April 2, 2026, 1:35 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Headlines like “Scientifically Proven: Everyone’s an Idiot Except You” or “Vegan Egg Alternative: More Families Painting Potatoes for Easter” may not be real, but they are highly entertaining. Responsible for this is “Der Postillon,” probably Germany’s best-known satire news site. And because an internet platform alone isn’t enough to spread the clever mischief, a dedicated TV show is set to expand its reach soon.
“Postillon TELEvision” Is No April Fool’s Joke
This is reported by the industry magazine “DWDL.” According to them, “Postillon TELEvision” is set to premiere on Tele 5 on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. It will be a daily satire show in a short format. Broadcasts will air Monday through Friday at 8:13 p.m., and on Saturdays at 8:06 p.m. with a weekly recap.
The fact that the announcement was made on April 1 seems suspicious–after all, it would be the perfect April Fool’s joke for a humor portal. However, since the show is already listed in printed TV guides and official statements have been made, viewers can confidently tune in.
On Instagram, “Der Postillon” responded as expected with a snarky denial–which, of course, serves as confirmation:
“Linear Television Is the Future!”
For the jokesters at “Der Postillon,” the new show will mark a return to linear television after twelve years. Back then, “Postillon 24” aired on NDR. A statement reads:
“In an increasingly fast-paced media world, where people often only get information from 2-second clips, bad memes, and dubious Telegram groups, there is a deep longing for a reliable linear news format that seriously reports on truly important events. We are convinced: The internet will not prevail in the long run. Linear television is the future! ‘Der Postillon’ is a pioneer of this new era and will now deliver the most honest news every weekday for two minutes on Tele 5.”
Whether the show will be a success remains to be seen. Host Thieß Neubert, in any case, has no desire to promote “Postillon TELEvision” at all.