James Bond Ratings Fall: “Back to My Mother” & “Brokenwood” Top TV
French Television Ratings: TF1 and Arte Lead Sunday Evening Viewership (September 29, 2025)
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Updated September 29, 2025, at 07:43:58
TF1’s “Back to My Mother” and M6’s “Prohibited Zone” Compete for Viewers
TF1 edged out the competition on Sunday evening with the comedy “Back to My Mother,” starring Josiane Balasko and alexandra Lamy. While the film didn’t achieve a blockbuster rating, it secured the top spot in viewership. Concurrently, M6’s investigative program “Prohibited Zone” drew a significant audience with its focus on over-indebtedness.
The latest installment of “prohibited Zone,” hosted by Ophélie Meunier,captivated 1.60 million viewers, representing a 9.7% audience share (PDA). Among the FRDA-50 demographic (individuals aged 50 and over), the program’s market share rose to 21.6%, making M6 the leader within that key demographic. This figure is nearly identical to the viewership of the previous episode, which aired two weeks prior and attracted 1.61 million viewers (9.7% PDA).
Arte’s “True Grit” Attracts a Dedicated Audience
Arte distinguished itself from other channels with a showing of the western film “True Grit,” featuring Jeff Bridges. The movie resonated with 1.18 million viewers, achieving a 6.7% share of the total audience.
At a Glance
- date: Sunday, september 28, 2025 (ratings reported September 29, 2025)
- Top Program: “Back to My Mother” (TF1)
- Key Demographic: FRDA-50 (50+ age group)
- Significant Programs: “Prohibited Zone” (M6), “True Grit” (Arte)
- What’s Next: Continued monitoring of French television viewership trends.
Editor’s Analysis
The relatively modest ratings for TF1’s “Back to My Mother” suggest a shift in viewing habits, with audiences increasingly drawn to investigative journalism like M6’s “Prohibited Zone” and curated film selections on channels like Arte. The strong performance of “Prohibited Zone” within the FRDA-50 demographic highlights the importance of this age group to French television networks. The consistent viewership across episodes indicates a loyal audience base for this program.
- marcusrodriguez
Comparative Viewership Data
The following table summarizes the viewership figures for the programs discussed:
| Program | Channel | Viewers (Millions) | PDA (%) | FRDA-50 Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back to My Mother | TF1 | Not specified in source | Not specified in source | Not specified in source |
| Prohibited Zone | M6 | 1.60 | 9.7 | 21.6 |
| True Grit | Arte | 1.18 | 6.7 | Not specified in source |
This article was last updated on September 29, 2025, at 07:43:58. Data is based on preliminary ratings reports.
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