Direct 8
French national TV network
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Direct 8 was a national French television channel, owned by Vincent Bolloré. It was available through digital terrestrial television network and the Astra 1H satellite position.
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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | France |
| Network | Direct Star (48%) |
| Headquarters | Puteaux, France |
| Programming | |
| Language | French |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bolloré Group |
| History | |
| Launched | 31 March 2005 |
| Founder | Vincent Bolloré Philippe Labro |
| Closed | 7 October 2012 |
| Replaced by | D8 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.direct8.fr |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| TNT | Channel 8 |
As the name suggests ('direct' is French for 'live'), Direct 8 was originally intended to broadcast live shows only (except during night times and holiday seasons).[citation needed] This is no longer the case.
Following its purchase by Canal Group, the channel was rebranded on 7 October 2012 and relaunched as D8.
