Observed Signal · Jul 20, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

SRF airs TV specials for 'Persönlich' 50th anniversary

Executive Signal Summary

Radio SRF's long-running live radio talk format 'Persönlich' marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate, SRF will broadcast four television specials this summer on SRF 1, each airing on consecutive Tuesdays at 22:25 starting 21 July 2026. The episodes are TV presentations of conversations previously heard on the radio and feature two prominent Swiss guests per show. The four regular hosts Michèle Schönbächler, Christian Zeugin, Olivia Röllin and Dani Fohrler will be involved. A larger anniversary celebration is planned for 11 November 2026 at Zirkus Knie in Aarau.

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A local programming announcement from SRF about TV specials celebrating a radio show's anniversary; relevant to media programming but has limited impact on the broader AdTech/MarTech ecosystem.

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  • Radio SRF's 'Persönlich' is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.
  • SRF will air four TV special episodes of 'Persönlich' on SRF 1 on four consecutive Tuesdays at 22:25, starting 21 July 2026.
  • The four regular hosts are Michèle Schönbächler, Christian Zeugin, Olivia Röllin and Dani Fohrler.
  • A live anniversary celebration for the program is scheduled for 11 November 2026 at Zirkus Knie in Aarau.
  • Each TV episode features two prominent Swiss guests and presents conversations previously broadcast on the radio.

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Primary Reporting: persoenlich.com News•Published: Jul 20, 2026
Original Coverage Title: “Radio SRF: «Persönlich» feiert Jubiläum im Fernsehen”

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