• 00:00
    Iron Characters

    Workers at the Kachkanar complex know how vital it is to keep fit and set an example for local youngsters. They play football, ski and coach the children. Find out about their hobbies and the children following in their footsteps.

  • 00:30
    History

    In late 1966, Ernesto Che Guevara came to Bolivia to incite a guerrilla war, but he was largely unsuccessful in winning peasants over to his revolutionary cause. After 11 months, he was captured and executed. This film features the memories of people who met or had contact with this enigmatic, yet iconic figure during his final days. Their stories give insight into the reasons for his demise and his legacy in Bolivia. 

  • 01:00
    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.

  • 02:00
    Environment

    Life was good for people in the Indonesian village of Semunying Jaya, comfortably living off the surrounding forests. That all changed when Duta Palma began to cut down the Dayak Iban people’s rainforest and replace it with oil palms. The corporation’s plantations have poisoned the environment, and now farming, fishing, and hunting are virtually impossible. But the villagers aren’t willing to give up without a fight.

  • 02:30
    Dancing on Wheels Series

    Four wheelchair dancers from Moscow are in Sochi for a disabled artists festival. Old hands Irina and Dimitry try to advise the young, headstrong couple Evgeny and Nursina. They battle each other, and Sochi’s traffic when out shopping. Evgeny and Nursina get to swim in the sea for the first time. In the end, their flawless performance wins applause and accolades.

  • 02:55
    Dancing on Wheels Series

    While Irina rests, the other three intrepid wheelchair dancers take time to visit the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana outside Sochi. Even before they leave, Nursina gets lost. It doesn’t run entirely smoothly as the trio has problems with steep inclines at the resort. Nevertheless, Nursina, Evgeny, and Dimitry get a high from riding the cable car and chair lifts into the picturesque mountains.

  • 03:30
    Society

    Twenty four years since being devastated by genocide, Rwanda has become a role model for women's rights in Africa, with female members of society now pursuing careers and taking on leadership roles. However, many poorer and less educated women have been unable to take advantage of their new rights and find their realities little changed. RTD spoke to both women in power and those in menial jobs to find out if gender equality has truly been achieved in Rwanda or whether it's still a work in progress.

  • 04:00
    Sklif

    A diagnosis of hepatitis B came as a shock to Vyacheslav. He always thought of himself as a healthy man and never visited doctors. As the disease has led to cirrhosis, Vyacheslav now needs a liver transplant. 

  • 04:30
    Lifestyle

    “La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price.

  • 05:00
    Iron Characters

    Workers at the Kachkanar complex know how vital it is to keep fit and set an example for local youngsters. They play football, ski and coach the children. Find out about their hobbies and the children following in their footsteps.

  • 05:30
    Discovering Russia

    Looming large across the Kerch Strait, the Crimean Bridge now links mainland Russia and Crimea after opening to car traffic. The ambitious infrastructure project ensures fast and reliable transportation for locals and tourists, travelling to the Black Sea peninsula. Follow RTD on a journey to Crimea to see every nook and cranny of the bridge construction and to explore must-see tourist attractions.

  • 06:30
    Health

    This is a game in which the stake is human life. These people play with death. While the grim reaper stands at the head of the dying person’s bed, waiting for their final breath, volunteers from the Dutch “Ambulance Wish Foundation” arrive. They are prepared to fulfil any last wish of the patient. Completely free of charge! 

  • 07:30
    Red Tourism Series

    Hidden away in the USSR during China’s revolution, these children of China’s first communist revolutionaries were raised in a special Soviet boarding school and felt more Russian than Chinese. Now, more than 70 years on, Beijing residents and childhood friends Li Duoli and Zhao Qilian, aka Tolya and Ira, are planning a trip back to their fondly remembered second ‘homeland’.

  • 08:00
    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. 

  • 09:00
    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.

  • 10:00
    History

    In late 1966, Ernesto Che Guevara came to Bolivia to incite a guerrilla war, but he was largely unsuccessful in winning peasants over to his revolutionary cause. After 11 months, he was captured and executed. This film features the memories of people who met or had contact with this enigmatic, yet iconic figure during his final days. Their stories give insight into the reasons for his demise and his legacy in Bolivia. 

  • 10:30
    Crime and Terrorism
    In 2006, the Parshall Oil Field was discovered in North Dakota, and oil companies joined a frenzied rush to extract the black gold. Thousands of oil workers moved in to take high paying jobs in the industry. Unusually high incomes, boredom, long working hours in a mostly male environment combine to create the perfect marketplace for traffickers selling sex and drugs. Incidents of road death and domestic violence have risen dramatically.
  • 11:30
    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.

