BBC Knowledge

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Through a breathtaking mix of factual and non-fiction programming we inspire viewers to see life through captivating new perspectives. We thrive on variety and diversity which is why we offer the broadest range of revealing programming from natural history to science, technology, adventure and history.

Through the passion and charisma of our world-class presenters we spark amazing conversations that explore big ideas and open minds to incredible experiences. We believe knowledge is a fascinating journey of shared discovery, and BBC Knowledge never fails to surprise, inspire and spread wonder about our universe and our unique place in it.

Where to watch

BBC Knowledge is available exclusively to DStv on Channel 184.

BBC Knowledge

Morning

Thursday 23 May 2013

The Secret Millionaire

Series 3, Episode 2

Highly successful businesswoman Kavita Oberoi visits an area of Birmingham where almost half the families survive on benefits.

Undercover Boss USA

Series 3, Episode 1

Diamond Resorts boss Stephen Cloobeck meets some of his best and worst employees as he goes undercover in the hospitality industry.

Deadly 60

Series 2, Episode 13

In Thailand, Steve encounters the longest venomous snake in the world - a lethal King Cobra - whose bite could kill an elephant.

Extraordinary Animals

Series 2, Episode 7

In Tanzania, scientists have trained rats to detect tuberculosis and locate landmines. Meanwhile, a ferret goes head to head with two electricians.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 2

The team challenge the UK's main political parties to see who can cut it on the Top Gear track, thus sorting out who should be running the country.

The Hunt For Bin Laden

The inside story of how America's leaders, intelligence chiefs and the military tried and failed many times to take out the world's most wanted man.

Trawlermen

Series 4, Episode 1

A prawn trawler crew mourn the loss of one of their shipmates. On another trawler two brothers play rivals for the inheritance from their father.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 3

Richard tests a Lexus SC430 against a Hyundai Coupe, and Starsky And Hutch star David Soul takes on the Top Gear track.

Deadly 60

Series 2, Episode 13

In Thailand, Steve encounters the longest venomous snake in the world - a lethal King Cobra - whose bite could kill an elephant.

9/11: State of Emergency

Drama-documentary giving a detailed account of 9/11, following a range of people to discover how they behaved and how well they think they responded.

Trawlermen

Series 4, Episode 1

A prawn trawler crew mourn the loss of one of their shipmates. On another trawler two brothers play rivals for the inheritance from their father.

How to Spot a Cult

Series 1, Episode 2

An inside look at cults including the Exclusive Brethren, Scientology, Centrepoint, Gloriavale, Avatar and the International Church of Christ. Part 2.

Undercover Boss USA

Series 3, Episode 1

Diamond Resorts boss Stephen Cloobeck meets some of his best and worst employees as he goes undercover in the hospitality industry.

Afternoon

Thursday 23 May 2013

The Secret Millionaire

Series 3, Episode 2

Highly successful businesswoman Kavita Oberoi visits an area of Birmingham where almost half the families survive on benefits.

Dragons' Den

Series 9, Episode 6

A former firefighter asks the Dragons to invest in a car that thinks it's a bike.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 2

The team challenge the UK's main political parties to see who can cut it on the Top Gear track, thus sorting out who should be running the country.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 3

Richard tests a Lexus SC430 against a Hyundai Coupe, and Starsky And Hutch star David Soul takes on the Top Gear track.

Deadly 60

Series 2, Episode 14

In the Philippines, Steve touches noses with a Monitor lizard, encounters 30 tarantulas and scours the jungle in the dead of night for a Pangolin.

The Secret Millionaire

Series 3, Episode 3

Haulage tycoon Hilary Devey goes undercover in her native north-west, on an estate in Rochdale with a reputation as a no-go area.

Evening

Thursday 23 May 2013

Undercover Boss USA

Series 3, Episode 2

The boss of The Dwyer Group is alarmed to find that some of her employees disregard the 14 steps of customer service and think the company is shady.

Dragons' Den

Series 9, Episode 7

On offer for the dragons today are products including a solution to aid nasal mucus extraction from babies.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 4

Jeremy drives the whole length of the UK to see whether stress or boredom gets to him first and politician Boris Johnson hits the Top Gear track.

Dangerous Roads

Series 2, Episode 3

Comedians Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel face doped-up truckers and a shortage of fuel along religious Ethiopia's death-defying, bone-shaking roads.

Top Gear USA

Series 2, Episode 4

Tanner, Rutledge and Adam compete in an epic 400 mile journey to Vegas across the mountains, dunes and rocks of the Mojave desert.

Top Gear

Series 2, Episode 5

Jeremy tests out the Renault Clio V6, and a Lotus engineer builds a kit car in his kitchen, but overlooks one crucial thing.

My Daughter the Teenage Nudist

Documentary about Mollie and Alex, who are among a growing number of teens and twentysomethings embracing the world of public nudity.