This is a list of French television related events from 1959.
Events 11 March – The 4th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Netherlands wins the contest with the song "Een beetje" performed by Teddy Scholten.
Television shows
Debuts
Discorama Cinq colonnes à la une
1940s Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)
1950s A la découverte des Français Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961) Magazine féminin (1952–1970) Lectures pour tous (1953–1968) La Boîte à sel (1955–1960) La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978) Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)
Networks and services Launches Network Type Launch date Notes Source
Conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion Date Notes Source
Closures Network Type Closure date Notes Source
See also 1959 in France List of French films of 1959
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