Discovery Channel is a Dutch
free-to-cable television channel airing in the
Netherlands
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. Its primary target is men aged 25–39. It launched on 12 April 2003.
Cable television is widely available in the Netherlands, and ''Discovery'' is available on virtually every platform. It has enjoyed relatively high ratings for several years; in 2018 it had 1.5 percent share of all viewing.
History
Discovery Channel launched in Europe on 1 April 1989.
The localized Dutch feed of Discovery Channel launched on 12 April 2003, replacing the European feed.
The Dutch ''Discovery Channel'' distinguishes itself from other versions by having broadcast live sports events. In late November 2008 it broadcast three matches from the
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie (; ''"Honour Division"'' or ''"Premier Division"'') is the highest level of professional football in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956, two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is c ...
that resulted in high ratings. These matches were seen by 805,000 viewers.
In August 2009 the channel switched to the 16:9 widescreen format.
In May 2012
Discovery Networks Benelux launched a
HD simulcast of ''Discovery Channel'' in the Netherlands, replacing
Discovery HD Showcase
Discovery HD is the international name of the high-definition television channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The international Discovery HD (later Discovery HD World in Asia-Pacific markets, no ...
and was first introduced by
UPC Netherlands
UPC Nederland ( en, UPC Netherlands) was the second largest cable operator in the Netherlands, providing cable television (digital and analogue), broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers.
In early 2015 ...
.
Animal Planet
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,
Eurosport 1,
Investigation Discovery
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and
TLC
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Arts and entertainment Television
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** TLC (Asia), an A ...
are also widely available.
Eurosport 2
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and
Discovery Science are available as well, but they are only distributed as part of bonus packages.
References
External links
Discovery NL
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Discovery Channel
Television channels in the Netherlands
Television channels and stations established in 2003