About this programme
Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will we ever locate a planet similar to our own.
Programme listing
How the Universe Works
Strangest Alien Worlds
Channel
Discovery .Science
Discovery .Science
Starts
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 09:00
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 09:00
Ends
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 10:00
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 10:00
Category
News & Documentary
News & Documentary
When is How the Universe Works next on TV?
How the Universe Works is on now on Discovery .Science and ends at 10:00.
What channel is How the Universe Works on?
The next showing is on Discovery .Science.
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Yes — it is on tonight at 19:00 on Discovery .History, ending at 20:00.
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What channel?
Discovery .Science
Discovery .Science
Start time
09:00
09:00
Ends
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 10:00
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 10:00
Channel numbers
SkySky Q / Satellite167Channel numbers may vary by region, package or device.
Other airings
Tue 13 Oct
10:00How the Universe Works
Gravitational Waves RevealedDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct
13:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .HistoryTue 13 Oct
14:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 13 Oct
17:00How the Universe Works
The Universe's DeadliestDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct
19:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .HistoryTue 13 Oct
20:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 14 Oct
00:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .HistoryWed 14 Oct
01:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 14 Oct
03:00How the Universe Works
The Universe's DeadliestDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
08:00How the Universe Works
Journey To A Black HoleDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
10:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
13:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of SpacetimeDiscovery .History
10:00How the Universe Works
Gravitational Waves RevealedDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct
13:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .HistoryTue 13 Oct
14:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 13 Oct
17:00How the Universe Works
The Universe's DeadliestDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct
19:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .HistoryTue 13 Oct
20:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 14 Oct
00:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .HistoryWed 14 Oct
01:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 14 Oct
03:00How the Universe Works
The Universe's DeadliestDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
08:00How the Universe Works
Journey To A Black HoleDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
10:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .ScienceWed 14 Oct
13:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of SpacetimeDiscovery .History
Previous TV airings
Selected past broadcasts with their original date, time and channel details.
Tue 13 Oct 2026
08:00How the Universe Works
The Next SupernovaDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct 2026
01:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 13 Oct 2026
00:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscovery .HistoryMon 12 Oct 2026
22:00How the Universe Works
Finding The New EarthDiscovery .ScienceMon 12 Oct 2026
21:00How the Universe Works
Hunt For Alien LifeDiscovery .Science
08:00How the Universe Works
The Next SupernovaDiscovery .ScienceTue 13 Oct 2026
01:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 13 Oct 2026
00:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscovery .HistoryMon 12 Oct 2026
22:00How the Universe Works
Finding The New EarthDiscovery .ScienceMon 12 Oct 2026
21:00How the Universe Works
Hunt For Alien LifeDiscovery .Science