Philippe Gildas

Ilness has swept away Philippe Gildas, inventor of infotainment, but mainly the last TV presenter duly admired for his novel ideas, his rigor and his elegance. I was lucky enough to work with him and to photograph him while on the set of his show “Nulle Part Ailleurs” (“Nowhere Else”) when my book on Jean-Claude Van Damme came out. Philippe Gildas was one of the rare show hosts who, before talking about a book, would read it from cover to cover. Brilliant, respectful and with ever the watchful eye, he always looked to entertain while taking both guests and TV viewers to a higher level. To have known a professional of this class makes current French talk shows simply unbearable. Philippe Gildas, you will continue to be sorely missed.

Hannah Dusar31 October 2018