“
My job is not to be intimidated
.” When he goes to
Michel Sardou
's Norman mansion to interview the artist with 120 million records sold,
Augustin Trapenard
is not impressed. “
I grew up with him, he was part of my family environment
,” confides the journalist on the set of “Buzz TV” this Thursday, on the eve of the broadcast of “Sardou, self-portrait” on France 3 which he narrates . His favorite song?
I fly
. “
Enrico Macias, Michel Sardou and Michèle Torr, I know all the songs by heart
,” he tells us again.
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His visit to Michel Sardou left him with lasting memories. “
When we arrive at his house, there is a parrot in the garden that sings and whistles
The Lakes of Connemara,” reveals, amused, the presenter of “La Grande Librairie” on France 5. “
And Michel Sardou’s wife says : “I can’t see this song anymore!” I had a laugh
,” our guest recalls.
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No questions imposed by Michel Sardou and his team. In any case, Augustin Trapenard has always refused these kinds of requests. “
When Timothée Chalamet was interviewed by me on France Inter, the press officer intervened in the program which was recorded. And I left it in the editing to show that you cannot do an interview if it is controlled, especially if you are going to seek privacy
, he defends.
The artist's words are complicated. It is not that of the journalist or the expert, it is a word that trembles, that stumbles. Even that of Michel Sardou
,” he further testifies.
“Michel Sardou is applauded by trade unionists when he sings
Le France
”
Augustin Trapenard
For him, Michel Sardou embodies “
something of France
”. “
He is an author who crosses France and social classes. He is constantly accused of being conservative, but he is also someone who is applauded by trade unionists and workers when he sings
Le France
. This paradox is fascinating
,” summarizes Augustin Trapenard.
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Since 2022, Augustin Trapenard has presented “La Grande Bibliothèque”, every Wednesday on France 5. François Busnel’s successor is delighted with his eclectic programming. “
It is not given to everyone to receive Sylvain Tesson, Alain Damazio, Édouard Louis and François Sureau at the same time
,” notes the man who also welcomed Mélissa Da Costa, Marc Levy, Joël Dicker and Maxim Chattam, the biggest book sellers in France, in its radio and TV shows.
Audiences vary between 1 and 2% market share. Never mind. Augustin Trapenard, who has 12,000 books in his personal library, is delighted that his show is broadcast at prime time. “
It’s a bet on literature in prime time on a public service channel. It's unique in the world, you won't find it in England, Italy, Africa, the United States, anywhere. For me, it's France.
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