This is a list of French television related events from 1999.
Events
- 2 March – Nayah is selected to represent France at the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Je veux donner ma voix". She is selected to be the forty-second French Eurovision entry during a national final held at the Olympia in Paris.
Debuts
- 11 October – Un gars, une fille (1999–2003) (France 2)
- Les Monos (1999–2004) (France 2)
International
- 20 December –
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Rayman: The Animated Series (1999–2000) (Gulli) - Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984–present) (Cartoon Network)
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]
- Cap des Pins (1998–2000)
Ending this year
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM TV | Cable and satellite | 16 January | ||
| RFM TV | Cable television | 5 July | ||
| Cartoon Network | Cable and satellite | 23 August | ||
| i>Télévision | Cable and satellite | 4 November | ||
| La Chaîne parlementaire | Cable and satellite | 30 December |
Conversions and rebrandings
| Old network name | New network name | Type | Conversion Date | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Animaux | Animaux | Cable and satellite | Unknown | ||
| Automobile | AB Moteurs | Cable and satellite | Unknown | ||
| AB Sports | Pathe Sport | Cable and satellite | April |
Closures
| Network | Type | End date | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [[]] | Cable and satellite |
Births
Deaths
| Date | Name | Age | Cinematic Credibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 December | Pierre Clémenti | 57 | French actor |
See also
References
- ^ 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.