Face à l'opinion explained

Genre:Public affairs/news analysis program
Presenter:Pierre Corval
Country:France
Language:French
Runtime:30 minutes
Network:RTF
First Aired:[1]

Face à l'opinion was a French political television show hosted by Pierre Corval and broadcast on RTF, from October 20, 1954, to 1956.[2] [3]

Premise

The show format is based on the American news show Meet the Press, where journalists questioned the politicians on live television; it was the first type of programme of its kind on French television.[4]

The show was cancelled by Guy Mollet because he was concerned about a programme on the legislative elections.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La France depuis de Gaulle. La Ve République en perspective. Chevrier, Marc et Isabelle. Gusse (dir.). May 26, 2011. Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal. Google Books.
  2. Web site: L'Œil de L'INA : les premiers débats politiques à la télé, des moments d'histoire. April 9, 2022. Le Figaro.
  3. Web site: Voir la vérité: le journalisme de télévision. fr. numilog.com. 11 April 2024.
  4. Web site: FACE A L'OPINION. November 5, 1955. Le Monde.
  5. Web site: La télévision dans la République: les années 50. Marie-Françoise. Lévy. March 20, 1999. Editions Complexe. Google Books.