Rai 1’s “Vista Mare” spotlights Molise’s coast and innovation

On 1 August 2026 Rai 1 aired the second episode of the documentary series “Vista Mare”, hosted by Federico Quaranta and Diletta Acanfora, which travelled through Molise’s coastline and inland towns to showcase the region’s traditions, scientific research and new technologies.

Rai 3 broadcast the 2 August 2026 episode of “Che ci faccio qui”, presented by journalist Domenico Iannacone, exploring human fragility, the mind, life and death through intimate personal stories.

In the morning programme “UnoMattina Weekly” on 1 August, astronaut Luca Parmitano – ESA astronaut and designated pilot for NASA’s Artemis III mission – discussed his training, Italy’s contributions to the Orion service module and the broader goals of lunar exploration.

Rai Movie showed the classic film “Dirty Dancing – Balli proibiti” at 21:10 on 1 August.

The quiz show “L’Eredità Summer” (31 July – 1 August) saw contestant Giulio from Brugherio win the final “Ghigliottina” round, spending €38 250 to purchase a sixth clue before correctly guessing the word “stella”.

A literary event “Dialoghi e pagine” concluded in Rocca San Casciano, featuring local authors, book presentations and live music.

The Italian Union of Astrophiles released its August sky guide, noting a partial solar eclipse on 12 August, a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August, the Perseids meteor shower peak on 12‑13 August and the visibility of Venus, Saturn, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter.

Canale 5 began airing the Turkish drama “Tutto per la mia famiglia” from 3 to 9 August, following the criminal and family conflicts of four brothers.