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A taste of Scottish soul
11/12/2012 - CULTURE

A taste of Scottish soul

We discover the talented Scottish soul singer Emeli Sandé, revealed by the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in London. Her new album is "Our version of events". We also check out "New era", the latest video by French rapper Passi, who creates neo-African hip hop.
Director John Boorman on African Film
06/12/2012 - CULTURE

Director John Boorman on African Film

He uses cinema to take audiences to another world - the Oscar-nominated director John Boorman speaks to Eve Jackson about North African movies at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Also on the show, Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba from British band The Herbaliser tell us about their new album, "There Were Seven".
Bizet’s Carmen gets a new look on her return to the Paris stage
05/12/2012 - CULTURE

Bizet’s Carmen gets a new look on her return to the Paris stage

The sultry Spanish senorita from George Bizet’s classic opera Carmen is back on stage at the Paris Opéra Bastille. Find out how the passion and heat translates via a 1970s makeover. Also on the show: Bosnian musician Goran Bregovic brings his toe-tapping party music to the studio with the release of his new album "Champagne for Gypsies".
Happy Birthday, Music!
03/12/2012 - CULTURE

Happy Birthday, Music!

The music industry celebrates three rocking anniversaries this week: Rage Against the Machine's first album is 20 years old, Bryan Ferry revisits 40 years of creation through jazz, and Macy Gray celebrates Stevie Wonder's "Talking Book" album which came out back in 1972.
On tour with Two Door Cinema Club
30/11/2012 - CULTURE

On tour with Two Door Cinema Club

Today’s show is a British music bonanza! First, we catch up with Two Door Cinema Club in a tiny dressing room as they pass through Paris on their world tour. We also find out how life has changed for self-confessed "geek rockers" Alt-J since they won the Mercury Music Prize. Finally, our reporters go out on the trail of France’s disappearing church choirs – and met the Englishman who’s reviving the tradition.
'Life's a Beach' for Martin Parr
29/11/2012 - CULTURE

'Life's a Beach' for Martin Parr

Today’s show looks at some of our favourite art exhibits on now in France. We honour Paris photo month with a chat with Martin Parr. The British photographer is touring the country with pictures from his latest holiday series, fittingly called "Life's a Beach".
Under Mugabe: the Zimbabwe we're not supposed to see
27/11/2012 - CULTURE

Under Mugabe: the Zimbabwe we're not supposed to see

The award-winning photojournalist Robin Hammond tells us about a country in chaos and how his photos got him thrown in a Zimbabwe jail. Also on the programme, the torch bearers of South Africa's movement for change - we meet the choreographers who are showing France their world-changing dances. Finally there's music from Ivory Coast, as reggae star Tiken Jah Fakoly sings for change in Africa.
AC/DC goes digital
27/11/2012 - CULTURE

AC/DC goes digital

AC/DC continues to make noise by going digital. Also, Trip Hop’s founding fathers, Massive Attack, re-release their landmark album, "Blue Lines".
Chinese official brought down amid online sex scandal
26/11/2012 - WEBNEWS

Chinese official brought down amid online sex scandal

A Chinese official sacked after a sex scandal is exposed online. Activists in Malaysia are protesting plans for a rare earths plant. And the president of Azerbaijan engages in a Twitter rant against Armenia.
The Power of the Cartoonist
26/11/2012 - CULTURE

The Power of the Cartoonist

Israeli artist Michel Kichka joins Eve Jackson in the studio to talk about a new exhibition in Paris, "Cartooning For Peace". Also on the show: a tribute to the French singer songwriter Barbara, known as one of the true voices of France. Finally, tributes pour in for Larry Hagman, the man who embodied one of the great TV villains of our time.
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