German TV programmes

All about watching German TV

Tips for getting the most out of them on TV and online plus a guide to channels and programmes

BBC Two

Berlin

Sat 14th Nov at 19:30, Tue 17th Nov at 23:20 (England, Scotland, Wales only) & 23:50 (Northern Ireland only). A new documentary series, presented by Matt Frei

A brief guide to Berlin

Explore the city and its culture with the Open University free bilingual guide that accompanies the BBC series

On the iPlayer

Our World: Fall of the Wall

Twenty years after he watched the guards open the gates and joined the crowds climbing the Berlin Wall, Brian Hanrahan returns to interview the prominent people around at the time. Available until Tue 17th Nov

The Secret Life of the Berlin Wall

Documentary telling the story of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Berliners' lives. Available until Sat 14th Nov

GCSE Bitesize Revision: German Shorts

An hour of short films, set in Berlin, for teenagers learning German. Available until Wed 18th Nov

Ongoing on the iPlayer

The BBC Debate - 1989: How the Wall Fell

In a special discussion programme, Sir John Tusa explores the fall of the Berlin Wall

Topic guides to German material

Talk German worksheets

Classroom activities provided by BBC Active