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{{Short description|Dutch free-to-air television channel}}
{{Short description|Dutch free-to-air television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = RTL 4
| name = RTL 4
| logo = RTL4 Logo 2016.png
| logo = RTL4 2023.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_alt = RTL 4 logo
| logo_alt = RTL 4 logo
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1989|10|2|df=y}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|1989|10|2|df=y}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]<br />{{small|(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed)}}
| owner = [[RTL Group]]
| owner = [[RTL Group]]
| parent = [[RTL Nederland]] (2004-present)<br />[[Holland Media Groep]] (1996-2004)<br />RTL 4 S.A. (1990-1996)
| parent = [[RTL Nederland]] (2004-present)<br />[[Holland Media Groep]] (1997-2004)<br />RTL 4 S.A. (1990-1997)
| country = [[Netherlands]]<br />[[Luxembourg]]
| country = [[Netherlands]]<br />[[Luxembourg]]
| area = Netherlands<br />Luxembourg
| area = Netherlands<br />Luxembourg
| headquarters = [[Hilversum]], Netherlands
| headquarters = [[Hilversum]], Netherlands
| former_names = RTL Véronique (1989-1990)<br />RTL4 Veronique (1990)
| former_names = RTL Véronique (1989-1990)<br />RTL4 Veronique (1990)
| sister_channels = [[RTL 5]]<br />[[RTL 7]]<br />[[RTL 8]]<br />[[RTL Z]]<br />[[RTL Lounge]]<br />[[RTL Crime (Dutch TV channel)|RTL Crime]]<br />[[RTL Telekids]]
| sister_channels = [[RTL 5]]<br />[[RTL 7]]<br />[[RTL 8]]<br />[[RTL Z]]<br />[[RTL Lounge]]<br />[[RTL Crime (Dutch TV channel)|RTL Crime]]<br />[[RTL Telekids]]
| website = {{url|rtl4.nl}}
| website = {{url|rtl4.nl}}
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digitenne]]
| terr_serv_1 = [[Digitenne]]
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 4 (HD)
| terr_chan_1 = Channel 4 (HD)
| terr_serv_2 = [[Digital terrestrial television|DTT]] <small>(Luxembourg)</small>
| terr_serv_2 = [[Digital terrestrial television|DTT]] <small>(Luxembourg)</small>
| terr_chan_2 = 498 MHz (SD)
| terr_chan_2 = 498 MHz (SD)
| online_serv_1 = [[Ziggo#Ziggo GO|Ziggo GO]]
| online_serv_1 = [[Ziggo#Ziggo GO|Ziggo GO]]
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.ziggogo.tv/nl/tv/channel-asset.html/lgi-nl-prod-master%3ANL_000004_019461/location/65535.html#action=watch ZiggoGO.tv] (Europe only)
| online_chan_1 = [https://www.ziggogo.tv/nl/tv/channel-asset.html/lgi-nl-prod-master%3ANL_000004_019461/location/65535.html#action=watch ZiggoGO.tv] (Europe only)
| online_serv_2 = KPN iTV Online
| online_serv_2 = KPN iTV Online
| online_chan_2 = [http://www.itvonline.nl/ Watch live] (Europe only)
| online_chan_2 = [http://www.itvonline.nl/ Watch live] (Europe only)
}}
}}
'''RTL 4''' (Radio Télévision Luxembourg 4) is a Dutch [[free-to-cable]] television channel; it is the most-watched commercial station in the country, popular especially with those aged between 20 and 49.<ref name=share>{{cite web|url=https://kijkonderzoek.nl/images/Persberichten_algemeen/SKO_Jaarrapport_TV_2017.pdfhttps://kijkonderzoek.nl/images/Jaarpersberichten/Jaarpersbericht_2018.pdf|title=Jaarrapport 2018|publisher=Stichting Kijk Onderzoek}}{{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> RTL 4 is a general entertainment channel with [[infotainment]], [[television drama]], [[talk shows]], [[game shows]], [[news]] and [[talent shows]]. It is owned by [[RTL Nederland]], a subsidiary of [[RTL Group]]. The station has three sister TV channels: [[RTL 5]], [[RTL 7]] and [[RTL 8]], and four thematic TV channels: [[RTL Z]], [[RTL Lounge]], [[RTL Crime (Dutch TV channel)|RTL Crime]] and [[RTL Telekids]].
'''RTL 4''' ('''Radio Télévision Luxembourg 4''') is a Dutch [[free-to-air|free TV]] channel; it is the most-watched commercial station in the country, popular especially with those aged between 20 and 49.<ref name=share>{{cite web|url=https://kijkonderzoek.nl/images/Persberichten_algemeen/SKO_Jaarrapport_TV_2017.pdfhttps://kijkonderzoek.nl/images/Jaarpersberichten/Jaarpersbericht_2018.pdf|title=Jaarrapport 2018|publisher=Stichting Kijk Onderzoek}}{{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> RTL 4 is a general entertainment channel with [[infotainment]], [[television drama]], [[talk shows]], [[game shows]], [[news]] and [[talent shows]]. It is owned by [[RTL Nederland]], a subsidiary of [[RTL Group]]. The station has three sister TV channels: [[RTL 5]], [[RTL 7]] and [[RTL 8]], and four thematic TV channels: [[RTL Z]], [[RTL Lounge]], [[RTL Crime (Dutch TV channel)|RTL Crime]] and [[RTL Telekids]].


