BBC Belgium
Logo used since 5 May 2026 | |
| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Belgium |
| Network | BBC Benelux |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Dutch English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | BBC Studios |
| Sister channels | BBC One BBC Two BBC Three BBC Four BBC News CBBC CBeebies |
| History | |
| Launched | 5 June 2015 (as BBC First) 5 May 2026 (as BBC Belgium) |
| Former names | BBC First (2015-2026) |
| Links | |
| Website | BBCBenelux.com |
BBC Belgium is a Belgian TV-station of BBC Studios with drama and some entertainment. It is a pay television channel which launched in Belgium originally as BBC First on 4 June 2015. On 5 May 2026 BBC Belgium took over from BBC First in Belgium.
History
BBC First launched in Belgium on 4 June 2015.[1][2] The programme mix is specifically for the Belgium, with more emphasis placed on drama and crime series. All programming is subtitled in Dutch.
On 5 May 2026, BBC First was rebranded as BBC Belgium in Belgium.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "BBC First to Launch in Belgium" (Press release). BBC Worldwide. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "BBC First to launch in Belgium next month". TBI Europe. 22 May 2015.
- ^ "BBC Studios unveils BBC Belgium". 9 April 2026.
External links
- [Official website|https://www.bbcbenelux.com/zenders/belgium?country=BE]