On this week's show we hear about the real chances of there being blackouts in France this winter and why the French government can't simply blame Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.

• OPINION: France faces the real possibility of power cuts this winter and it can’t blame Putin

We hear about the Frenchman taking on Elon Musk and we also get into the thorny subject of what the French and the English really think of each other including the views of Britain’s ambassador to France. 

• The French phrases you will need for France v England banter

It's nearly Christmas and that means a lot of our listeners and readers will be on the move. We'll explain just what's in store for those travelling over the next few weeks in France and abroad.

And on the subject of travel we'll explain why France has banned internal flights between certain French cities.

• What to expect if you are travelling to France over Christmas

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