Was ist Was TV

2001 – 2010
Returning Series
Documentary · Kids
~25m / ep
2 seasons

This is a children knowledge show. There are three animated figures: Theo (a blue question mark), Tess (a red exclamation mark) and Quentin (a yellow full stop), who are "the hosts" of this show. They introduce the show and entertain the young audience. The second part shows several small segments of documentaries, which explains simply for kids. The several topics are nature, animals, history and technics.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2009

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E1. Dogs
Apr 11, 2009 · 24m
Dogs have been among man's best friends since time immemorial. WHAT IS WHAT presents a lot of interesting facts about the pedigree and breeds of the dogs and about their amazing abilities, such as their particularly fine sense of smell.
E2. In the Zoo
Apr 11, 2009 · 24m
On the WAS IST WAS discovery tour through a zoo, we accompany a veterinarian and an animal keeper in their work. This gives us insights that are denied to a "normal" visitor.
E3. The Sun
Apr 12, 2009 · 23m
The sun is the center of our planetary system. WHAT IS WHAT takes a closer look at this huge fireball and accompanies the spectacular SOHO mission.
E4. Energy
Apr 19, 2009 · 24m
What is energy? Where is it consumed? WHAT IS WHAT finds out where the energy actually comes from, which we use every day as a matter of course.
E5. Pets
Apr 26, 2009 · 24m
Whether dogs, cats, rabbits, budgies, hamsters, turtles or tarantulas: WHAT IS WHAT shows what care they need and how best to deal with these pets.
E6. Stars
May 17, 2009 · 24m
In this WHAT IS WHAT movie we get very close to the stars! And we are investigating the question: Are we alone in this universe or is there life out there?