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
07:30 - 08:00
Arts Unveiled
Delving deep into the international creative scene and explaining cultural phenomena.
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
Sports Life
On Guard in Kenya - Fencing for a better life
Alexandra Ndolo was raised in Germany, where she had the resources and support to rise to fencing's peak. Ashley Ngoiri grew up in Nairobi having to help provide for her family from a young age.
08:15 - 09:00
DocFilm
Unorthodox Careers - Germany's Coolest Construction Workers
Four German female construction workers share their stories of encountering sexism on the job, revealing how they stand their ground against macho culture on building sites.
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
Understand the world, one story at a time
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
09:15 - 09:30
Shift
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
09:30 - 10:00
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.
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
Eco India
The Environment Magazine
Climate change is bringing both floods and droughts. How do we adapt? From snakes in Kerala to flood-resilient homes in Assam and water shortages in Germany.
10:30 - 11:00
REV
Mad For Mercedes: South Africans' Love For Old Benz Models
For South Africa, Mercedes-Benz represents far more than a luxury automotive brand, as it is a symbol of industrial history, tied to middle-class dreams and collector culture.
11:00 - 11:02
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.
11:02 - 11:30
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Á magazine that offers international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle, including architecture and adventure, cultural and culinary explorations, modern fashion and music, big names and major events.
11:30 - 12:00
DocFilm
The Doctors Of The Aegean
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
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
The Scene
Food - The Taste Of Southeast Asia - And The Stories Behind It
The Beach Channel goes behind the scenes at some of the best events in South Florida.
12:15 - 12:30
Reporter -- On Location
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
12:30 - 13:00
Arts Unveiled
Delving deep into the international creative scene and explaining cultural phenomena.
13:00 - 13:03
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.
13:03 - 14:00
DocFilm
Killing Time - The Science Of Boredom
Researchers explore what boredom actually is and work to better understand it, uncovering far more beneath that nagging sense of emptiness.
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
Understand the world, one story at a time
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
14:15 - 14:30
Shift
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
14:30 - 15:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
15:00 - 15:15
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.
15:15 - 15:30
Travel
From Florence To France - In The Footsteps Of Leonardo Da Vinci
Everyone knows the Mona Lisa. But Leonardo da Vinci was much more than a painter. He designed flying machines, studied nature and anatomy and experimented relentlessly.
15:30 - 16:00
Arts Unveiled
Delving deep into the international creative scene and explaining cultural phenomena.
16:00 - 16:15
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.
16:15 - 16:30
Reporter -- On Location
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
16:30 - 17:00
Afrimaxx
A lifestyle magazine searching for inspiration and innovation in all areas of popular culture, right from fashion and design to architecture, art, food, and travel. The focus is on individuals doing extraordinary things on the African continent.
17:00 - 17:15
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.
17:15 - 17:30
Sports Life
On Guard in Kenya - Fencing for a better life
Alexandra Ndolo was raised in Germany, where she had the resources and support to rise to fencing's peak. Ashley Ngoiri grew up in Nairobi having to help provide for her family from a young age.
17:30 - 18:00
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Á magazine that offers international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle, including architecture and adventure, cultural and culinary explorations, modern fashion and music, big names and major events.
18:00 - 18:15
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.
18:15 - 18:30
Shift
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
18:30 - 19:00
REV
Mad For Mercedes: South Africans' Love For Old Benz Models
For South Africa, Mercedes-Benz represents far more than a luxury automotive brand, as it is a symbol of industrial history, tied to middle-class dreams and collector culture.
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 - 20:00
DocFilm
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
20:00 - 20:15
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.
20:15 - 20:30
Sports Life
On Guard in Kenya - Fencing for a better life
Alexandra Ndolo was raised in Germany, where she had the resources and support to rise to fencing's peak. Ashley Ngoiri grew up in Nairobi having to help provide for her family from a young age.
20:30 - 21:00
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.
21:00 - 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
The Scene
Food - The Taste Of Southeast Asia - And The Stories Behind It
The Beach Channel goes behind the scenes at some of the best events in South Florida.
21:15 - 21:30
Reporter -- On Location
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
21:30 - 22:00
Tomorrow Today
Who Was The Shaman Of Bad Dürrenberg?
Dive into the fascinating world of science with a weekly dose of science knowledge.
22:00 - 22:02
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.
22:02 - 22:30
Afrimaxx
Modern African Lifestyle
Zimingonaphakade Mabunzi invites you to check the most delicious stories from our Afrimaxx collection and has put together a tasty potpourri, from Ethiopian coffee to Nigerian jollof rice.
22:30 - 23:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
23:00 - 23:02
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.
23:02 - 23:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
23:15 - 23:30
Shift
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
23:30 - 00:00
REV
Mad For Mercedes: South Africans' Love For Old Benz Models
For South Africa, Mercedes-Benz represents far more than a luxury automotive brand, as it is a symbol of industrial history, tied to middle-class dreams and collector culture.