RTL Telekids facts for kids
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| Country | Netherlands |
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| Broadcast area | Netherlands |
| Headquarters | Hilversum, Netherlands |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | RTL Nederland |
| Sister channels | RTL 4 RTL 5 RTL 7 RTL 8 RTL Z RTL Lounge RTL Crime |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 September 2012 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Ziggo | Channel 312 (HD) |
| Caiway | Channel 119 (SD) |
| DELTA | Channel 258 (SD) |
| Kabel Noord | Channel 209 (SD) |
| Satellite | |
| Canal Digitaal | Channel 62 (SD) |
| IPTV | |
| KPN | Channel 59 (HD) |
| T-Mobile Netherlands | Channel 170 (SD) |
| Tele2 Netherlands | Channel 216 (SD) |
| Streaming media | |
| Ziggo GO | ZiggoGO.tv (Europe only) |
RTL Telekids is a special TV channel for kids in the Netherlands. It is owned by a company called RTL Nederland. This channel is a "pay television" channel, which means you usually need to pay a subscription to watch it.
For a while, RTL Telekids also had a special block of kids' shows on another TV channel called RTL 8. This block of shows was broadcast during the daytime until the end of 2020. Even though it's for Dutch viewers, RTL Telekids is officially registered in Luxembourg. This means it follows the rules of Luxembourg, not the media laws of the Netherlands.
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What is a Youth Block?
On August 19, 2010, RTL announced that the name RTL Telekids would be used for a new "youth block" on the RTL 8 channel. A youth block is a set time during the day when a TV channel shows programs specifically for children and young people.
This new RTL Telekids block was different from the older show called Telekids. The new block did not have a presenter in a studio introducing the shows. Instead, it just played the cartoons and series directly. The launch of this youth block was first planned for October 4, 2010. However, it was postponed and started two weeks later, on October 18, 2010.
RTL Telekids as a Digital Channel
RTL Telekids also became its own digital TV channel. A digital channel is a TV channel that is broadcast using digital signals, which often gives a clearer picture and sound. You can watch the RTL Telekids digital channel through different TV providers.
It became available on Ziggo and Caiway starting September 3, 2012. Later, on July 1, 2015, it also became available on KPN and Telfort. This channel was the third digital channel launched by RTL.
Popular Shows on RTL Telekids
RTL Telekids shows many fun programs for children. Here is a list of some of the shows that have been broadcast on the channel:
- Chuck and Friends
- Beertje Pol
- Chloe's Closet
- Dennis the Menace
- De avonturen van Bollo
- Ella De Olifant
- Fireman Sam
- Fien en Teun
- Gadget & the Gadgetinis
- Hallo K3
- Hello Kitty and Friends
- De Koala broertjes
- Little People
- Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own
- Mush Mush En De Zwammetjes
- Oggy and the Cockroaches
- Robocar poli
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Super Wings
- Sprookjesboom
- Tashi
- Thomas de Stoomlocomotief
- Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy
- Vipo: Adventures of the Flying Dog
- The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill
- Wissper
- Wizzy en Woppy
- YooHoo & Friends
Images for kids
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Previous logo RTL Telekids from 2010 to 2016
