From 1963 through to 2021, WDR Fernsehen has accumulated a diverse collection of over 20 television shows. For top-tier entertainment, WDR Fernsehen delivered Zur Person and Kölner Treff in 1963 and 1976. Our curated list, current as of August 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.









