FAQ: frequently asked questions

This page replies to the most frequent questions we receive by email.
The topics dealt with are therefore of common interest and represent a general outline of our broadcasting company.
Consult it before writing to us: perhaps you will find the answer you are looking for.

Consult the FAQ by topic:
Television Programmes
Radio Programmes
Signal reception and subscriptions
Requests for programmes and other
The site

Television Programmes

• What needs does Rai Internazio strive to respond to through programme diversification?

• How is the Rai Internazionale TV programme schedule organised?

• What criteria are used to select programme repeats?

• Compared to other continents, viewers in Asia receive fewer programmes and football matches: why?

• Why is it that some sporting events (Formula 1 races, cycling, regattas etc.) broadcast on national channels are not shown on Rai Internazionale?

• How much broadcast time is devoted to Italian films?

• Football seems to occupy a prominent role in Rai Internazionale programming. What about cultural programmes?

• Couldn't you show La Domenica Sportiva at an earlier time?

• Why is Domenica In shown before La Domenica Sportiva?

• Couldn't more time be devoted to sport and, in particular, to football?

• Why is it that, in addition to programmes on national channels, Rai Internazionale also broadcasts the news and several other public service broadcasts designed exclusively for Italians living abroad?

• Sometimes the satellite TV Guide gives less than exact information: why is this?

Radio Programmes

• What radio programmes does Rai Internazionale broadcast and to what countries?

• How can I contact the editorial staff of the radio programmes?

Signal reception and subscriptions

• Can Rai Internazionale be seen in Italy and in Europe?

• How is the Rai Internazionale signal received?

• How can I become a subscriber to Rai Internazionale?

Requests for programmes and other questions

• I missed a programme I wanted to see, can you broadcast it again? I would like to see a certain programme, can you broadcast it?

• Could I have a cassette with a copy of your programme... broadcast on...? Where can I buy it? I am willing to pay for it.

• I would like to take part (as guest-singer-actor etc.) in the programme... produced by Rai1/2/3. Can you help me?

• I am a graduate in ..., I have long experience as a journalist-director-etc. and I would like to work in TV in contact with an international environment. I would like to know if you could consider my application or tell me where to send my curriculum.

The site

• Why is the information on programmes offered on the site often imprecise and why is it not published on the site more in advance?