2005 in Norwegian television explained

This is a list of Norwegian television related events from 2005.

Events

• 30 January - TVN joined forces with Kanal5 from Sweden to co-produce the Scandinavian version of Big Brother.
• 20 May - Jorun Stiansen wins the third series of Idol, becoming the show's first female winner.
• 22 May - Britt Goodwin wins the first series of the Scandinavian version of Big Brother for Norway.^[1]

Debuts

• 30 January - The Scandinavian version of Big Brother (2005-2006, 2014–present)

Television shows

2000s

• Idol (2003-2007, 2011–present)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
VOX	Cable television	23 January
Viasat Film	Cable television	3 March
Viasat Sport 24	Cable television	24 April
Viasat Sport N	Cable television	29 November

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
TV2 Xtra	TV2 Zebra	Cable television	Unknown
MTV	MTV	Cable television	18 February

Closures

See also

• 2005 in Norway

Notes and References

1. News: Britt (22) vant Big Brother. Christine. Jensen. Verdens Gang. 22 May 2005. 7 February 2024. es.