HR

HR is the regional public-service television channel operated by Hessischer Rundfunk, the broadcasting institution for the German state of Hesse. Its programming centers on news, current affairs, and cultural content relevant to the region, with a strong emphasis on documentary features, talk shows, and magazine-format programs covering local politics, education, and social issues. The schedule also includes music performances, children’s programming, and occasional sports coverage of regional events. As part of the ARD network, HR contributes to the national evening news broadcast and airs selected films and series from the broader ARD catalog, though its core output remains focused on Hesse-specific topics and community-oriented content.

Viewers can watch HR live via cable, satellite, and digital terrestrial television within the state, as well as through the ARD Mediathek streaming platform, which offers on-demand access to recent broadcasts and selected older programs. The channel’s daily schedule is published in local TV guides and on the Hessischer Rundfunk website, where users can find detailed listings for news bulletins, regional talk formats, and cultural broadcasts. No official mobile app exists solely for HR, but the ARD Mediathek app provides mobile access to its content alongside other ARD