Officially RTL 4 - along with [[RTL 5]], [[RTL 7]] and [[RTL 8]] - is headquartered in [[Hilversum]], broadcasting under a [[Luxembourg]] TV license. This allows them to avoid more strict control by the Dutch media authorities as Luxembourg's television watchdog is less strict. Despite being intended for Dutch audiences, RTL 4 is encrypted on the Dutch DVB-T Digitenne platform but free-to-air in Luxembourg.
Officially RTL 4 - along with [[RTL 5]], [[RTL 7]] and [[RTL 8]] - is headquartered in [[Hilversum]], broadcasting under a [[Luxembourg]] TV license. This allows them to avoid more strict control by the Dutch media authorities as Luxembourg's television watchdog is less strict. Despite being intended for Dutch audiences, RTL 4 is encrypted on the Dutch DVB-T Digitenne platform but free-to-air in Luxembourg.


==History==
==History==
It originally launched on the [[Astra 1A]] satellite as ''RTL Véronique'' on 2 October 1989,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitemagazine.com/mobile/informatie.php?id=100|title=ASTRA Benelux leidt vakhandel de juiste weg en zet in op HD|publisher=SatelliteMagazine.com|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> before re-branding as RTL 4 the next year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtl.nl/service/rtlnederland/components/corporate/zenders/articles/rtl4.xml|title=RTL 4: Dé familiezender van Nederland|publisher=[[RTL Nederland]]|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> 1, 2 and 3 were already used by the Netherlands' public broadcasters. It was one of the first private commercial broadcaster in the Netherlands. Officially, it still broadcasts from [[Luxembourg]]. Private broadcasters were not allowed in the Netherlands until 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.innl.nl/page/4956|title=De commerciële doorbraak: Op de Nederlandse radio & televisie|publisher=Nationaal Historisch Museum|author=Jan Auke Brink|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> The encryption system employed by both RTL 4 and 5 analogue services whilst on the Astra 1A and [[Astra 1C|1C]] satellites was [[Luxcrypt]]. This standard was employed in order to protect the distribution rights sold by foreign studios to RTL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2844/Archief/archief/article/detail/379963/1994/05/26/Codering-RTL-5-wekt-verzet.dhtml|title=Codering RTL 5 wekt verzet|publisher=[[de Volkskrant]]|date=26 May 1994}}</ref>
It originally launched on the [[Astra 1A]] satellite as ''RTL Véronique'' on 2 October 1989,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satellitemagazine.com/mobile/informatie.php?id=100|title=ASTRA Benelux leidt vakhandel de juiste weg en zet in op HD|publisher=SatelliteMagazine.com|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> before re-branding as RTL 4 the next year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtl.nl/service/rtlnederland/components/corporate/zenders/articles/rtl4.xml|title=RTL 4: Dé familiezender van Nederland|publisher=[[RTL Nederland]]|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> 1, 2 and 3 were already used by the Netherlands' public broadcasters. It was one of the first private commercial broadcaster in the Netherlands. Officially, it still broadcasts from [[Luxembourg]]. Private broadcasters were not allowed in the Netherlands until 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.innl.nl/page/4956|title=De commerciële doorbraak: Op de Nederlandse radio & televisie|publisher=Nationaal Historisch Museum|author=Jan Auke Brink|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> The encryption system employed by both RTL 4 and 5 analogue services while on the Astra 1A and [[Astra 1C|1C]] satellites was [[:nl:Luxcrypt|Luxcrypt]]. This standard was employed to protect the distribution rights sold by foreign studios to RTL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volkskrant.nl/vk/nl/2844/Archief/archief/article/detail/379963/1994/05/26/Codering-RTL-5-wekt-verzet.dhtml|title=Codering RTL 5 wekt verzet|publisher=[[de Volkskrant]]|date=26 May 1994}}</ref>


