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La 'French Farce' continues

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Gérard Depardieu receives his Russian passport in a ceremony that makes front pages around the world. Brigitte Bardot reacts to criticism over her support of Depardieu and threats she too would flee to Russia... Finally, the gay marriage debate heats up in France ahead of a big march against "marriage equality" this Sunday.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?
15/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Is Carla Bruni's song "Penguin" about François Hollande?

Her newest album is yet to be released but is already causing controversy. RTL radio suggests that "Penguin" - the last song on Carla Bruni's album - is a reference to François Hollande! We look at the claim and its credibility. Also, a photo showing smart phone mania at this week's conclave is contrasted with a photo from eight years ago on Benedict's election... but how honest is the comparison.
Shadows of the past
14/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Shadows of the past

We take a look at the journalist who got it right in predicting the new pope. Also, criticisms emerge over his alleged collusion with the military dictatorship in Argentina in the 70's and 80's. Finally, some fun facts about Pope Francis.
Habemus papam: first reactions
13/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Habemus papam: first reactions

A look at initial reactions on social media upon news that Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis.
Black smoke
12/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Black smoke

Lots of tweeting on the day's goings on at the Vatican... We look at the race to announce the first puffs of black smoke on social media and also a scandal broken by La Repubblica on apartments owned by the Holy See which are in the same building as Europe's biggest gay sauna!
Hollande's presidency off the rails?
11/03/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Hollande's presidency off the rails?

Later edition of MediaWatch - we look at François Hollande's attempts to get his Presidency 'back on the rails' with a two-day train trip to Dijon in order to meet and greet the people. His popularity ratings have hit an historic low. Mark Owen and I also discuss Dijon mustard and mayonnaise... and Sarkozy's attempts to capitalise on Hollande's unpopularity.

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