France 2 Leads Sunday Ratings with Nathalie Baye Tribute Film
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, France 2 secured the top position in French television ratings by broadcasting the 1999 film Vénus Beauté (Institut) as a tribute to actress Nathalie Baye, who passed away at age 77. The broadcast attracted approximately 3.3 million viewers, capturing a 19.3% market share. This special programming honored Baye's legacy, featuring her alongside co-stars Mathilde Seigner and Audrey Tautou in Tonie Marshall’s César-winning drama. France 3 ranked second with 2.2 million viewers for an episode of Murder in Paradise, holding a 12.3% share. TF1 placed third with the film A Difficult Year, drawing 1.9 million viewers and a 12% share. M6 followed in fourth place with its investigative magazine Enquête Exclusive, which garnered 1.3 million viewers. On digital terrestrial television channels, Arte led with the classic film The Great Spaces, reaching over 660,000 viewers. The ratings reflect a significant public response to the tribute on the public service channel, outperforming major competitors during the prime-time slot.
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France 2 Leads Sunday Ratings with Nathalie Baye Tribute Film
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, France 2 secured the top position in French television ratings by broadcasting the 1999 film Vénus Beauté (Institut) as a tribute to actress Nathalie Baye, who passed away at age 77. The broadcast attracted approximately 3.3 million viewers, capturing a 19.3% market share. This special programming honored Baye's legacy, featuring her alongside co-stars Mathilde Seigner and Audrey Tautou in Tonie Marshall’s César-winning drama. France 3 ranked second with 2.2 million viewers for an episode of Murder in Paradise, holding a 12.3% share. TF1 placed third with the film A Difficult Year, drawing 1.9 million viewers and a 12% share. M6 followed in fourth place with its investigative magazine Enquête Exclusive, which garnered 1.3 million viewers. On digital terrestrial television channels, Arte led with the classic film The Great Spaces, reaching over 660,000 viewers. The ratings reflect a significant public response to the tribute on the public service channel, outperforming major competitors during the prime-time slot.
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