00:00 News
00:02 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
00:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
01:00 News
01:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
01:30 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
02:00 News
02:02 News in Review
02:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
03:00 News
03:15 Africa
03:30 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
04:00 News
04:02 News
04:15 The BND File - German Shipping Companies and the Arms Trade
Germany’s secret service, the BND, is heavily involved in the delivery of weapons to crisis areas of the world. As this documentary shows, it has...
Germany’s secret service, the BND, is heavily involved in the delivery of weapons to crisis areas of the world. As this documentary shows, it has - among other things - played along with arms deals made by German shipping companies.
05:00 News
05:15 News
05:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
06:00 News
06:02 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
06:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
07:00 News
07:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
07:30 The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss...
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss the issue of African identity. We meet a Rwandan street kid-turned-Paralympian who is now helping other aspiring athletes achieve their dreams. And local radio presenter Cabanga Dikulo takes us on a personal tour through Angola's dynamic capital, Luanda.
08:00 News
08:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
08:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
09:00 News
09:15 News
09:30 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
10:00 News
10:15 Rota n' Roll
In the mid-20th Century, Franco’s Spain was impoverished and isolated from the rest of the world. But then a fresh breeze blew through the fishing village of Rota.
11:00 News
11:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
11:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
12:00 News
12:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
12:30 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
13:00 News
13:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
13:30 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
14:00 News
14:15 The Truth about Lying
People lie - usually several times a day. Lying is considered immoral, but we've been built for it. And we are not alone. Dishonesty is an integral part...
People lie - usually several times a day. Lying is considered immoral, but we've been built for it. And we are not alone. Dishonesty is an integral part of the social world, and numerous animal species are also skilled deceivers.
15:00 News
15:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
16:00 News
16:30 The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss...
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss the issue of African identity. We meet a Rwandan street kid-turned-Paralympian who is now helping other aspiring athletes achieve their dreams. And local radio presenter Cabanga Dikulo takes us on a personal tour through Angola's dynamic capital, Luanda.
17:00 News
17:15 Africa Rising, Part 2
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa...
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa has long influenced artists in the West. A look at current trends and their historical roots.
18:00 News
18:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
18:30 Guest: Ibrahim Kalin
Tim Sebastian interviews Ibrahim Kalin, Turkish Presidential Spokesperson.
(First aired 27 November 2019)
19:00 News
19:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
19:30 The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss...
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss the issue of African identity. We meet a Rwandan street kid-turned-Paralympian who is now helping other aspiring athletes achieve their dreams. And local radio presenter Cabanga Dikulo takes us on a personal tour through Angola's dynamic capital, Luanda.
20:00 News
20:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
20:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
21:00 News
21:15 Farming Policies for Sale? - How Industry and the Agricultural Lobbies Call the Shots
What kind of agriculture do we really want? How sustainable, regional, animal-friendly and expensive can it be? These and other pressing issues are part...
What kind of agriculture do we really want? How sustainable, regional, animal-friendly and expensive can it be? These and other pressing issues are part of a debate about radical agricultural reform of policy currently going on in Brussels.
22:00 News
22:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
22:30 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
23:00 News
23:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
23:30 The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and...
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and see how a sanctuary in Kenya is teaching owls how to fly again.
00:00 News
00:02 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
00:30 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
01:00 News
01:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
01:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
02:00 News
02:02 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
02:30 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
03:00 News
03:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
03:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
04:00 News
04:02 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
04:15 Farming Policies for Sale? - How Industry and the Agricultural Lobbies Call the Shots
What kind of agriculture do we really want? How sustainable, regional, animal-friendly and expensive can it be? These and other pressing issues are part...
What kind of agriculture do we really want? How sustainable, regional, animal-friendly and expensive can it be? These and other pressing issues are part of a debate about radical agricultural reform of policy currently going on in Brussels.
05:00 News
05:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
05:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
06:00 News
06:02 Loneliness
Our fast-paced lifestyles often leave us neglecting our social relationships. City-dwellers in particular can often end up lonely despite living alongside...
