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Eve JACKSON

Les Misérables
15/02/2013 - CULTURE

Les Misérables

Do you dream a dream or scream a scream when it comes to "Les Misérables"? As Tom Hooper’s smash musical divides audiences, Eve Jackson looks at one of France’s most famous stories.
Love is in the Air
15/02/2013 - CULTURE

Love is in the Air

We speak to some of the world's most adored stars to find out how they celebrate Valentine’s Day. Also on the programme, the Irish author Paul Murray talks about his boarding school comedy with a dark heart, "Skippy Dies" and France's favourite rock star, Johnny Hallyday, releases his memoirs.
Monsters in Fashion
13/02/2013 - CULTURE

Monsters in Fashion

Designer Craig Green talks to Eve Jackson about a huge gathering of monsters - that's right - taking place in Paris. Also on the show, we meet Franco-American artist Pascal Campion. Finally, we head to Luxembourg to discover some invisible art.
The Book That's Left The Critics Wonderstruck
06/02/2013 - CULTURE

The Book That's Left The Critics Wonderstruck

"The Tragedy of Arthur" by Arthur Phillips is a clever novel about a "lost" Shakespeare play. The problem is what's true and what's a con? The Arthur, er author, is in the studio. Also on the show: women in Saudi Arabia can't drive, vote or work with men but we meet the woman who has become the country's first filmmaker to direct a film in her homeland. Plus, life is sweet for Sixto Rodriguez as the Sugar Man returns to the stage.
Meeting Denzel Washington
05/02/2013 - CULTURE

Meeting Denzel Washington

His career has gone from Malcolm X to action hero - Denzel Washington talks to France 24 about his new role as an alcoholic, cocaine-snorting airline pilot in "Flight". Also on the show, Steven Spielberg's unexpected triumph "Lincoln", and the American classic "Lost in the Stars" gets a French twist.
C’est What? French Films and TV Series Take on the World
04/02/2013 - CULTURE

C’est What? French Films and TV Series Take on the World

The last two years have been amongst the most triumphant in the history of French cinema. Director Cyril Mennegun joins Eve Jackson in the studio to discuss why. Also on the programme, forget British and American TV series – the French are getting in on the action, making TV in English. We speak to the star of hit crime show "Jo", Jean Reno, who explains why the Queen's language is the way forward.
Show Me the Manet
02/02/2013 - CULTURE

Show Me the Manet

London's Royal Academy celebrates the French Impressionist painter Edouard Manet in what is predicted to be one of the top exhibitions of the year. Also on the show: the French artist Enki Bilal gives the Mona Lisa, the reclining Christ and one or two other iconic works his spooky signature, and a last hurrah for the Asterix creator, Uderzo.
Comeback Carla
31/01/2013 - CULTURE

Comeback Carla

France's former first lady returns to music after her five year break as the President's wife. Also on the show: roll up, roll up, we head to the circus that's still leaping to new heights after 20 years plus after two albums the Albanian singer Elina Duni returns to her roots paying tribute to the country of her birth. We wrap up with live music from the Malian singer Sidi Touré.
Stripping Back Comics
30/01/2013 - CULTURE

Stripping Back Comics

France's Angouleme festival celebrates 40 years of bringing the entire planet of comics together. In today’s show we meet three very different creators: France’s Berthet One, Julie Rocheleau from Canada and Don Rosa from the United States.
A Silver Lining for the Oscars
29/01/2013 - CULTURE

A Silver Lining for the Oscars

Eve Jackson talks mental illness, dancing and French with the star of "Silver Linings Playbook", Bradley Cooper. Also on the programme, we meet the stars of Cuba's Ballet Revolution and three of the most original musicians in the Arab world - Samir, Wissam and Adnan from "Le Trio Joubran".
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