1973 in Belgian television

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This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1973.

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Nicole & Hugo are a singing duet from Belgium.

Eurovision Song Contest 1973 song contest

The Eurovision Song Contest 1973 was the 18th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest.

Baby, Baby (Nicole & Hugo song) single by Nicole & Hugo

"Baby, Baby" was the Belgian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973, performed in Dutch by Nicole & Hugo.

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Sandrine André Belgian actress

Sandrine André is a Flemish actress. The daughter of Dutch actor Bert André and Flemish actress Mieke Verheyden, she is married to the actor Hans Ligtvoet.

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