RTL 4 broadcasts the first and the longest running [[Soap opera|soap]] of the Netherlands, ''[[Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden]]'' (since 1 October 1990).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gtstfanclub.nl/over-gtst/|title=Over GTST|date=8 January 2011|publisher=gtstfanclub.nl|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
RTL 4 broadcasts the first and the longest running [[Soap opera|soap]] of the Netherlands, ''[[Goede tijden, slechte tijden]]'' (since 1 October 1990).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gtstfanclub.nl/over-gtst/|title=Over GTST|date=8 January 2011|publisher=gtstfanclub.nl|access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref>
[[File:RTL 4 logo 2005.svg|thumb|Logo from 2005 until 2013]]
[[File:RTL 4 logo 2005.svg|thumb|Logo from 2005 until 2013]]
RTL 4's latest radical change of programming was on 18 August 2007 when RTL obtained the soccer rights (Eredivisie) but lost the rights to the [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] the following year. In 2008 RTL 4 went back to its roots as a family entertainment channel<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=4741|title=Bert Habets: 'RTL 4 wordt weer familiezender'|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|date=21 January 2008}}</ref> with programmes such as ''[[Idols (Dutch TV series)|Idols]]'', ''[[X Factor (Netherlands)|X Factor]]'', ''[[Dancing with the Stars]]'' and ''[[Dancing on Ice around the world|Dancing on Ice]]''. That year RTL 4 also launched ''[[Ik Hou Van Holland]]'', a quiz-show around and about the Netherlands with [[Linda De Mol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/3052800/_Linda_de_Mol_houdt_van_Holland__.html|title=Linda de Mol houdt van Holland|publisher=[[De Telegraaf]]|author=Marcel Frost|date=17 January 2008|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620001647/http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/3052800/_Linda_de_Mol_houdt_van_Holland__.html|archive-date=20 June 2008}}</ref>
RTL 4's latest radical change of programming was on 18 August 2007 when RTL obtained the football rights (Eredivisie), but lost the rights to the [[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] the following year. In 2008, RTL 4 went back to its roots as a family entertainment channel<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=4741|title=Bert Habets: 'RTL 4 wordt weer familiezender'|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|date=21 January 2008}}</ref> with programmes such as ''[[Idols (Dutch TV series)|Idols]]'', ''[[X Factor (Dutch TV series)|X Factor]]'', ''[[Dancing with the Stars]]'' and ''[[Dancing on Ice (franchise)|Dancing on Ice]]''. That year RTL 4 also launched ''[[Ik hou van Holland]]'', a quiz show around and about the Netherlands with [[Linda de Mol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/3052800/_Linda_de_Mol_houdt_van_Holland__.html|title=Linda de Mol houdt van Holland|publisher=[[De Telegraaf]]|author=Marcel Frost|date=17 January 2008|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620001647/http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/3052800/_Linda_de_Mol_houdt_van_Holland__.html|archive-date=20 June 2008}}</ref>
[[File:RTL4 logo 2013.png|thumb|Logo from 2013-2016]]
[[File:RTL 4 Logo 2013.svg|thumb|Logo from 2013 until 2016]]
From 2009 the talent shows are playing a major role in the programming of RTL 4, the ''X-Factor'' has been rescheduled successfully to Friday night with higher ratings in Season 2 (2009) and Season 3 (2010) on Fridays. In 2010, RTL 4 bought the rights for broadcasting ''[[Holland's Got Talent]]'' from [[SBS 6]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=67729|title=Robert ten Brink nieuwe presentator Holland's Got Talent|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|author=Marcel Frost|date=3 May 2012}}</ref> and created together with pioneer [[John De Mol]] their own talent show ''[[The Voice of Holland]]'' in the Autumn of that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zappen.blog.nl/talpa/2010/08/17/john-de-mol-kijker-wordt-uit-stoel-geblazen-door-the-voice#more-10119|title=John de Mol: Kijker wordt uit stoel geblazen door The Voice|publisher=zappen.blog.nl|author=Herman Roggeveen|date=17 August 2010}}</ref> ''The Voice of Holland'' became a huge hit on Dutch Television with ratings around 3 million viewers every Friday Night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televizier.nl/nieuws/tv-nieuws/the-voice-met-dik-3-miljoen-kijkers-ver-voor-op.727459.lynkx|title=The Voice met dik 3 miljoen kijkers ver voor op concurrentie|publisher=Televizier.nl|author=Jory Vijfschaft|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> In 2012 yet another new talent show started, ''[[Beat the Best]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediajournaal.nl/2012/04/19/weer-nieuwe-talentenshow-bij-rtl4-met-gordon-en-chantal-janzen.html|title=Weer nieuwe talentenshow RTL4, met Gordon en Chantal Janzen|publisher=Mediajournaal.nl|date=19 April 2012|access-date=24 November 2012|archive-date=30 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630171107/http://www.mediajournaal.nl/2012/04/19/weer-nieuwe-talentenshow-bij-rtl4-met-gordon-en-chantal-janzen.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
From 2009, talent shows have played a major role in the programming of RTL 4, the ''X Factor'' has been rescheduled successfully to Friday night with higher ratings in Season 2 (2009) and Season 3 (2010) on Fridays. In 2010, RTL 4 bought the rights for broadcasting ''[[Holland's Got Talent]]'' from [[SBS6|SBS 6]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=67729|title=Robert ten Brink nieuwe presentator Holland's Got Talent|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|author=Marcel Frost|date=3 May 2012}}</ref> and created together with pioneer [[John de Mol Jr.|John de Mol]] their own talent show ''[[The Voice of Holland]]'' in the Autumn of that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zappen.blog.nl/talpa/2010/08/17/john-de-mol-kijker-wordt-uit-stoel-geblazen-door-the-voice#more-10119|title=John de Mol: Kijker wordt uit stoel geblazen door The Voice|publisher=zappen.blog.nl|author=Herman Roggeveen|date=17 August 2010}}</ref> ''The Voice of Holland'' became a huge hit on Dutch television with ratings around 3{{nbsp}}million viewers every Friday Night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televizier.nl/nieuws/tv-nieuws/the-voice-met-dik-3-miljoen-kijkers-ver-voor-op.727459.lynkx|title=The Voice met dik 3 miljoen kijkers ver voor op concurrentie|publisher=Televizier.nl|author=Jory Vijfschaft|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> In 2012, yet another new talent show started, ''[[:nl:Beat the Best|Beat the Best]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediajournaal.nl/2012/04/19/weer-nieuwe-talentenshow-bij-rtl4-met-gordon-en-chantal-janzen.html|title=Weer nieuwe talentenshow RTL4, met Gordon en Chantal Janzen|publisher=Mediajournaal.nl|date=19 April 2012|access-date=24 November 2012|archive-date=30 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630171107/http://www.mediajournaal.nl/2012/04/19/weer-nieuwe-talentenshow-bij-rtl4-met-gordon-en-chantal-janzen.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


