DW is a broadcaster name that needs a more precise television-feed label. For English-language television, DW’s own program publications use DW English. An older DW Deutsch+ entry describes a different service with an explicit end date.
DW’s final Deutsch+ program notice states that its linear television broadcast ended on January 1, 2024. The notice directs television viewers to DW English rather than treating the two names as an unchanged bilingual feed.
At a glance
| Reference | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ended feed | DW Deutsch+ linear television ended January 1, 2024 |
| Current named example | DW English: news, magazines and documentaries in its 2026 grid |
Why a bare DW label is incomplete
A short DW entry can conceal the distinction between a broadcaster, a named television channel and an individual online video. If you are choosing a language or checking an old channel list, the complete service name is essential.
Do not use the German location of the broadcaster to infer that a current DW television entry has German audio. Equally, the end of Deutsch+ does not mean that every German-language DW video or other digital resource disappeared. The official notice concerns a specific linear television service.
What the English schedule contains
DW English’s published 2026 grid combines news with documentary and magazine formats. Its examples include DW News Focus, DocFilm, Close Up, Shift, Euromaxx, Eco India, Eco Africa and The 77 Percent.
These labels provide different ways into the service. A news bulletin addresses current developments; a documentary gives one subject a longer treatment; a recurring magazine supplies its own editorial focus. Select the actual program and edition rather than expecting every slot to be a continuous news bulletin.
Read the clock on an international guide
The official English schedule uses UTC and includes local-time reference information. A U.S. household should convert the listed date as well as the time: an evening slot in one zone can fall on a different calendar date elsewhere. Seasonal clock changes make a remembered offset unreliable.
The published 2026 grid also warns that programs can change. Use it to understand the channel’s structure, then consult the current dated edition for an appointment. A historical monthly schedule remains a historical schedule even if its PDF is still accessible.
Correct an old Deutsch+ entry
If a saved list still calls the service DW Deutsch+, compare the provider’s current feed label with DW’s termination notice. Keep the correction specific to the feed name and language; a logo alone cannot resolve which service the list intends.
Useful answers
Is DW Deutsch+ still the same current linear service shown in old guides?
No. DW’s official notice says its linear broadcast ended January 1, 2024.
Are DW English program times necessarily U.S. local times?
No. The official grid states UTC; convert both time and date for your location.