From February 28, the C8 channel, pioneer of DTT, could be forced to stop broadcasting. We, the signatories of this petition, would like to express our support for C8 and the 400 people threatened with losing their jobs (employees, production companies, technical service providers, etc.).
400 people participate every day in the creation of content for the number 1 TNT channel in France.
Every day, more than 9.6 million cumulative viewers watch C8 broadcasts. C8 is the first TNT channel to which the public is deeply attached. The success of flagship programs like Don't Touch My Post, Pascale, Eric and Yann and the others, At Jordan's, William at Midi, Only the truth counts, Facing Hanouna, The Animals of the 8, Animals to adopt, Direct Auto, The Mag that does good, The Essential at Labroand many other shows, demonstrates the interest of viewers in the content offered. Audience records for TPMPwhich brings together more than 2 million viewers every day and Facing Hanouna which achieved its best audiences this season, show how much viewers are attached to the tone and diversity of the channel.
C8 stands out for its commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities, the representation of diversity and women and for the broadcast of original programs. C8 meets the expectations of its audience while investing significantly in the production of French and European audiovisual and cinematographic works.
Today, by supporting this channel, we are not only defending jobs, but also a unique vision of audiovisual, carried by passionate professionals for nearly 20 years. The challenge is high: preserving a company and a model of audiovisual creation that inspire and entertain a large audience, while supporting a multitude of professions that bring this sector to life.
We therefore ask that the C8 channel be able to continue broadcasting, for the respect of viewers and the preservation of jobs.
