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Le Tour de France

4 Extra Debut. Dominic Arkwright and guests Michael Simkins, Agnes Poirier and Johnny Green discuss cycling's greatest event. From June 2010.

Le Tour de France is the world's biggest annual sports event, bathed in history and controversy. It began as a publicity stunt organised by a struggling French newspaper, and now millions line the route every year. Academics claim the race taught the French what their country actually looked like. Contributors to the programme include Johnny Green, former road manager of The Clash and cycling nut, who sees the participants as rock and roll gods; Agnes Poirier who remembers being dragged to watch the race every year and wonders if the French will ever win again; and Michael Simkins, author of Detour de France, a journey in search of sophistication. The presenter is Dominic Arkwright, the producer Miles Warde.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Jul 2017 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Jun 2010 13:30
  • Mon 28 Jun 2010 23:00
  • Wed 5 Jul 2017 18:30
  • Thu 6 Jul 2017 00:30