold War are being planned at the British Open Chess Championships, Sister Boniface must brush off her chess skills and join the tournament.
Sister Boniface Mysteries A Tight Squeeze
Felix is Police Advisor on set of the latest "Oh! Do Behave!" picture; Felix is soon called to action once the abrasive director Sexton St Juste is found strangled.
Ghosts The Ghost of Christmas
It's Christmas at Button House, and Mike is determined to make it perfect for his family; Alison is determined to deliver the best Christmas ever for the living and the dead, although the latter aren't filled with festive cheer.
Here We Go Granny's Uno Hustle
Rachel practices her couples-therapy skills on Amy and Maya, who have hit a rough patch; Sue answers the seductive call of bingo and gets sucked into a vortex of gambling and a high-stakes game of UNO that she has to win at any cost.
Ghosts Poached Guests
The Captain makes a discovery and the Ghosts find a surprising new friend.
Christine is ready to go to extremes to find out who the father of her daughter's baby is, even if it means locking Sophie in a shed; Cathy insults Beth as they try to calm Christine down, and Eric and Colin come to blows over a friendly darts game.
Return to Paradise Oh Mine Papa
When crabby Vince Ogden is found dead in his locked bedsit, it is presumed he ended his own life; but Mack can sense murder and is more than happy to throw herself into the case.
Death in Paradise Damned If You Do
Humphrey and Camille investigate a death in the Saint Marie Heritage Society.
Ghosts The Ghost of Christmas
It's Christmas at Button House, and Mike is determined to make it perfect for his family; Alison is determined to deliver the best Christmas ever for the living and the dead, although the latter aren't filled with festive cheer.
Here We Go Granny's Uno Hustle
Rachel practices her couples-therapy skills on Amy and Maya, who have hit a rough patch; Sue answers the seductive call of bingo and gets sucked into a vortex of gambling and a high-stakes game of UNO that she has to win at any cost.
Celebrity guests discuss their current projects and the latest gossip hitting newsstands.
Return to Paradise Oh Mine Papa
When crabby Vince Ogden is found dead in his locked bedsit, it is presumed he ended his own life; but Mack can sense murder and is more than happy to throw herself into the case.
Death in Paradise Damned If You Do
Humphrey and Camille investigate a death in the Saint Marie Heritage Society.
Celebrity guests discuss their current projects and the latest gossip hitting newsstands.
Getting ready to say goodbye to a group of contestants, who are primed and ready for their last shot at taking home the 10,000 pounds; checking who wins the day and all those shiny coins packed into the giant exclamation point.
Rick welcomes 24 new contestants, who all want a chance to make 10,000 one-pound coins rain from the giant exclamation point on stage; seeing who wins by keeping their cool and dodging the impossible answers.
Vying for glory with players who think they know how to unlock a big payout.
Buried Evidence Mass Graves
Exhume chilling insights into ancient rituals, legendary warriors, and brutal deaths; investigate dozens of children's skeletons in Peru, find out if Amazon warriors once lived in Russia, and see what a UK cave full of butchered remains reveals.
Griff's Canadian Adventure Manitoba Coldness
British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones explores the frozen wilds of Canada's north, in the province of Manitoba.
Ice Vikings Storm Days
It's January, and the Ice Vikings confront blizzards and bone-crushing cold on a lake that refuses to freeze solid; Trevor is having a terrible season, and he joins Chris at their base camp near the Narrows, which leads to tension.