Culture 24/7

On December 26, state broadcaster RAI will launch a new channel devoted entirely to Italian culture. Based in Milan, the new channel, RAI 5, replaces Extra RAI, and will feature reports, documentaries, talks shows and in-depth programmes on travel, fashion, music, cinema, theatre, dance and the fine arts. RAI 5 will be available on digital terrestrial television, as well as satellite and the Web with TivùSat Rai.tv. For more information, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGeEj2Pqa3w.