About this programme
Right now in the universe's giant furnaces stars are being born. See how their creation changed the cosmos forever, leading to planets and life itself.
Programme listing
How the Universe Works
Stars
Channel
Discovery .History+ 1
Discovery .History+ 1
Starts
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 01:00
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 01:00
Ends
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 02:00
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 02:00
Category
News & Documentary
News & Documentary
When is How the Universe Works next on TV?
How the Universe Works is on now on Discovery .History+ 1 and ends at 02:00.
What channel is How the Universe Works on?
The next showing is on Discovery .History+ 1.
Is How the Universe Works on TV tonight?
Yes — it is on tonight at 18:00 on Discovery .History, ending at 19:00.
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What channel?
Discovery .History+ 1
Discovery .History+ 1
Start time
01:00
01:00
Ends
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 02:00
Sat 12 Sep 2026, 02:00
Channel numbers
SkySky Q / Satellite272Channel numbers may vary by region, package or device.
Other airings
Sat 29 Aug
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14:00How the Universe Works
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18:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .HistorySat 29 Aug
19:00How the Universe Works
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19:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .History+ 1Sat 29 Aug
20:00How the Universe Works
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20:00How the Universe Works
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21:00How the Universe Works
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01:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscoverySun 30 Aug
02:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscoverySun 30 Aug
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01:00How the Universe Works
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14:00How the Universe Works
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15:00How the Universe Works
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18:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .HistorySat 29 Aug
19:00How the Universe Works
Stars That KillDiscovery .HistorySat 29 Aug
19:00How the Universe WorksDiscovery .History+ 1Sat 29 Aug
20:00How the Universe Works
Secret History Of PlutoDiscovery .HistorySat 29 Aug
20:00How the Universe Works
Stars That KillDiscovery .History+ 1Sat 29 Aug
21:00How the Universe Works
Secret History Of PlutoDiscovery .History+ 1Sun 30 Aug
01:00How the Universe Works
Mystery Of Alien WorldsDiscoverySun 30 Aug
02:00How the Universe Works
Curse Of The White DwarfDiscoverySun 30 Aug
16:00How the Universe Works
Hunt For Alien LifeDiscovery .Science
Previous TV airings
Selected past broadcasts with their original date, time and channel details.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
00:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .HistoryFri 28 Aug 2026
20:00How the Universe Works
Uranus & NeptuneDiscovery .History+ 1Fri 28 Aug 2026
19:00How the Universe Works
Uranus & NeptuneDiscovery .HistoryFri 28 Aug 2026
14:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .History+ 1Fri 28 Aug 2026
13:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .History
00:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .HistoryFri 28 Aug 2026
20:00How the Universe Works
Uranus & NeptuneDiscovery .History+ 1Fri 28 Aug 2026
19:00How the Universe Works
Uranus & NeptuneDiscovery .HistoryFri 28 Aug 2026
14:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .History+ 1Fri 28 Aug 2026
13:00How the Universe Works
Secrets Of The Cosmic WebDiscovery .History