WDR Fernsehen has over 20 shows broadcast from as early as 1957 and as recent as 2010. Hier und heute and Zur Person represent the pinnacle of WDR Fernsehen’s programming, launching in 1957 and 1963. Peruse our comprehensive roster of WDR Fernsehen’s top shows, encompassing over 20 distinct series as of February 2026.












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.




