Ladykracher

Andreas Grimm: The original title music is raw and straightforward: a two-note motif chasing breathlessly in sync with the animation. The second, more relaxed part accompanies the host to the stand-up segment. For the relaunch of the fourth season, the two-part structure remains, but the motif is reimagined.

The sketch comedy series Ladykracher aired on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2013, offering humorous snapshots of urban everyday life. Anke Engelke took on numerous roles, guiding viewers through scenes of daily life. The ensemble included Bettina Lamprecht, Kai Lentrodt, Matthias Matschke, and Charly Hübner.

The series received multiple awards, including the German Television Award (Deutscher Fernsehpreis) and the German Comedy Award (Deutscher Comedypreis). During its fifth season, viewership peaked at up to 1.94 million. In the key demographic of 14- to 49-year-olds, the show consistently achieved double-digit market shares.

Andreas Grimm: The mini-musical is a popular sketch format in Ladykracher. Here, the emotional aspects of periodic hygiene are explored musically.

Andreas Grimm: At Homann, the severe impact of the global economic crisis becomes evident. Was there also internal mismanagement? Is a rescue possible?