Belgium TV market facts

  • Published: 15 October 2007 11:55
  • Last Updated: 15 October 2007 11:59

Facts and figures on the Belgian TV market including audience share figures and prices paid for imported shows.

Belgian TV market viewing shares 2006

Channel% of all individuals
TV1/Een27%
VTM22%
TRL-TVI17.9%
La Une14%
Ketnet/Canvas9.4%
VT46.4%
Club RTL5.1%
AB33.8%

Source: ZenithOptimedia

Prices paid for UK progs

GenrePrices Paid
Drama£3,000-£3,500 per hour
Kids£1,500-£2,500 per hour
Entertainment£600-£1,000 per hour
Factual£1,1750-£3,000 per hour



UK shows doing the business

Soapstar Superstar (VRT)
How to Look Good Naked (Vltaya)
Prime Suspect (VRT)
Midsomer Murders (RTV-TV1)
10 Years Younger (Vifj TV)

British detective dramas are solid performers in Belgian primetime. The growth of female-skewing channels has led to an influx of UK lifestyle formats including Maverick TV’s makeover shows How to Look Good Naked.