Wiederholungssendungen

Wiederholungssendungen, also known as repeat broadcasts or reruns, refer to the practice of airing previously transmitted television programs, movies, or other content on a television channel at a later time.

The term originated in the German-speaking world and has become a common practice in European television broadcasting. Wiederholungssendungen can be found on various television channels and often occur during off-peak hours, such as overnight or during early morning broadcasts. They are typically announced in advance and may be subject to change due to programming conflicts.

The main purpose of Wiederholungssendungen is to provide viewers with the opportunity to catch up on popular or missed content, especially if it has already been broadcast once. This practice has several benefits, including allowing audience members to watch a program at a more convenient time or if they missed it during its initial airing. Off-peak broadcasts also provide an opportunity for advertisers to target a different demographic.

Some television channels focus primarily on airing reruns, while others may include them as part of their regular scheduling. Additionally, many television programs are specifically produced with repeat broadcasts in mind, including episodes at the end of a season or as part of an ongoing schedule.

The timing and scheduling of Wiederholungssendungen can vary significantly, as they often are locally dependent and might not follow the broadcast of the same territory, e.g., local talk shows followed by repeated daily television dramas. Audience size varies greatly and gets typically low with such content.