Overview
- The 10-minute 4 p.m. edition is off the air from November 3 to December 11, with the next 'Tagesschau' now airing at 5 p.m.
- 'Brisant' takes over the slot in an extended version starting at 4 p.m. during the six-week adjustment.
- Viewers first encountered the change on Monday when the usual 4 p.m. broadcast did not air.
- The switch follows October schedule shifts that moved 'Brisant' to 4:10 p.m. and 'Gefragt – Gejagt' earlier, with reports of weaker ratings.
- Coverage indicates 'Brisant' is slated to return to its 5:15 p.m. slot in mid-December, while the 8 p.m. 'Tagesschau' continues to draw strong audiences, including a 19.2% share among 14–49-year-olds per Dwdl.