
"Télématin" is a beloved French breakfast television news show that has been airing on France 2 since January 7, 1985. The show is broadcast in Metropolitan France weekdays from 6:30 to 9:00 am CET, providing viewers with a comprehensive overview of the day's news and events. In Canada, TV5 used to broadcast the show in its entirety until September 2011, but now shows a 90-minute version between 6:30 and 8:00 am Eastern Time, while the French original version is now 2 hours and 30 minutes long.
The show is hosted by the charismatic William Leymergie, who has been with the program since its inception. Under his leadership, "Télématin" has become a staple of French morning television, attracting around 40% of the French morning audience. This is an impressive feat, considering the highly competitive nature of French television.
The show's format is designed to keep viewers informed and engaged throughout the morning. The newscasts are presented at 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00, with news flashes at 6:30 and 8:50. The show also features two press reviews at 7:20 and 8:30. The newscasts are usually presented by a female reader, with the hourly newscasts presented by a male. The usual readers include Nathanaël de Rinquesen, Sophie Le Saint, Julien Benedetto, Sophie Gastrain, Patrice Romedenne, and Frédéric Vion. The show's diverse team of presenters ensures that viewers receive a well-rounded perspective on the day's news and events.