R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten is a German television series broadcast by Sat.1 since 2007. The R. I. S. in the title is an acronym for Rechtsmedizinische Investigative Sonderkommission, referring to the fictional police investigation unit that is the focus of the series. The series, a crime drama, is a remake of an Italian television series entitled RIS Delitti Imperfetti.
The first season ended on 10 June 2007. The second and final season with another 13 episodes began airing 15 November 2007.
The Oliver Pocher Show is a late-night show with Oliver Pocher shown by Sat.1 in Germany on Fridays. The show is a mix of late-night comedy and personality. Each broadcast begins with stand-up comedy. There are generally two celebrity guests. During the first season, Pocher's father Gerard frequently appeared on the show as a sidekick.
It is recorded early on Friday evenings in the old Residenz Theater in Köln. For special occasions there are also live shows.
The first season began in October 2009 and ended in April 2010. The second season will begin on 27 August 2010.
Pocher and Johannes B. Kerner where both contracted by SAT.1 as white hopes to put an end to severe losses of quotas after several years. Instead both of them attract disappointingly few viewers - long contract periods protect them from cancellations. However, there have been significant changes on the concept of the show: the typical late night desk was replaced by a couch, the band by a female DJ, Pocher's father by two nasty baby puppets w
Comeback of two cult investigators: Alexandra Rietz and Michael Naseband are back in action and take up the fight against crime every day. Two new colleagues are also on board.