German television programming highlights for August 2026

Various German television programs are scheduled for broadcast in mid-August 2026.

On ARD, the documentary series ‘Ride’ explores the competitive world of German equestrian sports and the struggle for qualifying spots ahead of the 2026 World Championships. Arte will broadcast ‘Zu Tisch’, a travel and cooking program featuring Tilde and Fernanda Iacono gathering wild herbs on the island of Ischia.

On RTL2, multiple episodes of the docu-soap ‘Der Trödeltrupp - Das Geld liegt im Keller’ are airing. Featured episodes include segments involving collectors of surprise eggs, household decluttering due to collecting habits, and siblings attempting to clear a basement filled with junk to facilitate a house sale.