Discovery Channel HD Wednesday

A look at where materials come from and how manufacturing processes have developed over the years, featuring detachable IndyCar steering wheels, mixed salad and wind turbines

More everyday items are put under the microscope, looking at how blast doors, lipstick, artificial palm trees and brass plaques are made

After years of procrastination, Otto goes under the knife and while Charlotte waits, Jane is left to take care of the farm and delivers her first calf alone

A Kilcher son returns to the fold to become head of the family following Otto's operation, and while Atz Senior faces a dangerous predator, a tragedy strikes the homestead

The team bring an Appalachian-style cabin to Colorado. At the Canyon of the Ancients Ranch, they explore the stacked stone ruins of the ancestral Puebloans

The team use over 100 antique logs to build a dramatic entrance for their client's property. It involves some of the trickiest notching they've ever done

Mike finds a prime example of a Golf Rabbit GTi, which he thinks can be transformed, which means Ant has a lot of work to do

The group is excited when a legendary 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo is found. However, one small fix becomes a big problem for Ant as the entire engine has to be removed

With half the crab boats tied up, Sig devises a plan to save the fishery from destruction. As Johnathan Hillstrand returns to help, veterans try to work together

Parker gambles on shutting down his operation to bank big gold. The Claytons uncover rich ground at Golden Acres and need a quick payday to fund their move

Tony battles to save his cuts and millions of dollars in gold when snow melt swamps Paradise Hill. Fred's head is nearly taken off when sourcing a new wash plant

With the help of some friends and in just twelve days, a couple build a cabin in the middle of Maine's secluded coastline for their family to unplug and enjoy nature

In the Strait of Gibraltar, agents make a dangerous approach on a fishing vessel. And, an X-ray reveals a tourist is smuggling an illegal substance

At the Port of Tarifa, police officers use hammers and axes to dismantle a suspicious car. Plus, an agent uncovers smelly shrimp in a passenger's bag

Mike finds his favourite iconic British car in a garage in Wales. Elvis and Mike add some radical changes to the 55-year-old vehicle to get it back on the road

In South Yorkshire, a community centre is crushed. Plus, in Berkshire a scrap artist works on a challenging new piece and in Coventry car parts are repurposed

A 1933 Roadster has a great paint job but needs reimagining. Plus, the owner of a 1968 Camaro has a load of upgrades he wants to accomplish

Mike and Elvis engage in the ultimate Aussie showdown: Ford versus Holden. Can their Ford XR8 outpace the Holden GTS at the Mount Panorama circuit?

The Civil Guard race to apprehend the owner of a bag containing suspicious bottles. And, a woman claims to be pregnant when accused of being a drug mule

The Civil Guard uncover seven kilograms of cannabis in the back of a car. And, a young couple face up to five years in prison for trying to smuggle tobacco

Strange sounds lead to a disturbing discovery for Ronny and Mireya. Russell tracks a mysterious creature. Bryce hears screams near the target zone

A 1933 Roadster has a great paint job but needs reimagining. Plus, the owner of a 1968 Camaro has a load of upgrades he wants to accomplish

Mike and Elvis engage in the ultimate Aussie showdown: Ford versus Holden. Can their Ford XR8 outpace the Holden GTS at the Mount Panorama circuit?

Chief is back on the list, so he and Shawn plan to get back into the top spots. And Farmtruck sets AZN up with a race against a doctor with a super car

With special access to a hi-tech archaeological investigation, experts reveal why Egypt's Black Pyramid collapsed before its pharaoh was buried there

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

The development processed behind the creation of carbon fibre, railcar movers and hood ornaments. Plus, the techniques used in antique frame restoration

More everyday items are put under the microscope, this time examining how sawhorses and toolboxes, sorbet pops and school buses are made