France Culture

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France Culture
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Broadcast area France
Frequency
Programming
Language(s) French
Format Spoken word (culture, current affairs)
Ownership
Owner Radio France
History
First air date
1945 (1945)
Former names
  • Programme National (1945–1958)
  • France III (1958–1963)
  • RTF Promotion (1963)
Links
Website www.franceculture.fr

France Culture is a French public radio channel and part of Radio France. Its programming encompasses a wide variety of features on historical, philosophical, sociopolitical, and scientific themes (including debates, discussions, and documentaries), as well as literary readings, radio plays, and experimental productions. The channel is broadcast nationwide on FM and is also available online.

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