This final episode of the season is all about looking ahead to the summer in France. And it plans to be a hot one, in more ways than one with a raft of possible transport strikes ahead that could impact your holidays.

We'll get all the latest on industrial action, some possible political turbulence as well as look ahead to some major summer events in France and find out just how extreme the heatwaves are going to be.

And to do all this host Ben McPartland calls on The Local's editor Emma Pearson and politics expert John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• Planes, trains and museums: The strikes to expect in France this summer
• How hot will it get in France this summer
• OPINION: Another week, another attempt to bring down the French government

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This week we'll find out about how toxic green algae on Brittany's famously picturesque beaches claimed the life of a French jogger and perhaps others plus the role French farming and even the state played in his death.

We'll also look at the far less sparkly side of France's prestigious Champagne industry that's exposed how badly grape pickers are treated and bring you all the details about how you can take a swim in the Seine in the heart of Paris this summer.

And we'll explore why France has avoided the kind of anti-tourism protests seen in Spain and look at some of the famous French sites that have been hit by over-tourism and offer you some fantastic alternatives instead.

Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France - Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• Green algae found along French coastline responsible for jogger's death, rules court
• 10 alternatives to France's overcrowded tourist hotspots
• French champagne makers face human trafficking trial
• Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in Paris this summer
• How has France avoided Europe's anti-tourism protests?

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Up this week : It's been another bad week for the reputation of French politicians. We'll discuss why they are so naughty, and when I say naughty I mean corrupt, rather than bed hopping.

And we'll also bring you the good news that Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport will soon have a direct train link that's been centuries in the making. Although there's some bad news too given how much it's going to cost.

We'll find out why France has been so successful in creating high speed trains and not so good at local rail links, why the French name police are so powerful and whether or not foreigners in France should swear like a local.

Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's mostly foulmouthed duo Emma Pearson and Gen Mansfield as well as the always elegantly spoken John Lichfield.

Extra reading:

• The French baby names banned by law
• 'It doesn't sound as vulgar': The verdict on swearing in French
• French ex-president Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour
• French ex-PM Fillon given suspended prison sentence over wife's fake job
• 'Rail golden age': French trains more popular than ever (despite strike threats)

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