Backstage is a German documentary-style TV series on ZDF that takes viewers behind the scenes of popular ZDF shows and productions. Rather than being a traditional drama or fiction series, it offers an inside look at how TV formats are created: from the set, the crew and cast interactions to the challenges and everyday moments during filming. Each episode focuses on a different show or production as its subject. For example, it has shown what happens behind the camera of series like Bettys Diagnose, the cooking show Die Küchenschlacht or the crime drama Nord Nord Mord, exploring both the technical and human aspects of making television.
DirectorMichael Bartsch
Bettys Diagnose: Behind the scenes with Henrike Hahn
Oct 27, 2023
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Bares für Rares: What makes the antiques stars tick
Dec 14, 2023
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Die Küchenschlacht: On set with the cooking professionals
Apr 15, 2024
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SOKO Leipzig: On set with the crime heroes
Sep 18, 2024
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Love Sucks: In conversation with the vampire stars
Oct 11, 2024
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Die Bergretter: Filming at the limit
Oct 29, 2024
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Notruf Hafenkante: Secrets from the film set
Nov 27, 2024
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Der Palast: The hard road to the spotlight
Dec 19, 2024
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Hans Sigl: Backstage on Der Bergdoktor
Dec 20, 2024
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Der Bergdoktor: What makes the Grubers tick
Dec 20, 2024
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Frühling: How the hit series is made
Jan 17, 2025
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Die Küchenschlacht: The contestants’ journey
Jul 3, 2025
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Dr. Nice: Backstage during filming
Aug 28, 2025
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Ehrlich Brothers: The magic behind the show
Sep 23, 2025
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Aktenzeichen XY: Behind the scenes
Oct 6, 2025
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Am Set von SOKO Stuttgart: On the set of SOKO Stuttgart
Dec 4, 2025
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Nord Nord Mord: On set during filming on Sylt
Dec 5, 2025
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Sketch History: How history is turned into comedy
Dec 16, 2025
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Ku’damm 77: A new generation joins the dance
Dec 27, 2025
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Notruf Hafenkante: Behind-the-Scenes Action
May 14, 2026
Matthias Schloo, Lilli Holunder, and Rhea Harder-Vennewald on the set of "Notruf Hafenkante." An episode is being filmed in Hamburg under high pressure. A look at the teamwork and challenges on set.
heute journal: News professionals with nerves of steel
Jul 30, 2026
Marietta Slomka, Christian Sievers, and Dunja Hayali go about their daily work on Germany’s most successful news magazine. Amidst meetings, interviews, and tight deadlines, the "heute journal" anchors spend half an hour each day placing complex topics in context clearly and precisely.
"Doppelhaushälfte" Backstage: A Look Behind the Garden Fence
Aug 14, 2026
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the ZDFneo comedy series "Doppelhaushälfte" there’s plenty of laughter on set, and a few secrets are revealed along the way. Featuring guest stars such as Wayne Carpendale and Bela B.
ZDF-Fernsehgarten: Behind the scenes with Kiwi
Aug 19, 2026
Andrea Kiewel and the team open the doors to the open-air studio and reveal some of the TV show's secrets—spanning rehearsals, the live broadcast, and memories of 40 years of "Fernsehgarten."
