TV series
The News Puppets
1988–2016, French, on Canal+ & Be tv. Created by Alain Duverne & Alain de Greef.
A parody of a newscast, the show is a caricature of the political world, the media, personalities or more generally of French society and the current world.
- Seasons
- 30
- Episodes
- 1603
- Episode length
- 8 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S28 E34: Episode 34
Aired 12 February 2016
Seasons 9
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 29 August 1988
- Last aired
- 12 February 2016
- Network
- Canal+, Be tv
- Original title
- Les Guignols de l'info
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Scripted
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The News Puppets: quick answers
Is The News Puppets worth watching?
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How many seasons of The News Puppets are there?
The News Puppets has 30 seasons and 1603 episodes, about 8 minutes each.
Is The News Puppets finished?
Yes. The News Puppets ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The News Puppets on?
The News Puppets isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The News Puppets parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The News Puppets?
If you liked The News Puppets, try Ridiculousness, America's Funniest Home Videos, Have I Got News for You.
Who created The News Puppets?
The News Puppets was created by Alain Duverne and Alain de Greef and stars Yves Lecoq, Boris Scheigam, Daniel Herzog.