Cici McNair is back for her most recent instalment of France’s most famous and infamous characters – this time – with a look to Charlotte Corday – the French revolutionary who turned her hand to the assassination of fellow revolutionary and Jacobin leader, Jean-Paul Marat.    

Basic Black is back for part two of the rebellious adventures of one of France’s most famous & infamous women; Sarah Bernhardt. In this episode, presenter Cici McNair explores Bernhardt’s career after becoming established; her tours; her eccentricities; her many talents; and her worldwide acclaim.