1959 in French television

Last updated August 23, 2025

This is a list of French television related events from 1959.

Events

11 March – The 4th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Netherlands wins the contest with the song "Een beetje" performed by Teddy Scholten.

Television shows

Debuts

1940s

Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)

1950s

A la découverte des Français
Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961)
Magazine féminin (1952–1970)
Lectures pour tous (1953–1968)
La Boîte à sel (1955–1960)
La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978)
Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source

Closures

Network	Type	Closure date	Notes	Source

References

↑ Harvey, Dennis (3 September 2008). "Discorama, by Glaser". Variety . Retrieved 9 November 2024.
↑ Delassein, Sophie (18 July 2015). "Ces émissions qui ont révolutionné la télé : "Cinq colonnes à la une"". Le Nouvel Obs (in French). Retrieved 9 November 2024.

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[1] Harvey, Dennis (3 September 2008). "Discorama, by Glaser". Variety . Retrieved 9 November 2024.

[2] Delassein, Sophie (18 July 2015). "Ces émissions qui ont révolutionné la télé : "Cinq colonnes à la une"". Le Nouvel Obs (in French). Retrieved 9 November 2024.

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