TV’s latest, young, hip, French detective? Mais oui … it’s Maigret
Georges Simenon’s pipe-smoking, trenchcoat-clad, shabby sleuth has been given a Parisian makeover
A body left to rot under forest leaves, a dagger between the ribs, a bullet fired at the temple – this sort of slaughter is now commonplace on Sunday afternoon television, with viewers barely raising an eyebrow. But there are still some fictional crimes that can shock an audience, prompting letters and complaints. These are screen offences committed against a beloved detective, and they are perpetrated whenever a new version is made.
Fans of Sherlock Holmes, Van der Valk, Arsène Lupin, Marple or Poirot are regularly outraged when faced with a fresh, modernised portrayal. But among the most protective are the admirers of Georges Simenon’s celebrated Maigret novels – and they now have a big surprise coming their way. Their favourite middle-aged Parisian police chief is about to be reborn as a young, contemporary hero.
Continue reading...-
Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children
Nigeria is the latest African country to give a new malaria vaccine to young childenABC News - 2d -
Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children
Nigeria is the latest African country to give a new malaria vaccine to young childenABC News - 2d -
Here’s what may have triggered Trump’s latest jibe that Canada is a state
President-elect Donald Trump joked on social media — as he reportedly did in person — that Canada is a state and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a governor.MarketWatch - 4d -
Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study
Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope | Paul Taylor
The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists . Having failed to solve France’s political crisis with a prime ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'
French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Salesforce earnings may serve as latest shot in the arm for software stocks
Salesforce’s stock rises after a revenue beat that could signal healthy spending trends in the industry.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Analysis: Getting benched may have been best thing that happened to Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson
Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony RichardsonABC News - Dec. 3 -
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. era may begin sooner than we thought after Kirk Cousins' latest stinker
Cousins threw four terrible interceptions on Sunday, and his immobility post-Achilles tear is plainly holding the offense back amid a playoff push. With a top-10 pick waiting in the wings, his seat ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
More from The Guardian
-
South Korean parliament votes to impeach president
The Guardian - 14h -
At least five killed in shootings around French migrant camp
The Guardian - 2h -
Advice ignored by ministers could have blocked Prince Andrew ‘spy’
The Guardian - 5h -
Isak Andic, founder of fashion chain Mango, dies in accident, aged 71
The Guardian - 6h -
Eight injured, one critically, after doubledecker bus hits bridge in Glasgow
The Guardian - 1h