NPO Zappelin Extra
NPO Zappelin Extra was a digital theme TV channel jointly operated by AVROTROS, EO, KRO-NCRV, NTR and VPRO. The TV channel launched as Zappelin 24 on 30 May 2009. It broadcasts replays and broadcasts from NPO Zapp and NPO Zappelin, via the cable and internet. The TV channel was part of the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep. On 10 March 2014, Zappelin / Zapp 24 changed its name into NPO Zapp Xtra.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Network | AVROTROS EO KRO-NCRV NTR VPRO |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 576i 16:9 (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | NPO |
| Sister channels | NPO 1 NPO 2 NPO 3 NPO 1 Extra NPO 2 Extra NPO Nieuws NPO Politiek NPO Sport |
| History | |
| Launched | 30 May 2009 |
| Closed | 15 December 2021 |
| Former names | Z@ppelin / Z@pp 24 (2009-2014) NPO Zapp Xtra (2014-2018) |
| Links | |
| Website | NPO Zappelin Extra |
| Availability (at time of closure) | |
| Streaming media | |
| NPO | NPO Zappelin Extra - Live tv |
| Ziggo GO | ZiggoGO.tv (Europe only) |
NPO Zapp Xtra became a 24-hour channel on 25 December 2018 and was renamed NPO Zappelin Extra. NPO Zapp Xtra used to time-share with NPO 1 Extra until 25 December 2018 and has since taken over the former frequency of the defunct channel, NPO 3 Extra.
NPO Zappelin Extra closed on 15 December 2021. And the last programme was a Bob the Builder movie (Mega Machines)