1983 in Belgian television

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This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1983.

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Events

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Television shows

1980s

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Networks and services

Launches

NetworkTypeLaunch dateNotesSource
[[]]Cable and satellite

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Old network nameNew network nameTypeConversion DateNotesSource
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Closures

NetworkTypeEnd dateNotesSources
[[]]Cable and satellite

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