French Express

Synopsis
Five programmes offering a mix of investigative stories and items looking into French culture and psychology, examining in a lively way what is going on in contemporary France. Each item includes an interview in French, with French subtitles to provide extra support. Topics include the rise of the National Front, rap music in a Marseilles suburb, the extension of the TGV network, the introduction of the Euro, strikes by French schoolteachers, sexual harassment at work, table football and roller-blading.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 125 min.
Year of production
2000
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £19.99 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Notes
Broadcast on C4 from 2/3/00.
Documentation
Notes available at: www.4learning.co.uk/netnotes.
Uses
A-level French.
Subjects
French studies
Keywords
French language teaching

Production Company

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

4 Learning

Notes
Channel 4 Learning has now closed. This used to be the educational broadcasting arm of Channel 4. The online shop sold educational DVDs and CD-ROMs for use in primary and secondary schools.

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