This summer HISTORY brings you an all-star lineup. Among the big names on the channel this month are Mandy Wiener in Great African Crimes season 2, Kevin Costner with Kevin Costner’s The West and William Shatner with Weird or What? In the coming months other big names like Dennis Quaid will form part of the star-studded lineup.
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CANADIAN PICKERS S1
1 October
Wednesdays 20:15
Join the Canadian Pickers for an incredible coast-to-coast adventure as they rummage through
barns, basements, attics, and sheds in search of
hidden treasures. Professional ‘pickers,’ Sheldon
and Scott , will buy anything from motorbikes
and memorabilia to folk art and rare albums,
and just about anything else they can make a
profit on. But it’s not just about the money: it’s
about great stories, a passion for the past, and
the thrill of the hunt. Repeat: Next Day at 12:35
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GREAT AFRICAN CRIMES WITH MANDY WIENER S2
3 October
Fridays 21:05
Step into the shadowy corridors of history and uncover the stories of two local crimes that captivated their time. Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener season 2 revisits the case of the only Huguenot woman put to death for murder in the Cape Colony during the 18th century and looks at the notorious case of an ‘insurance killer’ in the early 1900s who is considered the country’s first documented serial killer. Mandy will delve deep into the past in each episode, visiting crime scenes, examining historical records, and unravelling the personalities behind these historic events. Through gripping storytelling, immersive historical re-creations, and thought-provoking analysis, Great African Crimes invites viewers to explore the intrigue and drama of historic crimes. Repeat: Sunday at 21:05
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KEVIN COSTNER’S THE WEST
5 October
Sundays 20:15
From Executive Producers Kevin Costner and Doris Kearns Goodwin, Kevin Costner’s The West is an eight-part series that provides a fresh look at the epic history of the American West by delving into the desperate struggle for the land itself – and how it still shapes the America we know today. While the West offers a chance to explore, to build, to strike it rich or start anew, there is a powerful truth at the heart of all these dreams: this land has the unique power both to promise bounty…and bring bloodshed. Repeat: Saturday at 21:05
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BLACK DEATH PATIENT ZERO
21 October
Tuesdays 20:15
In the 14th century the deadliest pandemic known to human history raged through the Middle East and Europe, killing up to 60% of the population. It resulted in desolation as villages were abandoned, and it devastated the social order of feudal Europe. Even the belief in God, was suddenly called into question in ways that would have far-reaching and permanent effects. For centuries the origin of the outbreak of Yersinia Pestis was unknown, but now an obscure set of burials in Central Asia unearthed over a century ago has yielded up the earliest verified sample of the plague pathogen that caused such dreadful devastation. These bones take us as close as we will ever get to Black Death Patient Zero. Repeat: Next Day at 12:35
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BATTLE TREASURES WITH FOXY AND BRUCE
25 October
Saturdays 20:15
Battle Treasures With Foxy And Bruce uncovers the untold stories of history’s greatest warriors— legends who shaped the battlefield and defied the odds. Hosted by a former Royal Navy elite maritime special forces unit operative, Jason Fox and military antique expert Bruce Crompton, the series delves into the lives of remarkable soldiers, both famous and forgotten. But can we truly understand their actions, emotions, and choices? This show seeks to answer these questions in an engaging way. Repeat: Sunday at 19:25
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WEIRD OR WHAT? WITH WILLIAM SHATNER S3
27 October
Mondays 19:25
We’re all fascinated by mysteries and strange phenomena. But is the unexplained really unexplainable? In this irresistible series, join science fiction legend William Shatner for an investigation of all that’s weird in the world, in an attempt to find a logical, scientific, explanation. Repeat: Next Day at 11:45
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STORAGE HUNTERS S3
29 October
Wednesdays 19:25
Storage Hunters season 3 follows the exploits of husband-and-wife team Brandon and Lori Bernier, who are some of the fiercest competitors in a highstakes sales game. From big cash scores and antiques to weird and wacky left - behinds, the Berniers get their hands on all kinds of stuff . They travel the United States, targeting the best storage auctions and all the local hotshots who don’t know what has hit them until Brandon, a former boxer, shows up. Repeat: Next Day at 11:45
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ALONE: SOUTH AFRICA
30 October
Thursdays 19:25
Season 12 of Alone is coming to South Africa. This season not only marks one of the most visually stunning seasons yet, but is set in one of the most dangerous locations in series history – right here in South Africa. For the first time on Alone, ten new survivalists navigate the rugged and unforgiving Great Karoo Desert and face off searing heat, foul water, unpredictable storms and dangerous animals. From frequent animal encounters and significant game harvests to unexpected medical extractions, impressive shelter builds, and creative foraging techniques, the survivalists’ mental willpower and wilderness skills are put to the test as they attempt to master new territory in hopes of being the last person standing. Repeat: Next Day at 11:45
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WITCHES OF ESSEX WITH RYLAN AND PROF ALICE ROBERTS
31 October
Fridays 20:15
In this immersive and informative documentary series, Professor Alice Roberts and Essex native Rylan are going back in time to tell the story of the infamous witch trials of Essex! Between 1450 and 1750, thousands of women across Britain were tried for witchcraft . The accusations tore through communities, turning neighbours, friends and families against each other. Those deemed guilty were hanged. Essex accounted for 60% of all executions. Now Rylan and Alice are on a quest to find out why these people were so persecuted. Repeat: Monday at 12:35
