2012 in Dutch television
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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 2012.
Events
- 20 January - Iris Kroes wins the second series of The Voice of Holland.[1]
- 26 February - Joan Franka is selected to represent Netherlands at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "You and Me". She is selected to be the fifty-third Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at Studio 24 in Hilversum.[2]
- 23 March - 13-year-old Fabiënne Bergmans wins the first series of The Voice Kids.
- 1 June - Jump rope team DDF Crew win the fifth series of Holland's Got Talent.
- 13 October - Goede tijden, slechte tijden actor Mark van Eeuwen and his partner Jessica Maybury win the first series of Strictly Come Dancing.
- 14 December - Leona Philippo wins the third series of The Voice of Holland.[3]
Television shows
1950s
- NOS Journaal (1956–present)
1970s
- Sesamstraat (1976–present)
1980s
- Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)
- Het Klokhuis (1988–present)
1990s
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990–present)
2000s
- X Factor (2006–present)
- Holland's Got Talent (2008–present)
2010s
- The Voice of Holland (2010–present)
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film1 Drama | Cable television | 17 January | ||
| HBO Netherlands | Cable television | 9 February | ||
| Film1 Sundance | Cable television | 1 March | ||
| FightBox | Cable television | 1 June | ||
| 24Kitchen | Cable television | 12 December |
Conversions and rebrandings
| Old network name | New network name | Type | Conversion Date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film 1.3 | Film1 Sundance | Cable and satellite | 1 March |
Closures
| Network | Type | End date | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brava 3D | Cable television | 1 August |
Deaths
| Date | Name | Age | Cinematic Credibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 November | Hannie Lips | 88 | Dutch broadcaster & television announcer |
