Mainz – September 09, 2026 -- German broadcaster ZDFinfo has confirmed five schedule changes for its documentary lineup during week 41, affecting viewers tuning in between October 3 and October 8.
Saturday's deep-sea special is replaced by a forest documentary
On Saturday, October 3, the 3:45 a.m. slot originally reserved for "Terra X: Extreme der Tiefsee - Eisige Abgründe" will instead air "Terra X Harald Lesch: Der Wald - Wunderwelt im Wandel," a 2026 German production. Programming resumes as scheduled from 4:15 a.m.
Sunday morning history slot shifts to World War II diplomacy
On Sunday, October 4, at 10:30 a.m., "Pakt der Diktatoren: Wie Hitler und Stalin den Weg in den Krieg planten" (2020) replaces the previously listed "Terra X History: Reporter in Hitlers Krieg. Von d. Diktatur in die Demokratie." Regular programming continues from 11:15 a.m.
Monday's Enigma feature is dropped for a democracy documentary
On Monday, October 5, at 6:30 a.m., "Terra X History: Reporter in Hitlers Krieg. Von d. Diktatur in die Demokratie" (2024) airs in place of "Mythos Enigma - Tauchgang in die Vergangenheit." The schedule reverts to plan from 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday swaps a science segment for a Trump-family profile
On Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 a.m., "Wer ist der Trump-Clan?" (2024) takes the place of "Leschs Kosmos: Die Wissenschaft von Krieg und Frieden." Normal programming resumes at 7:30 a.m.
Thursday's cosmic special replaces a fatal-orbit documentary
On Thursday, October 8, at 6:15 a.m., "Mysterien des Weltalls: Der große Bruder" (USA, 2016) airs instead of "Das Universum - Eine Reise durch Raum und Zeit: Auf tödlicher Umlaufbahn." The lineup continues as originally set from 7:00 a.m.