Format

Ulisse - Il Piacere della Scoperta is a cultural documentary series that takes viewers on a journey through history, art, science and human civilization, combining storytelling, archive material and on-location reporting.

Tuesday, May 5
Rai 2 – Interview Show – Belve Crime S1
1.062 million viewers / 7.4% share


Belve Crime is an interview-based crime show that investigates real-life cases through in-depth conversations, psychological analysis and a strong focus on the personalities involved.

Wednesday, May 6
Rai 1 – Award Event – David di Donatello 2026
1.271 million viewers / 12.2% share


David di Donatello 2026 is the annual awards ceremony honouring excellence in Italian cinema, featuring live performances, tributes, celebrity appearances and the presentation of the country’s most important film prizes. Hosted by Flavio Insinna.

Real Time – Factual Entertainment – Turisti per Case S2
363,000 viewers / 2.1% share


Turisti per Case is a factual entertainment series that explores homes, interiors and property choices, offering viewers a mix of lifestyle storytelling, design inspiration and real estate curiosity. Produced by Blu Yazmine.

Friday, May 8
Rai 1 – Music Show – MilleunaCover Sanremo
1.926 million viewers / 13.4% share


MilleunaCover Sanremo is a music entertainment show celebrating the history of Italian songs and the Sanremo Festival through performances, covers, memories and reinterpretations of classic repertoire.

Monday, May 11
Rai 2 – Adventure Game Show – The Unknown - Fino all’Ultimo Bivio
674,000 viewers / 4.6% share


The Unknown - Fino all’Ultimo Bivio is an adventure game show in which participants must navigate a series of choices and unexpected turning points, testing strategy, intuition and endurance until the final stage of the competition. It is the Italian adaptation of All3Media’s format.

Rai 3 – Talk Show – Indovina Chi Viene A Cena S12
874,000 viewers / 4.8% share


Indovina Chi Viene A Cena is an investigative factual programme exploring food production, sustainability, agriculture, animal welfare and environmental issues through reports, interviews and in-depth analysis.

Thursday, May 21
Italia 1 – Music Game Show – Sarabanda Celebrity S2
937,000 viewers / 6.9% share


Sarabanda Celebrity is a celebrity music game show in which well-known contestants test their musical knowledge through song recognition rounds, rhythm-based challenges and quick-response games. Produced by Banijay Italia, hosted by Enrico Papi.

FOCUS EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2026:
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 confirmed its strong appeal on Italian television, with Rai airing the two semifinals on Rai 2 and the Grand Final on Rai 1.
On Tuesday, May 12, the first semifinal on Rai 2 recorded 1.856 million viewers and a 10.1% share, proving Eurovision’s ability to attract a young, music-driven and highly engaged audience. On Thursday, May 14, the second semifinal reached 1.286 million viewers and a 6.9% share, maintaining visibility ahead of the final.
The peak came on Saturday, May 16, when Rai 1 broadcast the Grand Final live, delivering 5.033 million viewers and a 36% share. The result confirmed Eurovision as one of the strongest unscripted music events of the month and a major prime-time appointment for Rai.