Discovery Channel Wednesday

How do they turn trees into billions of pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace?

How one of the world's most valuable metals, platinum, is mined. Plus, the production of manga comics and a look at how lemons are turned into an Italian after-dinner drinks

The gang transforms an iconic 1973 Ford Bronco into a monster truck with attitude. Plus, Ant builds a bike for his most important client: his daughter

The team take on a Japanese sports car legend - the Toyota Supra. These cars have been modified countless times, so how can they make theirs stand out?

Freddy and Juan help their own operations in the off-season. Plus, they reveal how they got into gold and why they teamed up to help struggling miners

Freddy and Juan face a mine intervention at a 30-year-old Nevada claim. They race to convert the rickety old plant into a new fine gold super sluice

Heavy D continues to work on his ambitious diesel-powered boat conversation. Meanwhile, the race is on to be ready for the epic showdown against the Dirty 7

Diesel Dave picks his first giveaway truck and dreams big, attempting to build the 2020 version of the Kodiak. Todd LeDuc challenges the guys to a desert race

Sig and Keith risk fishing far from land and encounter a gauntlet of Bering Sea weather. Johnathan strategically sets pots near a submarine volcano

The manufacture of alcoholic spirits, sticking plasters and computer circuit boards is explained as more everyday items are put under the microscope

The manufacturing processes behind holograms, package printing and tinned sweetcorn, and how methods have evolved over time

The processes involved in manufacturing plastic bags, solar panels, petrol containers and ice hockey sticks, and how they have evolved over the years

An insight into the manufacturing processes behind bicycle helmets, aluminium, lithium batteries and car brakes

The Raneys help the Johnson family, who have no drinking water or food sources. Their dogs have been killed by a mystery predator and they worry they are next

In New England, Matt tackles the largest hoard he's seen in 20 years of business. He seeks out military aircraft parts and vintage toys

Mike Brewer seeks out a Porsche 912E, and with help from Edd China, he aims to address the years of neglect and make a return on his investment

Mike Brewer and Edd China work on repairing a 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, and hope they will be able to make a profit on the time, energy and funds they put into restoring it

Mike Brewer takes a gamble on a TVR Griffith. However, mechanic Marc 'Elvis' Presley has to pick it apart before restoring and testing the full impact of the iconic sports car

Dave and Kev attend Mecum Auction's biggest event of the year, where for the first time ever, one of their CF1s will be crossing the block

Josh tracks down the legend and treasure of the outlaws, The Reno Gang, who stole a fortune until a vigilante mob exacted violent justice

After leaving the Northwestern, Jake has a lot to prove on a massive new boat. Sig and Johnathan jockey to get ahead of a migrating king crab hoard

Mike Brewer takes a gamble on a TVR Griffith. However, mechanic Marc 'Elvis' Presley has to pick it apart before restoring and testing the full impact of the iconic sports car

Dave and Kev attend Mecum Auction's biggest event of the year, where for the first time ever, one of their CF1s will be crossing the block

A massive blizzard is about to hit Nome, Alaska, and bring the mining season to an end. Zeke risks one last move, while Shawn hits a big jackpot

The Virginia boys attempt a 500-gallon bootleg from Tickle's restaurant. Plus, Jerry designs what he hopes will be a revolutionary waterless still

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