RTL 4 also owns the rights for the soaps ''[[As the World Turns]]'' and ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]''. In January 2007, RTL sold the rights for ''B&B'' to [[SBS6]], but bought the rights back in December 2010. With more money and space to buy other TV shows, RTL 4 bought the rights for the first season of the successful drama show ''[[Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers & Sisters]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtl.nl/service/rtlnederland/components/persdienst/persberichten/2007/02_februari/Brothers_and_Sisters_op_RTL_4.xml|title=Nieuwe kwaliteitsserie 'Brothers And Sisters' vanaf 4 april primetime bij RTL 4 |publisher=[[RTL Nederland]]|date=2 February 2007}}</ref> and took over ''[[CSI: Miami]]'' from sister channel RTL 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=3016|title=Misdaadserie CSI Miami verhuist naar RTL 4|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|date=17 April 2007}}</ref>
RTL 4 also owns the rights for the soaps ''[[As the World Turns]]'' and ''[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]''. In January 2007, RTL sold the rights for ''B&B'' to [[SBS6]], but repurchased the rights in December 2010. With more money and space to buy other TV shows, RTL 4 bought the rights for the first season of the successful drama show ''[[Brothers & Sisters (2006 TV series)|Brothers & Sisters]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rtl.nl/service/rtlnederland/components/persdienst/persberichten/2007/02_februari/Brothers_and_Sisters_op_RTL_4.xml|title=Nieuwe kwaliteitsserie 'Brothers And Sisters' vanaf 4 april primetime bij RTL 4 |publisher=[[RTL Nederland]]|date=2 February 2007}}</ref> and took over ''[[CSI: Miami]]'' from sister channel RTL 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mediacourant.nl/?p=3016|title=Misdaadserie CSI Miami verhuist naar RTL 4|publisher=Mediacourant.nl|date=17 April 2007}}</ref>
[[File:RTL 4 Logo 2016.svg|thumb|Logo from 2016 until 2023]]

