1981 in Dutch television

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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1981.

Events

• 11 March - Linda Williams is selected to represent Netherlands at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Het is een wonder". She is selected to be the twenty-sixth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at Zuidplein Theatre in Rotterdam.

Debuts

• 5 January - Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)

Television shows

1950s

• NOS Journaal (1956–present)

1970s

• Sesamstraat (1976–present)

Deaths

Date	Name	Age	Cinematic Credibility
5 February	Barend Barendse	73	Dutch sports reporter