La petite histoire de France on W9 with Alban Ivanov, Digi Mart USA News: W9 is broadcasting a comedy evening on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9:10 p.m. with the sketch series “La petite histoire de France,” which revisits major moments of the past from an offbeat angle.
The show’s premise is to focus not on the great figures of history but on the people around them. Vercingetorix, Joan of Arc and Napoleon are observed from their daily lives through the eyes of relatives, servants and often anonymous companions.
Across a series of sketches set in varied historical contexts, the writers poke fun at anachronisms, small cowardices and the great vanities of their characters. The contrast between the solemnity of events and the triviality of everyday concerns produces a comedy that also quietly reviews some historical landmarks.
The series is led by Alban Ivanov, a popular figure in stand-up and film, alongside Ophelia Kolb, Francois Levantal, Anne-Sophie Girard and Karina Marimon, among others. Each performer plays multiple roles and eras across the episodes.
Directed by Pierre Leix-Cote, the series adopts an irreverent tone and a brisk pace, making it suited to a relaxed evening. According to the source, viewers can also watch it on replay on M6+.