Television host Peter van der Vorst has been appointed Content and Marketing Director of RTL Nederland. He will start on 1 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/02/12/rtl-nederland-appoints-peter-van-der-vorst/|title=RTL Nederland appoints Peter van der Vorst|publisher=BroadbandTVNews.com|author=Robert Briel|date=12 February 2019}}</ref>
Television host Peter van der Vorst has been appointed Content and Marketing Director of RTL Nederland. He started on 1 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2019/02/12/rtl-nederland-appoints-peter-van-der-vorst/|title=RTL Nederland appoints Peter van der Vorst|publisher=BroadbandTVNews.com|author=Robert Briel|date=12 February 2019}}</ref>


==Radio==
==Radio==
From May 1991 until September 2006, the station has had several accompanying radio stations, such as RTL 4 Radio, RTL Radio, RTL Rock Radio, Happy RTL,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiopedia.nl/wiki/RTL_Radio|title=RTL Radio|publisher=Radiopedia.nl|access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> and RTL FM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beeldengeluidwiki.nl/index.php/RTL_FM|title=RTL FM|publisher=Beeldengeluidwiki.nl|access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Between June 2007 and 1 January 2012 RTL Nederland owned [[Radio 538]], one of the largest radio stations of the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/7400/Talpa_weer_eigenaar_van_Radio_538.html|title=Talpa weer eigenaar van Radio 538|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jarco Kriek|date=January 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/07/28/talpa-koopt-radio-538-terug/|title=Talpa koopt Radio 538 terug|publisher=[[NRC Handelsblad]]|date=July 28, 2011}}</ref>
From May 1991 until September 2006, the station has had several accompanying radio stations, such as RTL 4 Radio, RTL Radio, RTL Rock Radio, Happy RTL,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiopedia.nl/wiki/RTL_Radio|title=RTL Radio|publisher=Radiopedia.nl|access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> and RTL FM.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beeldengeluidwiki.nl/index.php/RTL_FM|title=RTL FM|publisher=Beeldengeluidwiki.nl|access-date=November 24, 2012}}</ref> Between June 2007 and 1 January 2012 RTL Nederland owned [[Radio 538]], one of the largest radio stations of the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.totaaltv.nl/nieuws/7400/Talpa_weer_eigenaar_van_Radio_538.html|title=Talpa weer eigenaar van Radio 538|publisher=Totaal TV|author=Jarco Kriek|date=January 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2011/07/28/talpa-koopt-radio-538-terug/|title=Talpa koopt Radio 538 terug|newspaper=NRC |publisher=[[NRC Handelsblad]]|date=July 28, 2011 |last1=Redacteuren |first1=een Onzer }}</ref>

==Programming==
Hits on RTL 4 include the [[RTL Nieuws]], Editie NL, [[RTL Boulevard]], [[Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden]] and the Saturday night family show [[Ik hou van Holland]]. Talent shows are also very popular on RTL 4, such as [[Idols (Dutch TV series)|Idols]], [[X Factor (Netherlands)|X Factor]], [[Holland's Got Talent]], [[Supernanny]] and [[The Voice of Holland]]. RTL 4 also owns the rights for American TV series.

As is the practice with other television and film services nationwide, programmes in another language as well as portions of local programmes with foreign language dialogue are carried with Dutch subtitles in lieu of dubbing.

===Domestic===
====Children's Shows====
*[[De Club van Sinterklaas]]
*[[Telekids]]

====Comedy====
*[[Gooische Vrouwen]]
*[[Voetbalvrouwen]] ([[Footballers' Wives]])

====Drama====
*[[Baantjer]]
*[[Moordvrouw]]
*[[Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter]]

====Game Shows====
*[[BankGiro Miljonairs]] ([[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]])
*[[Eén tegen 100]]
*[[I Can See Your Voice (Dutch game show)|I Can See Your Voice]] ([[ICSYV#International versions|Dutch version]] of the [[I Can See Your Voice|South Korean program of the same name]])<ref>{{cite web|title=RTL koopt format talentenjacht voor slechte zangers |url=https://www.televizier.nl/amusement/rtl-koopt-format-talentenjacht-voor-slechte-zangers |publisher=Televizier |last1=Willemsen |first1=Jem |date=March 12, 2020 |language=nl |website=televizier.nl |access-date=March 13, 2020}}</ref><ref name="NL s1 Dutch">{{cite web|title=Carlo Boszhard presenteert nieuwe muzikale spelshow |url=https://www.rtlboulevard.nl/entertainment/tv/artikel/5054141/carlo-boszhard-presenteert-nieuwe-muzikale-spelshow |publisher=RTL Boulevard |date=March 12, 2020 |language=nl |website=rtlboulevard.nl |access-date=March 13, 2020}}</ref>
*[[Vijf tegen Vijf]] (Family Feud)
*De Zwakste Schakel ([[The Weakest Link (British game show)|The Weakest Link]])
*The Big Music Quiz (Dutch version of Le Grand Blind test)
*[[Dit was het nieuws]] (Dutch version of [[Have I Got News for You]])
*[[Ik hou van Holland]]
*[[De Jongens tegen de Meisjes]]
*[[Het Moment Van De Waarheid]]

