TV5 started on 2 January 1984 and was under the management of Serge Adda until his death in November 2004; the new director, named on 6 April 2005 is Jean-Jacques Aillagon, former French Minister for Culture and Communication.
TV5 didirikan Januari 1984, dan berada di bawah kepemimpinan Serge Adda hingga November 2004; direktur baru, ditetapkan pada 6 April 2005 adalah Jean-Jacques Aillagon, bekas Menteri Budaya dan Komunikasi Prancis.