France shamed by Sarko and is the Champs-Élysées now the worst street in Paris?
A former French president is set to spend some time behind bars in prison, quite a bit of time actually. Yes Nicolas Sarkozy, remember him, he’s been up to no good. Again. We'll hear about France's re...
1 Okt 202532min
What's next for strikes in France and are Americans being ripped off in Paris?
This week we’ll look at whether France’s new prime minister can do anything to appease the obstinate opposition in parliament and whether he’s got any chance of calming the growing anger on the street...
24 Sep 202538min
Can France's new prime minister do anything to avoid an autumn of discontent?
On this week's show we'll bring you up to date with the turmoil in France, which shows no sign of calming down. The country has another new PM, but another day of strikes, protests and potential clash...
16 Sep 202536min
France takes another step towards chaos as PM falls and mood of rebellion grows
The French government has collapsed again after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Monday night.We've been here before of course, but the latest French political...
9 Sep 202521min
Does France realise the 'imminent danger' it's in?
So summer's almost over, but it's been an eventful one in France. We'll bring you up to date with what's been happening. But the thrust of this week's episode and the reason we've started the new seri...
27 Aug 202532min
From strikes to extreme heat: What to expect in France this summer
This final episode of the season is all about looking ahead to the summer in France. And it plans to be a hot one, in more ways than one with a raft of possible transport strikes ahead that could impa...
1 Juli 202525min
The story of Brittany's killer algae and where you can avoid the tourists in France
This week we'll find out about how toxic green algae on Brittany's famously picturesque beaches claimed the life of a French jogger and perhaps others plus the role French farming and even the state p...
26 Juni 202534min
