With a new roster of hosts - These captivating TV recaps air in 2023
Another exhilarating year in the realms of celebrities, politics, and sports has ended, and various network channels are seizing the opportunity to share their annual review episodes. Some notable presenters are joining the stage this year.
"2023: People, Pictorial Moments, Emotional Highlights"
Tune in to RTL at 8:15 p.m. on December 7 for "2023: People, Pictorial Moments, Emotional Highlights.", steeped in tradition yet fresh with a new face, as "stern TV" host Steffen Hallaschka (51) ventures into presenting his inaugural annual review, airing on Thursdays rather than Sundays. A flourishing TV classic, "Menschen, Bilder, Emotionen," Heartily, Hallaschka states that, "I am thrilled to serve as the host for this yearly review. I've enlisted an esteemed group of celebrity friends, sharing in reminiscing about their personal year."
The lineup includes celebrated TV chef Tim Mälzer (52), drag queen Olivia Jones (54), reality TV star Evelyn Burdecki (35), and renowned actor Til Schweiger (59). Subjects to be covered vary from the Hamas attack in Israel to the magical German basketball summer. In the past, the institution of RTL's annual review was spearheaded by Günther Jauch (67), who hosted the show from 1996 to 2021, and was then passed down to Thomas Gottschalk (73) and Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (52) last year.
"Markus Lanz presents the Year 2023"
ZDF presents "Markus Lanz presents the Year 2023" on Wednesday, December 13, at 8:15 p.m. In this show, esteemed presenter Markus Lanz (54), will explore the various topics from the past year with a combination of celebrity and non-celebrity guests, aiming to shed light on societal, political, film, music, and sports events.
"The Discerning Lookback: The Satirical Review of the Year"
Also airing on ZDF is "The Discerning Lookback: The Satirical Review of the Year," a satirical showcase of the year's events, set to debut on Friday, December 15, at 11:30 p.m. Satirists Werner Doyé and Andreas Wiemers, well-known for their "Toll!" column in "frontal" magazine, will wrestle with the hardest questions of the year, such as, "Will Friedrich Merz finally visit the dentist? What's the impact of the skilled worker shortage on the mafia?"
"ARD Review of the Year"
On December 19, at 22:15, Ersten will air "ARD Review of the Year," where an extensive array of topics will be discussed, including the war in Ukraine, Middle East, and climate crises, as well as the Berlin political landscape, "Barbie" hype, the German world championship basketball team, and Charles III's coronation. Joining the discussion will be "tagesthemen" presenter Jessy Wellmer (44), ARD's financial expert Markus Gürne (52), ARD meteorologist Karsten Schwanke (54), and several celebrities.
"Gysi & Schmidt: ntv's Annual Review"
On December 21, at 23:30 on ntv, left-wing politician Gregor Gysi (75) and accomplished entertainer Harald Schmidt (66) will jointly explore topical issues such as the Middle East conflict, the war in Ukraine, Hubert Aiwanger's leaflet scandal, and ongoing German sport crises, including the Taylor Swift hype.
"The SAT.1 Annual Review with Jörg Pilawa"
Post-Christmas, broadcasters are still looking back upon their years. On December 29, at 8:15 p.m. on Sat.1, "The SAT.1 Annual Review with Jörg Pilawa" will air, hosting four celebrity guests who will present their cherished highlights of the year, entertaining viewers and testing Pilawa to gauge their year-long focus.
"2023: The Quiz"
Presenter Kai Pflaume (56) takes the helm in the annual review program "2023: The Quiz," airing on Ersten on December 30 at 8:15 p.m. Original host Frank Plasberg (66) has been at the helm of the show for the past 15 years, but the quiz team remains the same: these four stars will face off in their respective categories, retaining previous champions Günther Jauch, Barbara Schöneberger, Florian Silbereisen, and Jan Josef Liefers.
"2023 - A Year in Review: The AGF Platform Study"
The upcoming German TV channels annual review programs are among the AGF Platform Study, a comprehensive examination of media consumption habits within German households. For more precise hosting details, you may turn to AGF Videoforschung, which spearheads these studies, typically involving media research experts and leading analysts.
Overall, various German TV channels are eager to share their annual reviews of 2023, with diverse topics and celebrity hosts sharing viewpoints on captivating events.
