About this programme
Quasars are the brightest objects in space, powered by black holes, and the most mysterious. How do they shape the universe and ultimately aid in its destruction.
Programme listing
How the Universe Works
The Quasar Enigma
Channel
Discovery .History
Discovery .History
Starts
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 19:00
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 19:00
Ends
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 20:00
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 20:00
Category
News & Documentary
News & Documentary
When is How the Universe Works next on TV?
How the Universe Works is next on Discovery .History at 19:00 on Mon 31 Aug 2026.
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The next showing is on Discovery .History.
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What channel?
Discovery .History
Discovery .History
Start time
19:00
19:00
Ends
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 20:00
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 20:00
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