Télématin (1985)
France's beloved breakfast news institution, captivating morning audiences on France 2 for four decades with news, culture, and lively magazine segments.
Télématin - Series Information
- Original Title: Télématin
- First Air Year: 1985
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Paul Nahon, William Leymergie
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: News
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 135 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 21
- Number of Episodes: 373
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- First Air Date: January 10, 1985 (United States - TV-G), January 10, 1985 (Canada - G), January 10, 1985 (India - U), January 10, 1985 (Brazil - L)
- Networks: France 2, Antenne 2
- Alternative Titles: Telematin (US), LIVE: Télématin (FR)
- Production Countries: France
Télématin - Plot
Télématin is a French breakfast television news show, broadcast on France 2 since January 7, 1985. It is broadcast in Metropolitan France weekdays from 6:30 to 9:00 am CET. TV5 broadcast the show in Canada in its entirety until September 2011: it now shows a 90 minute version between 6:30 and 8:00 am Eastern Time, when the French original version is now 2h30 long. Télématin is hosted by William Leymergie. The show is daily seen by around 40% of the French morning audience, a very high percentage for French TV. In Metropolitan France, the newscasts are presented at 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00, with newsflashes at 6:30 and 8:50, and two press reviews at 7:20 and 8:30. The 6:30, 7:30 and 8:50 newscasts are usually presented by a female reader and the hourly newscasts by a male. The usual readers are Nathanaël de Rinquesen, Sophie Le Saint, Julien Benedetto, Sophie Gastrain, Patrice Romedenne and Frédéric Vion.
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Télématin - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Paul Nahon
- William Leymergie
Main Cast
- Laurent Bignolas
- Maya Lauqué
- Julia Vignali
- Thomas Sotto
- William Leymergie
- Axel de Tarlé
- Valérie Maurice
- Damien Thévenot
- Nathalie Rihouet
- Anna Reinhardt
Télématin - FAQs
What is Télématin about?
Télématin is a French breakfast television news programme broadcast on France 2 since January 7, 1985. It airs weekdays from 6:30 to 9:00 am CET, featuring news bulletins, press reviews, and magazine segments, attracting roughly 40% of France's morning television audience.
When did Télématin first air?
Télématin first aired on January 7, 1985, on Antenne 2, which later became France 2. It has been a fixture of French morning television for four decades, making it one of the longest-running breakfast news programmes in French broadcasting history.
Who are the main hosts of Télématin?
Télématin has featured several prominent hosts over the years, including Laurent Bignolas, Maya Lauqué, Julia Vignali, Thomas Sotto, William Leymergie, Axel de Tarlé, Valérie Maurice, Damien Thévenot, Nathalie Rihouet, and Anna Reinhardt.
Who created Télématin?
Télématin was created by Paul Nahon and William Leymergie. William Leymergie also served as the show's long-standing host, becoming one of the most recognisable faces of French breakfast television throughout the programme's history.
How many seasons does Télématin have?
Télématin spans 21 seasons with a total of 373 catalogued episodes. The show has been a daily broadcast since 1985, meaning the actual number of individual broadcasts far exceeds the catalogued episode count, reflecting its enduring presence on French morning television.
Is Télématin still on the air?
Yes, Télématin is still in production and continues to air as a returning series on France 2. Despite the last catalogued season ending in 2021, the programme remains an active daily broadcast and a cornerstone of French morning television.
What is the content rating for Télématin?
Télématin carries a TV-G content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for all audiences. As a breakfast news and magazine programme, its content is family-friendly and appropriate for general viewing across all age groups.
Where can you watch Télématin online?
Télématin airs on France 2 and has historically been available via TV5 in Canada. For up-to-date streaming and viewing options in your region, JustWatch provides a comprehensive overview of all available platforms and services where the show can be accessed.
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