James Cooke

Do we still sing the praises of folly like Erasmus, or is it trendy again to be smart? And if so, who is the smartest? Who can talk about the medals won at the Olympic Games in London, but at the same time knows who Captain Haddock is? Who knows whether Lacan was a hair growth product or a psychoanalyst and can also program their own digital television? Who has déjà vu when leafing through the Encyclopedia Britannica and when reading the interviews with the new Miss Waregem Koerse? Who, oh who, is the smartest person in Flanders, Belgium, Europe, and by extension, the world? That is determined by a fierce battle between three fellow human beings. Every day, someone is eliminated, someone who may not be the smartest, but who is perhaps cherished in their family circle because of their many other talents. The others advance and are joined by a new challenger every day.

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.

'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop. In the meantime, we closely follow the personal lives of the Van den Bossches and their entourage. Grandma Anna and all her children and grandchildren have been through a lot over time and it doesn't look like their lives will become calmer any time soon.

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Flikken was a popular Flemish-Belgian TV series about a police-department located in Ghent. The show started in 1999 and ended recently on 19 April 2009. In the series, a team of six police officers solved various crimes, petty crimes as well as organised crime. The series always aimed at showing the policework in a realistic way - though a little personal drama was never far off. Of all the actors that came along during the ten seasons, only Mark Tijsmans and Ludo Hellinx appeared throughout the entire series. Flikken was produced by the VRT and broadcast on Belgian public channel Eén and TROS in the Netherlands. Flikken is very popular in Belgium and the Netherlands. The show has had very high ratings of up to 1.8 million viewers during the last season. Every year the VRT organises the Flikkendag, a family day where the public can meet the actors of the show. There are many games, demonstrations of the real police and other safety organisations and performances of singers. On 18 April 2009, a special farewell party was organised in Ghent, in which the actors and crew said goodbye to their fans - thousands had assembled to watch the show on stage.

Do we still sing the praises of folly like Erasmus, or is it trendy again to be smart? And if so, who is the smartest? Who can talk about the medals won at the Olympic Games in London, but at the same time knows who Captain Haddock is? Who knows whether Lacan was a hair growth product or a psychoanalyst and can also program their own digital television? Who has déjà vu when leafing through the Encyclopedia Britannica and when reading the interviews with the new Miss Waregem Koerse? Who, oh who, is the smartest person in Flanders, Belgium, Europe, and by extension, the world? That is determined by a fierce battle between three fellow human beings. Every day, someone is eliminated, someone who may not be the smartest, but who is perhaps cherished in their family circle because of their many other talents. The others advance and are joined by a new challenger every day.

Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.

'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop. In the meantime, we closely follow the personal lives of the Van den Bossches and their entourage. Grandma Anna and all her children and grandchildren have been through a lot over time and it doesn't look like their lives will become calmer any time soon.

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Flikken was a popular Flemish-Belgian TV series about a police-department located in Ghent. The show started in 1999 and ended recently on 19 April 2009. In the series, a team of six police officers solved various crimes, petty crimes as well as organised crime. The series always aimed at showing the policework in a realistic way - though a little personal drama was never far off. Of all the actors that came along during the ten seasons, only Mark Tijsmans and Ludo Hellinx appeared throughout the entire series. Flikken was produced by the VRT and broadcast on Belgian public channel Eén and TROS in the Netherlands. Flikken is very popular in Belgium and the Netherlands. The show has had very high ratings of up to 1.8 million viewers during the last season. Every year the VRT organises the Flikkendag, a family day where the public can meet the actors of the show. There are many games, demonstrations of the real police and other safety organisations and performances of singers. On 18 April 2009, a special farewell party was organised in Ghent, in which the actors and crew said goodbye to their fans - thousands had assembled to watch the show on stage.

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In the brand new version of the iconic program 'Come and Eat' we sit down with familiar faces from the Play programs.

Every episode, one interesting Belgian visits "The House" ("Het huis") for 24 hours. In this imposing house with a pool, surrounded by a forest, in an unknown location, the visitor is "locked away" from the rest of the world for 24 hours. They are interviewed, dissected, confronted by the interviewer.

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In a race against the clock, two pairs of Dutch celebrities search for clues in spectacular, purpose-built escape rooms. Who will be the first to crack the code and escape the room?

Exciting challenges and great stunts. That's how we know the Coppens brothers. Now they put special rooms full of scientific puzzles, tests and assignments that their famous friends have to bring to a successful conclusion. What familiar face cracks the Code of Coppens?

Destadsbader in a new music program 'I ask it', in which he asks BVs about their favorite song and then asks them to perform it live.

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In *Kamp Jeroom*, three duos—each consisting of a jury member and their partner in crime—compete against one another in three different challenges during a daily game show running from Monday to Thursday.

JAMES & Co is a true roller coaster with James Cooke at the controls. He gets complete carte blanche for his brand new show. 2 days a week, with 3 special guests each time from an impressive studio, with a live band, an impressive audience and a considerable dose of show, James delivers the entertainment moment of the year.

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Do you have a special dream that you want to see come true? Then Gloria Monserez and Bart Peeters have good news for you: in a brand new version of 'De Droomfabriek' they will make your wishes come true in 2024 on VRT 1.

VTM and RTL 4 are joining forces for a unique co-production that unites Flanders and the Netherlands in one spectacular television event. Two absolute audience favorites are at the helm of this new edition: Koen Wauters and the Dutch presenter Chantal Janzen. With their experience and charisma, they will guide both the contestants and the viewers through this adventure. Through this collaboration, 'Got Talent' sets out to discover the ultimate talent from the Low Countries. From music and dance to acrobatics, magic, and performance art, exceptional talent will once again have the chance to shine on the most prestigious stage in Flanders and the Netherlands. The bar has been raised higher than ever, and the stage is set for a display of unparalleled class.

In 'Datenight', Tess takes her guests on a warm, intimate journey through their love lives – a side they rarely show publicly. In candid conversations, Flemish celebrities offer a glimpse into their romantic ups and downs. "My goal is to remove love and relationships from the taboo sphere," says Tess. "Everyone struggles with questions about love and fidelity at times, and I think my guests' stories will touch many listeners. With Datenight, we explore what true love really means to them and what they find important in a relationship. No hackneyed clichés, but sincere, often surprising details: who was their first great love? Did they split the bill on the first date? What are their wildest dreams? The conversations are not only relatable but also sometimes bring a smile to your face," says Tess.

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Four friends try to get away from their home town, Antwerp, in search of a better life. However, will they stay on the right path or choose a life of crime?

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Control Pedro is a humorous panel show on Flemish television, presented by the always enthusiastic Pedro Elias. In this show, Pedro and four well-known 'internet users' dive into the worldwide web. They search for the funniest, most bizarre, and surprising videos, apps, and other internet phenomena.

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Where there is a winner every evening, the curtain also falls for a less fortunate participant. That is why Pieterjan Marchand will welcome the unlucky guy with open arms every morning after the fact from October 17.

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"There's 'watch,' and then there's 'look, watch.'" These are the immortal words of 'Temptation Island' contestant Haroon Nazir, and now also the title of the program Play4 is broadcasting this fall to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. Past and present faces revisit forgotten gems from the VT4, VIER, and Play4 archives and provide commentary. Among them, Hans Otten and his family, and James Cooke and his husband Dorian Liveyns, will revisit the most remarkable TV segments.

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