1985 in French television

This is a list of French television related events from 1985.

Events

  • 31 March – Roger Bens is selected to represent France at the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Femme dans ses rêves aussi". He is selected to be the twenty-eighth French Eurovision entry during a national final.
  • December – A law is passed allowing the government to impose public service concessions and other constraints on private television companies.[1]

Television shows

1940s

1950s

1960s

  • Les Dossiers de l'écran (1967–1991)
  • Les Animaux du monde (1969–1990)
  • Alain Decaux raconte (1969–1987)

1970s

1980s

Networks and services

Launches

Network Type Launch date Notes Source
Canal J Cable and satellite 23 December

Births

  • 26 July – Guillaume Pley, TV & radio presenter

See also

References

  1. ^ Silj, Alessandro (1992). The New television in Europe. London: Libbey. pp. 434–435. ISBN 9780861963614.