A user's guide to the Socialist party primaries

The race is on to pick a candidate as the French Socialist party primaries officially kick off. Also, a hunt is underway to find the person who stole part of the French baccalaureate maths exam and posted it online. Finally, property prices in France rocket as foreigners snap up luxury homes.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Jessica Le Masurier

Presenter

22/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Defence: France plays catch-up in the drones race

France has reportedly received approval from the Pentagon to buy two unarmed Reaper drones, this as Paris says the war in Mali this year exposed France's shortage of up-to-date surveillance aircraft. We also find out more about the war of words over plans to teach classes in English in France's universities. And the French electronic duo is back with a new album: Daft Punk’s "Random Access Memories" is set to fly off the record shelves.

14/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris Saint-Germain: the not so beautiful game

Paris Saint Germain's victory celebrations turn sour as a riot kicks off on the streets of the capital. Next, France's unpopular president, François Hollande, puts pressure on his ministers by threatening a cabinet reshuffle. Finally, we discover slapstick comedy for kids: French TV film "The Jungle Bunch" is a hit in the United States.

07/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A bitter anniversary for Hollande

One year after making his victory lap up the Champs-Élysées, we look at why François Hollande has become France's most unpopular president in five decades. Next, Arnaud Lagardère is on the defensive after his media conglomerate cuts its last ties with aerospace manufacturer EADS - questions remain over the potential of its remaining assets. Finally, we look at the controversy caused by French pop band Indochine's latest video clip.

30/04/2013 - SPECIAL PROGRAMME

Marseille's Makeover

This week we’re in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. To some, Marseille means dirty politics and gangland killings. To others, it represents seafood and football mania. This year, Marseille is proving it has got more tricks up its sleeve as it has been crowned European Capital of Culture.

24/04/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Gay marriage in France: National Assembly says 'I do'

The bill to allow same-sex marriage is passed by the French parliament, although the real debate seems far from over. Next, the French family held hostage in Cameroon returns to France and to a something of a normal life. Finally, we head to Marseille, where the trial of the men accused of selling faulty breast implants to hundreds of thousands of women has begun.