France Culture's weekly program announced

France Culture has released its schedule for the week of October 19 to October 25, 2026, highlighting a range of literary and cultural events. The schedule includes discussions, readings, and performances across different programs.

Book Club's lineup revealed

The Book Club, hosted by Mathilde Wagman, will air Monday to Friday from 15h to 16h. Each day features a different author and book, with discussions led by various guests. The week begins with Emma Marsantes discussing "N'efface pas mes cercles" in the context of "Inheritance of Violence."

Guests and themes for Book Club

On Tuesday, Anne-Margot Ramstein and Matthias Arégui will discuss "Bienvenue" in the context of children's literature and time. Ian McEwan will join on Wednesday to talk about "Ce que nous pouvons savoir" in the context of a lost novel's poem.

Continuation of Book Club discussions

Benoît Jacques will discuss "Little Did I Know (du peu que je savais)" on Thursday, focusing on comics. Catherine Meurisse will host "In the Library of..." on Friday, continuing the literary discussions.

Série Fiction's new season

The Série Fiction program, running Monday to Friday from 20h to 20h30, will feature the third season of "Project Orloff." The political thriller and spy fiction series is set in the 1990s and includes episodes like "Super Minitel" and "Kanpei."

Characters and plot of "Project Orloff"

The series follows Jeanne Créange, who holds director positions at the DGSE, as she navigates political intrigue and espionage. The season includes five episodes, each focusing on different aspects of the plot.

Instant Poésie's poetry selection

The Instant Poésie program, running Monday to Friday from 20h30 to 20h35, will feature a collection of poems curated by Camille Renard. The program includes works by Gérard de Nerval, Arthur Rimbaud, and other notable poets.

Poetry readings and poets featured

The program will include poems such as "Le Christ aux oliviers" by Gérard de Nerval on Monday and "Adieu" by Arthur Rimbaud on Tuesday. The readings will continue throughout the week with different poets and poems each day.

Reading segment's featured work

The Reading segment, running Monday to Friday from 20h35 to 21h, will feature "Double Murder in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. The program includes readings of different parts of the story, each day focusing on a specific episode.

Structure and adaptation of the Reading segment

The readings will be performed by Olivier Balazuc, with realization by Volodia Serre. The segment includes episodes like "The Meeting of Dupin" and "Visit to the Rue Morgue," each day building on the previous one.

Theatre segment's featured play

The Theatre segment, running Sunday from 20h to 22h, will feature "The Adventures of Petit Nicolas" after René Goscinny and Jean-Jacques Sempé. The adaptation was recorded in public at studio 104 of the Maison de la Radio et de la musique on December 9, 2022.

Adaptation and plot of "The Adventures of Petit Nicolas"

The play follows the adventures of Petit Nicolas and his friends, adapted by Pauline Thimonnier and realized by Baptiste Guiton. The adaptation brings the beloved comic strip to life in a radio format.