Italian television programming sees seasonal returns and investigative updates

Italian television programming sees a series of significant returns and investigative updates this September. On Rai 3, Massimo Giletti’s “Lo Stato delle Cose” returns with a focus on the Garlasco murder case, featuring exclusive handwritten notes from suspect Andrea Sempio. The program will also investigate the attack on Sigfrido Ranucci and the role of Valter Lavitola.

Additionally, Riccardo Iacona’s “Presadiretta” resumes with an investigation titled “Governati dal Fossile,” examining Italy’s energy dependence on gas and the impact of fossil fuel industry profits. The episode features Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin.

In entertainment, the game show “Affari Tuoi” on Rai 1, hosted by Stefano De Martino, continues its post-summer run. Recent episodes featured contestants Angela from Vicenza, who accepted a 75,000 euro offer despite a 300,000 euro prize being in play, and a contestant from Lombardy. While some viewers have noted a perceived dip in momentum following the summer break, the show maintains high viewership numbers, competing closely with Mediaset’s “La Ruota della Fortuna.”

On Rete 4, the talk show “Quarta Repubblica,” hosted by Nicola Porro, continues to cover political and economic debates.