Nederland 3
Encyclopedia
Nederland 3 is the third and youngest of the terrestrial television
channels operated by the Dutch
public-broadcasting organization NPO in the Netherlands
and carries programs provided by member-based non-profit broadcasting associations. It is oriented towards children, youth and innovative television.
(then called BRTN), which would specialize in Flemish-Dutch cultural programming. This plan failed however.
Nederland 3 became the home channel of the broadcasters VPRO
, VARA
, RVU
, and NPS, all of which share a progressive outlook. The channel focused on news, debate, culture and innovative television. Before the evening peak the channel's programming, organized by NPO under the label Z@ppelin, was aimed at children.
In September 2006, the programming of NPO's television channels was changed slightly. Today Nederland 3 still focuses on children during the daytime. In the evening it aims to reach an open-minded audience with innovative, educational television and occasionally sport. All Dutch public broadcasting organizations have air-time on Nederland 1
, 2
, and 3; youth-oriented broadcaster BNN's programs, however, are currently broadcast only on Nederland 3.
On September 16, 2007 the NPO channels Nederland 1
, Nederland 2
and Nederland 3 switched completely to anamorphic widescreen
, before that time some of the programming was already broadcasted in widescreen.
On July 4, 2009 all three channels began simulcast
ing in 1080i
high-definition
. Before the launch of the permanent HD service, a test version of the Nederland 1 HD channel was made available from June 2, 2008 until August 24, 2008 in order to broadcast Euro 2008, the 2008 Tour de France
, and the 2008 Summer Olympics
in HD.
and Z@PP
broadcast television oriented at children, this includes educational television.
After 19:00 the programming for youth and young adults starts. On weekdays the channel broadcasts a soap opera (Onderweg naar Morgen) and a talk show (De Wereld Draait Door
). The rest of the programming is filled with films, drama and comedy (both made by the public broadcasters and imported from foreign broadcasters), and successful programs such as Top of the Pops
, De Lama's, Spuiten en Slikken
and Raymann is Laat. It also broadcasts European Football such as the UEFA Champions League
live.
Terrestrial television
Terrestrial television is a mode of television broadcasting which does not involve satellite transmission or cables — typically using radio waves through transmitting and receiving antennas or television antenna aerials...
channels operated by the Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
public-broadcasting organization NPO in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and carries programs provided by member-based non-profit broadcasting associations. It is oriented towards children, youth and innovative television.
History
Nederland 3 was established on 4 April 1988. The original plan was for the third Dutch public television channel to be a joint venture with the Flemish public broadcaster VRTVlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep
The Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie , or VRT, is a publicly-funded broadcaster of radio and television in Flanders ....
(then called BRTN), which would specialize in Flemish-Dutch cultural programming. This plan failed however.
Nederland 3 became the home channel of the broadcasters VPRO
VPRO
The VPRO was established in the Netherlands in 1926 as a religious broadcasting organization. Falling under the Protestant pillar, it represented the Liberal Protestant current...
, VARA
VARA (broadcaster)
The Omroepvereniging VARA is a Dutch public broadcasting association operating within the framework of the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep system, founded in 1925 as the Vereeniging van Arbeiders Radio Amateurs...
, RVU
RVU
RVU may refer to:* Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine* RVU Alliance* RVU protocol* Relative Value Units in healthcare management systems, specifically Medicare* Radio Volks Universiteit, now merged into Omroep NTR...
, and NPS, all of which share a progressive outlook. The channel focused on news, debate, culture and innovative television. Before the evening peak the channel's programming, organized by NPO under the label Z@ppelin, was aimed at children.
In September 2006, the programming of NPO's television channels was changed slightly. Today Nederland 3 still focuses on children during the daytime. In the evening it aims to reach an open-minded audience with innovative, educational television and occasionally sport. All Dutch public broadcasting organizations have air-time on Nederland 1
Nederland 1
Nederland 1 is the first national television station in the Netherlands, it was launched on 2 October 1951. It provides public broadcasting and currently exists next to sister channels Nederland 2 and 3. The several broadcasting organisations of the Publieke Omroep deliver programmes. A wide...
, 2
Nederland 2
Nederland 2 is a Dutch television channel, one of three alongside Nederland 1 and Nederland 3. It was established in October 1964 and tends to broadcast sports, light entertainment, news and current affairs programming....
, and 3; youth-oriented broadcaster BNN's programs, however, are currently broadcast only on Nederland 3.
On September 16, 2007 the NPO channels Nederland 1
Nederland 1
Nederland 1 is the first national television station in the Netherlands, it was launched on 2 October 1951. It provides public broadcasting and currently exists next to sister channels Nederland 2 and 3. The several broadcasting organisations of the Publieke Omroep deliver programmes. A wide...
, Nederland 2
Nederland 2
Nederland 2 is a Dutch television channel, one of three alongside Nederland 1 and Nederland 3. It was established in October 1964 and tends to broadcast sports, light entertainment, news and current affairs programming....
and Nederland 3 switched completely to anamorphic widescreen
Anamorphic widescreen
Anamorphic widescreen, when applied to DVD manufacture, is a video process that horizontally squeezes a widescreen image so that it can be stored in a standard 4:3 aspect ratio DVD image frame. Compatible playback equipment can then re-expand the horizontal dimension to show the original widescreen...
, before that time some of the programming was already broadcasted in widescreen.
On July 4, 2009 all three channels began simulcast
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
ing in 1080i
1080i
1080i is the shorthand name for a high-definition television mode. The i means interlaced video; 1080i differs from 1080p, in which the p stands for progressive scan. The term 1080i assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a frame size of 1920×1080 pixels...
high-definition
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
. Before the launch of the permanent HD service, a test version of the Nederland 1 HD channel was made available from June 2, 2008 until August 24, 2008 in order to broadcast Euro 2008, the 2008 Tour de France
2008 Tour de France
The 2008 Tour de France was the 95th Tour de France. The event took place from 5–27 July 2008. Starting in the French city of Brest, the tour entered Italy on the 15th stage and returned to France during the 16th, heading for Paris, its regular final destination, which was reached in the 21st stage...
, and the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in HD.
Programming
Between 06:30 and 19:00 Z@ppelinZ@ppelin
Z@ppelin is a Dutch television channel for kids that broadcasts on Nederland 3. Before z@ppelin, the programmes were seen over the three public channels. On the 3rd of September 2005 z@ppelin became a channel for 2-6 aged kids....
and Z@PP
Z@PP
Z@PP is the child block-system of NPO. It is aimed especially at children between 6 and 12 years. Since September 2005 Z@ppelin has been the name of a block for children under 6.Z@PP also transmits Nederland 3....
broadcast television oriented at children, this includes educational television.
After 19:00 the programming for youth and young adults starts. On weekdays the channel broadcasts a soap opera (Onderweg naar Morgen) and a talk show (De Wereld Draait Door
De Wereld Draait Door
De Wereld Draait Door is a Dutch television program produced by the VARA and broadcast on Nederland 3. The host is Matthijs van Nieuwkerk. The program contains a mixture of news, information, and amusement....
). The rest of the programming is filled with films, drama and comedy (both made by the public broadcasters and imported from foreign broadcasters), and successful programs such as Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
, De Lama's, Spuiten en Slikken
Spuiten en Slikken
Spuiten en Slikken is a Dutch television program on public television. It is a program about sexuality and drugs...
and Raymann is Laat. It also broadcasts European Football such as the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
live.