TF1 – is a private French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1’s average market share of 25-35% makes it the most popular domestic network.
TF1 originally stood for Télévision Française 1 (French Television 1). Since its privatisation in 1987.
The channel is part of the TF1 Group, which also includes Eurosport, the largest European sports network. Together with France Télévisions, TF1 co-manages the international French news channel France 24.