1981 in French television
This is a list of French television related events from 1981.
Events
- 8 March – Jean Gabilou is selected to represent France at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Humanahum". He is selected to be the twenty-fifth French Eurovision entry during a national final.
Television shows
1940s
1960s
- Les Dossiers de l'écran
- Les Animaux du monde
- ''Alain Decaux raconte''
1970s
- Aujourd'hui Madame
- 30 millions d'amis
- Les Jeux de 20 Heures
- ''1, rue Sésame''
1980s
Births
- 10 February – Natasha St-Pier, Canadian-born singer & TV personality
- 16 March – Vincent Cerutti, TV & radio presenter
- 22 April – Virginie de Clausade, actress & TV & radio presenter
Deaths
- 10 November – Abel Gance, film director, producer, writer, actor and editor.