English Language Media

A world of information, both local and global - in English. The international English-language print and broadcast media that is available to you if you live in the Loire region of Centre Val-de-Loire

Radio

BBC World Service can be received on digital FM 90.2 and Satellite Hot Bird 2-13º East.

For more information on receiving BBC World Service via satellite: Click here

The main BBC stations and other English-language radio can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet. Previously broadcast programmes can often be listened to again or downloaded.

Voice of America is also available on shortwave, with NewsNow.

For the region's frequency chart: Click here
For a programme guide: Click here
For webcasts of VOA programmes: Click here

Radio on the Internet

Many international radio stations are available streamed live on the Internet. Alternatively, select one of the stations:

BBC Radio
Voice of America
CNN
For a fairly comprehensive list of the many stations who provide this service: Click here
Directory of over 13,000 radio stations: Streema Online Radio Stations

Television

French channels Canal+ and Arte show some English-language programmes (particularly feature films), however more English-language television is available with satellite TV.

Canal Satellite and TPS, the two main digital satellite providers in France have merged. Between them, there are many channels, with a reasonable number of English-language programmes, including feature films, comedy, TV dramas, and documentaries - together with some English news feeds (from sources such as CNN, BBC World, Sky News and CNBC).

Alternatively, it is possible to access UK-based free-to-air (FTA) programming on the same satellite that broadcasts Sky Digital. Please note, however, that there is no legal way to access encrypted programming on that satellite while in France (such as Sky Digital's premium channels accessible only through a Sky subscription package, or those channels that may only be watched in the UK using a satellite receiver with a free-to-view - FTV - card installed).

For a good list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

Print

The Connexion: National monthly newspaper in English with French news and current information relevant to expatriates living and working in France. Available by subscription or from some newsstands (presse).
The French Paper: Monthly print publication about France, French news and living in France. Available at selected newsstands and by subscription
The International Herald Tribune, edited in Paris, is the only English-language daily newspaper to hit the area reliably on its day of publication.

Other newspapers are available at many newsstands, usually on the day following publication.