Apostrophes (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1975, Apostrophes is a talk series.
What it’s about. Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary, prime-time, talk show on French television created and hosted by Bernard Pivot. It ran for fifteen years (724 episodes) from January 10, 1975, to June 22, 1990, and was one of the most watched shows on French television (around 6 million regular viewers). It was broadcast on Friday nights on the channel France 2 (which was called "Antenne 2" from 1975 to 1992). The hourlong show was devoted to books, authors and literature. The format varied between one-on-one interviews with a single author and open discussions between four or five authors.
Who’s in it. Apostrophes stars Bernard Pivot as Host, Charles Libman as Self, Emile Pollak as Self and René Floriot as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Apostrophes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apostrophes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apostrophes tend to enjoy The Grand Tour, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Top Gear and QI.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apostrophes (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Apostrophes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Apostrophes worth watching?
- Apostrophes holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy talk. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Apostrophes?
- Apostrophes stars Bernard Pivot, Charles Libman, Emile Pollak, René Floriot and Paul Lefèvre.
- When was Apostrophes released?
- Apostrophes was released in 1975.