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| Time | Programme | Episode | Category | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:09 | The YouTube EffectAlex Winter's troubling look at YouTube, its humble origins, and how it changed how we experience the world. | Explore | 2h | |
| 00:09 | The Last Man on the MoonThe epic story of astronaut Gene Cernan's trip to the moon in 1972, and the emotional journey behind it. | Explore | 1h 59m | |
| 02:08 | Bigfoot HuntedDeep in the heart of the great American woodlands lurks a terrible beast, could such a creature really exist? | Explore | 51m | |
| 02:59 | The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiDuring a lull, Casey and the crew head inland to search for spawning fish. | A Working Ecosystem | Explore | 28m |
| 03:27 | The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiAfter spotting a distant wolf and tracks, the crew head inland to search for more clues. | The Wolf and The Storm | Explore | 29m |
| 03:56 | The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiIn Katmai National Park, Alaska, coastal brown bears gather to feed on salmon returning to their rivers. | The Last Frontier | Explore | 34m |
| 04:30 | The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiThe crew heads inland to a section of the river to observe the many different families as they fish. | Fish Like a Bear | Explore | 25m |
| 05:33 | What If: HumanityBrace for cosmic chaos as we explore the potential and peril of interstellar collisions. | Collision Course: Interstellar Impacts | Explore | 26m |
| 05:59 | What If: HumanityWatch as we tackle challenges with precision and skill, from extreme feats to creative solutions. | Nailing It | Explore | 25m |
| 06:24 | What If: HumanityDelve into the science of memory loss and the profound implications of being the last generation on Earth. | Remember When: Exploring Memory Loss, and the Last Generation on Earth | Explore | 34m |
| 06:58 | What If: HumanityWelcome to the eerie world of ghosts, paranormal encounters, and the mysteries that haunt our reality. | Ghosts and stuff | Explore | 27m |
| 07:25 | What If: DiscussedImagine life on a Super Earth: exploring its massive landscapes, intense gravity, and how humans might adapt. | What If We Lived on a Super Earth? | Explore | 18m |
| 07:43 | What If: DiscussedThe cosmic implications if all matter was replaced by antimatter, delving into potential changes in physics. | Replacing Matter with Antimatter | Explore | 26m |
| 08:09 | What If: DiscussedWhat do we really know about octopuses? For starters, they don't have 8 tentacles-they're called arms. | My Teacher the Octopus | Explore | 36m |
| 08:45 | What If: DiscussedImagine a world where the sun's light fades. | What if the Sun Dimmed Down? | Explore | 27m |
| 09:12 | What If: CosmosZoom into the fast-paced dangers of hypervelocity stars and objects. | The Trouble With Hypervelocity.. | Explore | 22m |
| 09:34 | What If: CosmosUnlock the levels of civilization advancement with the Kardashev Scale. | The Entire Kardashev Scale Explained in 20 Minutes | Explore | 27m |
| 10:01 | What If: CosmosTake a deep dive into the mysterious world of black holes. | Black Hole In One | Explore | 25m |
| 10:26 | What If: CosmosStep into the extraordinary as we explore gravity-defying feats, surreal landscapes, and dreamlike adventures. | Walking On A Dream | Explore | 29m |
| 10:55 | ApertureA humorous and insightful look at how the English language has evolved, from bizarre slang to confusing rules. | The English Language Has Gone Too Far | Explore | 59m |
| 11:54 | ApertureUncover the truth behind misconceptions and hidden agendas, as we explore how we’ve been misled. | The Wool Over Our Eyes | Explore | 55m |
| 12:49 | ApertureExplore the potential future of humanity as technology evolves, and reflect on the decline of traditional art. | Humanity's Future, Art's Demise | Explore | 44m |
| 13:33 | ApertureDeath Entropy and the Great Beyond. | Death Entropy and the Great Beyond | Explore | 54m |
| 14:27 | What If: TechnologyGroundbreaking innovations transforming our world, from AI to space exploration, and future of human progress. | Our Technological Revolution | Explore | 26m |
| 14:53 | What If: TechnologyDelve into the concept of psychic superintelligence and how it could spark global transformations. | Intelligent Life: Psychic Superintelligence and Global Transformations | Explore | 30m |
| 15:23 | What If: TechnologyExplore the cosmic processes behind the birth of new suns and the creation of deadly stars. | From the Ground Up: Building New Suns and Death Stars | Explore | 34m |
| 15:57 | What If: TechnologyExplore the mind-blowing advancements in technology that blur the lines between reality and imagination. | Seeing is Believing: Unreal Technology | Explore | 29m |
| 16:26 | How to SurviveUncover the tragic events surrounding SeaWorld, exploring the incidents that raised ethical questions and chan. | The Sea World Tragedy | Explore | 25m |
| 16:51 | How to SurviveVenture into the mysterious depths of the ocean, exploring eerie encounters, sunken treasures, and the chillin. | Tales from the Depths | Explore | 27m |
| 17:18 | How to SurviveExplore the rise of influential figures and the psychology behind the cults of personality that can sway natio. | Cult of Personality | Explore | 26m |
| 17:44 | How to SurviveJoin us as we explore heart-pounding extreme adventures, from skydiving to dangerous stunts, where having a pa. | Bring a Parachute | Explore | 27m |
| 18:11 | What If: AliensVenture beyond Earth to uncover the possibilities of alien life. | Out of this world: Exploring Alien Life | Explore | 29m |
| 18:40 | After AntarcticaAfter Antarctica follows polar explorer Will Steger’s journey as an eyewitness to the significant change. | Explore | 2h 8m |
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curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TVG_KEY" \ "https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule?date=2026-10-16&tz=America/New_York" # what is on now, and next curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TVG_KEY" \ "https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/now" # any past day (Archive plan) curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TVG_KEY" \ "https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/history?from=2026-02-07T00:00:00Z&to=2026-02-08T00:00:00Z"
$ch = curl_init("https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule?date=2026-10-16&tz=America/New_York"); curl_setopt_array($ch, [ CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => ["Authorization: Bearer " . getenv("TVG_KEY")], ]); foreach (json_decode(curl_exec($ch), true)["data"] as $slot) { echo $slot["start"], " ", $slot["title"], "\n"; }
const r = await fetch("https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule?date=2026-10-16&tz=America/New_York", { headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.TVG_KEY}` }, }); const { data } = await r.json(); data.forEach(s => console.log(s.start, s.title, s.flags.live ? "LIVE" : ""));
import os, requests r = requests.get( "https://api.tvguideapi.com/v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule", params={"date": "2026-10-16", "tz": "America/New_York"}, headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['TVG_KEY']}"}, ) for slot in r.json()["data"]: print(slot["start"], slot["title"])
// GET /v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule?date=2026-10-16, the first programme { "data": [ { "id": "ls_bqzca4sg", "channel": "ch_cjwvy0ek", "start": "2026-10-16T02:09:00Z", "stop": "2026-10-16T04:09:00Z", "title": "The YouTube Effect", "sub_title": null, "description": "Alex Winter's troubling look at YouTube, its humble origins, and how it chang...", "category": [ "explore" ], "flags": { "new": false, "live": false } } ], "meta": { "count": 33, "date": "2026-10-16", "tz": "America/New_York" } }
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| Time | Saturday 7 February 2026 | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 23:27 | Crash Course: History of Science | History + science |
| 00:25 | Crash Course: History of Science | History + science |
| 01:26 | Crash Course: History of Science | History + science |
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