Why France is facing an autumn of strikes and how Brexit derailed Eurostar

In today's episode we'll look at whether France is heading for another wave of strikes and protests prompted by yet another pension reform.

Yes, nothing riles France's unions more than a proposal to make people work for longer in life but that's what President Emmanuel Macron wants to do. We'll find out why and what's likely to happen.

We'll also discuss why wearing a roll-neck jumper is the latest energy saving measure recommended by the French government.

We'll examine what's gone wrong with the Eurostar and find out why Brexit is partly to blame for higher prices and longer queues on the Paris to London rail service.

We'll also hear about a battle brewing between mussel farmers and spider crabs on the French coast and learn about that famous autumn Gallic pastime of mushroom foraging and why it's more dangerous than you'd think.

And stay with us until the end to learn some useful French vocab and expressions.

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