Observed Signal · Jun 2, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
'Hart aber fair' Ends Season with Modest Ratings
The last edition of the German political talk show "Hart aber fair" before the summer break—a dialogue special featuring politicians Sigmar Gabriel, Ricarda Lang and Sven Schulze—attracted 1.71 million viewers on Monday, June 1, 2026, delivering a 9.0% market share. The preceding documentary about Prince William reached 2.40 million viewers (12.2%) and performed slightly better with younger viewers (9.2% vs. 8.8% for "Hart aber fair" among 14–49). Overall primetime on June 1 was led by ZDF: the film "Requiem für einen Freund" reached 3.60 million viewers (18.2%). Afternoon repeat of "Rosenheim-Cops" achieved 2.30 million viewers (30.2%). Data source for all figures is AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung (preliminary weighted data, TV time-interval evaluation).
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- "Hart aber fair" dialogue special drew 1.71 million viewers and a 9.0% market share (broadcast date: June 1, 2026).
- Documentary "William - Schicksalsjahre eines Thronfolgers" preceding the show reached 2.40 million viewers and 12.2% market share.
- "Hart aber fair" achieved 8.8% market share among viewers aged 14–49; the William documentary reached 9.2% in the same demo.
- ZDF's primetime film "Requiem für einen Freund" had the highest primetime reach with 3.60 million viewers and an 18.2% market share.
- All audience figures cited are sourced to AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung (preliminary weighted TV data).
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