1998 in Dutch television
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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1998.
Events
- 8 March - 1996 Soundmixshow winner Edsilia Rombley is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Hemel en aarde". She is selected to be the fortieth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at RAI Congresgebouw in Amsterdam.
- 17 October - Cherwin Muringen wins the fourteenth series of Soundmixshow, performing as Seal.
Debuts
- 10 October - Monte Carlo (1998–2002)
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)
- Goudkust (1996–2001)
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mezzo TV | Cable television | 21 March | ||
| 13th Street | Cable television | 30 May | ||
| National Geographic | Cable television | 1 July | ||
| Discovery Science | Cable television | 1 October | ||
| Discovery Travel & Living | Cable television | 1 October | ||
| Discovery Civilisation Channel | Cable television | 2 October |
Closures
| Network | Type | End date | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMT Europe | Cable television | 31 March |