TV series
La Grande Librairie
2008–, French, on France 5. Created by François Busnel.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 48
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S19 E10 “Episode 10”, 11 November 2026.
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Latest episode
S19 E9: Episode 9
Aired 4 November 2026
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- François BusnelCreator
- François BusnelSelf - Host · 51 ep
- Augustin TrapenardSelf - Host · 37 ep
- Jean-Baptiste Del AmoSelf · 1 ep
- Ousmane SowSelf · 1 ep
- Amadou Lamine SallSelf · 1 ep
- Jean-Christophe RufinSelf · 1 ep
- Abasse NdioneSelf · 1 ep
- Tidiane N'DiayeSelf · 1 ep
- Tierno MonénemboSelf · 1 ep
- Ken BugulSelf · 1 ep
- Cheikh Hamidou KaneSelf · 1 ep
- Yasmina KhadraSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 September 2008
- Network
- France 5
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- U
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La Grande Librairie: quick answers
Is La Grande Librairie worth watching?
La Grande Librairie doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of La Grande Librairie are there?
La Grande Librairie has 5 seasons and 48 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is La Grande Librairie finished?
No. The next episode, S19 E10 “Episode 10”, airs 11 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is La Grande Librairie on?
La Grande Librairie isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
La Grande Librairie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
La Grande Librairie is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like La Grande Librairie?
If you liked La Grande Librairie, try The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Who created La Grande Librairie?
La Grande Librairie was created by François Busnel and stars François Busnel, Augustin Trapenard, Jean-Baptiste Del Amo.