Straight through Belgium

14-18, l'histoire belge

November 2024 •French

De veiligheid van het land

November 2024 •Dutch

Exclusive look behind the scenes at the crisis centre of the Belgian federal government service of interior affairs. Follow how the policy makers, governments, and operational services work together to ensure everyone in the country – from citizen to visitor, from festivalgoer to king – can feel safe.

De Volksjury

November 2024 •Dutch

Boudewijn. Into the heart of the king

November 2024 •English

A look at the life of King Boudewijn of Belgium.

Kinderen van de Holocaust

November 2024 •Dutch

Exactly 75 years after the end of the Second World War and the liberation of the concentration camps, twelve witnesses tell about the suffering caused to themselves and their families during the Holocaust and about the impact of the persecution of the Jews during the Second World War on the rest of their lives.

True Crime Belgium

November 2024 •Dutch

Children of the Colony

November 2024 •Dutch

A look into the Belgian colonisation of Congo through interviews of both colonials as Congolese people that lived it.

The Snowman

November 2024 •Dutch

In this three-part documentary on the infamous Belgian child murderer Michel Stockx, we deep dive into the process leading up to his conviction and the years of mystery that follow. Not only was he found guilty of rape and murder of three children, he also remained a suspect in several other cold cases. What made him capable of such gruesome murders? And what allowed him to strike time after time? Although his involvement seemed clear, the cases are still haunted by questions for truth. On the basis of interrogation reports, interviews with people involved, and reconstructions of his actions, we are presented an image of how a cold blooded murderer could go about.

Moi, Belgique

November 2024 •French

Benoit chez les Belges

November 2024 •French

Labels

November 2024 •Dutch

In the online documentary series Labels, VRT NWS reporter Yassine Atari (23) visit young people who get a "label". Yassine talks with them about the prejudices, clichés, and labels. Yassine finds out what drives them, what makes them happy, what makes them sad.

Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the West

November 2024 •French

May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?

Filip van België: De lange weg naar de troon

November 2024 •Dutch

Under the Radar

November 2024 •Dutch

An exclusive insight into the work and recruitment of the special units of the Belgian Federal Police. Through testimonies and reconstructions, 'Under the Radar' also takes a closer look at a number of striking operations from the past.

The High Art of the Low Countries

November 2024 •English

This 3 part series is presented by the British Art Critic, Andrew Graham-Dixon. He explores the Low Countries of the Netherlands and Belgium and how history has influenced the area's art, architecture and culture. Cloth was used in the area's first expression of art in the making of tapestries going back to the 14 th century. They were the No. 1 luxury item of the day. The Low Countries were well placed geographically for markets for their art.

Secret Army

November 2024 •English

World War II drama about covert organisation Lifeline helping allied airmen escape after being shot down in occupied Europe, working with the Resistance and hiding from the Gestapo.

wtFOCK

November 2024 •Dutch

The story of Dutch speaking young teenagers and pupils in a high school in Antwerp, and their troubles, scandals and everyday life. Each season is told from a different person's point of view.

OnderOns

November 2024 •Dutch

Drag Race Belgique

November 2024 •French

For the first time in its herstory, Belgium is welcoming the most glamorous drag competition. Hosted by the great French-Canadian diva, Rita Baga, Drag Race Belgique will demonstrate the immense talent and creativity of its drag scene. So be prepared for their audacity and authenticity!

Thieves of the Wood

November 2024 •Dutch

Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium.