National Geographic Channel HD Thursday
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183
8:00 AM
Megafactories
A visit to Ferrari's factory in Maranello, Italy
A visit to Ferrari's factory in Maranello, Italy, where molten metal is shaped into the 200mph sports car using ground-breaking robot technology

9:00 AM
Air Crash Investigation: Special Report
Three planes suffer catastrophic computer errors
With hidden flaws buried in their navigation systems, three planes suffer catastrophic computer errors that force investigators to dig deep for clues

10:00 AM
Seconds from Disaster
A deadly attempt to descend from Mount Everest in 1996
Investigation into the fierce storm and deadly ambition that led to the deaths of eight climbers during their descent of Mount Everest in 1996

11:00 AM
WW2: Hell Under the Sea
Submarine battles in the Second World War
Documentary series exploring the use of submarines in the Second World War, beginning with the story of a German U-boat that escaped a barrage of underwater bombs

12:00 PM
World War II: The Apocalypse
Battles in Asia, Stalingrad and Egypt
Footage of battles in Asia, Stalingrad and Egypt, and the implementation of the Final Solution by the Nazis

1:00 PM
Air Crash Investigation
A risky test flight uncovers an industry-wide safety problem
After a turboprop crash in North Carolina, investigators resort to a risky test flight and uncover an industry-wide safety problem

2:00 PM
Air Crash Investigation
American Airlines 1572 suffers double-engine failure during a thunderstorm
Facing a severe thunderstorm and a control tower shutdown, American Airlines 1572 suffers double-engine failure on final approach into Windsor Locks Airport in Connecticut

3:00 PM
Hitler's Last Stand
A surprise offensive against American forces in the Ardennes Forest
A surprise German offensive against American forces in the Ardennes Forest, which relied on speed to move tanks into position before the Allies could mobilise a response

4:00 PM
Hitler's Killer Warships: Drain the Oceans
The most advanced battleships in the Nazi navy
The story of the most technologically advanced battleships in the German navy during the Second World War - and how many of them ended up on the sea bed

5:00 PM
Ice Road Rescue
A trailer load of salt that threatens to pollute Norway's biggest salmon river
Jo Roger and Ole Henrik struggle to rescue a trailer load of salt that threatens to pollute Norway's biggest salmon river. Any slip-up could cause an environmental disaster

6:00 PM
Hitler's Secret Underground Factory
The story of the revolutionary Messerschmitt ME 262
Documenting the story of the revolutionary Messerschmitt ME 262, which was one of the most technologically advanced aeroplanes of the Second World War and was built in a bat cave

7:00 PM
Air Crash Investigation
Two planes collide while flying in the skies over southern Germany
German investigators are stumped when two planes collide while flying in the skies over southern Germany

8:00 PM
Toronto Airport Uncovered
Two winter storms descend on North America
Two winter storms descend on North America, battering destination airports and leaving flights grounded at Pearson

9:00 PM
Hindenburg: The New Evidence
Recovered film footage provides fresh insight into the zeppelin crash
Recently recovered film footage of the Zeppelin crash provides a fresh insight into the reasons for the disaster

10:00 PM
Top Guns: The Next Generation
Documentary following fighter pilots in training
Documentary following fighter pilots in training. A student's dreams are challenged during advanced bombing training

11:00 PM
Air Crash Investigation
The crash of Crossair Flight 498 in 2000
Experts investigate the cause of Crossair Flight 498's crash in 2000. Phone interference was initially suspected, though drugs were later found in the captain's bag

12:00 AM
Alaska: The Next Generation
The Roaches and Millers pass down knowledge
The Roaches and Millers pass down knowledge from their hunting and gathering, to connect to their native culture

1:00 AM
To Catch a Smuggler
In Miami, CBP and HSI agents dismantle a marijuana ring
In Miami, CBP and HSI agents dismantle a marijuana ring and extradite a suspected cocaine trafficker. CBP Atlanta seizes counterfeit pharmaceutical products

2:00 AM
To Catch a Smuggler
HSI and CBP seize counterfeit cash and fake vax cards arriving from Peru
HSI and CBP seize counterfeit cash and fake vax cards arriving from Peru. CBP Calexico pulls 205 kilos of meth from a heavily loaded car

2:30 AM
Lords of War
Shooter heads to the range with an MP5 sub-machine gun
Shooter heads to the range with an MP5 sub-machine gun while Jim gets his hands on a Colt .45 that supposedly belonged to Buffalo Bill

2:55 AM
Lords of War
The team discovers an extremely rare 1915 Vickers machine gun
Sean and the team discover an extremely rare 1915 Vickers machine gun. Hoping it could prove a huge seller at auction, they decide to test it out on the shooting range

3:20 AM
Food Factory
Root beer, mini chocolate cakes and tamari soy sauce
A look at the production of root beer, mini chocolate cakes and tamari soy sauce

3:45 AM
Food Factory
Peanut nougat, gummy bears and apple chips
A look at the production of peanut nougat, gummy bears and apple chips

4:10 AM
Prairie Dog Dynasty
Documentary about Prairie dogs in northern New Mexico
Documentary about Prairie dogs in northern New Mexico. The males battle for supremacy after four months of hibernation - while the females get a bit more sleep

4:35 AM
Prairie Dog Dynasty
The warm weather brings mating season
The warm weather brings mating season. Two rival males continue their battle for supremacy, while another waits for the last female in his colony to go into heat

5:30 AM
Teleshopping
Buying goods from the comfort of home
A chance for viewers to purchase goods from the comfort of home



