"Guetnachtgschichtli" back in SRF programming
SF 1 is reviving the "Guetnachtgschichtli. This starts on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, with a classic: "Dominik Dachs.
"Dominik Dachs" is intended to make children's hearts beat faster and adults reminisce, according to a statement from SRF. SF 1 will show a revamped version of the timeless classic from 1970, and there are also plans to broadcast another Swiss children's classic - "Pingu" - in the future. The "Guetnachtgschichtli" can always be seen on weekdays following the children's program "Zambo" at 5:30 p.m. on SF 1.
The "Guetnachtgschichtli" is aimed at children between the ages of three and six. The program is therefore in Swiss German. Entertaining stories are shown that are adapted to children's understanding and whose characters are likeable.
Thomas Grond, Head of Children's Programming: "I am extremely pleased that `Guetnachtgschichtli` is back. By broadcasting classics in children's programming, an important part of Swiss culture can be passed on to young viewers in an entertaining way."
No more moderator
"The desire and demand to reintroduce 'Guetnachtgschichtli' was very great," SRF spokeswoman Manuela Kaech told news agency SDA. The children's show had been discontinued at the end of 2006 - "for strategic programming reasons," Kaech said. The "Guetnachtgschichtli" was first broadcast in 1986.
Unlike in the past, a female presenter no longer makes the introduction, but there is a new signet, as the SRF spokeswoman said. "Those who know the Guetnachtgschichtli from before will recognize it." She said the show has a similar look to "Zambo," but is explicitly aimed at a younger audience.
