De Collega's (The Colleagues) is a classic Belgian comedy TV series about colleagues working in an office of the Ministry of Finance. It originally aired for three seasons between 9 September 1978 and 21 February 1981 on the BRT. A total of 37 episodes was made. The series was written by Jan Matterne, who also directed the first season. The second and third seasons were directed by Vincent Rouffaer. The popular series was re-aired numerous times.
In 1988 a feature film was released, De Collega's Maken de Brug.
In 2018 another film was released, De Collega's 2.0. This film was an updated version of the original TV series with new characters. A handful of the original cast members guest starred.
Origin Jan Matterne turned in a proposal at the BRT, then the only Flemish broadcasting company, to make a television series about colleagues but it was rejected. Matterne decided to turn his idea into a theatre play which went on stage in 1976 by Mechels Miniatuur Teater, a professional theatre group based in Mechelen. The play was that successful BRT gave green light to produce the television series. The majority of the actors in the stage play reprised their role.
Characters Paul Thienpondt (born 10 June 1920), played by Bob Van der Veken Philemon Persez (born 28 February 1940), played by René Verreth Mireille Puis (born 26 June 1949), played by Nellie Rosiers Jenny Vanjes (born 25 December 1923), played by Jenny Tanghe Bonaventuur Verastenhoven (born 29 August 1936), played by Mandus De Vos Thierry De Vucht (born 24 November 1950), played by Johny Voners Jean De Pesser (born 17 July 1940), played by Jaak Van Assche Gilbert Van Hie (born 26 March 1943), played by Tuur De Weert Jomme Dockx (born 28 February 1940), played by Manu Verreth Betty Bossé (born 18 March 1955), played by Tessy Moerenhout Kris Berlo (born 17 October 1958), played by Agnes De Nul Karolien Van Kersbeke (born 1 January 1958), played by Nora Tilley Hilaire Baconfoy (born 11 November 1931), played by Jacky Morel Arabelle Lucas (born 14 October 1921), played by Jo Crab Jan Clerckx (born 1 July 1934), played by Loet Hanekroot
Episodes
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3Episode 1: Met pensioen Episode 2: De hoed Episode 3: De valies Episode 4: De stoel Episode 5: Het huurhuis Episode 6: De brief Episode 7: De zoon Episode 8: De ideeënbus Episode 9: De liefde Episode 10: De diefstal Episode 11: De stembriefjes Episode 12: Het feestEpisode 1: De verhuizing Episode 2: Alainke Episode 3: De examens Episode 4: De inspectie Episode 5: De gijzeling Episode 6: De nieuwe typiste Episode 7: De bijverdienste Episode 8: De archiefkamer Episode 9: De tijdelijken Episode 10: De aprilgrap Episode 11: De groentewinkel Episode 12: De plechtige communie Episode 13: De vakantiePart 1: De muur Part 2: Beeldende kunst Part 3: De kwis Part 4: De ruzie Part 5: De enquete Part 6: De computer Part 7: De reddingsoperatie Part 8: De robotfoto Part 9: Het dossier Part 10: De tijdelijke Part 11: Eén man teveel Part 12: De kantoortuin
External links
Official website
References