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TFX (TV channel)

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TFX
Company typeFree-to-air television channel
IndustryBroadcasting
PredecessorNT1
Founded2005; 21 years ago (2005)
Headquarters
Paris
,
France
Area served
France, Continental Europe (via Astra 1 satellite)
OwnerGroupe TF1
ParentTF1 Group
Websitewww.tf1.fr/tfx

TFX (previously known as NT1) is a French free-to-air television channel managed by Groupe TF1, primarily aimed at a younger demographic.

History

The channel NT1 was initially proposed by AB Groupe in 2002 to secure a slot on the DTT platform, drawing inspiration from its sister channels RTL9 and AB1. It was officially selected on June 10, 2003, to be part of the TNT platform's launch scheduled for March 2005. Originally, the channel was to be named La Quatre, but following France Télévisions’ rebranding of Festival to France 4 in early 2005, AB Groupe decided to retain the NT1 name.

In June 2009, TF1 Group reached an agreement to acquire NT1 along with AB Groupe’s 40% share in TMC Monte Carlo, thereby increasing TF1's stake in TMC to 80%. This transaction received approval from the French competition authority and the Council of State by December 2010, despite an appeal lodged by Métropole Télévision.

Subsequent to the acquisition, TF1 Group transitioned NT1 to 16:9 aspect ratio broadcasting in November 2010, marking it as the final DVB-T channel to make this change. The channel was repositioned as TF1’s offering targeting young adult viewers.

On May 19, 2015, NT1 commenced high-definition transmissions. Shortly thereafter, on May 26, 2015, TF1 unified the digital platforms of TF1, TMC, NT1, and HD1 under the single MYTF1 website.

On October 18, 2017, TF1 Group announced that NT1 would undergo a rebranding to become TFX in 2018; this change was implemented on January 30, 2018.

Amid plans for a merger between TF1 Group and M6 Group, both entities entered exclusive discussions with Altice Média on February 28, 2022, regarding the potential sale of TFX and 6ter.

Since October 2022, following a temporary broadcast dispute involving Canal+ and TNTSAT, TFX alongside other free-to-air TF1 DTT channels have been accessible free-to-air via Astra 1 satellite. Even after encrypted broadcasts resumed on these platforms, the free-to-air transmission has continued, broadening TFX’s availability throughout Continental Europe.

Starting January 8, 2024, TFX began airing the children's programming block TFOU on weekday mornings from 6:55 a.m., sharing this content with TF1. This adjustment extended TFOU’s Wednesday morning schedule until 9:30 a.m., compared to an end time of 8:30 a.m. on other weekdays.

Series

Reality Television

Entertainment Programs

  • En mode gossip
  • Ma vie à la télé
  • Tous différents

Children's TV Series

When NT1 launched in 2005, its morning schedule included animated shows for children. During the 2010s, the channel shifted to live-action youth programs such as Violetta. Starting 8 January 2024, TFX collaborates with TF1 to broadcast the children's segment TFOU on weekdays from 6:55 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., extending until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. On national holidays like 11 November 2024, TFX airs TFOU content until midday.

Anime

Since its inception, NT1 has featured anime aimed at teenage audiences, primarily during after-school hours. Its original parent company, AB Groupe, was a leading distributor of anime in France and was responsible for producing Club Dorothée on TF1 between 1987 and 1997, a show known for airing mostly anime content that sparked controversy due to its violent themes directed at children.

Both NT1 and TFX have maintained anime broadcasts during mornings and weekends, standing as the last French digital terrestrial television channels to present new series such as My Hero Academia, One Piece, Captain Tsubasa, and Dragon Ball Super throughout the late 2010s. By 2024, their programming centers on classic anime titles like Cat's Eyes, which airs on Saturday mornings. Additionally, a live-action version of this manga is set to debut on 11 November 2024 via TF1.

Sports Coverage

On 24 July 2008, the channel revealed plans to air the 2008–09 A1 Grand Prix competitions on Sundays, either through live broadcasts or recorded sessions. This agreement was confirmed by Richard Maroko, General Programmes Manager at AB Groupe, alongside Richard Dorfman, A1GP’s broadcasting director.

Football (Soccer)

  • FIFA World Cup qualification through 2022: selected UEFA team fixtures excluding France were shared among TMC, W9, and L'Équipe. Matches involving France were televised live on TF1, including final rounds, and also on M6.
  • UEFA tournaments up to 2022 (excluding the Nations League until 2021):
    • UEFA European Championship: selected qualifying matches not involving France were broadcast jointly with TMC, W9, and L'Équipe; qualifiers and final matches with France were shown live on TF1 and M6.
    • UEFA Nations League: select games without France were shared among L'Équipe (group stage only), TMC, and W9; fixtures featuring France were aired live on TF1 and M6.
    • Friendly internationals: chosen non-France matches were shared with W9 and L'Équipe; French fixtures were broadcast live on TF1, with one match in 2019 also shown on TMC, alongside M6 coverage.

Motorsport Coverage

Professional Wrestling

External links

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