Director Bram van Erkel passed away (94), known for children's series Q & Q

Television director Bram van Erkel has passed away at the age of 94, as reported by De Gooi en Eemlander. He lived in the Rosa Spier House in Laren. Van Erkel began his career in the 1960s with broadcasters like AVRO, KRO, and NCRV, directing numerous television productions. He initially aspired to be a teacher but shifted to television, gaining fame with the youth drama series Q & Q. He also directed other notable series such as De Wassende Wateren and De Zomer van '45, the latter winning a Golden Beeld award. From 1970 to 1978, he hosted the game show Klassewerk, which became an international format. His last project was the comedy series Bergen Binnen in 2023. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.