Hier und heute and Zur Person represent the pinnacle of WDR Fernsehen’s programming, launching in 1957 and 1963. With its programming history stretching from 1957 to 2010, WDR Fernsehen offers an impressive lineup of over 20 shows. As of March 2026, our compilation of WDR Fernsehen’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.











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.




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.




