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La Grande Librairie

Series Overview

La Grande Librairie is a 90-minute literary program, launched by François Busnel in September 2008 and presented by Augustin Trapenard since 2022, broadcast live every Wednesday on France 5. A direct successor to Bernard Pivot's Apostrophes, it is the only literary program scheduled in prime time and is considered the most influential program on book sales, thanks to its connection with small bookstores, which attest to the return of readers in many French cities.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionTalk Show
Original Network
France 5
Episodes & Seasons

5 Seasons • 47 Episodes

90 min per episode

Air Date Window

2008 – Present

Premiered: Thu, Sep 4, 2008

Created By
François BusnelFrançois Busnel

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Season 19, Episode 7: “Episode 7”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Bande annonce - La grande librairie

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-09

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

François Busnel

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)NR
India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Grande Librairie.

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Grande Librairie

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What is La Grande Librairie about?

La Grande Librairie is a 90-minute literary program, launched by François Busnel in September 2008 and presented by Augustin Trapenard since 2022, broadcast live every Wednesday on France 5. A direct successor to Bernard Pivot's Apostrophes, it is the only literary program scheduled in prime time and is considered the most influential program on book sales, thanks to its connection with small bookstores, which attest to the return of readers in many French cities.

How many seasons does La Grande Librairie have?

La Grande Librairie comprises 5 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in La Grande Librairie?

Key cast members in La Grande Librairie include François Busnel.

Who created or directed La Grande Librairie?

La Grande Librairie was developed and directed by François Busnel.