Our fast-paced lifestyles often leave us neglecting our social relationships. City-dwellers in particular can often end up lonely despite living alongside so many other people. And it's much more than a social and psychological problem. Research now shows that our physical health suffers from social isolation. Also on the show — exercise to keep the brain young, and weight gain from medication.
06:30 The Allgäu region in wintertime
Snow and skiing plus local traditions and culinary delights: Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich got to savor all this and more on her trip to the Allgäu.
07:00 News
07:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
07:30 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
08:00 News
08:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
08:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
09:00 News
09:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
09:30 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
10:00 News
10:15 The BND File - German Shipping Companies and the Arms Trade
Germany’s secret service, the BND, is heavily involved in the delivery of weapons to crisis areas of the world. As this documentary shows, it has...
Germany’s secret service, the BND, is heavily involved in the delivery of weapons to crisis areas of the world. As this documentary shows, it has - among other things - played along with arms deals made by German shipping companies.
11:00 News
11:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
11:30 The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss...
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss the issue of African identity. We meet a Rwandan street kid-turned-Paralympian who is now helping other aspiring athletes achieve their dreams. And local radio presenter Cabanga Dikulo takes us on a personal tour through Angola's dynamic capital, Luanda.
12:00 News
12:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
12:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
13:00 News
13:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
13:30 The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss...
We meet a South African historian who is rewriting the history of the continent for children — from an African perspective. In Nairobi we discuss the issue of African identity. We meet a Rwandan street kid-turned-Paralympian who is now helping other aspiring athletes achieve their dreams. And local radio presenter Cabanga Dikulo takes us on a personal tour through Angola's dynamic capital, Luanda.
14:00 News
14:15 Rota n' Roll
In the mid-20th Century, Franco’s Spain was impoverished and isolated from the rest of the world. But then a fresh breeze blew through the fishing village of Rota.
15:00 News
15:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
15:30 Kim Thúy: The Voice of the Others
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she...
Living between two worlds is a key theme in Kim Thúy's novels. When she was ten years old, she fled with her family from Vietnam to Canada. There she became a lawyer, a restaurant owner and author. We meet up with a fascinating storyteller.
16:00 News
16:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
16:30 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
17:00 News
17:15 The Truth about Lying
People lie - usually several times a day. Lying is considered immoral, but we've been built for it. And we are not alone. Dishonesty is an integral part...
People lie - usually several times a day. Lying is considered immoral, but we've been built for it. And we are not alone. Dishonesty is an integral part of the social world, and numerous animal species are also skilled deceivers.
18:00 News
18:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
18:30 The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and...
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and see how a sanctuary in Kenya is teaching owls how to fly again.
19:00 News
19:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
19:30 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
20:00 News
20:15 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
20:30 The Global Auto and Mobility Show
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty...
What's the fastest beach SUV? Will hydrogen cars bring us unlimited green mobility? Is it time to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to the VW Golf? And eternal loyalty - a taxi driver and his Mercedes 190 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
21:00 News
21:15 Africa Rising, Part 2
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa...
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa has long influenced artists in the West. A look at current trends and their historical roots.
22:00 News
22:15 Time to shine: Karate to make its debut at the 2020 Olympics
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the...
Karate will finally make its long awaited debut at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The traditional martial art’s roots are on Okinawa, where the sports’ history is kept and protected by its masters. We meet Japan's "Queen of Kata", who shows us the competitive side of the sport.
22:30 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
23:00 News
23:15 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
23:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
00:00 News
00:02 News in Review
00:30 Spain’s Water Problem - How Illegal Wells are Sucking the Country Dry
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water...
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water extraction is having fatal consequences, not only for the environment.
01:00 News
01:15 Africa
01:30 News
01:45 News
02:00 News
02:02 Lifestyle Europe
Europe's highest train station is located in the Swiss Alps, surrounded by glaciers. Plus: a food scout tracks down unusual ingredients. And Europe's biggest ice-sculpture festival.
02:30 The Globalization Program
Global 3000’s new Social Justice series turns the spotlight on the work world in Asia and Europe. We also meet an ice hockey team in Kenya and some butterfly farmers in Costa Rica.
03:00 News
03:15 Battle of Social Networks
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate...
