WDR Fernsehen has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1955 all the way to 2010. Among WDR Fernsehen’s finest offerings are Kinderstunde and Pater Brown, which debuted in 1955 and 1966, respectively. As of April 2026, we’ve curated over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure.








A German sketch comedy show that prioritises provocative absurdity above all else.




Between the first and second World Wars, we portray glorified and renown naval sea officer Felix Graf von Lucker and his fictitious ship Niobe, which is the 1887 built Amphitrite from Southampton. Von Luckner is famous for his tactical genius in the first World War, especially sinking 14 enemy ships and only losing one crewman, whilst always seeking a peaceful outcome - making him the ideal seaman.





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.


