The World in Front
A TF1 Original
The World in Front is a late 1980s weekly program that blends documentary insight with talk show dialogue to examine the forces shaping everyday life. Rather than chasing sensational headlines, the series seeks to map complex issues across borders and disciplines, inviting experts, witnesses, and... Read more
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About The World in Front
The World in Front is a late 1980s weekly program that blends documentary insight with talk show dialogue to examine the forces shaping everyday life. Rather than chasing sensational headlines, the series seeks to map complex issues across borders and disciplines, inviting experts, witnesses, and hosts into a calm, conversational space. Each episode surveys current events with context and nuance, presenting multiple viewpoints and sources, from on location reports to in studio discussions. The aim is to give viewers a clearer framework for understanding what happens next, without spoiling potential twists or endings. The tone stays practical, observant, and accessible, inviting audiences to form their own conclusions based on evidence rather than sound bites.
Production details such as the director, network, or country aren't listed in the data provided. What's clear is that this is a 1987 release described as a weekly current affairs show combining documentary elements with panel style discussion and context.
There are no widely documented awards for this program in public records. Without notable nominations or wins, it sits among many niche 1980s current affairs programs that drew thoughtful attention from an audience but did not reach award circuits, making it a smaller, archival footprint rather than a prize winner.
Because the show lacks a well documented footprint, its cultural impact isn't widely discussed. It remains a relatively obscure entry from the era with no famous quotes or iconic scenes commonly associated with it, leaving critics and fans with limited shared references and few widely cited moments.
Reception data available shows a strong but small sample, with a 9.7 out of 10 rating from 3 votes. The show is framed as a thoughtful examination of worldwide affairs, emphasizing clear explanations, balanced discussion, evidence based conclusions, and attention to context, while inviting viewers to form their own interpretations.
Details
- Release Date
- September 17, 1987
- Episode Length
- 2h
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 3 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 20
- Episodes
- 506
- Network
- TF1, France 5
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Documentary, Talk
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Maha Productions
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Seasons (20 seasons, 506 episodes)
Season 1
1 episodes - 1987
Season 2
1 episodes - 1988
Season 3
13 episodes - 2009
Season 4
46 episodes - 2010
Season 5
35 episodes - 2011
Season 6
46 episodes - 2012
Season 7
50 episodes - 2013
Season 8
47 episodes - 2014
Season 9
36 episodes - 2015
Season 10
37 episodes - 2016
Season 11
24 episodes - 2017
Season 12
28 episodes - 2018
Season 13
26 episodes - 2019
Season 14
26 episodes - 2020
Season 15
23 episodes - 2021
Season 16
17 episodes - 2022
Season 17
16 episodes - 2023
Season 18
14 episodes - 2024
Season 19
19 episodes - 2025
Season 20
2 episodes - 2026