International French Sex Industry Fights Proposed TV Ban Published November 8, 2002 at 9:00 PM PST This story was published more than 22 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email Listen • 4:46 French pornographers are up in arms over a plan to ban their products from national television. Lawmakers say the ban would protect children and reduce sexual violence. NPR's Nick Spicer reports. Copyright 2002 NPR