Observed Signal · Jul 13, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
WDR Sends Tahsim Durgun on Germany Roadtrip
WDR announced a six-episode comedy-reportage series titled "Deutschland, ich küss' dein Herz" starring content creator and bestselling author Tahsim Durgun. The series, produced by production company btf, will be available to stream in the ARD-Mediathek from 3 September and will receive linear broadcasts on Das Erste, WDR Fernsehen and the channel One on scheduled dates in September. The format follows Durgun traveling across Germany with a character representing his mother's generation, featuring encounters with several German celebrities. WDR and its radio brand 1Live (in cooperation with funk) have an existing relationship with Durgun through prior social formats.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- WDR announced a six-episode comedy-reportage series titled "Deutschland, ich küss' dein Herz" starring Tahsim Durgun.
- The series is produced by the production company btf.
- All six episodes will be available to stream in the ARD-Mediathek from 3 September 2026.
- Two double-episodes will air on Das Erste on 3 and 10 September 2026 at 23:50; additional double-episodes will be shown on WDR Fernsehen and the channel One from 25 September.
- Tahsim Durgun previously worked with WDR's 1Live in cooperation with funk on a social media interview format.
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