“Mountain Doctor” star Hans Sigl
“It used to have a bit of a ‘Star Trek’ feel to it”
“The Mountain Doctor: Paradise”: Dr. Martin Gruber (Hans Sigl, left) and Dr. Alexander Kahnweiler (Mark Keller) take care of patient Alois Bachmeier (CC Weinberger).
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In a double interview with Mark Keller, actor Hans Sigl jokes about the earlier parallels between the series “Bergdoktor” and “Star Trek”.
In a week it’s finally that time again, the new “Bergdoktor” season starts on December 29 at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF. Until then, it’s time for everyone: stay healthy! Of course, this also applies to the series stars Hans Sigl (53) and Mark Keller (57). In a double interview with the news agency spot on news, they revealed how the two TV doctors prevent the cold season. The actors also talked about what has changed and how exciting the medical topics of the individual episodes are for them – and how one can imagine such a “season final party” with the film team.
The beginning of December was the last day of shooting for the season, which will be broadcast next year. How did you celebrate afterwards?
Mark Keller: As every year, there was a closing party with a nice meal and a drink, where everyone came together again: the production, the people behind the camera and those who do the office work. Main actor Hans Sigl then keeps reviewing the shooting time in a stand-up…
Hans Sigl: … and Mark Keller sings off the cuff. There is usually a bit of dancing as well. It’s always a nice get-together at our season final party. And so it was this time too.
A joint Instagram post by the two of you recently also dealt with one of the diseases in the series. How exciting is the medical content in the “Bergdoktor” for you personally?
Sigl: The series also exists so that we can tell exciting medical cases. And that is also very interesting for us in terms of content, because we are always in close contact with the clinic. There is also a discussion there.
Keller: And you have to say that when Hans deals with a medical topic, he is really so deeply involved that he could certainly teach non-medical people something about it.
Sigl: But you too. There was a time when we both operated on the show. It always had a bit of a “Star Trek” feel to it: we managed it, it looked good, but nobody really had a clue what it was about.
A cold wave is currently circulating again. You shouldn’t get sick because of filming or other appointments. What do the men TV doctors advise for prevention?
Keller: I advise going to bed early. Zinc also helps immensely and vitamin C in high doses. A daily dose of magnesium also makes sense.
Sigl: …and vitamin D. And if you do get hit, I swear by fennel honey. This is a great preparation, good for the voice and therefore my insider tip for everyone who has to do with the voice. Otherwise, the following applies: Ask your doctor or pharmacist, but please not us. (laughs)
The new “Bergdoktor” season finally starts on December 29th. What detail can you reveal? What can the fans look forward to?
Sigl: We can’t say much about that yet, but ZDF has already spoiled episodes one and two. In any case, it will not be boring around Dr. Alexander Kahnweiler (Mark Keller) and Dr. Vera Fendrich (Rebecca Immanuel). and dr As always, Martin Gruber (Hans Sigl) is lovingly referred to Dr. be Kahnweiler’s side.
Will it be a new love for Dr. give to Martin Gruber?
Sigl: Oh, a new love is like a new life… this season will end and the next one will come and we are excited to see what will happen then…
Before the start of the season, Christmas is on the agenda. What and how much do you feast on during the holidays? And how do you get the pounds off afterwards?
Sigl: It’s always said that you gain weight between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The truth is that you gain weight between New Year’s Eve and Christmas. If you take that to heart, the topic doesn’t really exist. We always have raclette because it’s a nice holiday dish.
Keller: It’s also relatively easy for me: I do my sport before eating and then we sometimes have cheese fondue, sometimes something else. In any case, it’s always relatively easy for us.