France's new language test rules explained and how will the farmers' 'siege of Paris' end?
The country’s farmers are staging a siege of Paris and no one quite knows how it’s going to play out, how long this siege will last for, or whether the country is headed for some serious unrest… again...
30 Jan 202432min
What next for farmers' revolt, France's baby problem and are French fries really French?
This week we explain the anger among French farmers that has led them to block motorways across the country. Who's to blame, how long will the road blocks go on for and how will it be resolved?We'll a...
25 Jan 202438min
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
In this week's episode we look at what's ahead for the next three years of Emmanuel Macron's presidency given that he has a new prime minister and a new government in place. We also find out where Fra...
18 Jan 202434min
Your questions answered: Why do people think the French aren't funny and can anyone stop Marine Le Pen?
In this special episode to kick off series 10 of Talking France we answer a selection of questions from our listeners including: Do the French have no sense of humour? Why are there so many speed came...
10 Jan 202431min
What to expect in France in 2024 from politics to travel news and the Olympic Games
This special episode of Talking France is dedicated entirely to looking ahead so you know what to expect in France in 2024.We'll try and answer some of the big questions about what lies ahead includin...
27 Dec 202328min
Does French immigration law spell bad news for foreigners and how Catholic is France?
France's controversial immigration bill has passed through parliament. It's been hailed as a victory for the ideas of the far right but just how bad is it for immigrants in France? We also look at whe...
21 Dec 202331min
Why French schools don't have uniforms and rural France turns to the power of the sun
On this week’s episode of Talking France we look what happens next France’s latest political crisis, we explain the downfall of France’s most famous actor and also find out whether French schools coul...
14 Dec 202326min
Is Paris safe, are the French all adulterers and are France's banlieues all that bad?
On this week's episode we explore whether Paris is a safe city to visit right now, what exactly are France's notorious banlieues and whether they deserve their bad reputation and we'll also look at so...
7 Dec 202338min
