Discovery Channel Thursday

The processes involved in manufacturing firefighters' boots, garden tools and automated machines, and how they have developed over the years

Plastic bottles, jars and wooden pens are put under the microscope to explore how they are made. Plus, how eggs are collected and packaged

Howie Mandel wants ATM to build another tank. This time it's a surprise for his manager's company, and there is an existing tank needs a major upgrade

Pianoworks in New York wants Wayde and Brett to build them their own piano-shaped tank made from acrylic

With 375 miles to go, time is tight as temperatures drop and lakes freeze. When Parker falls into the icy water, his friends must stop and save him.

Parker and his friends relive the toughest journey of their lives. They reveal the struggle, conflict and secrets about how close they came to disaster.

The Perrins brothers build a remote log hunting cabin in the heart of the Alaskan Range. The process includes the use of archaic tools, materials and pioneering techniques

In North Pole, Alaska, the mayor builds a remote family cabin about 16-miles from the nearest town. The harsh cold conditions and location are a big challenge

Dr Jeff treats a dog that jumped from a fast-moving car on the motorway. A couple of rescue guinea pigs cause a stir around the office

An adventurous puppy falls off a trampoline, leaving Dr Jeff and Petra with the job of mending its broken leg. Susan takes care of a litter of kittens and their mother

The manufacturing processes behind hospital laundry and horse replicas are revealed

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how ceramic fireplaces and parking garage floor slabs are made

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how oil pressure sensors are made and neck restraints are manufactured

An insight into the building of mobile concert stages and manufacture of mascara

The Raneys race winter to build the first ever 'homestead fortress,' and protect a family from brown bears that have taken over a remote homestead

Mike spots a bargain supercar, a Maserati 4200GT, for under £10,000. Under the hood is a Ferrari V8, but Elvis must try and fix the potentially costly gearbox and clutch issues

Mike Brewer and Marc 'Elvis' Priestley tackle a classic Toyota Landcruiser. Mike imports an original 1970s one from Japan, not knowing what state it will arrive in

Fan favourites Ernie and Mandy return for a second challenge together, this time in Botswana's Okavango Delta, to try and survive 21 days.

The team uses new methods to find Bigfoot in NorCal's backcountry, hoping to lure it out of hiding. Russell travels overnight to gather key evidence

Follows the interventions of the Security and Customs Services at the borders of Spain who are under the constant threat from drugs, weapons, and suspected terrorists

Follows the interventions of the Security and Customs Services at the borders of Spain who are under the constant threat from drugs, weapons, and suspected terrorists

Fan favourites Ernie and Mandy return for a second challenge together, this time in Botswana's Okavango Delta, to try and survive 21 days.

Part one of two. In a last push, Reaper Nation fights to mine until the bitter end. Shawn reaches for gold in deeper waters. Emily depends on her last remaining diver

Mark and Digger find a solution to the jar shortage, but it may not be worth the effort. Tim enlists an acquaintance to help recreate the first whiskey made in America

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

How the processes involved in manufacturing paving, marshmallow cookies, loudspeakers and electronic door locks have evolved with changes in technology

Wood-burning stoves, ballet slippers and buses: more everyday items are put under the microscope to find out how they are made