"Live life" must die

Rumors about the possible cancellation of «Leben live» had been circulating for some time, and now it’s official: Swiss television is dropping the Friday night show from its lineup. The time slot will be filled by the new series «Tag und Nacht.».

 Rumors about the possible demise of "Leben live" have been circulating for some time, but now it's definite: Swiss television is axing the Friday evening show from its schedule. For financial reasons, the program will not be moved to another slot. The last broadcast will be on July 4. According to a statement issued on Monday, Swiss Television is endeavoring to incorporate the successful elements of "Leben live" into other or new formats. The decision was made despite the fact that the program has improved in terms of quality and audience response in recent months following conceptual adjustments (see
). The Friday evening slot at 9 p.m. will now be taken by the doctor series "Tag und Nacht". It starts at the end of August. The show revolves around a group practice that is open 24 hours a day. The cast includes actors Leonardo Nigro, Sabina Schneebeli, Andreas Matti and Heidi Maria Glössner.
The successful format "SF bi de Lüt" will continue to be shown on SF 1, according to the press release. The program will remain on Fridays at 8 pm.

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