English Language Radio in Italy
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Frequency: 106.5 FM/106.3FM Located in: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Coverage: French Riviera, Western Italian Riviera, Monaco
About: Music (60s/70s/80s/90s/Contemporary), News, Weather, Sport, Travel. Riviera Radio circumvents French government restriction on playing non-French music by being based just across the border in Monte Carlo. Broadcasts BBC news and French local news in the English language. One of the most popular and largest English-speaking radio stations in Europe.
Website: Riviera Radio Home Listen online: Riviera Radio Online Contact: info@rivieraradio.mc
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Frequency: 100.5/100.7/100.9 FM Located in: Monte Carlo, Monaco Coverage: French Riviera, Western Italian Riviera, Monaco, Northern Corisca
About: Music (70s/80s/90s), News, Weather, Travel. Unlike most radio stations who serve a steady stream of fast paced excitement geared toward the young, Radio International offers a sophisticated program of music that is familiar to people between 30 and 65 years of age and comfortable to listen to. Broadcasts BBC World Service News in the mornings until 09:00.
Website: RI Home Listen online: n/a Contact: info@radiointernational.net
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Rock of the Riviera
 Frequency: 88.4FM Located in: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Coverage: French Riviera, Western Italian Riviera, Monaco
About: Classic Rock Music (50s/60s/70s/80s/90s/Contemporary). The station is co-owned along with Radio International. The features classic rock -- "the all-time best selling hits of Rock -- from Chuck Berry and Elvis, through the Stones, Beatles, Zeppelin, Van Halen, on up to Coldplay, Nickleback and Staind."
Website: n/a Listen to: n/a Contact: n/a
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Frequency: Various FM frequencies by Forces bases. For exact frequencies see here
Located in: Italy Coverage: Near Forces bases throughout Italy
About: Music, News, Weather, Sport, Talk. The American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) is the Defense Department agency that provides radio and television services to the U.S. military around the world. They work with the entertainment industry and bring you services ranging from “The Simpsons” to National Public Radio and all points in between. The latest music, news and information services are sent to AFN Europe and are available on a number of AM and FM stations.
Website: AFN Home Listen online: n/a Contact: AFN Contact
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The following English language station(s) are located within frequency range of many parts of Italy:
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Frequency: 103.8/91.0 FM in Vienna. Elsewhere, frequencies vary. Please refer to the following link for exact coverage: FM4 Frequencies Located in: Vienna, Austria Coverage: FM4 can be received on FM in most parts of Austria, as well as in southern Bavaria and Czechia, eastern Switzerland, and northern Italy and Slovenia. Only broadcasts in English from 1am to 2pm
About: Music (70s/80s/90s/Contemporary), News, Talk, Weather, Sport, Travel. FM4 is an Austrian national radio station, operated by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation. Its main target is the youth audience, and much of the music output is characterised by an alternative rock and electronic music slant. The programming of FM4 is also notable for its high level of spoken word content, much of which is produced in the English language. Morning programmes, including the current affairs-based Reality Check and Update, are broadcast in English while afternoon shows Connected and Homebase are German-speaking. News in French is also transmitted twice a day
Website: Fm4 Home Online: FM4 Online Contact: fm4@orf.at
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English Language Programming is available at certain times, on the following local /regional networks:
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Frequency: 105.0 FM in Rome an on SW: For frequencies & English programming, please refer to Vatican Radio Frequencies Located in: Vatican City Available: Italy and Europe
About: Religion, News. Created to serve the Pope's Ministry, the stations task is to proclaim the Christian message. Broadcasting Vatican News, Masses and prayers, World news in English French and Italian, music and the Pope's speeches.
Website: Vatican Radio Home Listen Online: Vatican Radio Online Contact: webteam@vaticanradio.org
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Frequency: 97.7FM Located in: Rome, Italy Available: Rome
About: News, Music, Talk, Culture. 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.
Website: Citta Futura Home Listen Online: Citta Futura Online Contact: m.moretti@radiocittafutura.it
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Frequency: On MW or SW: For frequencies & programming, please refer to: RAI Frequencies Located in: Rome, Italy Available: Throughout Europe
About: News, Public affairs, Education, Culture, Talk. Radio RAI International is the official international broadcasting station of Italy. Rai International broadcasts, throughout the world, the best of the programmes of Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana, as well as original programmes made for Italians who live abroad and for those who have a family link with our country or want to know more about Italy
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International Broadcasters have Shortwave radio services available, many of which are either entirely broadcast in English, or else carry a selection of English programming:- Click here for more information