====News====
*[[RTL Nieuws]]

====Reality====
*Bouwval gezocht ([[Property Ladder (TV series)|Property Ladder]])
*[[Dancing on Ice (Netherlands and Belgium)|Dancing on Ice]]
*Dancing with the Stars (British version of [[Strictly Come Dancing]])
*[[Eigen Huis & Tuin]]
*[[Holland's Got Talent]]
*[[The Voice of Holland]]
*[[The Voice Kids (Dutch TV series)|The Voice Kids]]
*[[The Voice Senior (Dutch TV series)|The Voice Senior]]
*[[Hoe schoon is jouw Huis?]] ([[How Clean Is Your House?]])
*[[Idols (Dutch TV series)|Idols]] (revived on [[RTL 5]] for the fifth series)
*Mijn Tent is Top ([[My Restaurant Rules]]) (series 2 & 3)
*[[My Name is... (TV program)|My Name Is...]]
*[[Soundmixshow]]
*[[X Factor (Dutch TV series)|X Factor]]

====Soap Operas====
*[[Goede tijden, slechte tijden]]

====Talk Shows====
*[[RTL Boulevard]]
*[[BEAU]]
*[[Jinek]]
*[[Humberto]]

===Imported===
*[[The Bold and the Beautiful]]
*[[Dr. Phil (talk show)|Dr. Phil]]
*[[ER (TV series)|ER]]


