Das Erste

Das Erste, also known as ARD, is Germany’s primary national public television broadcaster. Funded mainly through broadcasting fees paid by viewers, it provides a wide range of programming including news, cultural shows, entertainment, documentaries, and dramas. As a public broadcaster, Das Erste aims to inform, educate, and serve the public interest without commercial pressure, emphasizing quality and diversity. It operates as part of ARD, a consortium of regional broadcasters, ensuring regional and national content that reflects Germany’s cultural and social diversity. Overall, Das Erste is a trusted source of TV content for the German audience.