DW Englisch
Switzerland
DW Englisch is an English-language television channel available in Switzerland, focusing on news, current affairs, and documentary programming. The channel provides coverage of international events, political developments, and cultural topics, with an emphasis on factual reporting and in-depth analysis. Viewers in Switzerland can access DW Englisch via satellite and online streaming platforms, where the schedule includes regular news bulletins and feature-length documentaries. The programming is designed for an English-speaking audience interested in global perspectives, without reliance on entertainment or lifestyle content. The channel operates as a public service broadcaster, offering a consistent stream of information and educational material throughout the day.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
00:02 - 00:30
The Day - News in Review
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
00:30 - 01:00
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
01:00 - 01:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
01:02 - 01:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
01:15 - 01:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
01:30 - 02:00
Global Us
A look at the biggest issues in the world today, including how people are living with opportunity and the ever-growing risks of globalisation.
02:00 - 02:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
02:02 - 02:30
The Day - News in Review
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
02:30 - 03:00
Made in Germany
In a rapidly changing world, we examine the risks and benefits of digitalisation and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
03:00 - 03:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
03:02 - 03:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
03:15 - 04:00
DocFilm
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
04:00 - 04:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
04:02 - 04:30
The Day - News in Review
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
04:30 - 05:00
Global Us
A look at the biggest issues in the world today, including how people are living with opportunity and the ever-growing risks of globalisation.
05:00 - 05:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
05:02 - 05:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
05:15 - 05:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
05:30 - 06:00
Eco Africa
The Fight Against Food Waste In Uganda
How nanotechnology helps to preserve fruit and reduce methane emissions while protecting livelihoods. Plus: glacier melt from Kenya to Austria.
06:00 - 06:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
06:02 - 06:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
06:15 - 07:00
DocFilm
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
07:00 - 07:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
07:02 - 07:30
The Day - News in Review
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
07:30 - 08:00
Made in Germany
In a rapidly changing world, we examine the risks and benefits of digitalisation and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
08:00 - 08:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
08:02 - 08:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
08:15 - 08:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
08:30 - 09:00
In Good Shape
Misdiagnoses and medical bias: The gender gap in healthcare
Women are disadvantaged in healthcare - in some cases due to different symptoms in women than in men. This is especially true for heart conditions, where women even face lower survival rates after cardiac arrest.
09:00 - 09:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
09:02 - 09:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
09:15 - 09:45
Close Up
The Current Affairs Documentary
The weekly half-hour programme delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close Up is informative, gripping and visually powerful.
09:45 - 10:00
Shift
VR and Empathy
Studies show VR can move users to tears and inspire greater empathy than traditional television. Is VR the ideal medium for big emotions? And who stands to benefit from this?
10:00 - 10:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
10:02 - 10:30
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
10:30 - 11:00
Eco India
Contaminated and scarce: The growing fight for clean water
In the world's wettest state - Meghalaya - local communities tackle water shortages, while India's thirsty megacities use more water than can be replenished. What are the solutions?
11:00 - 11:03
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
11:03 - 12:00
DocFilm
Drugged And Abused - Demanding Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors
Caroline Darian steps forwards to speak out for her mother, a victim of her husband's abuse. This case reveals that her mother's experience is not an isolated incident, but part of a widespread problem.
12:00 - 12:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
12:02 - 12:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
12:15 - 12:45
Close Up
The Current Affairs Documentary
The weekly half-hour programme delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close Up is informative, gripping and visually powerful.
12:45 - 13:00
Shift
VR and Empathy
Studies show VR can move users to tears and inspire greater empathy than traditional television. Is VR the ideal medium for big emotions? And who stands to benefit from this?
13:00 - 13:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
13:02 - 13:30
DocFilm
Will Non-Alcoholic Wine Save The Winemakers?
Amid declining wine consumption in Europe over the past 20 years, winemakers in Spain and Germany are seeking solutions by pivoting to alcohol-free wines.
13:30 - 14:00
Made in Germany
In a rapidly changing world, we examine the risks and benefits of digitalisation and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
14:00 - 14:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
14:02 - 14:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
14:15 - 15:00
DocFilm
Voyage Around A Volcano - A Train Trip To Italy's Mount Etna
Explores Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy known for its impressive lava landscapes, via the region's last remaining narrow-gauge railway.
15:00 - 15:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
15:02 - 15:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
15:15 - 15:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
15:30 - 16:00
Eco Africa
The Fight Against Food Waste In Uganda
How nanotechnology helps to preserve fruit and reduce methane emissions while protecting livelihoods. Plus: glacier melt from Kenya to Austria.
16:00 - 16:03
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
16:03 - 17:00
DocFilm
Drugged And Abused - Demanding Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors
Caroline Darian steps forwards to speak out for her mother, a victim of her husband's abuse. This case reveals that her mother's experience is not an isolated incident, but part of a widespread problem.
17:00 - 17:30
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
17:30 - 18:00
Eco India
Contaminated and scarce: The growing fight for clean water
In the world's wettest state - Meghalaya - local communities tackle water shortages, while India's thirsty megacities use more water than can be replenished. What are the solutions?
18:00 - 18:30
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
18:30 - 19:00
Made in Germany
In a rapidly changing world, we examine the risks and benefits of digitalisation and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
19:00 - 19:15
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
19:15 - 19:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
19:30 - 20:00
Close Up
The Current Affairs Documentary
The weekly half-hour programme delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close Up is informative, gripping and visually powerful.
20:00 - 20:30
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
20:30 - 21:00
DocFilm
Will Non-Alcoholic Wine Save The Winemakers?
Amid declining wine consumption in Europe over the past 20 years, winemakers in Spain and Germany are seeking solutions by pivoting to alcohol-free wines.
21:00 - 21:02
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
21:02 - 21:15
DW News Focus
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
21:15 - 21:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
21:30 - 22:00
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
22:00 - 22:30
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
22:30 - 23:00
The Day - News in Review
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
23:00 - 23:03
DW News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
23:03 - 00:00
DocFilm
Drugged And Abused - Demanding Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors
Caroline Darian steps forwards to speak out for her mother, a victim of her husband's abuse. This case reveals that her mother's experience is not an isolated incident, but part of a widespread problem.