Overview

• On Thursday, 25 September, RTL will air “GZSZ – Die Verlängerung” at 20:15 as a 20-minute primetime special.
• The Europa League broadcast of VfB Stuttgart vs. Celta Vigo will follow, with coverage beginning at 20:35 after a shortened pregame.
• Actor Wolfgang Bahro will appear in studio to discuss developments around his character Jo Gerner without revealing plot details.
• RTL says it has planned a total of two GZSZ specials as part of the scheduling adjustment.
• The change reduces the usual airtime for Laura Papendick’s football pre-show, which the network views as weaker at retaining audiences.