Although according to the calendar, spring will start on March 20, Czech Television’s spring program will begin on the evening of Sunday, January 12, with the new series Limity directed by Petr Zelenka, who also wrote the script for it.
“Probably no one expects a TV series to present a recipe for solving the ecological crisis. But Limity raises questions and provokes us to seek answers to them, and what is most important for me is the fact that Petr Zelenka does it in Limity in a very entertaining way,” said creative producer of ČT Kateřina Ondřejková.
Zelenka’s Limits. From co-owner of a waste disposal company to environmental activist against his will
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Another new series will be the ten-part Děcko co-authored by Kateřina Krobová and Lucie Macháčková.
It tells the story of a divorced mother with Judit Pecháček in the lead role, who decides on a very unusual solution to her life situation during her pregnancy. The series was directed by the creative duo Rozálie Kohoutová and Radim Špaček.
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The series Děcko will deal with surrogate parenthood.
In the new year, Daughter of the Nation is also coming to TV screens. A romantic comedy from the 19th century in the format of a six-part miniseries, based on the real life story of Zdenka Havlíčková by the director duo Cristina Groșan and Matěj Chlupáček.
Antonie Formanová portrayed the daughter, an orphan of the great Karl Havlíček Borovský, whose fate is taken up by the Czech revivalists.
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Antonie Formanová in the main role of the miniseries Daughter of the Nation
“A year full of news is waiting for us again on the screens of Czech Television. Already in January, we can look forward to the two series Limity and Děcko, which have a large social overlap in their themes. In May, the audience will be entertained by three comedies, which will make them not only laugh, but also think about their health. The program will also include a number of premiere documentaries and award-winning films that were not long ago in cinemas,” said CT CEO Jan Souček.
Directors Jiří Vejdělek and Tomáš Bařina filmed three comedies with a health theme called Tom je v tom, Khak lupa trápi prápi pumpa, and Mr. Actor’s Somersaults. It will be the stories of people whose daily routine is unexpectedly stopped by illness. Sometimes banal, sometimes rather comical, but also downright bizarre.
While the protagonists try to fight it according to their nature, abilities and life experiences, the circumstances increasingly force them to redefine their previous relationships and life in general.
Photo: CT/Jaroslav Fikota
Zdeněk Godla in the comedy When a pump is bothering a rascal
The films Sucho, Tancuj, Matilda, Manželá Stodola, Němá štění and Lesní vrah will move from the cinema screen to the public screen. From the feature-length documentary films, for example, Nobody likes me, Silent Mail, Dakar Sistaz or the feature-length documentary The Other.
Večerníček’s birthday
In 2025, CT celebrates sixty years with the fabulous Večerníček. The premier continuation of the series Jezevec Chrujda and a number of the most popular evening programs will be broadcast.
ČT art will offer travel to the objects of contemporary Czech sculpture in the Landscape Landscape program, the third season of Kamila Střihavka’s Icon cycle or recordings of performances by opera stars such as Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Maria Callas or Jonas Kaufmann.
From foreign films and series, ČT is preparing to broadcast the Italian series Srdce about the fate of the staff of the hospital’s cardiac surgery department at the end of the 1960s. The Danish series Every Day a Life Is Born about the nurses and doctors of the maternity ward and the Italian crime series Investigating Imma Tataranni.
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Spring? More Like Early Winter on Czech TV!
Ah, Czech Television, where seasons are merely suggestions! While the calendar insists that spring bursts forth on March 20th, the folks at ČT have decided, “Why not kick it off a tad earlier?” They’re dashing in with the new series Limity on January 12th. Directed and penned by the talented Petr Zelenka, because when the world is melting faster than ice cream in summer, it’s time to dive right into ecological crises, right?
Creative producer Kateřina Ondřejková promises us an entertaining expedition into environmental matters. Because let’s face it, if we can’t laugh about the impending doom, what’s the point?!
From Trash to Treasure: Zelenka’s Unlikely Transformation
Apparently, Zelenka’s evolution from a co-owner of a waste disposal company to an unlikely environmental champion is the plot twist we never asked for—like finding a carrot in your chocolate cake. He’s forcing us to confront our trashy lifestyles while keeping us entertained. Honestly, if only real-life solutions to the ecological crisis involved less guilt and more laughs, I might give up plastic!
Welcome Děcko: The Parenting Predicament!
Let’s switch gears to another upcoming hit, Děcko, which looks at the very modern dilemma of surrogate parenthood through the eyes of a divorced mother portrayed by Judit Pecháček. Just when you thought being a parent was already complicated enough, right? The series seems to promise a mix of drama and dark humor, perfect for those who want to ponder life’s choices with a side of popcorn!
Directed by the dynamic duo Rozálie Kohoutová and Radim Špaček, I can only imagine the amount of therapy these characters are going to need by the end of their journeys.
