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Speakerine is a stylish and captivating French television series that was released in 2018 and is available to stream on MHz Choice. The show is a tribute to France in the 1960s, a time of huge social and political upheaval following the Second World War, and is based on the true story of Jacqueline Joubert, a woman who became the first-ever television announcer in France. The series is a blend of drama, romance, and mystery and offers a unique insight into French society during a tumultuous time.

The series begins in Paris in 1962 and centres around Christine Beauval, played by Marie Gillain, a young mother and housewife who becomes the first female speakerine at the RTF, the French national television channel. Christine is a vivacious and ambitious woman who is determined to make a success of her new job and to break down the barriers that have held back women in French society. Her journey is not an easy one, however, as she faces not only sexism and harassment from her male colleagues but also a series of mysterious events that threaten not only her career but also her life.

The show is set against a backdrop of historical events that shaped France in the 1960s, and as such, includes references to the Algerian War, the student protests of May 1968, and the rise of feminism. The show also features a cast of well-known French actors, including Guillaume de Tonqu

Speakerine is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between April 16, 2018 and on MHz Choice