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Apostrophes 1975

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Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary talk show that aired on French television. Created and hosted by Bernard Pivot, the program focused on books, authors, and literature.

Type
TV series
Year
1975
Status
Ended
Episodes
724
Runtime
70 minutes
First aired
Jan 10, 1975
Last aired
Jun 22, 1990
Original language
FR
Origin
FR
Networks
Antenne 2
Genres
Talk
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Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary talk show that aired on French television. Created and hosted by Bernard Pivot, the program focused on books, authors, and literature. The series premiered on January 10, 1975, and concluded its fifteen-year run on June 22, 1990. During this period, the show produced 724 episodes. It was broadcast on Friday nights on the television channel Antenne 2, which was later known as France 2. The program maintained a prime-time slot and attracted approximately 6 million regular viewers, making it one of the most watched shows on French television. Each episode lasted one hour and featured a flexible format. The structure of the show varied between one-on-one interviews with a single author and open discussions involving four or five authors. As a long-running cultural fixture, the series provided a dedicated platform for literary discourse throughout its duration.

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“A celebrated French literary talk show exploring books and authors with Bernard Pivot.”

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  • Engaging discussions with prominent authors
  • Cultural significance in French television
  • Unique focus on literature and ideas
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  • Entirely in French
  • Dated production style

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Suitable for mature audiences interested in literature and cultural discussion.

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What language is the show in?

The show is in French.

When did the show air?

It aired from January 10, 1975, to June 22, 1990.

How many episodes were there?

There were 724 episodes.

Who hosted the show?

Bernard Pivot created and hosted the show.

What was the format of the show?

It featured one-on-one interviews or panel discussions with authors.

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