Nederland 24
number of specialty digital television channels from Netherlands Public Broadcasting
Nederland 24 was the collective name for a number of specialty television channels from the Dutch public broadcasting system. It also broadcasts a sample channel of the same name featuring a mix of programming from the other thematic channels. A couple of these specialty channel are still available, but are now fully under the wings of the NPO.
Originally it consisted of four channels, peaking at seventeen channels, which were available through cable and online. Currently, only four of the channels survive under the NPO Themakanalen umbrella.
Overview
The Nederland 24 channels were an expansion of the Dutch public broadcasting system, in which public broadcasting associations provide general programming. Based on the number of active members, broadcasting associations receive airtime on three national public television stations (NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3). The thematic channels offered these broadcasting associations more airtime to expand its core programming. These channels broadcast round-the-clock, all day, hence the "24" part of the name.
History
The name Nederland 4 was first used in 2000 for a proposed fourth national public network with content provided by NOS and the regional public stations. The chances of opening such a channel fell in December when negotiations fell through.
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