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During the Sunday television program WNL, presenter Frank van Leeuwen and Flemish columnist Mia Doornaert were set to discuss the protests in France. Doornaert was a guest to discuss the protests and an article she had written about them.
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Frank van Leeuwen will present a daily WNL news quiz on NPO 1 from 15 February. The programme is based on the Belgian quiz The Day of Today and is in addition to his work on Good Morning Netherlands.
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Across a series of episodes of Tina's TV Update and De Mediaweek, Tina Nijkamp and other media commentators discussed developments in Dutch television. Topics included the Netherlands’ prospects at the MIPCOM television fair in Cannes, the international performance of Dutch formats, possible new coaching programmes, Herman van der Zandt’s new quiz show and changes to programmes including Van Roosmalen & Groenteman and a BNNVARA game show. They also discussed the Eurovision Song Contest, after several broadcasters called for the Netherlands to withdraw, and funding for NPO podcasts, which was described as substantial despite concerns about their audiences. The programmes focused repeatedly on disappointing or uncertain viewing figures. Best Singers was said to be performing at about half last year’s level, while Show News had reportedly recorded low ratings for a prolonged period. Concerns were also raised about Expedition Robinson, Got Talent, Renze, André Hazes and Buzz. Other discussions covered RTL Boulevard presenters, Farm of Dorst, a new RTL4 relationship programme, Love Is Blind and the Dutch Podcast Awards. In the latest discussion, the commentators questioned whether Renze Klamer had maintained a connection with his target audience.