Until the late 1980s, Belgian television was dominated by public broadcasters (BRT in Flanders, RTBF in Wallonia). These networks operated under strict, paternalistic state guidelines. However, the launch of in 1989 shattered the public monopoly. By 1991, the Belgian entertainment market was rapidly commercializing, leading to a broader liberalization of what could be shown on screen. 2. The Rise of the Home Video Market (VHS)
Belgium had one of the highest cable penetration rates in the world, allowing audiences in 1991 to access, for the first time, a wealth of international programming alongside local entertainment. Voorlichting as a Tool for Cultural and Social Education Until the late 1980s, Belgian television was dominated