Discovery Channel Netherlands
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Discovery Channel Netherlands is a Dutch television channel. Its primary target is men aged 25-39.
Cable television has a very high penetration in the Netherlands, and the Discovery Channel is available from virtually every platform. It has enjoyed relatively high ratings for several years; in 2003 it had 1.5 percent share of all viewing, which had risen to 1.8 percent in 2008.
The Dutch Discovery Channel distinguishes itself from other versions by having broadcast live sports events. In late November it broadcast three matches from the Eredivisie
. The highest rated of these matches was seen by 805,000 viewers.
In August 2009, the channel switched to the 16:9 widescreen format.
Animal Planet Benelux is also widely available in Netherlands. Discovery Science
, Discovery World
, Discovery Travel & Living
and Discovery HD
are also available in the Netherlands, but they are only distributed digitally.
Cable television has a very high penetration in the Netherlands, and the Discovery Channel is available from virtually every platform. It has enjoyed relatively high ratings for several years; in 2003 it had 1.5 percent share of all viewing, which had risen to 1.8 percent in 2008.
The Dutch Discovery Channel distinguishes itself from other versions by having broadcast live sports events. In late November it broadcast three matches from the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
. The highest rated of these matches was seen by 805,000 viewers.
In August 2009, the channel switched to the 16:9 widescreen format.
Animal Planet Benelux is also widely available in Netherlands. Discovery Science
Discovery Science Europe/ME
Discovery Science Europe/ME is a television channel targeting the European countries and the Arab World, focusing on programmes relating science and technology. It is broadcast from Discovery Networks Europe in the United Kingdom using a broadcasting license from Ofcom.It is available from numerous...
, Discovery World
Discovery World (TV channel)
Discovery World is a European television network known as Discovery Civilisation from 1999 - 2008. Discovery World offers an experience of the very best factual programming from around the globe. Discovery World showcases a rich and colourful selection of high quality factual programmes from around...
, Discovery Travel & Living
Discovery Travel & Living Europe
Discovery Travel & Living Europe is a television channel broadcasting to several countries in Europe.The channel was originally known as Discovery Travel & Adventure Channel and then featured more adventure-related programmes. On February 1, 2005, the channel changed its name to Discovery Travel &...
and Discovery HD
Discovery HD
Discovery HD is the international name of the high-definition television channels from Discovery Communications.The international Discovery HD first launched in Korea on February 2005 as a programming block...
are also available in the Netherlands, but they are only distributed digitally.
External links
- Discovery Channel from Discovery Networks Benelux