2001 in French television

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This is a list of French television related events from 2001.

Events

• 26 April – The television reality show Loft Story debuts on M6.
• 5 July – The first series of Loft Story is won by Christophe Mercy and Loana Petrucciani.

Debuts

• 26 April – Loft Story (2001–2002)
• 20 October – Star Academy (2001–2008, 2012–2013)

International

• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Unknown)

Television shows

1940s

• Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)

1950s

• Présence protestante (1955–)

1970s

• 30 millions d'amis (1976–2016)

1990s

• Sous le soleil (1996–2008) ^[1]

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
MCM 2	Cable and satellite	3 April
TPS Star	Cable and satellite	19 September
TV7 Bordeaux	Cable and satellite	June
National Geographic	Cable and satellite	22 September
Canal 32	Cable and satellite	23 November
Melody	Cable television	3 December

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
Monte Carlo TMC	TMC	Cable and satellite	Unknown

Deaths

• Igor Barrère – (17 December 1931 – 24 June 2001) ^[2]

See also

• 2001 in France

References

1. Becker, Tobias; Platt, Len (28 September 2023). Popular Culture in Europe since 1800: A Student's Guide. Taylor & Francis. p. 208. ISBN   978-1-000-95425-8.
2. Klaussmann, Liza (2001-06-29). "Igor Barrere". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-17.