New Drama R91 Puts a Murder Mystery on a French Carrier

“As we told you earlier on Carrie, Variety now reports a new drama, R91, sets a murder mystery aboard France's nuclear aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Midday Movers
Published 12:25 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “In a Groundbreaking Premium Drama, ‘R91’ Brings a Murder Mystery Aboard Flagship French Aircraft Carrier”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:25 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: French.

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VarietyIn a Groundbreaking Premium Drama, ‘R91’ Brings a Murder Mystery Aboard Flagship French Aircraft Carrier

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier on Carrie, Variety now reports a new drama, R91, sets a murder mystery aboard France's nuclear aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA killer on a boat with nowhere to run? That's every Monday on my trading desk, Chip.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the whole thing sails right past a strip mall. Best floating buffet I never got to see!