The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn has given his first television interview since he was arrested over the alleged rape of a hotel maid.

The appearance follows a New York sex assault case derailed his IMF career and wrecked his chances of running for president, Strauss-Kahn said he was angry with himself for what he called an ill-judged but consensual liaison that had let down his country and hurt his family.

He was detained in New York in May, but charges were dropped last month.

Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.