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Wonder. Shared

BBC Knowledge is a revolution in factual entertainment. Through an enriching mix of science, technology, history, natural history and adventure programming, BBC Knowledge takes viewers on a fascinating journey of shared discovery and wonder. Our world-class passionate presenters stimulate conversation to ignite big ideas and explore new perspectives.

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This Month's Highlights

Top Gear

Top Gear

Sunday, February 5 at 7:30PM
  • PG
  • Widescreen
  • Stereo
  • Closed Captions
  • Repeat
Using a combine harvester, some basic engineering skills and a quick trip to Norway, James, Richard and Jeremy attempt to end the chaos that snowfall brings to Britain every year. Guest: Amber Heard.
Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are?

Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30PM
  • M
  • Widescreen
  • Stereo
  • Repeat
June Brown: Eastender's actor June Brown unravels her Jewish heritage, and discovers how momentous historical events shaped her family's destiny, forcing them to migrate across Europe.
Our War: 10 Years in Afghanistan

Our War: 10 Years in Afghanistan

Thursday, February 9 at 8:30PM
  • MA
  • Widescreen
  • Stereo
  • Repeat
(l,v) Ambushed: Follow a close-knit group who were sent to Helmand province in 2007 as their whole tour was filmed on a helmet camera. And explore the effects of death on soldiers and families back in the UK.

Don't Miss Tomorrow Night

Bang Goes the Theory

Tomorrow 9:38PM
  • PG
  • Widescreen
  • Stereo
  • Repeat
Explosions: How we shook the world. Engineer Jem Stansfield is used to creating explosions, but in this programme he uncovers the story of how we have learnt to control them and harness their power for our own means.