Quinze Minutes
Quinze Minutes is a French-language BBC schools TV series from the 1980s and 1990s, covering French Language for secondary school pupils.
A magazine programme for beginners in French in the early years of secondary school.
The French presenter Nicholas introduces children from Rouen
and surrounding areas going about their everyday life in France, explaining some of their simple vocabulary.
Episodes
| # | Title | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | En ville | 9 Jan 1989 |
| 2. | À la maison | 16 Jan 1989 |
| 3. | À l'école | 23 Jan 1989 |
| 4. | À table | 30 Jan 1989 |
| 5. | Temps libre | 6 Feb 1989 |
| 6. | Les sports | 13 Feb 1989 |
| 7. | À la mode | 20 Feb 1989 |
| 8. | Jours de fête | 27 Feb 1989 |
| 9. | En vacances | 6 Mar 1989 |
| 10. | Visites en France | 13 Mar 1989 |
The series was first broadcast in Spring 1989
Credits
| Presented by | Nicholas Mead |
| Producer | Caroline Godley |
Resources
A pupils' book was available, along with an information sheet which was later expanded into a full book of teacher's notes.
Related programmes
- French 12-14The soundtrack of children talking about their lives in Rouen was also used in this complementary radio series, originally called Beginners' French
- Quinze Minutes PlusA later BBC French language series which lasted 15 minutes...
- Vingt Minutes...and one which lasted 20!
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