TV series

Rundfunk: Schwalbe

Name: Rundfunk: Schwalbe
Released: 2026
Cast: Tom van Kalmthout, Yannick van de Velde

2026–· 1 season· 25 min episodesReturning series

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Synopsis

Four extraordinary sports stories. Tragedies, intrigues, and cover-ups, all served with Rundfunk’s signature style. From a wheelrunner who defied the Soviets to “beach snooker” and a secret korfball conspiracy.

Themes

mockumentary sports documentary

Episodes

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E1 The Zaanse ZigzaggerNext upJan 19, 2026 · 30 min
Synopsis
A portrait of Jan Blom, the only Dutchman who managed to break the Soviet hegemony in wheelrunning during the 1970s. What happened on that fateful 5 November 1978 in the forests of Moldova?
Guest stars: George van Houts (Jan Blom), Han Römer (Dick Arkes), Frans de Wit (Walter Moscou), Gillis Biesheuvel (Willem Ottevanger), Marisa van Eyle (vrouw van Jan), Tom van Kalmthout (Jayden), Yannick van de Velde (Mitchell)
E2 A Jewel for the SportJan 26, 2026 · 27 min
Synopsis
Brody Brantjes, founder of the sport “beach snooker”, offers a glimpse into his training regime. From training sessions to exhibition matches, from tanning bed to sports meals. Can he win the first national championship?
Guest stars: Ruben van der Meer (Brody Brantjes), Julia van de Graaff (Sunny)
E3 Charity MatchFeb 2, 2026 · 25 min
Synopsis
Live coverage of Benefietbal, the annual charity football match where one‑day wonders take on influencers. Featuring Tineke Krutwagen, Toeterturk, singer Dave, and Nacho Jansen.
Guest stars: Ellen Parren (Saskia Gans), Sezgin Güleç (Kevin Kanis), Cees Geel (Luigi Visser), Oscar Aerts (Nacho Jansen), Kiefer Zwart (Doedelzak), Alex Ploeg (Sander Weenink), Yannick van de Velde (Rik Brinkman), Tom van Kalmthout (Kuk Ballaar)
E4 KorfspiracyFeb 9, 2026 · 25 min
Synopsis
Darwin Bral, the country’s most decorated sports detective, stumbles upon one of the greatest conspiracies ever, a cover‑up of extraterrestrial proportions. What he uncovered will astonish everyone.
Guest stars: Chiron Holwijn (Tinco Makreel), Peter van Rooijen (Korfballer), Harpert Michielsen (Korfballer), Yannick van de Velde (Darwin Bral), Tom van Kalmthout (Maarten van Wijk Jr.), Ellen Röhrman (Mevrouw Makreel)