Premiering in 1963 and 1974, Zur Person and Hobbythek are among WDR Fernsehen’s most celebrated shows. Showcasing over 20 shows from 1963 up until 2010, WDR Fernsehen stands as a beacon of television excellence. Stay up-to-date with over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s elite series, with our list refreshed for July 2026.



Die Anrheiner is a German television soap opera series, broadcast on WDR-TV since March 21, 1998. The series is set and filmed in Cologne.












A German television format in which Günter Gaus interviewed prominent members of German society, particularly politicians. More than 200 interviews were conducted over the course of 40 years.




