Letters from Paris

Xander remembers fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died last week aged 98. He also examines the Brexit deal and looks for reasons to be hopeful across the Channel.

In a pre-recorded letter 'to' Paris, Xander delves into the structure of French local and national government, from the people to the presidency.

In a pre-recorded letter 'to' Paris, Xander delves into French New Year traditions.

In a pre-recorded letter 'to' Paris, Xander delves into French Christmas traditions.

In a pre-recorded letter 'to' Paris, Xander delves into French philosophical thought: a national obsession from the classroom to the boardroom.

An obituary to the former President of France, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, who died of coronavirus this week at the age of 94.

As France is unlocked, questions surround the French police's treatment of migrant camps, and the suitability of a new privacy bill.

Xander recalls the night of 15th April 2019. As Notre-Dame burned, Parisians and tourists prayed and sang in the streets.

For Trump, it's all over. Xander looks back at the long term game Macron played with the US President, using Gallic charm to fool and deceive him.

In his first Letter 'to' Paris, delivered from his home in England, Xander laments on French lockdown culture and President Erdoğan's claims that Macron is "mentally ill".