MDR

MDR is a public-service broadcaster based in the eastern part of Germany. Its television output focuses on regional news, current affairs, and cultural programming from the states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. Documentaries covering local history, nature, and social issues are a regular part of the schedule, alongside coverage of regional sports events and music festivals. The channel also airs entertainment formats such as talk shows and magazine programs that highlight everyday life in the region. Religious broadcasts, including church services and discussion programs, appear on Sundays and public holidays.

Viewers can watch MDR live through its online streaming service, which mirrors the linear broadcast. The channel’s program guide is published weekly in local newspapers and on its website, listing exact air times for news bulletins, documentary series, and special event coverage. Some content, such as selected documentaries and magazine features, is made available on demand for a limited period after the initial broadcast. The channel does not carry advertising during its main evening programming, in line with public broadcasting regulations in Germany.