Season 3

Episode 1

S3 · E1 · 17/09/2012 · 45 min

Die Ärzte

More openly than ever, the band "Die Ärzte" talk to ZDFkultur presenter Markus Kavka about the highs and lows of their 30-year history. Exclusively on "Number One!", "Die Ärzte" reveal the secret behind their band name.

Episode 2

S3 · E2 · 24/09/2012 · 45 min

Marilyn Manson

Markus Kavka meets the master of self-presentation, Marilyn Manson.

Episode 3

S3 · E3 · 01/10/2012 · 45 min

Jack White

A guest of Markus Kavka: the “savior of rock ’n’ roll,” Jack White.

Episode 4

S3 · E4 · 08/10/2012 · 45 min

Patti Smith

Markus Kavka invites the “godmother of punk” for an interview in London: Patti Smith.

Episode 5

S3 · E5 · 15/10/2012 · 45 min

Sting

Sting speaks openly about his difficult childhood, his extraordinary career—both with The Police and as a solo artist—and what he might have done differently in his life, looking back. Markus Kavka travels to Sting’s hometown, where he meets Sting’s best friend from school as well as his former manager. Both share candid insights into the time when Sting was still Gordon Sumner, and discuss how success transformed the boy from a working-class background.

Episode 6

S3 · E6 · 22/10/2012 · 45 min

Joe Cocker

Markus Kavka meets soul legend Joe Cocker for an exclusive interview.