Discovery Channel Video

Well-known science based online TV channel Discovery Channel, now also known as the Science Channel, brings you the marvels of science, inexplicable mysteries and the natural world and technology. Facts, science and adventure, Discovery Channel takes a look at the world in all its strangeness living up to its “Grab Life by the Globe” slogan.

Discovery Channel is one of the best known US online and cable TV stations in the World. Formally called The Discovery Channel it first aired in 1985, dropping the “The” in 1995. The station broadcasts a variety of programmes that deal with human life, science and technology, many in a reality setting giving you an insight into people’s lives around the World.

Popular shows of Discovery Channel include:

The 37th Parallel – investigation into the strange phenomenon that follows a distinct geographic line across the USA – described as a paranormal highway.
Planet Earth – Documentary about the natural world narrated by David Attenborough.
Yukon Men. Series about the inhabitants of the Yukon town of Tanana Alaska as they go about their daily life of hunting, trapping and survival.

Discovery Channel is available to watch via cable TV and some paid channels across the UK. However, the station also airs a choice of complete programmes and clips free to view online which are available to UK viewers. Catch up with Discovery Channel via watchtvnow.co.uk

 

 

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Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is a channel which focuses on the genres of science, history and technology. It caters to an extensive audience ranging from young children to mature adults and features programmes tailored to meet the needs of each group. History/about the channel in general: Discovery Channel was launched in January 1985 as the result of a joint venture which included the BBC, Allen and Company and Venture America. The channel has produced several award winning programmes such as Myth Busters, Planet Earth and Deadliest Catch and is currently one of the most widely distributed channels in the United States. More recently, Discovery Channel has moved towards a more reality oriented programming style with programmes such as Unsolved History and Best Evidence. As a result of this strategy, the channel has been able to attract an increased number of viewers enabling it to maintain its position as one of the most widely watched channels worldwide.

 

Main programmes of Discovery Channel

American Chopper: A reality television series featuring father and son duo, Paul Teutul Senior and Paul Teutul Junior who run a motorcycle manufacturing business.

Gold Rush: A series which focuses on a group of miners led by Todd Hoffman as they set off in search of new frontiers and gold.

Yukon Men: A series featuring the inhabitants of the Alaskan town of Tanana. The show focuses on their occupation of hunting and trapping game, the harshness of life in the region and the key themes of community and survival.

 

Other programmes of Discovery Channel:

Curiosity, Dual Survival, Life, Shark Week, Stormchasers, Mythbusters, Dirty jobs, Project earth, American Chopper, Mega Buildings, Deadliest Catch, Swamp Loggers, Gold Rush, Man vs. Wild, Dual Survival, Surviving the Cut.
 

Online Availability of Discovery Channel:

Discovery channel provides a number of clips and playlists of its programmes online. It also provides complete episodes for American Chopper, Gold Rush and Yukon Men which can be seen online in the UK without any restrictions.

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