TGRT Documentary Channel


TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş., which began broadcasting on April 22, 2010, bases its fundamental broadcast principle on presenting documentaries that highlight and protect cultural, civilizational, historical, and spiritual values.

TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. is also an example of steady progress, providing 24-hour educational, relaxing, and informative content on topics in history, civilization, culture, art, nature, and moral values. Unlike other documentary channels, it is free to access and does not require a subscription system.

The channel promotes religious and national values and the cultural and natural assets of the country to audiences through programs such as “Seyyah-ı Fakir”, “Velhasıl”, “Kıyıdan Köşeden Hikâyeler”, “Huzura Doğru”, “Prof. Dr. Orhan Karmış’la Tefsir”, “Yolumuzu Aydınlatanlar”, “Tarihimizde İz Bırakanlar”, “İsmail Yağcı ile Tarih Sohbetleri”, “Kültürümüz Medeniyetimiz”, “Buram Buram Anadolu”, and “Gönül Sultanları.” It also researches and discusses Turkish and Ottoman civilizations through programs such as “Diyarlardan Gönüllere”, “Devr-i Âlem”, and “Tarihin Belgeseli.”

In 2017, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. set up a YouTube channel, allowing viewers to access both new and archived documentaries at any time. Unlike many other documentary channels, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. focuses on local documentaries, aiming to help younger generations explore their own culture more closely. Since 2021, the channel has been broadcasting subtitled programs to ensure inclusivity for those of our citizens who have disabilities, and it continues to increase the number of programs available with subtitles. TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. continues to upgrade our technical equipment and strengthen
its personnel to enhance broadcasting quality.

Additionally, it pays close attention to new emerging technologies in order to make the most of the opportunities presented by developments in this area.

In response to the increasing impact of social media and today’s challenging competitive environment, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. has focused on developing higher-quality and content-rich products to engage and retain its viewers. It has endeavored to offer visually impressive and thought-provoking content that can attract the interest of the new generation. TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. will keep its emphasis on local documentaries in 2024, delivering content that educates and entertains while showcasing our cultural and civilizational heritage. To counter the prevalence of foreign documentaries and help younger generations explore their own culture, in 2024, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. has focused on producing local documentaries.

Promoting Our Civilization and Values:
TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. SUSTAINABLE VISION The fundamental broadcast principle of TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. is to emphasize, advocate and protect our cultural, civilizational, historical, and spiritual values through the documentary content we offer. Founded on April 22, 2010, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. offers viewers uninterrupted, 24/7 broadcasting. Unlike other documentary channels, TGRT Dijital TV Hizmetleri A.Ş. is free to access without a subscription. Since 2015, our broadcasts have been accessible via the Türksat 4A satellite and the D-Smart digital platform. In the first quarter of 2017, we set up a YouTube channel, allowing our viewers to access new and archived documentaries whenever they choose. Researching and showing programs on the influence of Turkish and Ottoman civilizations around the world, through programs such as “Tarihin Belgeseli”, “Diyarlardan Gönüllere” and “Devr-i Âlem”, we continue to invest in expanding our range of programs.