Pieter Jan Hagens

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Pieter Jan Hagens
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Pieter Jan Hagens (2009)
Born (1958-08-14) 14 August 1958 (age 66)
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Occupation(s)Radio and television presenter
Known for

Pieter Jan Hagens (born 14 August 1958) [1] is a Dutch radio and television presenter. He is known for presenting several news-related shows, including EenVandaag and Buitenhof . [2] He is also known for presenting the television show Wie is de Mol? . [3]

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Career

He is known for presenting the current affairs show EenVandaag and political interview show Buitenhof . [2] He also presented the radio program Spijkers met Koppen. [4] He also presented the popular science show Jules Unlimited. [5] [6] In the show, he completed multiple extreme challenges, including jumping from a bridge, cave diving and standing on a flying Boeing Stearman aircraft. [6] He presented the show with other presenters, including Jan Douwe Kroeske and Mieke van der Wey. [6]

Between 2008 and 2011 he presented the popular television show Wie is de Mol? . [3] [7] Art Rooijakkers succeeded him as presenter of the show, as Hagens wanted to focus more on journalism. [8] In 2016, he won the 15th edition of De Grote Geschiedenisquiz, with questions about history, together with Jort Kelder. [9] [10] Hagens and Jort Kelder presented the 2017 television show Ten strijde! about land and sea battles in Dutch history. [11] [12]

Hagens took a sabbatical in 2018 and he went on a sailing voyage. [13] [14] He visited multiple countries, including Suriname and Cape Verde. [13] He returned to work in August 2019. [2] Hagens was a contestant in the 2021 season of the show Maestro presented by Frits Sissing. [15] [16] In the show, contestants compete to become the best conductor. [15] [16] He was eliminated in the fourth episode. [17]

Hagens retired in April 2025. [18] [19] In June 2025, Joost Vullings succeeded Hagens as presenter of Buitenhof. [20]

Personal life

Hagens is the father of journalist Sam Hagens. [21] [22]

Selected filmography


As presenter

As contestant

References

  1. ↑ "Pieter Jan Hagens: "Ik ben gek van geschiedenis"". KRO Magazine (in Dutch). 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Tomas, Irma (22 September 2019). "Pieter Jan Hagens: 'Een groep orka's was het absolute hoogtepunt'". Televizier (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Wie is de Mol opgenomen in Noord-Ierland". NU.nl (in Dutch). 18 November 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Radioprogramma Spijkers met Koppen viert jubileum in Carré". NU.nl (in Dutch). 9 June 2018. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "Jules Unlimited komt terug!". Televizier (in Dutch). 28 December 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Steeds nieuwe uitdagingen in 'Jules Unlimited'". Trouw (in Dutch). 26 February 1993. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Patrick Stoof was de mol" [Patrick Stoof was the mole]. NU.nl (in Dutch). 17 March 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Art Rooijakkers nieuwe presentator Wie is de Mol". NU.nl (in Dutch). 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  9. ↑ "Jort Kelder en Pieter Jan Hagens winnen Grote Geschiedenisquiz". NU.nl (in Dutch). 3 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  10. ↑ "Presentatoren winnen Grote Geschiedenisquiz". NTR (in Dutch). 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Jort Kelder en Pieter Jan Hagens over Ten strijde!" [Jort Kelder and Pieter Jan Hagens about Ten strijde!]. BNNVARA (in Dutch). 24 February 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Pieter Jan Hagens en Jort Kelder geven geschiedenisles" [Pieter Jan Hagens and Jort Kelder give history lessons]. RTL Boulevard (in Dutch). 24 February 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  13. 1 2 "Pieter Jan Hagens geniet van sabbatical op oceaan". Mediacourant (in Dutch). 17 December 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  14. ↑ "Pieter Jan Hagens: Zeilen is groot cadeau". Televizier (in Dutch). 17 February 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  15. 1 2 "Simone Kleinsma en Bram Krikke doen mee aan dirigeerwedstrijd Maestro". NU.nl (in Dutch). 13 October 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  16. 1 2 "Strijd om de Gouden Baton gaat weer beginnen". Televizier (in Dutch). 5 December 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  17. ↑ "Interview met de derde afvaller van Maestro: Pieter Jan Hagens". NPO Klassiek (in Dutch). 17 December 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  18. ↑ "Pieter Jan Hagens vindt het gek om 'juist in deze tijd' met pensioen te gaan". NU.nl (in Dutch). 14 April 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  19. ↑ Segers, Maxime (13 April 2025). "Pieter Jan Hagens neemt na 15 jaar afscheid van Buitenhof: 'Gek gevoel om weg te gaan'". AD (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  20. ↑ "Joost Vullings volgt Pieter Jan Hagens op als presentator Buitenhof" [Joost Vullings succeeds Pieter Jan Hagens as presenter [of] Buitenhof]. NU.nl (in Dutch). 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  21. ↑ "Sam Hagens neemt met Hélène Hendriks HLF8-presentatie Johnny de Mol over". NU.nl (in Dutch). 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  22. ↑ "Vijfde afvaller Wie is de Mol?: 'Je moet jezelf niet te serieus nemen'". NU.nl (in Dutch). 9 February 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
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