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate people, and sway public opinion by means of "fake news."
04:00 News
04:02 The Environment Magazine
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been...
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been created in some of these very inhospitable environments. Eco India visits a few of these.
04:30 Loneliness
Our fast-paced lifestyles often leave us neglecting our social relationships. City-dwellers in particular can often end up lonely despite living alongside...
Our fast-paced lifestyles often leave us neglecting our social relationships. City-dwellers in particular can often end up lonely despite living alongside so many other people. And it's much more than a social and psychological problem. Research now shows that our physical health suffers from social isolation. Also on the show — exercise to keep the brain young, and weight gain from medication.
05:00 News
05:15 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
05:30 The Globalization Program
Global 3000’s new Social Justice series turns the spotlight on the work world in Asia and Europe. We also meet an ice hockey team in Kenya and some butterfly farmers in Costa Rica.
06:00 News
06:02 Bohemian Switzerland by Rail
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful...
A train journey through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains between Germany and the Czech Republic. Peculiar rock formations and the river Elbe shape this beautiful region. Since the mid 19th century, a railway line has been meandering through its valleys.
06:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
07:00 News
07:15 Battle of Social Networks
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate...
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate people, and sway public opinion by means of "fake news."
08:00 News
08:30 Living in the Digital Age
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are...
The smart city of the future is envisioned as thoroughly networked, efficient and livable, thanks to big data and the Internet of Things. What plans are in the works, and who’ll manage citizens’ data? Our topic on Shift.
08:45 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
09:00 News
09:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
10:00 News
10:30 News
10:45 The Behrendts and their child
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident...
Markus Behrendt and Christine Wagner-Behrendt of Kassel have been caring for their son Jascha for 13 years now. He broke his neck in a bicycle accident at the age of five. He's been paralyzed ever since and needs artificial respiration.
11:00 News
11:15 Africa Rising, Part 2
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa...
As the cultural sector is becoming more diverse, all eyes are on African pop culture. Its stars are gaining international attention. But culture from Africa has long influenced artists in the West. A look at current trends and their historical roots.
12:00 News
12:30 News
12:45 The Week in Reports
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia...
Hundreds of young people have been arrested since the pro-democracy protests began in Hong Kong. Their involvement goes beyond mere politics.+++Russia is famed around the world as the cradle of classical ballet. The latest star is an ambitious young dancer from the countryside.
13:00 News
13:30 The Globalization Program
Global 3000’s new Social Justice series turns the spotlight on the work world in Asia and Europe. We also meet an ice hockey team in Kenya and some butterfly farmers in Costa Rica.
14:00 News
14:30 The Environment Magazine
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been...
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been created in some of these very inhospitable environments. Eco India visits a few of these.
15:00 News
15:30 Asia
15:45 Asia
16:00 News
16:30 Asia
16:45 Asia
17:00 News
17:30 The Science Magazine
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves...
This time we head to the ocean and focus on waves.
A physics teacher and enthusiastic surfer explains how waves form. Plus: why is the sound of waves so relaxing? But waves can also be destructive: can rogue waves be predicted?
18:00 News
18:30 Asia
18:45 Asia
19:00 News
19:15 Africa
19:30 Africa
19:45 News
20:00 News
20:15 Africa
20:30 Africa
20:45 News
21:00 News
21:30 Spain’s Water Problem - How Illegal Wells are Sucking the Country Dry
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water...
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water extraction is having fatal consequences, not only for the environment.
22:00 News
22:30 News in Review
23:00 News
23:15 News
23:30 Africa
23:45 News
00:00 News
00:02 News in Review
00:30 The Globalization Program
Global 3000’s new Social Justice series turns the spotlight on the work world in Asia and Europe. We also meet an ice hockey team in Kenya and some butterfly farmers in Costa Rica.
01:00 News
01:15 Africa
01:30 News
01:45 News
02:00 News
02:02 News in Review
02:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
03:00 News
03:15 It's in our Genes - How much do we Want to Know about Ourselves?
Some diseases wait like ticking time bombs in our genetic blueprints. Gene mutations might mean that we have a greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s...
