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Direct 8
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Website
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www.direct8.fr
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Company form
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société anonyme (corporation)
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Ownership type
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Private
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Founded
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2005, by Vincent Bolloré
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Headquarters
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31 Quai de Dion Bouton Puteaux , Ile de France France
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Industry
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TV network
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Product/Service
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TV Broadcast
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Direct 8 is a French television network, wholly owned by the Bolloré Group.[1] It was created in 2005 by billionaire businessman Vincent Bolloré and it is managed by his son, Yannick Bolloré.[2] Direct 8 is the French channel number 8 and its main characteristic is broadcasting most of its shows live. The word "direct" in French means "live".
Direct 8 broadcasts shows with a variety of topics, such as politics, economics, sports, entertainment, ecology, and cinema:
- 88 Minutes: talk show hosted by Caroline Ithurbide and Boris Ehrgott - category: politics, economics, entertainment
- Avant d'Acheter: show hosted by Emmanuel Pontneau - category: economics
- Bien-Être: show hosted by Charlotte Savreux - category: sociology
- Ça Tourne: show hosted by Laurie Cholewa - category: cinema
- Déco 8: show hosted by Caronile Munoz - category: interior design
- Direct Poker: show hosted by Patrice Lafont - category: games
- Direct Sport: show hosted by Jezabel Lemonier and Mikis Cerieix - category: sport
- Face à Alain Minc: show hosted by Alain Minc - category: politics
- Facile la Vie: show hosted by Emmanuel Pontneau - category: economics
- Gym Direct: show hosted by Sandrine Arcizet - category: sport
- La 8ème Dimension: show hosted by François Barré and Alexandre Carré - category: entertainment
- L'Édito: show hosted by Philippe Labro - category: politics, economics, news, entertainment
- Les Animaux de la 8: show hosted by Elodie Ageron and Sandrine Arcizet - category: animals
- Morandini: show hosted by Jean-Marc Morandini - category: television
- On Aura Tout Vu: show hosted by Max - category: entertainment
- Politiquement Parlant: show hosted by Valérie Trierweiler - category: politics
- Récréadulte: show hosted by Ludmilla Milova, Anabelle Veron and Allan Van Darc - category: entertainment
- TNT Show: show hosted by Laurie Cholewa - category: music
- Touche Pas à Ma Planète: show hosted by Clélie Mathias - category: ecology
- Zap8: show hosted by Rachel Bourlier - category: entertainment
Broadcast[edit]
Direct 8 is broadcasted nantionwide in France and around the world through:
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