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Tagesschau 1952

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
December 26, 1952
Last Aired
March 4, 2026
Format
75 seasons · 21,352 eps
Total Runtime
~5338 hours (15 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E4 "Episode 4" (★ 7/10)
Network
Das Erste
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 255 votes NR News 75 seasons · 21352 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
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What is Tagesschau?

Tagesschau is a German daily news program that serves as a national and international television news service. Produced by the editorial staff of ARD-aktuell on behalf of the German public broadcaster, it holds the distinction of being the oldest television program still in existence in Germany.

Type
TV series
Year
1952
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
21,352
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Dec 26, 1952
Last aired
Mar 4, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
Das Erste
Genres
News
Updated
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 255 votes
Format
75 seasons · 21,352 episodes
Episode runtime
~15 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Das Erste
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Tagesschau is a German daily news program that serves as a national and international television news service. Produced by the editorial staff of ARD-aktuell on behalf of the German public broadcaster, it holds the distinction of being the oldest television program still in existence in Germany. The program is widely recognized as the most-watched news broadcast on German television and remains a primary source for current information. Known for its serious and concise reporting style, the show is considered an embodiment of up-to-date news coverage. The service provides viewers with information to help them understand global events through various platforms, including digital archives and streaming services. In addition to its standard news reporting, the brand encompasses specialized content such as weather forecasting, including live precipitation data and short-term projections. As a staple of German media, Tagesschau continues to function as a central address for news and information, maintaining its long-standing role in the German television landscape by delivering reports that are both current and presented with depth.

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“Tagesschau is the oldest continuously running news program on German television.”

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  • provides clear and concise news
  • offers a long-standing historical perspective
Keep in mind
  • focuses strictly on news reporting
  • lacks traditional narrative entertainment

Watch it if you are interested in German current events and historical broadcast media.

The program maintains a serious and professional tone suitable for general audiences.

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What is Tagesschau?

It is a daily German news program that has been broadcasting since 1952.

Is it still on air?

Yes, it remains the oldest existing program on German television.

What kind of content does it cover?

The program provides current news and information.

How long is the broadcast?

The program is known for delivering news in a concise fifteen-minute format.

Where can I watch it?

It is available to stream through the ARD Mediathek.

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