nuOct 7, 2026, 07:08

Television maker Hans Goedkoop wins Han Peekel Prize

Television maker Hans Goedkoop has been awarded the Han Peekel Prize for his expertise in using archival footage to preserve Dutch heritage. He received a symbolic prize of 1,951 euros, reflecting the date of the country's first television broadcast, for his work on historical programs.

Television maker Hans Goedkoop has been awarded the Han Peekel Prize for his exceptional ability to preserve and present cultural heritage in media. The jury, including Peekel's daughters, recognized the 63-year-old for his expertise in reconstructing and interpreting archive material for programs such as Andere Tijden and De Gouden Eeuw. The award ceremony honored his significant contributions to Dutch media history.

Goedkoop received a cash prize of 1,951 euros, a sum that commemorates the date of the first television broadcast in the Netherlands on October 2, 1951. He was selected among other notable nominees, including radio producer Kick van der Veer and archivist René Kroon. The prize serves as a tribute to the late television pioneer Han Peekel, who passed away in 2022 and was widely respected as a versatile producer, writer, and presenter of iconic Dutch television programs.

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