ocr: Formerly controlledand censored by the state and very timid, TV: and radio were freed from direct state intluence by the PS government in the 1980s. "TF1," the primary TV1 network, is now privately owned and financed by advertising revenue. "France 2" is still owned by the state but is now fairly autonomous. In sharp contrast to its very strong cinema tradition, France has a weak TV. - service and standards are low, with many soap pperas imported from the US. "Le Monde" and "Libération" are the leading daily newspapers. "Le Canard Enchainé" is the most influential satirical weekly.
