Toronto, Ontario, March 30, 2026 – TVO Media Education Group (TVO) brings audiences an exciting Spring schedule across TVO.org, TVOkids.com and broadcast featuring two new TVO Original documentaries, The Theft and Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom, more silly fun with Odd Squad and Burps, Butts and Bones as well as the newly acquired kids show Nikhil & Jay.
New TVO Original Documentaries
The Theft *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Sunday, April 19. Through the lens of Afghanistan’s overlooked artistic heritage, The Theft exposes the beauty and brutality of the global art world. Tracing the journey of a set of 12th century marble panels, looted throughout the decades from their place of origin in Ghazni, Afghanistan, the film challenges museums and audiences alike to confront how conflict, looted artifacts and cultural memory collide behind gallery walls. Broadcast info: Sunday, April 19 at 9 p.m. ET Digital release: Sunday, April 19 at 9 a.m. ET
Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Sunday, May 31. Eddie Adams’ photograph Saigon Execution forever changed the world’s perception of the Vietnam War. Oscar®-nominated Vietnamese Canadian filmmaker Kim Nguyen shines a light on the long and sometimes surprising road to healing, uncovering the hidden truths of war, family and photography itself – while exposing the resilience of survivors and the blurred legacy of wartime memory. The film will have its world premiere at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Broadcast info: Sunday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET Digital release: Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. ET
TVO Docs
Hope for Wildlife S7 *Docuseries* (13 x 60 min) Premieres Sunday, April 12. Join Hope Swinimer and her team as they rescue and rehabilitate animals at their wildlife rescue centre in Nova Scotia. While the series exposes the dangers of human impact on the natural environment, it also reminds viewers that there is always hope for change. Broadcast info: Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m. ET Digital Release: From Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. ET
Citizen Minutes S2 *Compilation* (70 min) Premieres Sunday, April 12. A short doc collection that shines a spotlight on ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things to make their communities better places to live. Meet courageous and bold changemakers who inspire us to get actively involved in civic issues that affect our neighbourhoods. Broadcast info: Sunday, April 12 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: From Friday, April 10 at 9 a.m. ET
Life on Wheels *Documentary* (60 min) Premieres Thursday, April 16. Looking at how cities are designed, this film examines concepts of freedom, health, safety and happiness, all around the topic of transit. Life on Wheels addresses the promises and absurdities of our auto-centric transportation system and explores possibilities for change. Broadcast info: Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. ET Digital Release: From Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m. ET
The World According to Football *Docuseries* (5 x 50min) Premieres Wednesday, April 29. Trevor Noah shares a unique perspective on the world’s most popular game and uncovers stories from the USA, Brazil, France, Qatar and the UK, looking at players and coaches fighting against the status quo, posing a critical question: If we can reform soccer, can we reform society itself? Broadcast info: Wednesday, April 29 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Wednesday, April 29 at 9 a.m. ET
Postcards From S6 *New season* (8 x 30min) Premieres Thursday, May 7. From culture to culinary, nature to adventure, you’ve never experienced Canada like this. Join Christa Couture, Indigenous Canadian writer, musician and host, as she connects with likeable locals, participates in interesting activities and shares Canadian gems, often including travel anecdotes from her experiences as an amputee. Broadcast info: Thursday, May 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET Digital Release: Thursday, May 7 at 9 a.m. ET
Landscapes of Home *Documentary* (60 min) Premieres Saturday, May 9. This film follows Henry Shibata and Stuart Cooper Robinson, two doctors whose early lives were upended by Japanese Canadian internment during WWII. Through parallel, contrasting experiences—loss of home, identity, and belonging—they choose service and resilience. Their testimonies offer a fresh perspective on displacement and ask what it truly means to find home. Broadcast info: Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. ET Digital release: Friday, May 8 at 9 a.m. ET
The Dating Game *Documentary* (90min) Premieres Saturday, May 16. A revealing glimpse into modern China’s hidden demographic crisis, the film follows three long-term bachelors as they attend a seven-day intensive dating camp — their perceived last chance at finding love in a country where millions of men face the unexpected aftermath of the one-child policy. Broadcast info: Saturday, May 16 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m. ET
Treasures with Bettany Hughes S5 *New season* (5 x 60min) Premieres Monday, May 18. Bettany Hughes returns to explore more of humanity’s most captivating stories, uncovering hidden histories and remarkable artifacts around the world. Across Turkey, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Rhodes and Switzerland, Bettany visits a hidden Gladiator city, dives to a Neolithic underwater settlement, traverses the ancient Silk Roads and discovers a vast necropolis. Broadcast info : Monday, May 18 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Monday, May 18 at 9 a.m. ET
TVOkids Originals
Odd Squad UK S2 *New season* (12 x 25min) Premieres Saturday, May 2. Orli and Ozzie are back, using their clever math skills to face wilder missions, stranger creatures, and more devious villains alongside new agents in Odd Squad UK. Broadcast info: Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m. ET
Burps, Butts and Bones *New episodes* (13 x 11min) Premieres Saturday, May 23. Tune in for more episodes about scabs, snot, burps and allergies. Broadcast info: Saturday, May 23 at 8:45 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. ET
TVOkids
Nikhil & Jay S1 *New series* (26 x 11min) Premieres Saturday April 4. This animated family sitcom follows two brothers and their multicultural family. With mum, Amma, who is Indian Tamil by heritage, dad, Appa, who is English, and with both Indian and English grandparents, Nikhil and Jay experience a rich blend of customs, traditions, festivals, food and music. Broadcast info: Saturday, April 4 at 7:10 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, April 3 at 11 a.m. ET
Rosie’s Rules S2 *New Season* (25 x 24min) Premieres Sunday, April 19. A preschool family sitcom about Rosie, a little girl just beginning to learn about the world beyond her family walls. In her quest, she’s learning-by-doing – often doing it all wrong before she gets it right. In season two, Rosie discovers a new park, helps Mom set a world record, welcomes a new neighbour and meets her favourite pop star. Broadcast info: Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Monday, April 20 at 11 a.m. ET
Stream TVO programming across Canada:
- YouTube: TVO Docs, TVO Today, TVOkids (Preschool, School-Age, PAW Patrol), TVO Learn
- Smart TV app: TVO Today, TVOkids
- Websites: TVO.org, TVOkids.com
- Podcasts: TVO.org, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
For broadcast details, check the TVO schedule page.
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