Italian television programming for August 23, 2026

The television programming for Sunday, August 23, 2026, features several cultural and entertainment highlights across Italian networks.

Rai 1 will broadcast ‘La forza del perdono’ at 21:30, a cultural event held at the Basilica di Collemaggio in L’Aquila. Hosted by Lorena Bianchetti and Gabriele Corsi, the program celebrates the Perdonanza Celestiniana through music and testimonies, highlighting the identity of L’Aquila, the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture.

Rai 2 offers the legal drama ‘Elsbeth’ at 21:49, featuring two episodes from the third season involving investigations into a billionaire’s son and a director’s death. Rai 3 presents ‘Che ci faccio qui’ at 21:20, where Domenico Iannacone explores stories of resilience following the 2018 Vaia storm.

Other notable film and series options include ‘Rocky’ on La7, ‘Il fuggitivo’ on Rete 4, and ‘Racconto di una notte’ on Canale 5.