1993 in Dutch television

This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1993.

Events

• 2 October – RTL 4 launches its sister channel RTL 5 at 6pm with an introductory programme; there was also a launch ceremony later that evening (Saturdaynight Five). ^[1]
• Unknown - Ellen Fransz, performing as Whitney Houston wins the ninth series of Soundmixshow .

Television shows

1950s

• NOS Journaal (1956–present)

1970s

• Sesamstraat (1976–present)

1980s

• Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)
• Soundmixshow (1985-2002)
• Het Klokhuis (1988–present)

1990s

• Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990–present)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
K-T.V.	Cable television	Unknown
Euronews	Cable television	10 January
Cartoon Network Europe	Cable television	17 September
TNT Classic Movies	Cable television	17 September
RTL V	Cable television	2 October

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
		Cable and satellite

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
Screensport	Cable and satellite	1 March

References

1. "PROGRAMMA'S RTV ZATERDAG". Leidse Courant (in Dutch). 2 October 1993. Retrieved 29 May 2025.