• 00:00
  • 00:30
    Personalities

    In Russia, every schoolchild knows the name of Aleksey Maresyev. The legendary WWII fighter pilot’s heroic story was retold in a 1948 book, “The story of a real man”. After his plane was shot down by Nazi fire, he survived in the Russian wilderness for 18 days with broken legs and found his way to safety. Despite losing both legs in hospital, he still convinced doctors and military commanders that he should continue to fly. His example helped many who might otherwise have given up, some handicapped pilots say it inspired them to survive and continue with their careers.

  • 01:30
    Human Rights

    Kidnapping girls to marry them is common practice in Kyrgyzstan. Some of those couples live happily together for the rest of their lives, but a lot of the women can never put up with the shame of forced marriage and sometimes take their own lives. 

  • 02:00
    History

    Solovetsky Island in Russia's White Sea is home to one of Russia's most fabled monasteries. A barge carrying its bells which left for the mainland vanished in the 1920's, leaving it up to modern-day divers to retrieve them.

     
  • 02:30
    Lifestyle

    They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

  • 03:30
    Investigation

    Panning for gold may sound like a dream career that will guarantee a life of ease. But as RTDoc team finds out, it does not pay very well in Kyrgyzstan. And what's more – it will not buy you a decent dinner, let alone happiness.

  • 04:00
  • 04:30
    Crime and Terrorism

    Sinaloa isn’t just a state in Mexico; the word has become synonymous with a vicious gang, the CIA says it’s the most powerful drug cartel in the world. Life here is largely dependent on what the gangsters do, and so is death. Superficially the area appears quiet and steeped in quaint Latin charm, but it proved to be one of the most dangerous places an RTD crew has ever filmed.

  • 05:30
  • 06:00
    Meeting with Nature

    The Giant Panda has been a symbol of wildlife protection for more than 50 years. It has survived in just one country: China, and its future is constantly threatened by human activity and climate change. In September 2016, the adorable bamboo bear was taken off the endangered species list.

  • 06:30
    Arts and Culture

    Many young girls dream of becoming ballerinas, but only very few are prepared to apply the all-out effort and make the sacrifices that this dream demands. The Vaganova Ballet Academy in St.Petersburg welcomes the most talented and determined young dancers, but it makes them no promises.

  • 07:30
    Environment

    Lake Baikal in Russian Siberia is the oldest and deepest lake on the planet. It contains 20% of the world’s fresh water. Its incredibly clear and clean water is home to hundreds of unique animal and plant species. Biologists, however, are increasingly concerned about the region’s ecology. James Brown goes back to Baikal 7 years after his last visit to see how the lake has changed.

  • 08:00
    Society

    They serve a prison sentence, but they committed no crime. They are born behind barbed wire and all they can hope for is their mothers' love. But love is not a regular guest in jail. Are they atoning their mothers' sins or standing on a path to new ones?

  • 08:30
    Health

    Is there such a thing as immunity to cancer or diabetes? Dr Jaime Guevara of Ecuador believes so. He discovered that people suffering from Laron Syndrome, a form of dwarfism, never appear to develop these life-threatening diseases. But could his amazing findings benefit everyone else?

  • 09:00
    Society

    Don’t mess with Texas! RT travels to the Republic of Texas and meets 'Texians' who are proud of their heritage, embrace self-reliance, and are ready to live by what they preach, even if it strays from the norms of mainstream American society. To exercise the sovereignty that is their birth-right, they have set up an alternative citizens’ government.

  • 09:30
    Personalities

    In Russia, every schoolchild knows the name of Aleksey Maresyev. The legendary WWII fighter pilot’s heroic story was retold in a 1948 book, “The story of a real man”. After his plane was shot down by Nazi fire, he survived in the Russian wilderness for 18 days with broken legs and found his way to safety. Despite losing both legs in hospital, he still convinced doctors and military commanders that he should continue to fly. His example helped many who might otherwise have given up, some handicapped pilots say it inspired them to survive and continue with their careers.

  • 10:30
    Human Rights

    Kidnapping girls to marry them is common practice in Kyrgyzstan. Some of those couples live happily together for the rest of their lives, but a lot of the women can never put up with the shame of forced marriage and sometimes take their own lives. 

