This is a list of Portuguese television related events from 2003. Events 1 June - Sofia Barbosa wins the first series of Operação triunfo. 1 July - MTV Portugal, begins transmission. 5 September - The Portuguese version of Pop Idol debuts on SIC. 31 December - Fernando Geraldes wins the fourth and final series of Big Brother. Debuts 16 February - Operação triunfo (2003-2011) 30 August - Morangos com Açúcar (2003-2012) 5 September - Ídolos (2003-2005) Ending this year Big Brother (2000-2003) Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source Fox Cable television 1 March SIC Mulher Cable television 8 March MTV Cable television 1 July