Jacques Chancel, (Joseph André Jacques Régis Crampes; 2 July 1928 – 23 December 2014) was a French journalist and writer.

He was known for being the radio host of Radioscopie and Le Grand Échiquier for 22 years.

Chancel was born in Ayzac-Ost, France.

Chancel died at his home in Paris from cancer, aged 86.

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