Talking France is back with a new series. This week, we'll bring you right up to date with the political shenanigans in France and examine whether there will be any positive legacy for Paris now the Olympics are over.

Remember the political crisis that was paused over the summer? Well French politicians have pressed the play button again and the drama continues to be gripping.

We'll run the rule over the new French PM and look ahead to what's coming and how long he'll last in the job.

We'll also look back to the Paris Olympic and paralympic games and examine what, if any, will be the lasting legacy for the French capital - apart from the rings on the Eiffel Tower.

Once again host Ben McPartland will draw on the wisdom of the team at The Local France, Emma Pearson our editor, Gen Mansfield our journalist and John Lichfield our French politics wizard.

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Extra reading:

• John Lichfield: With Michel Barnier as PM France is retreating to the 1950s
• Can Paris make the Metro fully accessible for those with disabilities?
• Deals and discounts: How to save money on train travel in France this autumn?
• The key post Olympics Paris travel changes you need to know
• What will happen to flights at Bordeaux airport when Ryanair leaves?

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