Nat Geo HD Schedule, Thu, 9 May 2024 (United Kingdom)

Dawn to Curfew: A duty manager encounters a suspicious package, a rookie handles two medical emergencies in one hour and a freight handling crew struggle with a bulging cargo pod. U.

See the world's largest bottle recycling plant in North Carolina, find out how new drinks are made and discover the surprising ingredients that give Coke its unique flavour. RATING: AA

Hot Springs Hotel: The team head to Hot Springs, where they search for profits among the rooms of the Majestic Hotel, famous for hosting Babe Ruth and Al Capone. (S1, ep 5). All Ages.

Mexi-Fries, Toffee & Absinthe: Take a bite out of Mexi-Fries and chocolate toffees with a connection to Hollywood royalty. Plus, discover the art of making absinthe. U. (S2, ep 26)

From Toffee to Coffee: Discover just how much cream it takes to make premium toffee, and how five seconds can make a difference in making the perfect cup of coffee. (S1, ep 1) RATING: AA

Gangster's Choice: The military aficionados head to auctions in Houston where they test the firepower of a 1907 Winchester and an American Revolution blunderbuss pistol. All ages.

The Gun Sword: Sean meets a man who spent his childhood unwittingly playing with an incredibly valuable toy. He also finds a veteran who owns one of his favourite weapons. All ages.

Hedgehog Paradise: Princess Peach the hedgehog is in desperate need of a mani-pedi, and Maya the blue-tongued skink is blowing bubbles from her eye! (S2, ep 2)

Missnaken Identity: Tragedy strikes at dinner time when Sol the python is attacked by his meal. An old skunk has stopped eating, and an owl plays peek-a-boo. RATING: AA (S2, ep 3)

Teleshopping.

Smell the Coffee: Take a look inside a jawbreaker factory and go behind-the-scenes at Tim Hortons' roasting facility! (S3, ep 1) RATING: AA

From Candy to a Baby: Get a look inside the age-old making of baklava and the high-tech machines that create candy buttons. Suitable for all audiences. All ages.

Without Warning: When two float planes carrying tourists collide near a spectacular Alaskan waterfall, investigators turn to 3D technology to figure out why. U. (5 of 10)

Life After Life: What happens after we die? Experts talk to those who have had near-death experiences in a quest to prove whether there is such a thing as the afterlife. All Ages.

Rise of the Pyramids: Archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved, unearthing exciting new evidence from the spectacular Red Sea coast to the remote desert. U. (S4, ep 4)

Campervan Challenge: Tim and Fuzz head to Hartlepool, where they hope to give a car enthusiast a much-needed cheer-up by secretly restoring his cherished camper van. (S2, ep 10) RATING: AA

Smuggled and Muzzled: CBP Nogales uncovers cocaine in the bumper of a car crossing from Mexico, and CBP Atlanta stops a woman smuggling underaged puppies from Brazil. All Ages. (S3, ep 7)

Killer Attitude: The cockpit voice recorder raises disturbing questions when investigators examine the wreckage of Northwest Airlink Flight 5719's fatal crash. (S16, ep 1) Rating: All ages

Series exploring some of time's most baffling mysteries.

The Wild West: Uncovered clues from a battleground, a 19th-century steamboat and a frontier ghost town reveal surprising truths about the Wild West. RATING: AA (S4, ep 2)

Mazda MX-5: Tim and Fuzz head to Plymouth on a mission to surprise Mazda MX-5 owner Paul with a surprise restoration of his beloved 25-year-old sports car. (S4, ep 5) RATING: AA

Secrets of the Pyramids: Archaeologists explore Egypt's oldest necropolis to investigate the origins of the pyramids. RATING: AA

Playing Catch Up: A private jet shuttling business passengers to Ohio slams into an apartment building, instantly killing everyone on board. What went wrong? Rating: All ages

Lexus IS200: Tim and Fuzz are in unknown territory as they take on 28-year-old Charlie's Lexus IS200 and transform it into a full-blown drift car. 7+. (10 of 10)

Part One: Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest underdog stories in Formula 1, as Brawn GP come to life and uncover something that may give them the upper hand. 16+. (1 of 4)

Turning Point: The Rowlands must cross a frozen river to secure resources essential to survival, while Mario and Clare build a shed to protect their generators. 16+. (S6, ep 5)

Head On Collision: When Saudi Airways and Kazakhstan Airlines jets hit each other at 14,000 feet, both planes were sent spiralling to the ground. But what caused their impact? RATING: AA