Observed Signal · Jul 10, 2026 · Deprecation · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
SRF to End Two Satire Shows, Launch New Digital Format
Swiss broadcaster SRF is reshaping its comedy and satire lineup: the monthly show "Die Sendung des Monats" (starring Gabriel Vetter and Fabienne Hadorn) will end after three seasons at the close of 2026, and "Leila's Fix" will not be continued. SRF says the monthly format limits development potential and will instead develop a new digital satire format for the SRG national streaming platform Play+, planned for 2027 with supplementary linear distribution on SRF 1. SRF also commissioned a second season of the stand-up series "Fun Fatale" with host Andrea Fischer-Schulthess for 2027. Gabriel Vetter will continue his radio and podcast column "Vetters Töne" and remains in talks with SRF about future projects.
National broadcaster SRF shifting satire from monthly linear formats to a new digital format on SRG's Play+ could change local content distribution and streaming inventory, but impact is primarily Swiss and incremental for the wider AdTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- SRF will end "Die Sendung des Monats" after three seasons; the show will finish by the end of 2026.
- "Leila's Fix" will not be continued after two seasons.
- SRF is developing a new digital satire format to launch on Play+ (SRG's national streaming platform) in 2027 with complementary linear distribution on SRF 1.
- SRF commissioned a second season of "Fun Fatale" with host Andrea Fischer-Schulthess; new episodes are due in 2027.
- Gabriel Vetter will continue his radio and podcast column "Vetters Töne" and remains in exchange with SRF about future collaborations.
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