TF6

TF6
CountryFrance
Programming
Picture format576i (16:9 SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerM6 Group (50%)
TF1 Group (50%)
History
Launched18 December 2000 (2000-12-18)
Closed31 December 2014 (2014-12-31) (14 years, 13 days)
Replaced bySerieClub
Availability
Terrestrial
TNTChannel 46

TF6 was a French mini general-interest entertainment television channel aimed at young adult viewers. It existed between 18 December 2000 and 31 December 2014. The drop in viewership since 2009[1] and the failure of pay-TV via DTT were the causes of the channel ceasing broadcast.

History

TF6 was founded in December 2000 by M6 and TF1[2][3] when they decided to merge their two competitor family project channels on the satellite service TPS, of which they are the two co-shareholders. This merger led the two groups to create a common company integrating TF6 and SerieClub and whose two groups are shareholders with 50%. That allows the new channel to make use of series and cinema catalogues of its two owners and to propose a richer offer. On April 24, 2014, TF1 and M6 announced the final closure of TF6 due to low audiences since 2009.[4] The channel ceased broadcasting on December 31, 2014 at 11:59 p.m., using the song Love Me Again to close broadcasting. SerieClub replaced TF6 on Canalsat Caraïbes.[5]

Organisation

Chairman of the board:

  • Laurent SOLLY

Director general:

  • Vincent Broussard

Deputy Director General:

  • Thomas Crosson

Capital

TF6 has a capital of €80,000 held with parity by Group TF1 and M6 Group.

Programs

TF6 broadcast shows intended for young adults, these included genres such as reality TV, entertainment, films and magazines.

Some of the shows included:

References

  1. ^ La chaîne TF6 va fermer à la fin de l'année, Le Figaro, 24 avril 2014.
  2. ^ "Coup d'envoi de la chaîne TF6 ce soir". L'Obs. 18 December 2000. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  3. ^ Garrigos, Raphaël (24 November 2000). "TF6 démarrera le 18 décembre". Libération. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  4. ^ "TF1 et M6 ferment TF6". Les Echos (in French). 24 April 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Série Club remplace TF6 sur Canalsat Caraïbes". Actu medias (in French). Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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