120 seconds – 52 minutes
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Vincent Veillon and Vincent Kucholl — the duo who redefined French-speaking Swiss humor
A duo born from radio
The story begins on the airwaves of Swiss Radio and Television (RTS).
Vincent Veillon (born in 1986) and Vincent Kucholl (born in 1975) met at the Couleur 3 studios. Together, they created 120 Seconds, a satirical segment that became a cult classic, where they parodied current events with an absurd and incisive tone. Every morning, for two minutes, they portrayed colorful characters: politicians, athletes, or ordinary Swiss citizens caught up in the news.
Their humor is based on a clever mix of derision, realism and social criticism, always with that typically Swiss irony.
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From radio to television
Building on their radio success, the two Vincents moved to television with "26 minutes" (then "120 minutes"), a humor magazine broadcast on RTS 1.
The show became an unmissable event: every week, they dissect Swiss and international news, in the style of a satirical late-night show.
Vincent Veillon often plays the presenter with a deceptively serious tone, while Vincent Kucholl, more reserved and deadpan, provides an ironic and intellectual counterpoint. Their rapport is the key to their success.
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Their style and influence
The duo is known for intelligent, rhythmic and engaged humor, which addresses the flaws of Swiss society with elegance and bite.
They handle caricature with finesse, never falling into vulgarity. Their strength: speaking to everyone, from young urbanites to older viewers, while remaining rooted in Swiss culture.
Their universe draws inspiration as much from American talk shows as from Swiss absurdist humor (in the style of Emil or Zouc), with a touch of very contemporary irony.
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After television: the stage and podcasts
In parallel, they perform on stage, notably with their shows "Le Fric" and "La Suisse expliquée aux riches", where they explore with self-deprecation the contradictions of the country.
They have also launched web and podcast formats, extending their sharp look at society.
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Two complementary personalities
- Vincent Veillon: actor and presenter, he brings energy, spontaneity and stage charisma.
- Vincent Kucholl: author, sociologist by training, he embodies rigor, analysis and fine writing of texts.
Their duo is based on this alchemy: fire and ice, exuberance and precision, jokes and reflection.
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In summary
- Full names: Vincent Veillon & Vincent Kucholl
- Origin: French-speaking Switzerland
- Featured programs: 120 seconds, 26 minutes, 52 minutes, 120 minutes
- Style: political satire, social humor, journalistic parody
- Special feature: socially conscious, accessible, and 100% Swiss humor
