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Britain's brainman

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On today’s show Eve Jackson meets the best-selling author and maths expert Daniel Tammet to discuss his perception of words and numbers as shapes, colours, and emotions, his new book "Thinking in Numbers" and what it’s like to be hailed as a genius the world over. Also on the show, Haute Couture designers get topical and Australian musician Angus Stone delivers his masterpiece in his second solo album "Broken Brights".

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By Eve JACKSON

Don't miss the concert of Angus Stone, on January 24th at 8:00 pm at La Cigale (Paris)!

Slideshow: Behind the scenes
Seeing Africa through children's eyes
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Seeing Africa through children's eyes

It’s Africa as you’ve never seen it before: through the eyes of the children who live there. Dorothy’s Gallery in Paris is hosting a charming exhibition of unusual portraits of African kids from Mauritania to Madagascar, all incorporating the children’s own colourful drawings. Dorothy herself tells us how the artworks help break down boundaries and broaden perspectives.
Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film

"Mud" was a quiet hit at last year's Cannes film festival. Directed by Jeff Nichols, it's a firm favourite with the critics and the France 24 Culture team. The adventure story with the softest of centres stars Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon – but it’s the two young boys whose story we follow that really steal the show. France 24 meets the director himself.
Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day
30/04/2013 - CULTURE

Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day

From Paris to Pyongyang, countries all around the world are celebrating jazz in all its forms, from the experimental to the swingin’ to smooth soulful lounge styles. In honour of the event we’re welcoming to the show Kellylee Evans, the Canadian singing sensation who’s gained renown with her Nina Simone renditions. Now she’s bringing us hip-hop infused jazz on her latest album “I Remember When” – even managing to slip a little Eminem into the mix!
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Tatiana de Rosnay: 'Sarah's Key' author presents 'Russian Ink'
29/04/2013 - CULTURE

Tatiana de Rosnay: 'Sarah's Key' author presents 'Russian Ink'

She’s a bestselling author with French, British and Russian heritage: who bette than Tatiana de Rosnay to write about the wonders and pitfalls of literary success? Tatiana joins Catherine Nicholson in the studio to discuss "Russian Ink", international literary fusion, and what it’s like seeing your novel adapted for the big screen.
Michel Gondry’s 'Mood Indigo'
26/04/2013 - CULTURE

Michel Gondry’s 'Mood Indigo'

On today’s programme find out what a miniature mouse-man, a walking doorbell, a hall of rotating typewriters and a dining room table on roller skates have in common in director Michel Gondry's film, "Mood Indigo". Also on the show Salman Rushie talks about bringing Midnight's Children to the big screen and Noo Saro Wiwa's honest and unflattering view of Nigeria as seen in her book "Looking for Transwonderland: Travels in Nigeria."

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by @LEVEN @LVES - 24/01/2013 - 22:24

Eveling.. thank you ..i finally got my France 24 to come in clear.. it was high winds knocked down the transmitter in september.. in ALASKA we get the worst weather these days.. LOVE YOU and i officially make you the NUMBER ONE TOP 11 LADIES newcaster ..THE ONE .. news caster girl.. OK i loved your interviews with Daniel Tammet i think i was Savantish in high school :)

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by @LEVEN @LVES - 24/01/2013 - 22:21

Eve Jackson.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm thank you and oh i like the daniel tammet interview.. i think i was savantish when i was a teeanger.. OK your the one.. beautiful girl.. there are 11 there at france 24 i think.. but for now you are the TOP NUMBER ONE TOP 11 NEWCASTER.. then the others :) love ya France 24 new channel

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