Le Grand Échiquier 1972
What is Le Grand Échiquier?
Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. The series features artists from various backgrounds who are presented from new angles, allowing viewers to discover the individuals who inspire them.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 209
- First aired
- Jan 12, 1972
- Last aired
- Oct 29, 2020
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- FR
- Networks
- France 2, Antenne 2, ORTF Télévision
- Genres
- Talk, News
- Updated
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Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. The series features artists from various backgrounds who are presented from new angles, allowing viewers to discover the individuals who inspire them. The program originally aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972, until July 12, 1972. Following this initial run, the show moved to the second color channel of the ORTF, where it aired from September 1972 until December 1974. Subsequently, the program was broadcast on Antenne 2 from January 1975 until December 21, 1989. The series eventually returned to television on France 2 on December 20, 2018, with Anne-Sophie Lapix serving as the host. Throughout its history, the program has featured appearances by various figures, including Pierre Rabbath, Raymond Devos, and Juliette Gréco. The format focuses on showcasing the creative influences and personal inspirations of its guests within the context of a variety television setting.
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“Jacques Chancel presents this long-running French variety program featuring a wide range of guest performances.”
- historic cultural significance
- diverse guest appearances
- extensive broadcast history may be difficult to navigate
Watch it if you are interested in the history of French variety television programming.
The program is a standard variety show format suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 12, 1972
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 2, 1972
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 1, 1972
- E4 Episode 4 May 3, 1972
- E5 Episode 5 Jul 12, 1972
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 2, 1972
- E7 Episode 7
- E8 Episode 8
- E9 Episode 9
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 20, 1972
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 31, 1972
- E3 Episode 3 Dec 11, 1972
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 31, 1972
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 17, 1973
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 21, 1973
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 14, 1973
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 11, 1973
- E9 Episode 9 May 9, 1973
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 13, 1973
- E11 Episode 11 Jul 11, 1973
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 12, 1973
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 10, 1973
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 21, 1973
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 12, 1973
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 31, 1973
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 16, 1974
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 6, 1974
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 13, 1974
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 10, 1974
- E10 Episode 10 May 22, 1974
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 12, 1974
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 17, 1974
Season 4 · 11 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 18, 1974
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 16, 1974
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 13, 1974
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 24, 1974
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 27, 1975
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 27, 1975
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 24, 1975
- E8 Episode 8 May 29, 1975
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 26, 1975
- E10 Episode 10 Jul 10, 1975
- E11 Episode 11 Aug 28, 1975
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 25, 1975
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 30, 1975
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 27, 1975
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 25, 1975
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 29, 1976
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 26, 1976
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 25, 1976
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 29, 1976
- E9 Episode 9 May 27, 1976
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 24, 1976
- E11 Episode 11 Jul 15, 1976
- E12 Episode 12 Aug 26, 1976
Frequently asked questions
Who created the program?
The program was created by Jacques Chancel.
When did the original series debut?
The original series premiered on January 12, 1972.
Which channels broadcast the show?
The show aired on ORTF, Antenne 2, and France 2.
Who hosts the 2018 revival?
The program is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.
When did the initial run end?
The initial run of the program concluded on December 21, 1989.