Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Join Maybrit Illner for 1,000th Episode Celebration

The milestone episode of the ZDF political talk show will air on October 24, marking 25 years of influential discussions.

Maybrit Illner's political talk show celebrates its 1,000th episode with Chancellor Olaf Scholz as a special guest.
The episode is scheduled to air on October 24 at 22:15 on ZDF, shortly after the show's 25th anniversary.
Maybrit Illner reflects on the show's success, attributing it to its focus on current events and relevant discussions.
Since its debut as 'Berlin Mitte' in 1999, the show has garnered numerous awards, including the Goldene Kamera.
In 2024, the show has achieved a market share of 14.2%, with an average viewership of 2.44 million per episode.