  • 11:00
    Traditions

    Although most people think of the Sahara as a vast, open expanse, it offers many surprises to those intrepid enough to visit. 

  • 11:30
    Investigation

    Panning for gold may sound like a dream career that will guarantee a life of ease. But as RTDoc team finds out, it does not pay very well in Kyrgyzstan. And what's more – it will not buy you a decent dinner, let alone happiness.

  • 12:00
  • 12:30
    Crime and Terrorism

    Sinaloa isn’t just a state in Mexico; the word has become synonymous with a vicious gang, the CIA says it’s the most powerful drug cartel in the world. Life here is largely dependent on what the gangsters do, and so is death. Superficially the area appears quiet and steeped in quaint Latin charm, but it proved to be one of the most dangerous places an RTD crew has ever filmed.

  • 13:30
  • 14:00
    Lifestyle

    They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

  • 15:00
    Meeting with Nature

    The Giant Panda has been a symbol of wildlife protection for more than 50 years. It has survived in just one country: China, and its future is constantly threatened by human activity and climate change. In September 2016, the adorable bamboo bear was taken off the endangered species list.

  • 15:30
    Tested On Mr.Brown

    How would you cope if you were suddenly deprived of your eyesight? In his latest experiment, James Brown signs up to experience life as a blind person for two weeks, gaining important insights both into himself and those around him.

  • 16:30
    History

    Solovetsky Island in Russia's White Sea is home to one of Russia's most fabled monasteries. A barge carrying its bells which left for the mainland vanished in the 1920's, leaving it up to modern-day divers to retrieve them.

     
  • 17:00
    Environment

    Lake Baikal in Russian Siberia is the oldest and deepest lake on the planet. It contains 20% of the world’s fresh water. Its incredibly clear and clean water is home to hundreds of unique animal and plant species. Biologists, however, are increasingly concerned about the region’s ecology. James Brown goes back to Baikal 7 years after his last visit to see how the lake has changed.

  • 17:30
    Arts and Culture

    Many young girls dream of becoming ballerinas, but only very few are prepared to apply the all-out effort and make the sacrifices that this dream demands. The Vaganova Ballet Academy in St.Petersburg welcomes the most talented and determined young dancers, but it makes them no promises.

  • 18:30
    Society

    They serve a prison sentence, but they committed no crime. They are born behind barbed wire and all they can hope for is their mothers' love. But love is not a regular guest in jail. Are they atoning their mothers' sins or standing on a path to new ones?

  • 19:00
    Professions

    This is not a battlefield and they are not at war. But these are boys that wish to become men. To achieve this, they have to go through difficult challenges that will put their abilities and determination to the test. Their goal is to earn the right to wear the symbol of the Russian Special Forces – the crimson beret.

  • 19:30
  • 20:00
    Crime and Terrorism

    Sinaloa isn’t just a state in Mexico; the word has become synonymous with a vicious gang, the CIA says it’s the most powerful drug cartel in the world. Life here is largely dependent on what the gangsters do, and so is death. Superficially the area appears quiet and steeped in quaint Latin charm, but it proved to be one of the most dangerous places an RTD crew has ever filmed.

  • 21:00
  • 21:30
    Society

    Don’t mess with Texas! RT travels to the Republic of Texas and meets 'Texians' who are proud of their heritage, embrace self-reliance, and are ready to live by what they preach, even if it strays from the norms of mainstream American society. To exercise the sovereignty that is their birth-right, they have set up an alternative citizens’ government.

  • 22:00
    Military and War

    Colombia has been in a state of civil war for over half a century. The biggest and most influential of the rebel groups that oppose the government is the FARC-EP. Since 2012, it’s been in peace talks with the government. We met with the rebels (almost half of whom are women) to find out why they joined the fight and what their hopes are for the long-awaited peace. 

  • 23:00
  • 23:30
    Arts and Culture

    The Nigerian “dream factory”, Nollywood, became the second largest film industry in the world after India in just two decades. Its annual film production even surpasses Hollywood’s. What is its secret? RTD filmmakers travel to Lagos, to see how Nigerian movies are made.