Some diseases wait like ticking time bombs in our genetic blueprints. Gene mutations might mean that we have a greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s or cancer, for instance. But how do we cope psychologically with this knowledge? And do we really have no control over this ‘master plan’?
04:00 News
04:02 News in Review
04:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
05:00 News
05:15 News
05:30 Spain’s Water Problem - How Illegal Wells are Sucking the Country Dry
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water...
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water extraction is having fatal consequences, not only for the environment.
06:00 News
06:02 News in Review
06:30 The Environment Magazine
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been...
There are many places where life is extremely hard if not impossible, and not just for people. Yet new spaces for plants, animals and humans have been created in some of these very inhospitable environments. Eco India visits a few of these.
07:00 News
07:15 It's in our Genes - How much do we Want to Know about Ourselves?
Some diseases wait like ticking time bombs in our genetic blueprints. Gene mutations might mean that we have a greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s...
Some diseases wait like ticking time bombs in our genetic blueprints. Gene mutations might mean that we have a greater risk of getting Alzheimer’s or cancer, for instance. But how do we cope psychologically with this knowledge? And do we really have no control over this ‘master plan’?
08:00 News
08:30 News
08:45 News
09:00 News
09:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
10:00 News
10:30 Spain’s Water Problem - How Illegal Wells are Sucking the Country Dry
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water...
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water extraction is having fatal consequences, not only for the environment.
11:00 News
11:15 Battle of Social Networks
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate...
Social networks have become battlefields for truth and power. They provide their users with great freedom. But they are also being utilized to manipulate people, and sway public opinion by means of "fake news."
12:00 News
12:30 News
12:45 News
13:00 News
13:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
14:00 News
14:30 Spain’s Water Problem - How Illegal Wells are Sucking the Country Dry
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water...
There are believed to be a million illegal boreholes in Spain, used to irrigate agricultural zones. The country’s water crisis and illegal water extraction is having fatal consequences, not only for the environment.
15:00 News
15:30 Asia
15:45 Asia
16:00 News
16:30 Asia
16:45 Asia
17:00 News
17:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
18:00 News
18:30 Asia
18:45 Asia
19:00 News
19:15 Africa
19:30 Africa
19:45 News
20:00 News
20:15 Africa
20:30 Africa
20:45 News
21:00 News
21:30 Midseason Review - Part 2
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia...
In the second part of our analysis of the first half of the season, we take a closer look at the two giants of German football: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Both have experienced some turbulence this campaign. So far, the German record titleholders haven’t been themselves. They sacked coach Niko Kovac in November and are only third in the table.
22:00 News
22:30 News in Review
23:00 News
23:15 News
23:30 Africa
23:45 News
00:00 News
00:02 News in Review
00:30 Spotlight on People
Transport workers in France have been striking for six weeks, a particularly hard situation for Parisians. The world’s largest glacier ski resort...
Transport workers in France have been striking for six weeks, a particularly hard situation for Parisians. The world’s largest glacier ski resort could be built in Austria, but is that good for the environment?
01:00 News
01:15 Africa
01:30 News
01:45 News
02:00 News
02:02 News in Review
02:30 Talents, gifts and intelligence
If you are very clever or have a special gift, that can help you find your way in life. But not always. If you could do just about anything, why do anything in particular?
03:00 News
03:15 Displaced: Oil and Ruin - The Venezuelan Exodus
Venezuela is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Hunger is widespread and there is a severe shortage of medicines. The UN estimates that...
Venezuela is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Hunger is widespread and there is a severe shortage of medicines. The UN estimates that more than four million people have now fled what was once South America’s richest nation.
04:00 News
04:02 News in Review
04:30 The Globalization Program
Global 3000’s new Social Justice series turns the spotlight on the work world in Asia and Europe. We also meet an ice hockey team in Kenya and some butterfly farmers in Costa Rica.
05:00 News
05:15 News
05:30 The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and...
This week on Eco Africa we see how people in Togo are turning illegal dumpsites into gardens, learn more about using herbs to fight malaria in Uganda and see how a sanctuary in Kenya is teaching owls how to fly again.
