Cologne - Wdr Sells Production Facility in Bocklemünd - Former Filming Location of "Lindenstraße"

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Westdeutsche Rundfunk plans to sell its production site in Cologne-Bocklemünd.

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The traditional production site of the WDR in the Cologne district of Bocklemünd, where TV classics like Lindenstraße were filmed, is no longer fully engaged. Therefore, the station wants to separate itself from it.

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For many years the cult series "Lindenstraße" was filmed on the grounds in the north of Cologne. Today, the operation of the huge area is no longer worthwhile for the station.

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The WDR wants to separate itself from its production site in the Cologne district of Bocklemünd. Intendant Katrin Vernau explains: "The very large plant site in Bocklemünd no longer fits the requirements of our digital, smart production operation". The station considers the preservation of the site to be uneconomical and wants to bundle its forces in the Cologne city center. A project team is now examining alternative accommodation for areas suc…