TV in France

[landynut]

Planing our first trip abroad this summer and the plan is to go to France, now my question is this although we do not watch a lot of TV when away, we like to watch a bit but how do we get english channels if we can and what about DAB radio does that work over there. Denis

 

[Lutz]

Once you are across the Channel your only chance of receiving UK transmissions is via satellite.

 

[joeby]

we used our satellite down in spain ,but when we stopped in Calaise for the night i decided to tune the TV using our Aerial and we had the English TV as good as you get at home ,how far that extends i dont know

 

[JTS]

Denis.

As Lutz said, its down to Satellite. If you decide to go Satellite and you want BBC/ITV etc you will have to go Freesat from Sky. You would also be able to receive the full range of digital radio programes and wouln't have to bother with DAB.

Also due to launch next month (maybe) is the new BBC Freesat satellite system. This would give you all the programes you can receive in this country with the freeview box. Look at all the options before you put your hand in your pocket. I had an experience in Dorset lsat October, a couple pitched opposite to us and noteing my sat dish said he had bought a complete sat system and asked if I minded helping him set it up as he had not done it before. He went into his awning and came out with one of those complete sets in a suitcase that you can buy at Lidl and Maplin. He said her indoors said hurry because she wanted to watch Eastenders. When I told what progremes he could or could not receive with his kit he did not even break the seal and said this will be on EBay next week and he asked me to list what kit he should get. Good luck. JTS.

 

[JTS]

we used our satellite down in spain ,but when we stopped in Calaise for the night i decided to tune the TV using our Aerial and we had the English TV as good as you get at home ,how far that extends i dont know

Not very far.JTS

 

[Reg]

This is probably the best site for caravan TV

www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/

 

[Woody3]

This is probably the best site for caravan TV

www.satelliteforcaravans.co.uk/

Hint: don't buy sat eqpt in the UK - it's a rip-off. Go to a DIY shed in France (Leroy-Merlin at Cocquelles (near Tunnel rail head) or Mr Brico at Boulogne) and buy a complete kit. 80cm dish (which should work almost anywhere in Europe) complete with LNB (the bit on the end of the arm in front of the dish) and a 5000 channel preprogrammed receiver will cost you about _80 or about