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Rai 5 is Rai’s Italian television channel dedicated to arts, culture and documentaries. Its output ranges from music, theatre and opera to travel, history and science, giving viewers a window on Italian creativity and stories from around the world. The channel’s live feed is available through RaiPlay, Rai’s official streaming service; access to programmes can depend on location and rights.

Culture, travel and documentaries

Recent RaiPlay listings include I Borghi di Barbieri (Barbieri’s Villages), a documentary series exploring local landscapes, traditions and food, and Kilimangiaro Collection (Kilimangiaro Collection), which revisits travel reports about nature, cities, history and contemporary life. The wider Kilimangiaro programme is presented by Camila Raznovich and takes viewers to lesser-known places through travel stories and documentaries.

Arts on screen

Rai 5 also schedules films about artists and performances, concert recordings, dance and opera. RaiPlay’s channel pages pair live-broadcast listings with programmes available to watch on demand, so viewers can check what is currently airing and catch up when a title is offered for replay. Broadcast times and catalogue rights change, especially for live cultural events.

Watch Rai 5 online

Open RaiPlay’s Rai 5 live page to follow the channel online, or browse the platform for arts and documentary titles. The service presents Italian-language programming, with selected content available beyond the live schedule. This makes Rai 5 a useful destination for audiences interested in Italian culture, performing arts, travel and factual television.

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