alteredTV schedules: Major Networks Reshuffle Post Graz School Tragedy
Following the chaos in Graz: Broadcasters alter their scheduled content - Following Graz disturbances: Broadcast station alters programming lineup
In the aftermath of the horrific school tragedy in Austria, leading TV stations have rearranged their primetime lineups to air special coverage.
ARD is set to air a dedicated program at 8:15 PM, focusing on the cold-blooded act that left at least nine people dead. Initial reports were scarce.
ZDF will air a 15-minute exclusive at 7:15 PM, titled "Rampage in Graz," following the 7:00 PM "heute" news broadcast. Antje Pieper will helm the show.
RTL will air an "RTL Aktuell Spezial," titled "Rampage at School - Austria in Shock," at 8:15 PM. Christopher Wittich will host the special.
On Tuesday, a bloodbath unfolded at a school in Graz. A 21-year-old Austrian, ex-student of the school, unleashed weaponry, claiming at least nine lives and his own shortly after. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) confirmed the grim toll a few hours later, revealing six female and three male fatalities. There are also twelve reported injuries, some critical, according to Karner.
Motives behind the 21-year-old Austrian's actions were initially undisclosed. However, it was later revealed that he had failed to complete his studies at the school.
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Sources:
- CNN
- BBC
- The Guardian
Although specifics on the channels' special broadcasts remain scarce, a closer look at these networks' dedication to covering significant events offers promise for detailed analysis and updates on these tragic happenings. For more specifics on RTL, ARD, and ZDF's coverage, visit their respective websites or news platforms.
In light of the Graz Tragedy in Austria, the evening lineup of major German networks is being reshuffled to provide Special Coverage on this unsettling Criminal Act. While details about the channels' exclusive broadcasts remain scarce, it is worth noting that political discussions, general-news, and even crime-and-justice issues are expected to take precedence in the coming days, as part of the Community Policy to inform the public about significant events like these.
