“It’s an idea that has been brewing in my head for some time. (…) Presenting is an aspect of journalism and I felt that this passion was in danger of disappearing. I didn’t want to do one fight too many,” confided the journalist, who has occupied the presenter’s chair for 27 years.
François De Brigode will definitively leave the presentation of the news in mid-November and, from next January, will take control of a new cultural program broadcast in prime time on Friday evenings on La Une.
He joined RTBF as a journalist in 1985, RTBF recalled in a press release broadcast after his announcement on air. “Among the highlights of his career, the ‘Bye Bye Belgium’ evening remains etched in our memories,” wrote the public service channel. “He hosted many election evenings, set up political programs such as Mise au point, Répondez à la question, Jeudi en Prime but also presented many special programs including Enfants volés, enfants violés the day after the burial of Julie and Melissa. François De Brigode will again present the election evening on October 13, during the local elections.
In recent months, François De Brigode has also taken part in cultural events such as Time line on Classic 21 and Regards Croisés on Musiq 3 Jazz.
The name of the person who will succeed him as presenter of the 7:30 p.m. news will be announced very soon, adds RTBF.
