The Macron-Mbappé 'bromance', the best Gallic spirits and what makes a French Christmas?
It's another jam-packed episode on Talking France featuring the aftermath of the World Cup final including why French president Emmanuel Macron was accused of being “offside”.Article: ‘Offside’?: Macr...
20 Des 202229min
Foie gras shortages, Paris cafés battle laptops and why there's more to Brigitte Macron
On this week’s episode of Talking France we find out why certain Paris cafés are banning customers from getting out their laptops.Are they really “squatters who don’t pay their way” as one café owner ...
15 Des 202227min
Explaining France and England's 'sibling rivalry', possible power cuts and the latest on Christmas travel
On this week's show we hear about the real chances of there being blackouts in France this winter and why the French government can't simply blame Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.OPINION: France...
8 Des 202232min
How good are French American relations right now, tips for Paris Olympic tickets and why is Alsace so different?
In this week's show we bring listeners up to date with some of the biggest news and talking points in France including President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United States.We look at the ups a...
1 Des 202233min
Why France faces a 'cold Turkey' winter and how do French high streets stay independent?
In this week's episode of Talking France we find out why people in the country could be facing a "tsunami" of rising prices in the months ahead.The mayor of Paris is considering a ban on electric scoo...
24 Nov 202231min
Why France is facing a ‘dangerous moment’ and who is the ‘French Murdoch’?
It’s Beaujolais Nouveau day, when the 2022 batch of Beaujolais wines hits the shelves. We’ll explain why it’s such a big event – but why it was even bigger in the 1980s.Does Beaujolais Nouveau wine de...
17 Nov 202230min
France's plans for language tests and new passport controls
As usual this week we will be talking about the main news in France and also digging into some interesting subjects that really help explain the country and its culture to you, our listeners.Up first ...
10 Nov 202232min
Will cars always be king in rural France and how angry are the French right now?
This week we head into rural France. Listeners will no doubt know that you absolutely need a car if you're in the French countryside but can President Emmanuel Macron convince drivers to go electric w...
20 Okt 202232min
