Factcheckers

2024

DocumentaryRealityComedy

Every day we are inundated with information. Can facts still be distinguished from fables? With a nod to today's 'do your own research' internet culture, Marijn, Joep and Tim invent their own experiments, of which they are part. They have one goal: to find out the truth once and for all.

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Production

KRO-NCRV

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 11, 2024

Last Aired

February 15, 2024

Networks

NPO 1

Created By

Joep van Deudekom, Tim Senders, Marijn Frank

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2024-01-11

Does pheromone perfume make you irresistible? More than half of motorists do not retake their driving test. Baby toys are extremely dangerous. Marijn, Tim and Joep investigate.

Episode 2

Air date: 2024-01-18

Peeing in the pool is dangerous. Blue light on your phone disrupts your sleep. Exercising in the city is unhealthy. Marijn Frank, Joep van Deudekom and Tim Senders investigate what we think we know.

Episode 3

Air date: 2024-01-25

Plants grow better when you talk to them nicely. Rosemary oil will make your hair grow again. Your pet can make you seriously ill. What is true and what is not?

Episode 4

Air date: 2024-02-01

The first tear of sorrow comes from your left eye. We can bury dead people in a more environmentally friendly way. It is easy to learn to hold your breath for four minutes.

Episode 5

Air date: 2024-02-08

Are baby monitors a target for hackers? Can more than half of broken electrical appliances be easily repaired? And does a negative message work better to encourage people to take action?

Episode 6

Air date: 2024-02-15

Is it possible to bypass a breathalyser test? And is public transport wheelchair friendly?

Cast

Marijn Frank

Presenter

Joep van Deudekom

Presenter

Tim Senders

Presenter

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