[London Lite]

14 July, France National Day, and, again, a special day of programming on the main channels. On the occassion, some of its main presenters are being dispatched to specific spots to present behind-the-scenes preparations on the event, plus immersive reporting on the Parade, the specific arms of the French Army, Navy and Air Force, and the history behind them. Over at TF1 and LCI, its special morning programme began at 7am, with Gilles Bouleau, Anne-Claire Coudray, Marie-Sophie Lacarrau, Denis Brogniart, François-Xavier Ménage and commentary by military expert Pierre Servent.

A small correction, TéléMatin started at 5.58am today on both France 2 and Franceinfo, the latter with a pushback. The normal weekend presenters did the warm-up to the parade complete with the usual on-screen branding and clock until around 8.45/8.50 when it switched to the 14 Julliet graphics.