WDR Fernsehen has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1963 all the way to 2010. For top-tier entertainment, WDR Fernsehen delivered Zur Person and Hobbythek in 1963 and 1974. Our curated list, current as of July 2026, showcases over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s highest-rated series.



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.




