Lectures pour tous was the first French television show discussing Literature. The show was created and presented by Pierre Dumayet, it was broadcast from March 27, 1953 to May 8, 1968, on RTF.

Premise

The shows principle was to analyse and review literature on television. Authors of books were interviewed and discussed, the show was designed to entertain and educate the french viewing public. People of all backgrounds were invited to discuss literature on the show.

Reception

The show was critically acclaimed for elevating the quality of television on French television. According to ''

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'' in 1962 Lectures pour tous had between 26% and 32% of the French viewing public.

References

1953 French television series debuts 1968 French television series endings 1950s French television series 1960s French television series French-language television shows Lecture series {{France-tv-prog-stub