RTL 7 (Netherlands)
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RTL 7 is the 3rd channel from the RTL Group in the Netherlands. It was formerly known as Veronica and Yorin.
[edit] Why RTL 7?
When Dutch media tycoon and Big Brother-inventor John de Mol announced to launch a tv-channel named Talpa, and contracted many popular Dutch tv-hosts, the RTL Group felt the need for reorganising its channels. Apart from a physical renewal, the setup of its channels RTL 4, RTL 5 and Yorin were changed. To emphasise the three channel's connection the name Yorin was replaced by RTL 7. Practically all former Yorin shows were moved to RTL 5, whereas that channel's programmes continued on RTL 7.
The origin of the number 7, instead of a more logical 6, goes back to 1995 when the original channel Veronica was founded. Around the same time commercial channel SBS6 appeared and also claimed channel 6 of the remote control. Veronica/Yorin lost the battle for remote control button 6. Also, SBS6 was originally managed by Fons van Westerloo, who later became head of RTL Nederland before the rebranding operation.
RTL 7 broadcasted also A1 Grand Prix, Formula One, Dakar Rally, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500 Live.
