Mass Media in England

British television productions are sold world - wide.It also provides a range of digital channels, including BBC News 24 and BBC Choice.BBC World Service broadcasts by radio in English and 42 other languages world - wide.It has a global weekly audience of at least 140 million listeners.BBC Worldwide Television is responsible for the BBC’s commercial television activity.It is one of Europe’s largest exporters of television programmes.About 200 independent local radio services are also in operation.Cable services are delivered through underground cables and are paid for subscription.Digital technology is being introduced which will support up to 500 television channels.It launched its digital satellite service in 1998, carrying more than 140 channels.