Fabian Köster Launches New German Quiz Show “Das Fifty-Fifty Quiz”
Comedian and satirical news reporter Fabian Köster, known from the ZDF programme heute‑show, will become the host of a new television quiz show titled “Das Fifty‑Fifty Quiz”. The series, based on the BBC’s “The Answer Run”, premieres on Sunday 2 August 2026 and will be aired weekly on NDR television and streamed on the ARD‑Mediathek. Each episode runs for 45 minutes and is scheduled for 22:45.
The launch episode features Oliver Welche and Lutz van der Horst, with future guests reported to include Michael Kessler, Laura Karasek, Bodo Wartke, Jens Riewa, Michael Thürnau and Zora Klipp. Köster, who also tours with stage programmes and co‑produces the podcast “Schlag und Fertig” with former footballer Jonas Hector, discussed the younger generation and the role of politics in the show’s interview segment.
Entities: ARD Mediathek · BBC · Das Fifty-Fifty Quiz · Fabian Köster · NDR
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The show will debut on Sunday 2 August 2026. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Launch guests include Oliver Welke and Lutz van der Horst; future guests include Michael Kessler, Laura Karasek, Bodo Wartke, Jens Riewa, Michael Thürnau and Zora Klipp. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The format is based on the BBC quiz “The Answer Run”. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Köster co‑produces the podcast “Schlag und Fertig” with former footballer Jonas Hector. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fabian Köster is a comedian and reporter for the ZDF satire news show “heute‑show”. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fabian Köster will host a quiz show called “Das Fifty‑Fifty Quiz”. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Episodes are 45 minutes long and scheduled weekly at 22:45. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The program will be broadcast on NDR television and the ARD Mediathek. (multiple articles)