Bayerischer Rundfunk
ARD-alpha is a German free-to-air television channel run by regional public-service broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk. Its programming consists of shows made by Bayerischer Rundfunk, as well as from ARD and Austrian broadcaster ORF. The channel was originally called "BR-alpha" but was rebranded as "ARD-alpha" on 29 June 2014.