National Geographic HD

National Geographic HD schedule today

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · all times IST

1. 00:00–00:45 Airport Security: Madrid
   Series · Reality
   The filmmaker gives an insight into behind the scenes of security personnel, highlighting the measures taken by them to keep check of suspi…
2. 00:45–01:29 Trafficked: Underworlds With Mariana van Zeller
   Series · Documentary
   Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller infiltrates high-risk criminal networks to expose illegal trades. She examines black markets by…
3. 01:29–02:14 Air Crash Investigation
   Series · Documentary
   Experts analyse various plane crashes with an aim to figure out how these disasters occurred. They also shed light on how such accidents sh…
4. 02:14–03:08 Air Crash Investigation
   Series · Documentary
5. 03:08–03:51 Filthy Riches ON NOW
   Series · Reality
   Fishermen and hunters travel across the country under threatening circumstances to forage for eels, wild mushrooms, bloodworms and burl for…
6. 03:51–04:35 Tucci in Italy
   Series · Documentary
   Famous actor Stanley Tucci explores Italy's culinary traditions, discovering hidden gems and untold stories with locals, chefs and artisans.
7. 04:35–05:18 Last of the Giants: Wild Fish
   Series · Documentary
   A team of experts and adventurers embark on a perilous mission with the primary goal of collecting specimens of very large fish species tha…
8. 05:18–06:00 India's Mega Kitchen
   Series · Cooking
   The host provides an insight into the process, challenges and logistics of mass-producing food in some of India's largest kitchens.
9. 06:00–06:58 Unknown Waters With Jeremy Wade
   Series · Fishing
   Explorer Jeremy Wade ventures out into astounding rivers, lakes and seas across the world to examine unique creatures that live there.
10. 06:58–07:47 India's Mega Festivals
    Series · Travel
    Gary Mehigan and Pablo Naranjo, two well-known chefs, travel across India to experience different cultures and festivals of the country whi…
11. 07:47–08:34 Last of the Giants: Wild Fish
    Series · Documentary
12. 08:34–08:57 On The Brink
    Series · Documentary
    The filmmaker explores some of the unseen magnificence from India's forests and focuses on the endangered species and concealed habitats wi…
13. 08:57–09:43 Dirty Rotten Survival
    Series · Reality
    Three friends embark on an adventurous journey across America, presenting each other with unconventional survival challenges.
14. 09:43–10:30 Airport Security: Rome
    Series · Documentary
    Italy's Customs and Border Protection officers work to regulate travel, trade and financial compliance, ensuring strict adherence to nation…
15. 10:30–11:13 Last of the Giants: Wild Fish
    Series · Documentary
16. 11:13–12:00 Destruction Decoded
    Series · Documentary
    An in-depth look at catastrophic events, analysing the science behind natural and man-made disasters and exploring the causes and consequen…
17. 12:00–12:44 India's Mega Festivals
    Series · Travel
18. 12:44–13:30 Airport Security: Madrid
    Series · Reality
19. 13:30–14:12 India's Mega Kitchen
    Series · Documentary
20. 14:12–14:56 Primal Survivor
    Series · Documentary
    The filmmaker traces the journey of a man, who embarks on a trip to the wilderness, striving to overcome challenges and surviving harsh con…
21. 14:56–15:44 Snakes in the City
    Series · Reality
    Snake-catchers Simon Keys and Siouxsie Gillett respond to dangerous calls across the city to rescue deadly reptiles from homes and workplac…
22. 15:44–16:27 Airport Security: Rome
    Series · Documentary
23. 16:27–17:14 India From Above
    Series · Documentary
    The filmmaker brings the geographical, cultural, technological and historical aspects of India to life through an aerial expedition.
24. 17:14–18:01 India's Jungle Heroes
    Series · Documentary
    Conservation specialists work diligently to ensure the welfare of animals and develop strategies to meet the challenges of promoting human-…
25. 18:01–18:38 Pole to Pole With Will Smith
    Series · Nature
    Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith embarks on a 100-day quest to tackle incredible challenges, traveling from pole to pole in the comp…
26. 18:38–19:00 Snakes SOS: Goa's Wildest
    Series · Documentary
    Wildlife activists Benhail Antao and Louise Remedios team up to rescue venomous snakes in challenging situations across Goa, India.
27. 19:00–19:44 India's Mega Festivals
    Series · Travel
28. 19:44–20:26 India's Mega Kitchen
    Series · Cooking
29. 20:26–20:51 Airport Security: Brazil
    Series · Documentary
    The filmmaker gives a behind-the-scenes insight into the measures taken by airport security personnel to curb illegal activities in Brazil.
30. 20:51–21:39 Primal Survivor
    Series · Documentary
31. 21:39–22:25 Primal Survivor: Mighty Mekong
    Series · Reality
    Hazen Audel braves treacherous rocky paths and slick marshes in the Mekong River Basin, pushing his limits to endure an intense solo surviv…
32. 22:25–23:12 Construction Fails
    Series · Documentary
    The presenter explains the science of what went wrong when structures collapse.
33. 23:12–23:58 To Catch a Smuggler
    Series · Documentary
    The filmmaker gives an insight into behind the scenes of security personnel, highlighting the measures taken by them to crack down illegal…
34. 23:58–23:59 Destruction Decoded
    Series · Documentary

Schedules come from the broadcaster's guide and can change at short notice.