1985 in Dutch television

This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1985.

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Events

• 17 November - Debut of Soundmixshow, a series hosted by Henny Huisman in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
• November–December - The first series of Soundmixshow was won by Glenda Peters performing as Randy Crawford.

Debuts

• 17 November - Soundmixshow (1985-2002)

Television shows

1950s

• NOS Journaal (1956–present)

1970s

• Sesamstraat (1976–present)

1980s

• Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
Filmnet	Cable television	29 March
CNN International	Cable television	1 September

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
[[]]		Cable and satellite

Closures

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
[[]]	Cable and satellite

Births

• 19 March - Yolanthe Sneijder-Cabau, Spanish-born actress & TV host
• 8 May - Nikkie Plessen, actress, TV presenter & model
• 31 December - Jan Smit, singer & TV host