MediaWatch is our take on the stories big and bizarre in newspapers, on news websites, blogs and on social media. We also look at stories about how the media functions and how it’s evolving in today’s society. Presented by James Creedon, tune in at 9.15 pm and 10.22 pm Paris time.
A well-known Syrian television presenter has revealed to The Guardian that he is a spy. Ghatan Sleiba, 33, from the pro-Assad al-Dunya channel, says he has been providing intelligence to the rebels for months. Syria is the focus of this edition of Media Watch, on Monday 2nd July 2012.
MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 15/12/2011: Mud slinging between Sarkozy and Cameron...AGAIN (although mainly in one direction), as well as a highly offensive depiction of the Brits on the front of Charlie Hebdo, might lead one to believe that official relations between France and Britain have hit a new low. This as well as reaction to the Chirac verdict in today's Mediawatch.
MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 14/12/2011: Mitt Romney "haters" have found the perfect tool to attack the Republican presidential hopeful: a video of him speaking French. Remember what happened to John Kerry in 2002? Also, a shortage of GPs in the French countryside prompts one mayor to suggest using vets instead. Finally, we discover Merkozy, in pictures.
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tue. 13/12/11: "Buy French" is the slogan of the moment for presidential candidates looking to boost industry. Centrist François Bayrou follows the pack, but forgets to check where his car was made. Meanwhile, far-right leader Marine Le Pen attacks a documentary on her National Front party without even having seen it.
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 8/12/2011: More intrigue surrounding Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest back in May. CCTV footage from the day of the alleged sexual assault on a hotel maid in New York has emerged. What is the truth surrounding an alleged "celebratory dance" by two security guards, caught on camera?