As per tradition, this year too, Italian TV dresses up to celebrate Easter and Easter Monday, offering a schedule full of films, religious programs, shows for the whole family and some surprises. Here is a complete guide on what to watch on television on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April.
Rai programming
Rai dedicates its Easter offer to moments of reflection, sacred music, author cinema and programs for all ages.
Sunday 20 April
- 9.30 am – Rai 1: In his image – Special episode dedicated to Easter.
- 9.55 am – Rai 3: Protestantism – deepening on Easter celebrations.
- 10.20 – Rai 1: Easter Mass and Blessing Urbi et orbi – Live from San Pietro’s Basilica, a central moment for the day.
- 13.35 – Rai History: The songs of Easter – a selection of songs dedicated to the figure of Jesus, signed by Italian and international authors.
- 8.35 pm – Rai 3: The village of the villages – the final event – Great finale of the competition that celebrates the most beautiful villages in Italy.
- 9.10 pm – Rai History: The Messiah – Last film by Roberto Rossellini, with a cast that includes Vittorio Caprioli, Tina Mugont, Jean Martin and Toni Ucci.
- 9.30 pm – Rai 1: The wolf and the lion – First view film signed by Gilles de Maistre. A modern fairy tale on the link between man and nature, between courage, friendship and harmony with animals.
Monday 21 April
- 9.30 pm – Rai 1: ULISSE – The pleasure of discovery – Alberto Angela takes us to Istanbul with a special episode entirely dedicated to the history, beauty and charm of the Turkish city.
- 9.20 pm – Rai 3: Fatima – Marco Pontecorvo’s film tells the Marian appearance of 1917 to three Portuguese shepherds, an event that transformed the town of Fátima into a world pilgrimage place.
Saturday 19 April (Easter Eve)
- 9.30 pm – Rai 1: Sharon’s miracle – First view with Hilary Swank. A story of hope and redemption that sees a determined woman saving a child in danger.
- 9.20 pm – Rai 3: Ennio – documentary signed by Giuseppe Tornatore on Maestro Ennio Morricone. An exciting journey into the life and career of the composer who marked the history of cinema.
Children’s programs
- Rai Yoyo proposes:
- The Volipitali family – new animated series taken from the illustrated books of Brigitte Luciani and Eve Tharlet, broadcast every day at 8.15 and at 19.15.
- Mickey Mouse – The House of Fun – from April 17, every day to 19.35.
Sport on Rai
- Saturday 19 April
- Dribbling to 18.25 on Rai 2
- 90 ° on Saturday to 23.20
- Sunday 20 April
- Sports Sunday – at 90 ° to 22.25
- Monday 21 April
- 90 ° on Monday to 23.30
- Volley Serie A – Race 4 of the Playoff semifinals on Rai 2 to 15.15
- Tour of the Alps – cycling on Rai Sport HD starting from 13.35
Mediaset programming
Mediaset also changes its programming for the holidays, alternating first cinematographic evenings, replicas and live entertainment.
Saturday 19 April
- 9.30 pm – Canale 5: Evening of friends – The talent of Maria De Filippi continues without interruption.
- 9.30 pm – Italy 1: Clifford – The great red dog – Movies for the whole family.
- 9.30 pm – Network 4: Comrade Don Camillo – A classic of Italian comedy.
Sunday 20 April
- 10.00 – Canale 5: Holy Mass – Religious appointment to celebrate Easter.
- 4.30 pm – Canale 5: Very true – the stories – Replicas of the most exciting interviews carried out during the season. Among the protagonists: Fiorella Mannoia, Tina Cipollari, Rosalinda Cannavò with Andrea Zenga, the daughters of Al Bano (Cristel, Romina and Jasmine Carrisi), Barbara and Ruggiero di Men and WomenLaura Pausini, Paolo Bonolis, Selvaggia Lucarelli and Federica Nargi.
- 9.20 pm – Canale 5: Marry me – marry me – Romantic movie with Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.
- 9.30 pm – Network 4: The little Lord – Tender and always current history for a family vision.
Monday 21 April (Easter Monday)
- 9.30 pm – Canale 5: The Couple – Ilary Blasi returns in the early evening with the new reality show dedicated to couple relationships.
- 9.30 pm – Italy 1: Spider-Man 3 – The third chapter of the spider man’s saga with Tobey Maguire.
- 9.30 pm – Network 4: Johnny toothpick – Cult comedy with Roberto Benigni.
What jumps and what remains: the variations in the schedules
The programs that stop
- What time does it do – Fabio Fazio’s talk of nine will not be broadcast on Sunday 20 April. The program will return on Sunday 4 May.
- Men and Women – Last episode broadcast on Friday 18 April. He will return on Tuesday 22 April, but he will stop again for the Liberation Festival.
The programs that continue
Sunday in – Mara Venier does not stop: the appointment remains confirmed at 14.00 on Rai 1 With a special episode full of guests:
- Nino Frassica presents his new show Festival (broadcast from April 29 on Rai 2).
- Asia Argento and Anna Lou Castoldi They tell each other between private life and career.
- Federico Zampaglione presents the new single I get back in the night.
- Carmen Russo Talk about his experience on the show We will see some beautiful ones and the relationship with Enzo Paolo Turchi.
- Claudia Koll presents his book Something about me.
- Roberto da Crema traces lights and shadows of his life.
- The Mago Silvan proposes a number of great illusion.
- Marcello Romeo canta At least think about me Di Ron, song written by Lucio Dalla in 1987.
Very true – Silvia Toffanin’s talk show You don’t take a break for Easter. Today, Saturday 19 Apriland tomorrow, Sunday 20 Aprilwill go regularly on Canale 5 to 16.30in format Very true – the stories. The transmission proposes some of the most touching interviews of the season. On Easter, viewers will be able to review:
- Fiorella Mannoia
- Tina Cipollari
- Rosalinda Cannavò and the relationship with Andrea Zenga
- The three daughters of Al Bano: Cristel, Romina And Jasmine Carrisi
- Barbara and Ruggierocouple born a Men and Women
- Laura Pausiniin a long interview that traces a career and personal life
- Paolo Bonolis, Selvaggia Lucarelli And Federica Nargiprotagonists of exciting portraits.
Sky with Ferzan Ozpetek
The author’s cinema will be the protagonist of Easter on Sky. Sunday 20 April, at 21.15 on Sky Cinema Uno (also available in streaming on Now and on demand in 4K), airs Diamondsthe latest film by Ferzan Ozpetek.
Set in a tailoring that creates costumes for cinema and theater, Diamonds intertwines the stories of those who work between fabrics and dreams. In the cast: Luisa Ranieri, Jasmine Trinca, Vanessa Scalera, Carla Signoris, Geppi Cucciari, Kasia Smutniak, Lunette Savino, Mara Venier, Milena Vukotic, Stefano Accorsi, Vinicio Marchioni And Luca Barbarossa. A choral and poetic film, written by Ozpetek himself with Carlotta Corradi and Elisa Casseri.
Good vision!
