DAS! (1991)

Germany's beloved long-running evening talk show, where a prominent guest joins the iconic red sofa every night on NDR Fernsehen.

DAS! - Series Information

  • Original Title: DAS!
  • First Air Year: 1991
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Talk, News
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 35
  • Number of Episodes: 6723
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: German
  • Spoken Languages: German
  • First Air Date: January 2, 1991 (Germany - 12)
  • Networks: NDR Fernsehen, N3
  • Alternative Titles: DAS! Rote Sofa (DE)
  • Production Countries: Germany

DAS! - Plot

Every evening at 6:45 p.m. sharp, a prominent guest takes a seat on the red sofa—and DAS! provides daily updates on what's hot in the north.

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DAS! - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Hinnerk Baumgarten
  • Inka Schneider
  • Bettina Tietjen
  • Kolja Spori
  • Rolf Seelmann-Eggebert
  • Carlo von Tiedemann
  • Peter Heinrich Brix
  • Ulrich Tukur
  • Mary Roos
  • Hannes Jaenicke

DAS! - FAQs

What is DAS! about?

DAS! is a long-running German evening talk and news magazine on NDR Fernsehen. Each episode features a prominent guest on the show's iconic red sofa, paired with regional news and lifestyle segments covering what's current and culturally relevant in northern Germany.

When did DAS! first air?

DAS! first aired on January 2, 1991, in Germany. It has been a fixture of NDR Fernsehen's evening schedule for over three decades, consistently airing at 6:45 p.m. and standing as one of German regional television's most enduring daily programmes.

How many seasons and episodes does DAS! have?

DAS! has 35 seasons and over 6,700 episodes, making it one of the longest-running talk and news programmes in German television history. The show continues to produce new episodes regularly, with Season 35 currently in progress as a returning series.

Who are the main hosts of DAS!?

DAS! has featured several well-known hosts over the years, including Hinnerk Baumgarten, Inka Schneider, Bettina Tietjen, and the long-serving Carlo von Tiedemann. These presenters have helped define the show's warm, conversational tone across its many decades on air.

Is DAS! still airing or has it been cancelled?

DAS! is still actively airing and is classified as a returning series currently in production. With Season 35 underway and episodes continuing to broadcast on NDR Fernsehen, the show shows no signs of ending and remains a staple of German regional evening television.

What language is DAS! broadcast in?

DAS! is broadcast entirely in German. It is an original German-language production aired on the regional public broadcaster NDR Fernsehen, with content focused primarily on northern German culture, news, and personalities.

What network airs DAS! in Germany?

DAS! airs on NDR Fernsehen, the regional public television broadcaster serving northern Germany, and was also broadcast on N3. NDR Fernsehen is part of the ARD network and is known for its strong regional programming, of which DAS! is one of the most recognisable titles.

Where can viewers watch DAS! online?

DAS! is available through NDR's official online platforms, including the NDR Mediathek, which offers free streaming of recent episodes for viewers in Germany. For a comprehensive overview of all available viewing options by region, JustWatch provides an up-to-date streaming guide.

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