Radio And Television Programs : Germany

Each regional corporation broadcasts up to five radio programs. They provide a broad variety of shows in fields such as current events, politics, regional affairs, entertainment, education, music, sports, drama and opera. Most networks run scientific and literary series as well. Their orchestras and choral groups enrich the cultural life of Germany’s cities and states. Special programs for foreign workers are broadcasted in their own languages.

In the nationally transmitted ARD and ZDF television programs, daily news updates, political reporting, home and foreign affairs documentation, television plays, films and entertainment play a big part. For their foreign coverage, both ARD and ZDF have extensive correspondent networks and their own studios in many countries all over the world.

ARD and ZDF also participate in Eurovision’s international exchange, mostly for sporting events. They regularly contribute to the news pool of the European Broadcasting Union. ZDF and six other European networks produce films falling under the category of entertainment through the European Film Production Community.

Channel Three television programs are transmitted regionally and also via satellite by the ARD corporations. They focus on regional affairs ranging from politics to culture. Most also broadcast television for schools and further education courses at various levels.