==Notable television presenters==
==Notable television presenters==
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* Vivian Boelen (1991–2012)
* Vivian Boelen (1991–2012)
* [[Carlo Boszhard]] (1993–present)
* [[Carlo Boszhard]] (1993–present)
* [[Patty Brard]] (1989-1990, 1994, 2011-2013, 2018)
* [[Patty Brard]] (1989–1990, 1994, 2011–2013, 2018)
* [[Robert ten Brink]] (2006–present)
* [[Robert ten Brink]] (2006–present)
* Daphne Bunskoek (2005-2008, 2013, 2018–present)
* Daphne Bunskoek (2005–2008, 2013, 2018–present)
* Pepijn Crone (2015–present)
* Pepijn Crone (2015–present)
* [[Nicolette van Dam]] (2008–2015)
* [[Nicolette van Dam]] (2008–2015)
* [[Wendy van Dijk]] (2006–2019)
* [[Wendy van Dijk]] (2006–2019)
* Marieke Elsinga (2016–present)
* Marieke Elsinga (2016–present)
* [[Beau van Erven Dorens]] (1998-2005, 2007-2009, 2015-present)
* [[Beau van Erven Dorens]] (1998–2005, 2007–2009, 2015–present)
* Natasja Froger (2010–present)
* Natasja Froger (2010–present)
* [[Gordon Heuckeroth|Gordon]] (2007–2018)
* [[Gordon Heuckeroth|Gordon]] (2007–2018)
* [[Angela Groothuizen]] (2009–present)
* [[Angela Groothuizen]] (2009–present)
* [[Olcay Gulsen]] (2016-2019)
* [[Olcay Gulsen]] (2016–2019)
* [[John van den Heuvel]] (2001–present)
* [[John van den Heuvel]] (2001–present)
* Jan de Hoop (1989–present)
* Jan de Hoop (1989–present)
* [[Mariska Hulscher]] (200?-200?)
* [[Mariska Hulscher]] (200?–200?)
* [[Twan Huys]] (2018-2019)
* [[Twan Huys]] (2018–2019)
* Luuk Ikink (2013–present)
* Luuk Ikink (2013–present)
* [[Chantal Janzen]] (2005-2006, 2011–present)
* [[Chantal Janzen]] (2005–2006, 2011–present)
* [[Eva Jinek]] (2020–present)
* [[Eva Jinek]] (2020–present)
* [[Nicolette Kluijver]] (2014–present)
* [[Nicolette Kluijver]] (2014–present)
* [[Jeroen van Koningsbrugge]] (2008-2019)
* [[Jeroen van Koningsbrugge]] (2008–2019)
* [[Martijn Krabbé]] (1995–present)
* [[Martijn Krabbé]] (1995–present)
* Pernille La Lau (2006-2008, 2010–present)
* Pernille La Lau (2006–2008, 2010–present)
* [[Paul de Leeuw]] (2013-2014, 2018–present)
* [[Paul de Leeuw]] (2013–2014, 2018–present)
* Marc van der Linden (2003–present)
* Marc van der Linden (2003–present)
* [[Bridget Maasland]] (2007-2012, 2016–present)
* [[Bridget Maasland]] (2007–2012, 2016–present)
* [[Char Margolis]] (2002–2008, 2010)
* [[Char Margolis]] (2002–2008, 2010)
* Jaap van Meekren (1989–1993)
* Jaap van Meekren (1989–1993)
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* Jur Raatjes (1989–1999)
* Jur Raatjes (1989–1999)
* [[Art Rooijakkers]] (2018–present)
* [[Art Rooijakkers]] (2018–present)
* [[Loretta Schrijver]] (1989-2007, 2010–present)
* [[Loretta Schrijver]] (1989–2007, 2010–present)
* [[Katja Schuurman]] (2018–present)
* [[Katja Schuurman]] (2018–present)
* Gaston Starreveld (1990–present)
* Gaston Starreveld (1990–present)
* [[Humberto Tan]] (2007-2012, 2013–present)
* [[Humberto Tan]] (2007–2012, 2013–present)
* Caroline Tensen (1989-1999, 2019–present)
* Caroline Tensen (1989–1999, 2019–present)
* Quinty Trustfull (2006, 2008–present)
* Quinty Trustfull (2006, 2008–present)
* [[Rudolph van Veen]] (2000–2005, 2008–2011)
* [[Rudolph van Veen]] (2000–2005, 2008–2011)
* Thomas Verhoef (2005–present)
* Thomas Verhoef (2005–present)
* Peter van der Vorst (2006-2019)
* Peter van der Vorst (2006–2019)
* [[Peter R. de Vries]] (1995–1998, 2006–2010, 2013–2021)
* [[Peter R. de Vries]] (1995–1998, 2006–2010, 2013–2021)
* [[Frits Wester]] (1994–present)
* [[Frits Wester]] (1994–present)
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==Teletext==
==Teletext==
RTL 4 offered a teletext service which stopped on 1 April 2017. The pages 888/889 are still available for subtitles.<ref>{{cite web|title=RTL|url=http://winacties.rtl.nl/}}</ref>
RTL 4 offered a teletext service which stopped on 1 April 2017. The pages 888/889 are still available for subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://winacties.rtl.nl/|title=RTL Text|website=winacties.rtl.nl}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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RTL 4
CountryNetherlands
Luxembourg
Broadcast areaNetherlands
Luxembourg
HeadquartersHilversum, Netherlands
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerRTL Group
ParentRTL Nederland (2004-present)
Holland Media Groep (1997-2004)
RTL 4 S.A. (1990-1997)
Sister channelsRTL 5
RTL 7
RTL 8
RTL Z
RTL Lounge
RTL Crime
RTL Telekids
History
Launched2 October 1989; 35 years ago (1989-10-02)
Former namesRTL Véronique (1989-1990)
RTL4 Veronique (1990)
Links
Websitertl4.nl
Availability
Terrestrial
DigitenneChannel 4 (HD)
DTT (Luxembourg)498 MHz (SD)
Streaming media
Ziggo GOZiggoGO.tv (Europe only)
KPN iTV OnlineWatch live (Europe only)

RTL 4 (Radio Télévision Luxembourg 4) is a Dutch free TV channel; it is the most-watched commercial station in the country, popular especially with those aged between 20 and 49.[1] RTL 4 is a general entertainment channel with infotainment, television drama, talk shows, game shows, news and talent shows. It is owned by RTL Nederland, a subsidiary of RTL Group. The station has three sister TV channels: RTL 5, RTL 7 and RTL 8, and four thematic TV channels: RTL Z, RTL Lounge, RTL Crime and RTL Telekids.

Officially RTL 4 - along with RTL 5, RTL 7 and RTL 8 - is headquartered in Hilversum, broadcasting under a Luxembourg TV license. This allows them to avoid more strict control by the Dutch media authorities as Luxembourg's television watchdog is less strict. Despite being intended for Dutch audiences, RTL 4 is encrypted on the Dutch DVB-T Digitenne platform but free-to-air in Luxembourg.

