It launched in the Netherlands on 16 May 2015 and in Belgium on 4 June 2015.

BBC First launched in the Netherlands on 16 May 2015, initially exclusively on the KPN IPTV service (Interactieve TV van KPN) on channel 23.

The programme mix is specifically for the Netherlands, with more emphasis placed on drama and crime series.

The channel launched in Belgium on 4 June 2015.

[2][3] On 1 July 2016 Ziggo added BBC First to its channel line up.