The vintage vibe of Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside

In this show Eve Jackson meets the juke-rock revivalists, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside. Plus, have you ever wondered how artists build their mammoth creations - today their secret is revealed. We're also celebrating France 24’s fifth birthday by going behind the scenes of the Culture show.

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Eve Jackson

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Slideshow: Behind the scenes

23/04/2013 - CULTURE

Keith Haring, American Art Prodigy

In today’s show we visit the exhibition in Paris celebrating graffiti artist Keith Haring's work. Plus: with two books, two hits, worldwide sales and a mantelpiece full of prizes, we meet the Australian author Anna Funder to talk about her debut novel, "All That I Am".

22/04/2013 - CULTURE

A musical bridge between the Arab world and Europe

Natacha Atlas, the singer who has been called the musical bridge between the Arab world and Europe, tells us about her eighth solo album. Also on the programme, we look back at the life of the most influential popular French songwriter of the mid-20th century, Charles Trenet. Finally, we find out if records really are spinning back into popularity.

19/04/2013 - CULTURE

Art under the influence

From absinth to LSD, we look at how artists have been inspired over the yearsby drug-induced states. Also on the show, we report on the new phenomenon of opera in the cinema. Plus: Eve Jackson meets the writer and religious historian Karen Armstrong to talk about her book "Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life" that has just been translated into French.

18/04/2013 - CULTURE

Cannes 2013

In today’s show Michael Douglas and Matt Damon are camping it up, Carla Bruni's sister represents the ladies and Mexican narcotics cause a ruckus as we dissect the Cannes Film Festival selection. Also on the show a kung fu movie directed by a Chinese art house auteur and Paris' mythical Louxour cinema is resurrected.

17/04/2013 - CULTURE

Into the Deep

Responsible for one of the most addictive rock riffs in history, Rock titans Deep Purple speak to Georja Calvin-Smith about their new album, choral singing and what's next for them. Also on the show: a taste of France in the Gulf. The Louvre's Abu Dhabi branch unveils a sample of its growing collection.

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by Anonyme - 16/12/2011 - 15:22

Happy birthday France 24 and the culture show. Keep up the good work!!!

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by Anonyme - 06/12/2011 - 23:43

Happy birthday France 24 - I found it feeling interesting and refreshing to see a bit of what it's like for you behind the scenes... keep up the good work.