English Language Media in Rome, Italy

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 Rome and Lazio.

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: English language stations online

Increasingly, radio stations are streaming their broadcasts on the Internet. Typically you will need to Realplayer or Windows Media Player, both can be downloaded:

A full list of online stations throughout the world can be found on Radio Locator
Or for a fairly comprehensive list of the many stations available streaming see Mike's Radio World

Alternatively, select one of the stations below for (relatively) instant access to live radio!

The BBC World Service (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)
Voice of America's NewsNow (RealPlayer) (Windows Media)
CNN Radio (select CNN Radio at the bottom of the page)
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 3
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 5

Radio in Rome

Although there are few radio stations broadcasting entirely in English in Lazio, some stations provide news programmes in English. Stations for younger people often have an American element to them, either in terms of music played or the DJ's language and style.

Local stations

Radio Vaticano: broadcasting music, Vatican news, Masses and prayers, world news in English, French and Italian, and the Pope's speeches. 105.0MHz and medium wave 585 kHz.
Radio Citta Futura: Hosts BBC World Service programmes every day from 03:00-07:00 and Sundays until 08:00. With news, music and in-depth reports all in English. On 97.7 FM.
Italian Groove Radio: mainly Italian music with some American and British songs. Announcements in English. Listen online with WinAmp Media Player.
Rome.fm: Web radio station offering Italian music, Italian recipes and Rome hotel and restaurant information. Realplayer is required to listen to this site.
RTL 102.5: Modern music station, broadcast from Rome in Italian but with some news bulletins in English.
Sorrento Radio Station: based in Campania playing Italian and Neapolitan songs. Italian lifestyle and information for tourists is also offered. Website in English and Italian. Windows Media Player is required to listen online.

Television

To pick up English-language, free-to-air programmes (unscrambled) such as BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International, Euronews, MTV, and Skynews, a satellite reception system capable of picking up the Astra-1 satellite cluster is necessary.

To access a few more channels, opt for a HotBird system available on the HotBird satellite cluster.

With the Astra 2 system it is possible to view ITV, BBC ONE and BBC TWO programmes although to receive these a rather large dish is required: 2.4 to 3 metres for residences in or around Rome.

For a good (if not entirely comprehensive) list of what's on TV across Europe: Click here

English-language Film & Cinemas Lazio

There are many cinemas in Rome and the surrounding area showing films in the original language (not always English, the original version may be in French, Japanese or Swedish). They are shown as VO (versione originale) or lingua originale films. Newspapers carry updated cinema schedules- look for the "VO" mark beside the title.

Alcazar: Shows films in English or with English subtitles every Monday. A mixture of film genres including European cinema. Seats can be booked by phone.
At: Via Merry del Val 14, 00153 (off Viale Trastevere)
Tel: 06 5880099
Cinema Nuovo Olimpia: Modern two-screen cinema offering a selection of original language (VO) films, with air conditioning and disabled facilities.
At: Via in Lucina 16/g, 00186 near Via del Corso (in the Centro Storico)
Tel: 06 6861068
Cinema Pasquino: Three-screen cinema showing a wide selection of films in English every day, with a schedule that changes on a weekly basis. Films are shown from 16:30. Parking can sometimes be difficult.
At: Vicolo del Piede 19 (next to Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere)
Tel: 06 5803622
Quirinetta Cinema: Specialising in original language (lingua originale) mainstream films. The cinema has 366 seats and air conditioning.
At: Via Marco Minghetti 4, 00187 (just off Via del Corso)
Tel: 06 6790012
Warner Village Moderno: Five-screen cinema showing English-language films (mainly Hollywood blockbusters) almost daily.
At: Piazza della Repubblica, 44 (next to Metro Repubblica Line A)
Tel: 06 4777911
Website
For more cinemas, see The AngloFILE category, Movies, Cinemas & Films

Print Publications in Rome

Magazines

Italy Italy Magazine: a guide to all things Italian in English. For subscriptions in Italy contact:
- Italy Italy Enterprises
  At: Piazza Principe di Piemonte 9, 00060 Magliano Romano (RM)
  e-mail
The American: a monthly magazine published in Rome and available from news stands and online.
Wanted in Rome: a fortnightly magazine for the foreign community living in Rome. Also available online.

Newspapers

Major Italian dailies publish in Italian only, so for Italian and international news, look for the following:

Rome Post: Italian and international news and current affairs online
The Roman Forum: monthly newspaper available in news stands, bookshops and by subscription
International Herald Tribune: international news in English and published in Paris. Available from newsstands and online.

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

Online Media in English in Italy

AGI (Agenzia Gionalistica Italiana): news site produced by the Italian Prime Minister's office.
EIN News: Italian news in English
Moreover Rome: news in English