De Collega's
De Collega's 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 populair 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 proprosal 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, played by Bob Van der Veken
- Philemon Persez, played by René Verreth
- Mireille Puis, played by Nellie Rosiers
- Jenny Vanjes, played by Jenny Tanghe
- Bonaventuur Verastenhoven, played by Mandus De Vos
- Thierry De Vucht, played by Johny Voners
- Jean De Pesser, played by Jaak Van Assche
- Gilbert Van Hie, played by Tuur De Weert
- Jomme Dockx, played by Manu Verreth
- Betty Bossé, played by Tessy Moerenhout
- Kris Berlo, played by Agnes De Nul
- Karolien Van Kersbeke, played by Nora Tilley
- Hilaire Baconfoy, played by Jacky Morel
- Arabelle Lucas, played by Jo Crab
- Jan Clerckx, played by Loet Hanekroot