• 00:00

    Kirill is a student in Moscow and describes himself as androgynous. He’s looking forward to a sex change, but his provincial family have trouble accepting his chosen lifestyle. After being beaten up by his brother on his last visit Kirill decides to return to bridge the gap, and brings his friend Maria for moral support. Revisiting his old school rekindles bad memories of being bullied and teased.

  • 00:30
    Military and War

    One year after Iraqi forces pushed out Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists from Mosul, the city still lies in ruins. However, it’s not just the streets and buildings that crumbled. When ISIS took over, many welcomed the new rule and joined its forces. Now their relatives are dealing with the aftermath, but people who suffered from ISIS’ brutal reign find it hard to forgive.

  • 01:00
    The Silk Road Series

    Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

  • 01:30
    Arts and Culture

    For years, music was banned in Afghanistan as sinful, but now one school for children is planting the seeds for traditional Afghan music’s rebirth. Conservative views have left their mark, however, and the school and its young musicians face threats from some elements in society.

  • 02:00
    Society

    Café Sheroes, in the Indian city of Agra, is more than just a tea shop: it’s a place that brings acid attack victims together, helping young women start new lives after their faces have been ruined maliciously, often by unsuccessful suitors.

  • 02:30
    Society

    The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 left countless widows and orphans in its wake. On seeing how many ragged children were living in the streets of Baghdad, one man decided to do something about it. Hicham Zahabi founded the Iraqi Safe House for Creativity – an orphanage and school for boys with no viable families. Now these kids learn to read and write and take field trips to theatres rather than join criminal gangs or terrorist groups.

  • 03:30
    Politics

    Three years after Jacobo Arbenz was resoundingly elected president of Guatemala, he was forced to resign by armed intervention. He was just one of many leaders to suffer a similar fate after falling foul of the US. In this film, author and academic Stephen Kinzer explores the motives, formula, and justification America uses to topple governments it doesn’t like, as illustrated in Guatemala, Libya, and Hawaii.

  • 04:30
    News Team

    An assignment in eastern Ukraine begins for correspondent, Murad Gazdiev. He and the team try to reach the town of Ugligorsk, where the fighting continues despite an imminent ceasefire. Along the  way, they come under fired from Ukrainian snipers and see the devastation caused by the conflict. On the outskirts of the town, the team finds the remains a ruined tank, blown apart in the savage fighting.

  • 05:00
    Personalities

    People on the streets of Kabul call Abbas Alizada the “Afghan Bruce Lee.” After his striking resemblance to the Chinese martial arts icon made him a social media star, he took a year to work on himself and become even more like his hero. His makeover was a smashing success. Today, Abbas uses his celebrity to inspire other young Afghan athletes, but fame has come with a price – he now must be wary every time he leaves his house. 

  • 05:30

    Kirill is a student in Moscow and describes himself as androgynous. He’s looking forward to a sex change, but his provincial family have trouble accepting his chosen lifestyle. After being beaten up by his brother on his last visit Kirill decides to return to bridge the gap, and brings his friend Maria for moral support. Revisiting his old school rekindles bad memories of being bullied and teased.

  • 06:00
    Lifestyle

    During its reign in Afghanistan, the Taliban banned the fashion, music, and film industries as sinful Western innovations. Sixteen years on, sprouts of revival are finally beginning to appear in the country’s creative landscape. This film follows Afghan women and men risking their lives to reintroduce some style and entertainment to an ultra-conservative society.

  • 06:30
    Military and War

    Since war broke out in Syria almost 6 years ago, a whole generation of kids has never known peace. They’ve witnessed family members being killed and their houses destroyed. Many were wounded and war has robbed them all of their childhoods. With no end in sight to the bloody conflict, their futures are uncertain.

  • 07:00
    Travel and Adventure

    All aboard! The legendary Kruzenshtern sets sail to take cadets from the Baltic State Fishing Fleet Academy on their first significant voyage. The group of boys and one girl gain hands-on training under sail and real life-lessons while they work as a team and overcome their fears. RTD follows the cadets on a passage that puts the young mariners through their paces.  

  • 08:00
    Religion

    Ziona Chana is head of the largest family in the world, leader of a religious commune in India and, according to some, he’s God himself. Hundreds of followers pray to him and worship him as an immortal deity. RT Doc visits the polygamous “New Generation” cult he founded at the foot of the Himalayas. 

  • 08:30
    Arts and Culture

    For years, music was banned in Afghanistan as sinful, but now one school for children is planting the seeds for traditional Afghan music’s rebirth. Conservative views have left their mark, however, and the school and its young musicians face threats from some elements in society.

  • 09:00
    Society

    Some call it, “The Mine”, to others, it’s “the beast”, an infamous rubbish dump in Guatemala City, Central America’s biggest capital. For thousands of poor people it provides a livelihood. Raw sewage flows through the massive landfill and twice a year, floods cause deadly landslides.

  • 09:30
    The Panama Chronicles

    The first instalment of the Panama Chronicles explores the origin of the hack and shows how the stolen information made its way to the public. It takes a look at ICIJ, the group of journalists that led the investigation, as well as their choice of material to publish. You’ll also meet some of the victims and learn how their lives were affected. 

  • 10:30
    The Panama Chronicles

    The second instalment of the Panama Chronicles takes an in-depth look at the offshore legal firm whose data was hacked and its founders. It also speculates on who could have stolen the information, as well as how and why. Finally, the film looks at who might have ultimately been behind the leak and explores possible motivations.