  • 12:30
    Sklif

    A diagnosis of hepatitis B came as a shock to Vyacheslav. He always thought of himself as a healthy man and never visited doctors. As the disease has led to cirrhosis, Vyacheslav now needs a liver transplant. 

  • 13:00
    Environment

    Life was good for people in the Indonesian village of Semunying Jaya, comfortably living off the surrounding forests. That all changed when Duta Palma began to cut down the Dayak Iban people’s rainforest and replace it with oil palms. The corporation’s plantations have poisoned the environment, and now farming, fishing, and hunting are virtually impossible. But the villagers aren’t willing to give up without a fight.

  • 13:30
    Iron Characters

    Workers at the Kachkanar complex know how vital it is to keep fit and set an example for local youngsters. They play football, ski and coach the children. Find out about their hobbies and the children following in their footsteps.

  • 14:00
    Dancing on Wheels Series

    Four wheelchair dancers from Moscow are in Sochi for a disabled artists festival. Old hands Irina and Dimitry try to advise the young, headstrong couple Evgeny and Nursina. They battle each other, and Sochi’s traffic when out shopping. Evgeny and Nursina get to swim in the sea for the first time. In the end, their flawless performance wins applause and accolades.

  • 14:25
    Dancing on Wheels Series

    While Irina rests, the other three intrepid wheelchair dancers take time to visit the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana outside Sochi. Even before they leave, Nursina gets lost. It doesn’t run entirely smoothly as the trio has problems with steep inclines at the resort. Nevertheless, Nursina, Evgeny, and Dimitry get a high from riding the cable car and chair lifts into the picturesque mountains.

  • 15:30
    Environment

    The Indian state of Punjab is undergoing a severe water crisis. Once an agricultural leader in India, it’s now turning into a desert. Farmers and other rural dwellers are going bankrupt over the need to pay for water delivered from other regions. In this drastic situation, the number of suicides has skyrocketed.

  • 16:00
    Society

    Twenty four years since being devastated by genocide, Rwanda has become a role model for women's rights in Africa, with female members of society now pursuing careers and taking on leadership roles. However, many poorer and less educated women have been unable to take advantage of their new rights and find their realities little changed. RTD spoke to both women in power and those in menial jobs to find out if gender equality has truly been achieved in Rwanda or whether it's still a work in progress.

  • 16:30
    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.

  • 17:30
    Lifestyle

    “La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price.

  • 18:00
    Discovering Russia

    Looming large across the Kerch Strait, the Crimean Bridge now links mainland Russia and Crimea after opening to car traffic. The ambitious infrastructure project ensures fast and reliable transportation for locals and tourists, travelling to the Black Sea peninsula. Follow RTD on a journey to Crimea to see every nook and cranny of the bridge construction and to explore must-see tourist attractions.

  • 19:00
    Health

    This is a game in which the stake is human life. These people play with death. While the grim reaper stands at the head of the dying person’s bed, waiting for their final breath, volunteers from the Dutch “Ambulance Wish Foundation” arrive. They are prepared to fulfil any last wish of the patient. Completely free of charge! 

  • 19:30
    Red Tourism Series

    Hidden away in the USSR during China’s revolution, these children of China’s first communist revolutionaries were raised in a special Soviet boarding school and felt more Russian than Chinese. Now, more than 70 years on, Beijing residents and childhood friends Li Duoli and Zhao Qilian, aka Tolya and Ira, are planning a trip back to their fondly remembered second ‘homeland’.

  • 20:00
    Sklif

    A diagnosis of hepatitis B came as a shock to Vyacheslav. He always thought of himself as a healthy man and never visited doctors. As the disease has led to cirrhosis, Vyacheslav now needs a liver transplant. 

  • 20:30
    Professions

    A cartoonist’s vocation is to draw attention to what’s wrong in society, at least as he sees it! What happens though, if the most important issues are taboo and any kind of public criticism might cost him his life?

  • 21:00
    Iron Characters

    Workers at the Kachkanar complex know how vital it is to keep fit and set an example for local youngsters. They play football, ski and coach the children. Find out about their hobbies and the children following in their footsteps.

  • 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
    Sklif

    Twenty-six-year-old Aleksey has been suffering from cystic fibrosis all his life. His genetic condition has deteriorated drastically and he now needs a lung transplant to survive. He hopes the surgery will enable him to lead a normal life, just like his healthy peers.

  • 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.