Pill Popping and Laughs: Comedy with a Dose of Reality
And in a year packed with news and stories, CT is ready to pamper us with not just dramas, but also a triad of comedies! Directed by Jiří Vejdělek and Tomáš Bařina, these tales, each hilariously titled like Tom je v tom and Khak lupa trápi prápi pumpa, seem like the ingredients for a spicy soup of life where illness barges in like an unwanted party guest. Expect your daily dose of laughter intermixed with a reflection on health that’ll make you reconsider that third helping of goulash.
The Stalwart Classics: From Cinema to Your Living Room
Can we take a moment to appreciate that some beloved flicks are skipping the cinema lines and heading straight to our cozy sofas? Films like Sucho and Lesní vrah will soon grace our screens. And let’s hope the TV remote doesn’t go missing in the couch cushions; that would be a disaster of epic proportions!
Celebrating Večerníček’s 60th Birthday!
In 2025, get ready to pop the confetti as CT celebrates 60 years of Večerníček. That’s six decades of legendary bedtime stories that have lured kids into a peaceful sleep. We’ll see the return of fan-favorite stories like Jezevec Chrujda. If only they could recycle those tales into a lifetime supply of naps for parents everywhere!
International Treats: A Tour of Foreign Series
Let’s not forget the delicious foreign delectables coming our way! From the Italian hospital dramas to Danish maternity tales, we’re getting a buffet of cultures right from our TV screens. It’s like a holiday without the cheese platter—purely binge-worthy indulgence!
Final Thoughts: Czech TV’s Refreshing Approach
In conclusion, if 2024 were a flavor, it would be a zesty mix of drama, laughter, and a dash of ecological awareness—served up by Czech Television. So grab your snacks, prepare your best couch potato pose, and get ready for what may be the most entertaining spring that arrives well before the flowers bloom!
Czech Television is set to kick off its highly anticipated spring program on the evening of Sunday, January 12, with the debut of the new series “Limity.” Directed and written by the acclaimed Petr Zelenka, this series aims to engage viewers in a thoughtful exploration of the ecological crisis.
“Probably no one expects a TV series to present a recipe for solving the ecological crisis. But Limity raises questions and provokes us to seek answers to them, and what is most important for me is the fact that Petr Zelenka does it in Limity in a very entertaining way,” expressed creative producer of ČT, Kateřina Ondřejková.
Zelenka’s Limits. From co-owner of a waste disposal company to environmental activist against his will
Another highly anticipated addition to the schedule is the ten-part series titled “Děcko,” co-authored by Kateřina Krobová and Lucie Macháčková. The plot revolves around a divorced mother, portrayed by Judit Pecháček, who, during her pregnancy, contemplates an unconventional approach to navigate her precarious life situation. This thought-provoking series is directed by the creative duo Rozálie Kohoutová and Radim Špaček.
The series “Děcko” will address the sensitive and topical subject of surrogate parenthood, bringing to light the emotional trials and societal implications accompanying this modern family dynamic.
Additionally, audiences can look forward to the romantic comedy “Daughter of the Nation,” a six-part miniseries that takes viewers back to the 19th century. Based on the true story of Zdenka Havlíčková, this heartwarming tale is brought to life by directors Cristina Groșan and Matěj Chlupáček.
Antonie Formanová takes on the central role of the orphaned daughter of the illustrious Karl Havlíček Borovský, whose life journey is intertwined with the burgeoning Czech revivalist movement.
“A year full of news is waiting for us again on the screens of Czech Television. In May, the audience will be entertained by three comedies, which will make them not only laugh, but also think about their health. The program will also include a number of premiere documentaries and award-winning films that were not long ago in cinemas,” stated CT CEO Jan Souček.
Directors Jiří Vejdělek and Tomáš Bařina have crafted three comedies grounded in health themes: “Tom je v tom,” “Khak lupa trápi prápi pumpa,” and “Mr. Actor’s Somersaults.” These narratives revolve around individuals whose everyday lives are unexpectedly disrupted by health challenges, capturing the sometimes humorous and bizarre ways people cope with illness.
While the protagonists grapple with their conditions, they find themselves compelled to re-evaluate their relationships and perceptions of life itself.
In a noteworthy transition, several films such as “Sucho,” “Tancuj, Matilda,” and “Lesní vrah” are set to transition from cinema to television, giving a broader audience access to these stories. Among the feature-length documentaries to be aired are titles like “Nobody Likes Me,” “Silent Mail,” and “The Other,” promising an engaging viewing experience.
Večerníček’s birthday
In 2025, Czech Television will mark the remarkable milestone of sixty years of its beloved series Večerníček. Anticipate the premiere of the new continuation “Jezevec Chrujda,” along with many of the most cherished evening programs returning to screens.
ČT art plans to explore contemporary Czech sculpture’s beauty through its Landscape Landscape program, alongside the third season of Kamila Střihavka’s “Icon” cycle. Additionally, recordings of performances by operatic legends such as Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and Maria Callas will be featured.
For fans of international content, ČT is preparing to air several foreign films and series, including the Italian series “Srdce,” chronicling the experiences of the cardiac surgery department’s staff in the late 1960s, and the Danish series “Every Day a Life Is Born,” which delves into the lives of maternity ward staff.
Czech Television declassified the program at the end of the year
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