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REVEALED: The French in-jokes from TV series Call My Agent

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:29:49 +0100

The global success of the French TV series Dix pour cent (Call My Agent) is all the more remarkable for it being choc-a-bloc with rapid-fire jokes that you need a thorough knowledge of French culture to understand.

How balcony stars all over France spread joy during coronavirus lockdown

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:02:51 +0200

In cities all over France, musicians treat their neighbours to nightly balcony performances, to bring moments of comfort and solidarity to those isolated during the coronavirus lockdown.

Netflix in France to soon be available on Canal+ tv channel

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:20:46 +0200

French television channel Canal + will integrate Netflix into its packages from October 15.

French TV channels join forces to create Netflix rival

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:18:45 +0200

Three French television channels announced Friday that they are launching a new streaming site in an attempt to stop US giants Netflix and Amazon cutting into their audiences.

Victor Hugo the hero and lover enjoys big TV revival

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:34:30 +0200

He is worshipped as a saint in thousands of Vietnamese temples, held up as a prophet of European unity and a human rights hero for his campaigning against the death penalty.

BBC to transform hit stage show Les Miserables for TV screens

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:50:33 +0100

The BBC has announced a new television adaptation of "Les Miserables" scripted by the master adapter Andrew Davies and starring "The Wire" actor Dominic West.

What's on in France: Ten things to do in May

Mon, 11 May 2015 18:11:23 +0200

It may not feel like summer quite yet but there are plenty of things to entice you outdoors this May. From the French Open in Paris to a street art festival in Biarritz, at least one of these events is guaranteed to excite you.

French film industry to honour Sean Penn

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:52:00 +0100

US actor Sean Penn is to win an honorary French film award in Paris next month, with officials recognizing him for being a "living legend" of cinema.

French 'Survivor' axed after contestant's death

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:41:00 +0100

Filming of the French version of the hit reality TV show "Survivor" has been cancelled after a contestant died of a heart attack on a tropical Cambodian island on the first day.

Comedian Izzard wows Paris crowd - in French

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:42:00 +0100

An ‘emotional’ Eddie Izzard brought down the house at Paris’ Olympia Hall on Wednesday, making history as the first non-native speaker to complete a tour of France in French. His home truths about the French had the crowd in raptures.

Moulin Rouge legend dies at 83

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:43:00 +0100

Jacki Clerico, who headed the Paris cabaret Moulin Rouge for 50 years and revived its famed revues featuring plumed can-can dancers, has died at 83.

Visitor rise boosts Disneyland Paris

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:16:25 +0200

Euro Disney, which runs the Disneyland Paris theme park, said on Tuesday that its sales rose 4.0 percent to €358 million ($444 million) in the quarter ending in June thanks to a rise in visitors and their spending.

Titanic centenary dominates Cannes TV fest

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:29:00 +0200

From documentaries to high-end costume dramas, the centenary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic has sparked a tidal wave of TV shows, up for grabs at this week's MIPTV international trade show in Cannes.

French company shuts down Lady Gaga's YouTube channel

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:39:00 +0200

The official YouTube channel belonging to Lady Gaga was shut down temporarily on Wednesday after a French production company complained that a video by the star was being used without permission.

French TV viewers shun X Factor final

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:43:00 +0200

As the singing contest reached its climax on Tuesday night, French audiences gave a Gallic shrug to the X Factor reality television programme.