During the show, his entire journey is reviewed, with video extracts and the great moments of his career. Obviously, the famous fiction of the flight of Albert II, in “Bye Bye Belgium” was discussed. Jean-Claude Philipot was on the set to talk about this famous fake news which panicked the Belgians.
We learn a little more about the presenter, notably through anecdotes. For example, he takes off his shoes before every newscast. Many of his colleagues intervene to describe him. “It was a very beautiful time” explains his former secretary.
Jérôme de Warzée came on set. “You have been an inspirational man to so many generations.“Before continuing on the jokes, of which he has the secret.
Many stars wanted to send a final message to the presenter: François Damiens, Alain Chamfort, Pierre de Maere and Clara Luciani.
Obviously very moved, François De Brigode sent a final message to viewers, after “Thursday bonus“. “Thank you to the viewers because they trust RTBF, but also the teams. I’m not used to talking about my private life on air, but I thank my partner and my daughter. And I am also thinking of my grandchildren this evening, I wish them a world that is a little better than what we sometimes show.“
For 27 years, he was the face of public service for many viewers. He will be remembered in particular for the presentation of “Bye Bye Belgium” in 2006, a fake television news announcing the independence of Flanders. The aim of this “docu-fiction” was to raise awareness among the French-speaking Belgian public about community issues, but the program, very credible, had been strongly criticized for causing panic.
François De Brigode presents his latest news this Thursday evening: 5 notable moments from 27 years of career
François De Brigode, although he will no longer present the news, is not leaving RTBF. From January, he will be at the helm of a new cultural program broadcast in prime time on Friday evenings on La Une.
The new main presenter of the 7:30 p.m. news will be Laurent Mathieu, who will alternate with Nathalie Maleux, in place since 2019. To replace Laurent Mathieu at the presentation of the weekend newspapers, alternating with Mariam Alard, it is Sacha Daout who been chosen.
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