"Sternstunden": Innovations for the anniversary
The «Sternstunden» series, with its three segments—«Sternstunde Religion,» «Sternstunde Philosophy,» and «Sternstunde Art»—will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the end of August. The editorial team is using this anniversary as an opportunity to introduce some new features.
These will come into force with the broadcast on August 31, 2014. The TV church services will now be broadcast under their own label and no longer under the "Sternstunde Religion" label. This will make the distinction between purely editorial programs ("Sternstunde Religion") and programs produced in cooperation with the churches (church services, "Wort zum Sonntag") more clearly recognizable for the audience. In addition, the "Sternstunden" broadcasts will no longer include announcements and interim moderations. Bernard Senn will no longer present "Sternstunden" and will concentrate fully on his radio work again. The presenters will now welcome the audience themselves and introduce their topics and guests themselves.
Editorial director Judith Hardegger: "Bernard Senn helped shape 'Sternstunden'. Without him, the show would not be what it is today. I would like to thank him for his professional and very conscientious work, but also for the many inspiring conversations on the show and among colleagues."
The following changes have been made to the moderators: Norbert Bischofberger, previously one of the hosts of "Sternstunde Philosophie", is switching to "Sternstunde Religion". The doctor of theology will take over the discussions from Judith Hardegger, who wants to devote herself fully to her role as editorial director of "Sternstunden". At her own request, Katja Gentinetta will continue to host "Sternstunde Philosophie" until the end of the year before devoting herself fully to her entrepreneurial activities.
Judith Hardegger: "I am delighted that Norbert Bischofberger, such an experienced and knowledgeable discussion leader, is taking over the religious discussions. And I would like to thank Katja Gentinetta from the bottom of my heart for her great commitment and her intelligent philosophy talks."
