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In episodes 1 to 26 Paula and Philipp visit Neuschwanstein Castle where they meet King Ludwig. They report on a shark in Hamburg and meet witches at the Carnival … Join them and learn German along the way! [English Version]

Episode 01 – A Visit to the Countryside

Episode 01 – A Visit to the Countryside


Philipp, a young man, drives to the countryside to visit his mother Hanne. He plans to relax there, but soon finds out that the idyllic country landscape has its down-sides as well.

Episode 02 – A Call From Radio D

Episode 02 – A Call From Radio D


Philipp still doesn't have any peace and quiet. After fighting off the bothersome bugs, he has to deal with the loud neighbors. When he receives an unexpected phone call from Berlin, he makes a hasty departure.

Episode 03 – A Trip to Berlin

Episode 03 – A Trip to Berlin


Philipp heads for Berlin. Due to the unfriendly weather, getting there is easier said than done. Along the way, Philipp makes a few acquaintances.

Episode 04 – Waiting For a New Co-Worker

Episode 04 – Waiting For a New Co-Worker


The editorial staff at Radio D is waiting for Philipp. Paula and Ayhan, his future co-workers, are killing time. But there's no sign of Philipp and the telephone lines are down.

Episode 05 – King Ludwig Lives!

Episode 05 – King Ludwig Lives!


Paula and Ayhan welcome their new co-worker to Radio D. They already have a pressing assignment: The late King Ludwig of Bavaria is supposedly still alive and the teams wants to investigate.

Episode 06 - How Did King Ludwig Die?

Episode 06 - How Did King Ludwig Die?


In Neuschwanstein Castle, Paula and Philipp meet a secretive stranger who is wearing King Ludwig's cloak. They do some research on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Ludwig's death.

Episode 07 – Ludwig the Fairytale King

Episode 07 – Ludwig the Fairytale King


Paula and Philipp introduce King Ludwig to their listeners in the radio play. Night-time sledding, wild parties and strange inventions make for a first impression of Ludwig and his time.

Episode 08 – Uncovering a Stranger

Episode 08 – Uncovering a Stranger


At Neuschwanstein Castle, Paula and Philipp question the would-be King Ludwig. Paula stumbles on an interesting discovery and finds a clue as to who the mysterious stranger really is.

Episode 09 – Music for Ludwig

Episode 09 – Music for Ludwig


Philipp also finds a clue to the stranger's identity. He sees an ad in the newspaper for a musical about King Ludwig. On the way there, he interviews tourists visiting from all over the world.

Episode 10 – An Interview with King Ludwig

Episode 10 – An Interview with King Ludwig


Philipp meets the actor playing the role of King Ludwig in the musical and asks him to do an interview. Suddenly he recognizes the man's voice. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor turns up at the Radio D office.

Episode 11 – The Talking Owl

Episode 11 – The Talking Owl


Where does the name Eulalia come from? Compu, Ayhan and Josefine look into the meaning and come up with several different answers. A Spanish co-worker helps them out.

Episode 12 - Mail from Listeners

Episode 12 - Mail from Listeners


If there's something you don't understand, it's always good to ask. The professor answers the questions about past episodes that Radio D listeners have sent in.

Episode 13 – Carnival Monday

Episode 13 – Carnival Monday


Not everyone at Radio D is excited about Carnival. Compu's assignment takes the two journalists to the Black Forest, where the Carnival spirit is strong.

Episode 14 – Witches in the Black Forest

Episode 14 – Witches in the Black Forest


Despite difficulties, Philipp manages to report safely from the Black Forest and gets into the Carnival spirit himself. Paula, on the other hand, has some problems with the customs.

Episode 15 – Carnival Costumes

Episode 15 – Carnival Costumes


From the streets, Paula and Philipp report on Carnival once again. They discover different kinds of costumes and even learn a few German dialects along the way.

Episode 16 – Icarus

Episode 16 – Icarus


Both journalists are fascinated with Icarus, the tragic hero from Greek mythology. But do the listeners know who Icarus was? Paula and Philipp tell his story.

Episode 17 - Crop Circles

Episode 17 - Crop Circles


When mysterious circles are discovered in a corn field, Paula and Philipp go to investigate. Did a UFO land here, or is somebody trying to pull a prank?

Episode 18 – Nighttime Investigation

Episode 18 – Nighttime Investigation


Paula and Philipp want to get to the bottom of the crop circles and go at night to investigate. But what they find doesn't appear to be the work of aliens.

Episode 19 – Getting to the Bottom of It

Episode 19 – Getting to the Bottom of It


Although the crop circles were made by the farmers, Eulalia still believes that UFOs exist. Philipp and Paula's investigation into the fraud takes them to the local pub, where they talk with the villagers.

Episode 20 – Listener Survey

Episode 20 – Listener Survey


Paula and Philipp ask the listeners for their opinion. The topic of the program is, "Is lying a sin?" The listeners can express their thoughts on the fake crop circles and the farmers' behavior.

Episode 21 – A Shark in Hamburg

Episode 21 – A Shark in Hamburg


When the temperature in the Radio D office becomes unbearable, Paula and Philipp are glad to get an assignment that takes them to the coast, where a shark has been spotted in the port basin.

Episode 22 – The Missing Surfer

Episode 22 – The Missing Surfer


Philipp and Paula search for traces of the shark and make a peculiar discovery. A surfboard without a surfer in the port basin and a confusing newspaper article peak their interest.

Episode 23 – The Shark Fin

Episode 23 – The Shark Fin


Paula and Philipp solve the mystery of the shark sighting and once again uncover a fraud. However, the reason for the staged incident is unclear at first.

Episode 24 – The Editor's Desk

Episode 24 – The Editor's Desk


Eulalia the owl helps get Paula and Philipp on the right track. They discover that their co-workers from the Hamburg newspaper are in on the game.

Episode 25 – Greeting the Ships

Episode 25 – Greeting the Ships


The journalists try to understand the term "getürkt" and visit an unusual port where every ship is greeted in a particular way.

Episode 26 – Saying Goodbye to Ayhan

Episode 26 – Saying Goodbye to Ayhan


It's a sad day in the Radio D office. Ayhan is saying goodbye and moving back to Turkey. Although his co-workers have prepared a surprise for him, the farewell party can't lift the blue mood.