From Top Secret Beaches, to the World's Sexiest Destinations for Couples and scintillating action from the legendary Bruce Lee - Discovery Channel brings The Best of Discovery in a Year-end special. Seven of the most popular programmes of 2002 will be aired during this special screening.

Speaking on how the channel fared this year MD Discovery Deepak Shourie said: "We introduced a time band strategy, in which the programmes were aired at the time that viewers were most likely to watch them. Day parts were branded as Sunrise, Women's hour, Action zone, Family Time and Late Night Discovery. Catering to interests of the audience groups, we launched exclusive programmes throughout the year. These changes have given us overwhelming response."

Commenting on the year-end special screening, he added: "Celebrating a year full of thought provoking and mind boggling programming, Discovery Channel, in a special screening brings to you the programmes that were top of viewership charts for the year 2002."

The Best of Discovery starts with the Mysteries of Asia, a programme that provides panoramic views and rare access to the greatest temples in India. Viewers can get an insight into the majestic life of the undisputed king of the jungles in Kenya, Africa with Lion Queen.

The Greatest Martial Artist - Bruce Lee: Viewers can get a rare personal insight into the life and legend of Bruce Lee - a spectacular fighter and an incredible human being. Through rare archival footage and personal interviews of those who knew him best, the show narrates the story of this incredible man.

From the tribute to a legend to the exotic destinations, discover the great ways of spending time together in World's Sexiest Destinations for Couples. These exquisite, international romantic getaways were made popular by emperors, writers and princes who romanced women across Hawaii, Paris, Bali and Capri.

Stealth Secrets: Viewers can get an insight track into the secrets of 'the US Air Force's next long-range heavy bombers, which have the ability to strike targets anywhere in the world - within hours. These state-of-the-art 3-D animation and artist conceptions can travel at a speed of Mach 5 or five times the speed of sound.

Moving back in time, Discovery takes viewers to the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Rome through a programme - Hidden History of Rome. The programme recreates the history of those times through a fictitious citizen and fashions a new understanding of the culture stretching beyond artifacts and temples. Rounding off the Best of 2002 series, Discovery Channel takes viewers to a fun & adventure trip to the Top Secret Beaches around the globe. These secret beaches are all accessible in some of the most remote locations found anywhere on earth.

The schedule is as follows:.