History

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It originally launched on the Astra 1A satellite as RTL Véronique on 2 October 1989,[2] before re-branding as RTL 4 the next year.[3] 1, 2 and 3 were already used by the Netherlands' public broadcasters. It was one of the first private commercial broadcaster in the Netherlands. Officially, it still broadcasts from Luxembourg. Private broadcasters were not allowed in the Netherlands until 1992.[4] The encryption system employed by both RTL 4 and 5 analogue services while on the Astra 1A and 1C satellites was Luxcrypt. This standard was employed to protect the distribution rights sold by foreign studios to RTL.[5]

RTL 4 broadcasts the first and the longest running soap of the Netherlands, Goede tijden, slechte tijden (since 1 October 1990).[6]

Logo from 2005 until 2013

RTL 4's latest radical change of programming was on 18 August 2007 when RTL obtained the football rights (Eredivisie), but lost the rights to the NOS the following year. In 2008, RTL 4 went back to its roots as a family entertainment channel[7] with programmes such as Idols, X Factor, Dancing with the Stars and Dancing on Ice. That year RTL 4 also launched Ik hou van Holland, a quiz show around and about the Netherlands with Linda de Mol.[8]

Logo from 2013 until 2016

From 2009, talent shows have played a major role in the programming of RTL 4, the X Factor has been rescheduled successfully to Friday night with higher ratings in Season 2 (2009) and Season 3 (2010) on Fridays. In 2010, RTL 4 bought the rights for broadcasting Holland's Got Talent from SBS 6[9] and created together with pioneer John de Mol their own talent show The Voice of Holland in the Autumn of that same year.[10] The Voice of Holland became a huge hit on Dutch television with ratings around 3 million viewers every Friday Night.[11] In 2012, yet another new talent show started, Beat the Best.[12]

RTL 4 also owns the rights for the soaps As the World Turns and The Bold and the Beautiful. In January 2007, RTL sold the rights for B&B to SBS6, but repurchased the rights in December 2010. With more money and space to buy other TV shows, RTL 4 bought the rights for the first season of the successful drama show Brothers & Sisters[13] and took over CSI: Miami from sister channel RTL 5.[14]

Logo from 2016 until 2023

Television host Peter van der Vorst has been appointed Content and Marketing Director of RTL Nederland. He started on 1 March 2019.[15]

Radio

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From May 1991 until September 2006, the station has had several accompanying radio stations, such as RTL 4 Radio, RTL Radio, RTL Rock Radio, Happy RTL,[16] and RTL FM.[17] Between June 2007 and 1 January 2012 RTL Nederland owned Radio 538, one of the largest radio stations of the Netherlands.[18][19]

Notable television presenters

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Teletext

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RTL 4 offered a teletext service which stopped on 1 April 2017. The pages 888/889 are still available for subtitles.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Jaarrapport 2018" (PDF). Stichting Kijk Onderzoek.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "ASTRA Benelux leidt vakhandel de juiste weg en zet in op HD". SatelliteMagazine.com. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  3. ^ "RTL 4: Dé familiezender van Nederland". RTL Nederland. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  4. ^ Jan Auke Brink. "De commerciële doorbraak: Op de Nederlandse radio & televisie". Nationaal Historisch Museum. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Codering RTL 5 wekt verzet". de Volkskrant. 26 May 1994.
  6. ^ "Over GTST". gtstfanclub.nl. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Bert Habets: 'RTL 4 wordt weer familiezender'". Mediacourant.nl. 21 January 2008.
  8. ^ Marcel Frost (17 January 2008). "Linda de Mol houdt van Holland". De Telegraaf. Archived from the original on 20 June 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ Marcel Frost (3 May 2012). "Robert ten Brink nieuwe presentator Holland's Got Talent". Mediacourant.nl.
  10. ^ Herman Roggeveen (17 August 2010). "John de Mol: Kijker wordt uit stoel geblazen door The Voice". zappen.blog.nl.
  11. ^ Jory Vijfschaft (22 September 2012). "The Voice met dik 3 miljoen kijkers ver voor op concurrentie". Televizier.nl.
  12. ^ "Weer nieuwe talentenshow RTL4, met Gordon en Chantal Janzen". Mediajournaal.nl. 19 April 2012. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  13. ^ "Nieuwe kwaliteitsserie 'Brothers And Sisters' vanaf 4 april primetime bij RTL 4". RTL Nederland. 2 February 2007.
  14. ^ "Misdaadserie CSI Miami verhuist naar RTL 4". Mediacourant.nl. 17 April 2007.
  15. ^ Robert Briel (12 February 2019). "RTL Nederland appoints Peter van der Vorst". BroadbandTVNews.com.
  16. ^ "RTL Radio". Radiopedia.nl. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
  17. ^ "RTL FM". Beeldengeluidwiki.nl. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
  18. ^ Jarco Kriek (January 2, 2012). "Talpa weer eigenaar van Radio 538". Totaal TV.
  19. ^ Redacteuren, een Onzer (July 28, 2011). "Talpa koopt Radio 538 terug". NRC. NRC Handelsblad.
  20. ^ "RTL Text". winacties.rtl.nl.
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