Polizeiruf 110 1971

Overview

Polizeiruf 110 is a long-running German-language detective television series that premiered on June 27, 1971. The title refers to the emergency telephone number of the Volkspolizei. Originally created as a counterpart to the West German series Tatort, the program was first broadcast in the German Democratic Republic. Following the dissolution of the Deutscher Fernsehfunk, the series was subsequently picked up by ARD. Over time, the production became a public favorite and established itself as a television classic. The series features various investigators, including the characters Alexander Bukow and Katrin König. Created by Claus Cornelius Fischer, the show has included performances by actors such as Peter Borgelt, Jürgen Frohriep, Wolfgang Winkler, and Jaecki Schwarz. As a enduring fixture of German television, the series remains notable for its transition from the state-run broadcasting system of the German Democratic Republic to the contemporary ARD network. It is recognized as one of the few programs from the former East German television era to survive the end of the state broadcasting system.