Enquête exclusive

Enquête exclusive is a weekly investigative television magazine that follows reporter-led inquiries into pressing international stories. Hosted by Bernard de La Villardière, each episode strings together extended field reports, interviews with witnesses and experts, and on-location footage to build a rounded account of events. The show focuses on public-interest topics, from criminal networks to political scandals and humanitarian crises, and it favors steady, step-by-step reporting over sensationalism. Episodes are structured to explain context, present multiple perspectives and highlight the human consequences of headline events, while keeping conclusions grounded in the evidence gathered during the reporting process.

Premiered in 2005 and presented by Bernard de La Villardière, the program was produced for French television as a weekly investigative magazine, relying on in-depth field teams and long-form segments rather than short news briefs.

The series helped normalize extended investigative pieces on prime-time French TV and made its presenter a recognizable figure associated with serious reporting. Segments have occasionally sparked public debate and been picked up by other media outlets, reinforcing the program's role in shaping conversations about social and political issues in France.

Audience feedback and the small pool of ratings available show appreciation for thorough reporting, reflected in a user vote average of 8.7 out of 10 from six votes. The show repeatedly returns to themes such as international affairs, organized crime, institutional accountability and the social fallout of economic change, presenting those topics with clear exposition and on-the-ground detail.

There is no detailed record in the supplied information of major international awards tied to this program. Instead, its reputation rests on consistent investigative work and viewer recognition, with respect coming from the depth of reporting and the program's influence on public discussion rather than an emphasis on prize recognition.