1. The document outlines the historical background, administrative structure, funding, important channels and programs, and ways of cooperation with Egypt for German public television. 2. German public television originated in 1935 with the first transmissions and was organized after World War II under the German General Authority for Radio and Television (ARD) which oversees the First Channel (ARD) and Second Channel (ZDF). 3. Funding comes from radio and television fees paid by citizens as well as advertising revenue. The most important channels include ARD, ZDF, Central Germany (MDR), and North Germany (NDR) with popular programs and presenters.