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Get your dancing shoes on at a new exhibiton
23/01/2012 - CULTURE

Get your dancing shoes on at a new exhibiton

Art and dance collide at the Centre Pomipidou's new exhibition "Dance Your Life!" which explores the relationship between the two art forms. Sculptures, paintings and video installations all capture the body in motion. We're taking a look at how every artistic movement finds its own expression on stage.
Clooney and Dujardin triumph at the Golden Globes
16/01/2012 - CULTURE

Clooney and Dujardin triumph at the Golden Globes

After the Golden Globes the race to the Oscars is now on and it's neck-and-neck between "The Artist" and "The Descendants." Also on the programme, French hip-hop pioneer Farid Berki joins us to share his passion for dance and talk about Paris' Suresnes Cités Danse festival. Plus, we get a glimpse of the Louvre's new exhibition curated by the Nobel prize winner for literature, J.M.G. Le Clézio.
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The start of a Russian Winter
26/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

The start of a Russian Winter

The protest movement against Vladimir Putin's hold on politics gathers momentum in Russia. Next, France is given the cold shoulder by Turkey over a bill that would criminalise genocide denial. Finally, the Royal Ballet School in England tries to show young people that anyone can become a dancer.
Behind the Iron Curtain with Sofi Oksanen
13/12/2011 - CULTURE

Behind the Iron Curtain with Sofi Oksanen

In today’s show: Scorsese's ode to early cinema, we meet the future ballet stars dancing in the footsteps of Billy Elliot and Eve Jackson meets one of the best authors to write about life behind the Iron Curtain, the global literary phenomenon Sofi Oksanen.
Meg Cabot, the queen of teen lit
07/12/2011 - CULTURE

Meg Cabot, the queen of teen lit

Lock four people in a room who hate each other, add alcohol and you get Roman Polanski's new film "Carnage." Also on the programme, "The Princess Diaries" best selling author Meg Cabot talks to Eve Jackson about her new novel "Abandon". Then after her debut 35 years ago, flamenco dancer Cristina Hoyos is back in Paris.
Oscar Wilde gets a lip de-service
01/12/2011 - CULTURE

Oscar Wilde gets a lip de-service

In today’s show there’s a lip de-service for Oscar Wilde and Eve Jackson meets the French-American singer Maïa Vidal who’s armed with her distinct multilingual vocals and her accordion. Then the search for Prince Charming takes Cinderella to Hollywood in this season's ballet in Paris.
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Jazzing it up
24/11/2011 - CULTURE

Jazzing it up

The Jazzycolors festival in Paris takes you around the world in one city. We’re meeting one of the groups, AMC Trio, who tell us about their particular brand of Slovakian-flavoured jazz. We’ve also got a taster of a sizzling, sweaty, sexy stage show, “Soy de Cuba”. And we’re finding out why St Peterburg ballet's performance of "Swan Lake" is still enchanting audiences.
The Givers lighten up indie rock
04/11/2011 - CULTURE

The Givers lighten up indie rock

It's a 100% music show today. We're joined by American band Givers who're bringing fresh new rhythms to the world of indie pop. Also on the programme, a forgotten ballet is brought back to life in Paris with costumes from fashion guru Christian Lacroix. We also give you a sneak preview of the long awaited documentary about hip-hop collective Tribe Called Quest.
Cabaret: uncovering Paris' sexiest tradition
28/10/2011 - CULTURE

Cabaret: uncovering Paris' sexiest tradition

In today's special Culture show - some call it high art while others might argue that it's just a strip show. The team hit the streets of Paris to discover the history of Cabaret and its role in modern day life. From the Crazy Horse to the art of burlesque, we're lifting the curtain on this French tradition. And no, this isn’t just one for the boys!
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Ballet gets the high fashion treatment
28/10/2011 - CULTURE

Ballet gets the high fashion treatment

Christian Lacroix has turned his hand to costume design. We go behind the scenes at Paris' Opera Garnier to chat to the man himself about the inspiration behind his ballet costumes. Plus, the biggest magazine in the world and the thinnest watch ever - find out what fashion names are breaking world records. And discover what makes Club Silencio in Paris our fashion hotspot of choice.
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