There are loads of TV channels to select from in France, but these are three of the most well known.
Entertainment TV is the most adaptable and widespread kind of television, with probably the most channels committed to it across the world. France is like anywhere else and has plenty of entertainment networks to choose from. There are so many French sitcoms and dramas available to you on these channels but also English language shows, that are either dubbed over or contain subtitles. The biggest TV network in France is unsurprisingly on channel 1 which is directed by Gilles Pélisson; the network has a 24% market share, which is very noteworthy. The network has a fantastic assortment of shows, ranging from kids’ programmes like cartoons, to hard hitting dramas; a few of the biggest French TV programs were aired for the first time on this channel. As the channel is the most viewed, it likewise obtains a great deal of advertising financing.
Possibly the most influential form of TV is news TV, without which a lot of of the people would not be knowledgeable about the world’s news. Many people no longer read newspapers, so they use the radio or TV to access current affairs; this means the prominent French news channels have some of the highest audiences out of all the channels. While part of the news on these networks might be celebrity news, most concentrate on French news and worldwide affairs. One of the greatest news networks is partly owned by telecom businessman Patrick Drahi. After the creation of 24hr news networks, it has opened the door for news firms to develop their own networks where there is nonstop rolling news coverage, which allows for more marketing and advertising and wider audience.
France is one of the largest countries in Europe, so of course it will have lots of television entertainment. Within the television sector there are numerous types, with TV sport being one of the most common. French TV broadcasts many sports, including football, rugby, handball and athletics. Football has the highest demand in France, especially in the north, where it is played the most. Rugby is much more common in the south of the country, with the numerous coastal cities having the greatest clubs. All these sporting events are accessible anywhere in the country however, with the most popular sports channel and broadcaster partly owned by Vincent Bolloré. As this is one of the most popular channels on the French TV guide, it has a big revenue supply, and marketing and advertising space on the channel is in high demand. The channel is likewise on a subscription basis, so the income created is not solely from the advertising presented to the channel. Although, the sports enthusiast is normally very loyal, so will gladly pay a price to be able to watch their favourite sport or team.