51st Rose d'Or Festival global TV stars like Stefan Raab ("TV Total", "Schlag den Raab" and "Eurovision Song Contest") and Jeremy Clarkson ("Top Gear"). Both gentlemen will be appearing at the Awards Night on May 10 when the Golden Roses for the best entertainment television programmes in 12 categories will be presented.

The Rose d'Or Forum is also packed with outstanding content this year, with contributions from more than 35 expert speakers and panellists from around the world. Markus Schächter, former Director General of ZDF, will open the three-day Forum with many international guests from the television, media and communications industries. The Forum programme includes:

Tuesday 8 May 2012

• Stand and Deliver: Public Value Entertainment in a New Media Economy
• Children of the Revolution: Kids Entertainment, Now!

Wednesday 9 May 2012

• Format Innovations for the Digital Arena
• How to Make the Most out of Your Cult Hit Show

Thursday 10 May 2012

• Branded Entertainment and Transmedia Storytelling
• Futuretainment: What's Next?