Télé Monte Carlo
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Télé Monte Carlo or TMC Monte Carlo, traditionally known as TMC is a Monégasque
general entertainment television channel
.
. Like several other European television channels, its first major broadcast was one relating to the country's royal family, in this case the marriage of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly
. As a result of an agreement between Prince Rainier III and the French President François Mitterrand
, TMC was able to be broadcast as far west as Montpellier
, France, tripling its coverage (three million potential viewers).
In 1987 the channel was carried for a few hours on M6, a French television service — which made it available to much more of France — and the channel was eventually carried by CanalSat and became available in all of France and the Indian Ocean area. The channel also won a spot on the French language
digital terrestrial television
scheme, demonstrating its wide appeal.
The channel was owned jointly by the TF1 Group
(40%), the AB Group (40%) and the Government of Monaco
(20%). In 2010, TF1 Group bought AB Group's shares and now owns 80% of the channel.
Until 1995 TMC was a member of the European Broadcasting Union
as a part of Radio Monte-Carlo (RMC). Currently the Moneqasque membership is held by Groupement de Radiodiffuseurs Monégasques (GRMC), a joint organisation by Monte-Carlo Radiodiffusion (RMC), Radio Monte Carlo (RMC) and Télé Monte-Carlo (TMC).
Télé Monte Carlo is also responsible for Monaco's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
.
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
general entertainment television channel
Television channel
A television channel is a physical or virtual channel over which a television station or television network is distributed. For example, in North America, "channel 2" refers to the broadcast or cable band of 54 to 60 MHz, with carrier frequencies of 55.25 MHz for NTSC analog video and...
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History
The oldest private channel in Europe, TMC dates back to 1954, inaugurated by Rainier III, Prince of MonacoRainier III, Prince of Monaco
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco , styled His Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince of Monaco, ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest ruling monarchs of the 20th century.Though he was best known outside of Europe for having married American...
. Like several other European television channels, its first major broadcast was one relating to the country's royal family, in this case the marriage of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly
Grace Patricia Kelly was an American actress who, in April 1956, married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, to become Princess consort of Monaco, styled as Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco, and commonly referred to as Princess Grace.After embarking on an acting career in 1950, at the age of...
. As a result of an agreement between Prince Rainier III and the French President François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand was the 21st President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, serving from 1981 until 1995. He is the longest-serving President of France and, as leader of the Socialist Party, the only figure from the left so far elected President...
, TMC was able to be broadcast as far west as Montpellier
Montpellier
-Neighbourhoods:Since 2001, Montpellier has been divided into seven official neighbourhoods, themselves divided into sub-neighbourhoods. Each of them possesses a neighbourhood council....
, France, tripling its coverage (three million potential viewers).
In 1987 the channel was carried for a few hours on M6, a French television service — which made it available to much more of France — and the channel was eventually carried by CanalSat and became available in all of France and the Indian Ocean area. The channel also won a spot on the French language
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
digital terrestrial television
Digital terrestrial television
Digital terrestrial television is the technological evolution of broadcast television and advance from analog television, which broadcasts land-based signals...
scheme, demonstrating its wide appeal.
The channel was owned jointly by the TF1 Group
TF1 Group
TF1 Group is a French media holding company , the owner of channel TF1, the largest European private TV channel, and Eurosport, the largest European sports network.The group was formed after TF1 was privatised in 1987...
(40%), the AB Group (40%) and the Government of Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
(20%). In 2010, TF1 Group bought AB Group's shares and now owns 80% of the channel.
Until 1995 TMC was a member of the European Broadcasting Union
European Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union is a confederation of 74 broadcasting organisations from 56 countries, and 49 associate broadcasters from a further 25...
as a part of Radio Monte-Carlo (RMC). Currently the Moneqasque membership is held by Groupement de Radiodiffuseurs Monégasques (GRMC), a joint organisation by Monte-Carlo Radiodiffusion (RMC), Radio Monte Carlo (RMC) and Télé Monte-Carlo (TMC).
Programming
Télé Monte Carlo shows a variety of programs, including many imports. It also produces many original programming that include news magazines, cooking shows, and talkshows, which include:- SUD: A cultural programme focusing on Monaco and the South of France, aired every Sunday.
- Monacoscope: A programme presenting the latest news of politics, sports and the monarchy of Monaco.
- Notre région: A news magazine focussing on political, cultural and economic news of the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur or PACA is one of the 27 regions of France.It is made up of:* the former French province of Provence* the former papal territory of Avignon, known as Comtat Venaissin...
Télé Monte Carlo is also responsible for Monaco's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
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External links
- tmc.tv official website (in French language)