# Peter Urban departure from NDR radio

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peter-urban-departure-from-ndr-radio
> Updated: 2026-10-08T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Peter Urban, a longtime NDR radio presenter and music expert, has announced his departure from his program, the ‘Peter Urban Show’ on NDR 2. Urban, who is 78 years old, began his career at NDR in 1973 and is well known for serving as the German commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest from 1997 to 2023.

Urban stated during his broadcast that he is ending the show of his own accord and remains in good health, noting that he does not intend to retire completely from music. NDR acknowledged his significant contributions to music journalism, noting that his expertise has “shaped generations of journalists.” The ‘Soundcheck Neue Musik’ program will temporarily fill his former time slot.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Peter Urban to end radio show at NDR at age 78

Longtime Eurovision commentator and NDR presenter Peter Urban is retiring from his radio show, the ‘Peter Urban Show’, after a 52-year career with the broadcaster.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peter-urban-to-end-radio-show-at-ndr-at-age-78

### 2026-10-06: German radio presenters announce departures and workplace changes

German radio presenters Peter Urban is leaving NDR after 52 years, while Marco Schreyl prepares for WDR2's relocation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-radio-presenters-announce-departures-and-workplace-changes

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