“Tusk was very persuasive to me.” Hit show to return to TVP? “They’ll say I sold out”

is a renowned journalist and popularizer of history. He began his career in Polish Television in the early 1970s, hosting programs mainly for young people. He later joined the International Editorial Office as deputy director of Educational Programs and began creating various original formats, including the famous “Sensacje XX wieku” (Sensations of the 20th Century), a series of about a thousand episodes broadcast for the first time in the years 1983-2005.

This Wołoszański show was a TVP hit. Why did it eventually disappear from the air?

When the format disappeared from the air in 2005, viewers were disconsolate, constantly demanding its reactivation. True, a decade after the termination of cooperation with , Wołoszański returned to the air, creating subsequent seasons of “Sensacja”, but not for long. When it turned out that in the parliamentary elections, which took place in October 2023, he was running for the Sejm from the Civic Coalition list, the cup of bitterness overflowed. At that time, the station, still under the authority of , gave him notice.

Will “Sensations of the 20th Century” be reactivated? Tusk wants to restore Wołoszański’s program

It is impossible not to notice that a lot has changed in Telewizja Polska since then. With the new management, revolutionary changes have begun at the station, which have given many viewers hope for the revival of the iconic program. In the latest interview, the journalist revealed that he had even been encouraged to do so some time ago, suggesting, however, that this time he should focus on events not from the 20th century, but from the 21st. – Donald Tusk was very encouraging, but I did not give in. I believe that I have developed a certain level and a certain brand of “20th Century Sensations” – he announced in an interview with TVP Info.

At the same time, he stated that, in his opinion, it does not make sense for now and it is definitely too early for this. He believes that for the vast majority of viewers it may be too shocking if the stories of the last 20 years are presented to viewers in a way typical of this format. – If I suddenly got into very fresh dirt, viewers would not forgive me and would say: “He sold out” – he explained his concerns. Finally, he added that the production of “Sensacja” requires significant financial outlays, so it would be too much of a burden for the station, which is constantly transforming. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.