End of an era: ORF says goodbye to 1, 2 or 3 after 50 years!

End of an era: ORF says goodbye to 1, 2 or 3 after 50 years!

The Austrian Radio (ORF) decided to separate from the well -known children's cult show "1, 2 or 3" at the end of 2025. This decision marks the end of an era that started in 1977 and has inspired children in Austria and Germany for decades. As 5min from the school year 2025/26 will only be used for programs that have already been produced. Previously, the show was a co -production with ZDF, in which teams from Switzerland, Austria and Germany also competed. Switzerland had already withdrawn from the format in 2006.

The decision to terminate comes as part of the ongoing program revision of the ORF. From 2025, "1, 2 or 3" will only continue with candidate teams from German federal states in the future, since the connection to Austria is now completely dissolved. The ZDF plans to continue to radiate the shipment on its own, but without Austrian participation, so Kosmo .

the show and its influence

"1, 2 or 3" has established itself as a stable size in the children's program over the decades. Especially in the early days, the show was very popular, which was reflected in high ratings. Despite the upcoming exit of the ORF, the content already produced will continue to be broadcast by the end of 2025 and made accessible to the young audience.

The show became known for their hands-on elements, the children advised to puzzle and play. During its term, the program not only offered entertainment, but also conveyed visual content and introduced children to knowledge in a playful way.

Current content and characters