- A new weekly political programme entitled ‘Franc-jeu’ is being launched on the public broadcaster, hosted by Benjamin Duhamel.
- Scheduled every Sunday at 1.20pm from 30 August, the programme will be broadcast live and simultaneously on television, radio and online.
- The format will bring together a presidential candidate or major supporter for an interview, followed by a head-to-head debate with an opposing figure.
A new news offering on public service broadcasting
As the upcoming presidential campaign draws closer, the public broadcasting landscape is adapting its news coverage. From 30 August, a new weekly programme called ‘Franc-jeu’ will join the Sunday schedules. Broadcast live at 1.20pm, this show will be carried simultaneously on public television and radio stations, as well as on their digital platforms. This multi-platform broadcast illustrates the desire to coordinate public service media resources for the coverage of major political events. This new format will reach a wide audience during a peak weekend viewing time, traditionally reserved for major interviews in public life.
A format structured in two key parts
At the helm of this brand-new show, journalist Benjamin Duhamel will lead discussions with various figures from the political landscape. The chosen formula is built around a dual dynamic, designed to delve deeper into major current affairs. First, the presenter will conduct an in-depth interview with a presidential candidate or a major representative of their political camp, looking back at the key events of the past week. In the second part of the programme, this main guest will face an opponent or a public figure to challenge their views. This direct confrontation aims to establish an uncompromising dialogue around projects and visions for the country’s future.
Democratic standards at the heart of the campaign
With this new concept, public media intend to strengthen their role in analysing and explaining the upcoming electoral period. The programme’s creators emphasise their desire to prioritise direct, demanding and accessible debate, moving away from conventional political speak. The stated ambition is to provide citizens with clear keys to understanding the political choices that will lie before them. By confronting the arguments of different political groups and offering regular coverage of current debates, this Sunday show will be one of the pillars of the coverage of the next election.
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A schedule adjusted for the election period
The launch of this programme is part of a broader reorganisation of news coverage ahead of the presidential election. By offering this programme every week, the public broadcaster ensures consistency in its treatment of political news throughout the campaign. The show will thus accompany citizens right up to the vote, offering a platform to the country’s main political forces. The formula seeks to balance responsiveness to recent events with the longer-term debate of ideas.
