Édith Piaf

The scientist’s fame led to sitcom appearances, biopics, and music about him

The French pop icon had a decades-long career after rising to fame in the 1960s

These podcasts are tackling topics that have been largely too tough to handle

If the nation does not come to the theatre, the theatre must go out to the nation

Adopting ‘Carpe Diem’ outlook because we could be dead tomorrow is not constructive

The icon of sound and style on partying in Dublin, why the Eighth Amendment should be scrapped and how she learned from the likes of Talking Heads, Cyndi Lauper and Debbie Harry

Football festival ongoing against a backdrop of terrorism concerns, flooding and strikes

Euro 2016 starts with an emotional bang as Didier Deschamps’ men clear first hurdle

Broadside: A year to the day since the Yes vote for marriage equality, the film-maker recounts the excitement that accompanied the result, and her subsequent wedding day

At the grand age of 27, Xavier Dolan has finally made a poor film

In the mood for love? Long time resident Yvette Dolan-Collins places Paris ahead of all other city-break destinations for romance and splendour

Signature songs

Former Irish Nationwide Building Society chief can’t fathom why INBS needed bailout

On Bastille Day, Jean O'Sullivan explains why she loves living in Paris, France

Everyday political sexism or a harmless compliment?

Former president tells BBC about struggling with stress, and her problems with the Catholic Church

Troubadour of love, tenderness and anti-racism gave France some of its best-loved music