This is a list of French television related events from 1961.
Events 18 February – Jean-Paul Mauric is selected to represent France at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Printemps, avril carillonne". He is selected to be the sixth French Eurovision entry during a national final. 18 March – The 6th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes. Luxembourg wins the contest with the song "Nous les amoureux" performed by Jean-Claude Pascal.
Debuts
Chambre noire 13 December – Les Coulisses de l'exploit (1961–1972)
Television shows 1940s Le Jour du Seigneur (1949–present)
1950s Art et magie de la cuisine Cinq colonnes à la une Discorama Magazine féminin (1952–1970) Lectures pour tous (1953–1968) La Piste aux étoiles (1956–1978) Voyage sans passeport (1957–1969)
1960s La Tête et les Jambes (1960–1978)
Ending this year Le Club du jeudi (1950–1961)
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
Births 2 April – Marie-Ange Nardi, television presenter
See also 1961 in France List of French films of 1961
Deaths
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