Extra 3 celebrates 50 years of German political satire

The German satirical television program ‘Extra 3’ is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Produced by NDR and broadcast via ARD, the show first aired on September 21, 1976.

Since 2014, the 45-minute program has aired on Thursday nights following the ‘Tagesthemen’ news program, attracting one to two million viewers per episode. The show utilizes a mix of political satire, live music, studio sketches, and satirical films to critique politics and society.

Christian Ehring, who has moderated the program for 15 years, is the twelfth host since its inception. The show has received various accolades, including the German Cabaret Prize and the German Television Award for best book regarding its ‘Stadtbild’ segment.