Le Grand Échiquier (1972) puts the Talk vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Anne-Sophie Lapix, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Le Grand Échiquier (1972)
Also known as: Большая шахматная доска
First aired: January 12, 1972
Runtime: 26 min
Networks: France 2, Antenne 2, ORTF Télévision
Cast: Anne-Sophie Lapix
Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.
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