  • 11:30
    Military and War

    One year after Iraqi forces pushed out Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists from Mosul, the city still lies in ruins. However, it’s not just the streets and buildings that crumbled. When ISIS took over, many welcomed the new rule and joined its forces. Now their relatives are dealing with the aftermath, but people who suffered from ISIS’ brutal reign find it hard to forgive.

  • 12:00
    News Team

    An assignment in eastern Ukraine begins for correspondent, Murad Gazdiev. He and the team try to reach the town of Ugligorsk, where the fighting continues despite an imminent ceasefire. Along the  way, they come under fired from Ukrainian snipers and see the devastation caused by the conflict. On the outskirts of the town, the team finds the remains a ruined tank, blown apart in the savage fighting.

  • 12:30
    The Silk Road Series

    Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

  • 13:00

    Kirill is a student in Moscow and describes himself as androgynous. He’s looking forward to a sex change, but his provincial family have trouble accepting his chosen lifestyle. After being beaten up by his brother on his last visit Kirill decides to return to bridge the gap, and brings his friend Maria for moral support. Revisiting his old school rekindles bad memories of being bullied and teased.

  • 13:30
    Society

    Café Sheroes, in the Indian city of Agra, is more than just a tea shop: it’s a place that brings acid attack victims together, helping young women start new lives after their faces have been ruined maliciously, often by unsuccessful suitors.

  • 14:00
    Society

    The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 left countless widows and orphans in its wake. On seeing how many ragged children were living in the streets of Baghdad, one man decided to do something about it. Hicham Zahabi founded the Iraqi Safe House for Creativity – an orphanage and school for boys with no viable families. Now these kids learn to read and write and take field trips to theatres rather than join criminal gangs or terrorist groups.

  • 15:00
    Politics

    Three years after Jacobo Arbenz was resoundingly elected president of Guatemala, he was forced to resign by armed intervention. He was just one of many leaders to suffer a similar fate after falling foul of the US. In this film, author and academic Stephen Kinzer explores the motives, formula, and justification America uses to topple governments it doesn’t like, as illustrated in Guatemala, Libya, and Hawaii.

  • 16:00
    Personalities

    People on the streets of Kabul call Abbas Alizada the “Afghan Bruce Lee.” After his striking resemblance to the Chinese martial arts icon made him a social media star, he took a year to work on himself and become even more like his hero. His makeover was a smashing success. Today, Abbas uses his celebrity to inspire other young Afghan athletes, but fame has come with a price – he now must be wary every time he leaves his house. 

  • 16:30
    Lifestyle

    During its reign in Afghanistan, the Taliban banned the fashion, music, and film industries as sinful Western innovations. Sixteen years on, sprouts of revival are finally beginning to appear in the country’s creative landscape. This film follows Afghan women and men risking their lives to reintroduce some style and entertainment to an ultra-conservative society.

  • 17:00
    Military and War

    Since war broke out in Syria almost 6 years ago, a whole generation of kids has never known peace. They’ve witnessed family members being killed and their houses destroyed. Many were wounded and war has robbed them all of their childhoods. With no end in sight to the bloody conflict, their futures are uncertain.

  • 17:30
    Travel and Adventure

    All aboard! The legendary Kruzenshtern sets sail to take cadets from the Baltic State Fishing Fleet Academy on their first significant voyage. The group of boys and one girl gain hands-on training under sail and real life-lessons while they work as a team and overcome their fears. RTD follows the cadets on a passage that puts the young mariners through their paces.  

  • 18:30
    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.

  • 19:30
    Arts and Culture

    For years, music was banned in Afghanistan as sinful, but now one school for children is planting the seeds for traditional Afghan music’s rebirth. Conservative views have left their mark, however, and the school and its young musicians face threats from some elements in society.

  • 20:00
    News Team

    An assignment in eastern Ukraine begins for correspondent, Murad Gazdiev. He and the team try to reach the town of Ugligorsk, where the fighting continues despite an imminent ceasefire. Along the  way, they come under fired from Ukrainian snipers and see the devastation caused by the conflict. On the outskirts of the town, the team finds the remains a ruined tank, blown apart in the savage fighting.

  • 20:30
    Society

    Some call it, “The Mine”, to others, it’s “the beast”, an infamous rubbish dump in Guatemala City, Central America’s biggest capital. For thousands of poor people it provides a livelihood. Raw sewage flows through the massive landfill and twice a year, floods cause deadly landslides.

  • 21:00

    Kirill is a student in Moscow and describes himself as androgynous. He’s looking forward to a sex change, but his provincial family have trouble accepting his chosen lifestyle. After being beaten up by his brother on his last visit Kirill decides to return to bridge the gap, and brings his friend Maria for moral support. Revisiting his old school rekindles bad memories of being bullied and teased.

  • 21:30
    The Panama Chronicles

    The first instalment of the Panama Chronicles explores the origin of the hack and shows how the stolen information made its way to the public. It takes a look at ICIJ, the group of journalists that led the investigation, as well as their choice of material to publish. You’ll also meet some of the victims and learn how their lives were affected. 

  • 22:30
    News Team

    The news team wants to see Donetsk airport, where the fighting reached its peak. With a minder from the breakaway regime, Murad Gazdiev and his crew pick their way through rubble that was once the airport buildings. They are constantly on the alert for incoming small arms fire and mortars. Shattered planes and airport equipment litter the landscape. All seems well, until they decide to leave.

  • 23:00
    The Panama Chronicles

    The second instalment of the Panama Chronicles takes an in-depth look at the offshore legal firm whose data was hacked and its founders. It also speculates on who could have stolen the information, as well as how and why. Finally, the film looks at who might have ultimately been behind the leak and explores possible motivations.