1996 in Norwegian television

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This is a list of Norwegian television related events from 1996.

Events

18 May - The 41st Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo. Ireland wins the contest with the song "The Voice", performed by Eimear Quinn.
20 September - Debut of Stjerner i sikte, a series hosted by Jahn Teigen in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
Unknown - The first series of Stjerner i sikte is won by Odd Einar Nordheim performing as Terence Trent D'Arby.

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
Sportkanalen	Cable television	23 March
NRK2	Cable television	1 September

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
[[]]		Cable and satellite

Network	Type	End date	Notes	Sources
ZTV Norway	Cable television	1 July
Sportkanalen	Cable television	30 December