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Soap opera

A programme often everyday of the week, which follows the lives of a group of people, full of excitement, drama and, basically, hard to believe

A programme often everyday of the week, which follows the lives of a group of people, full of excitement, drama and, basically, hard to believe



Quiz show/ Game show

Contestants (individuals or teams of people) answer questions or play against each other

Contestants (individuals or teams of people) answer questions or play against each other



Chat show

Programme where a presenter, or host, talks to famous people about their jobs, their lives, their achievements.

Programme where a presenter, or host, talks to famous people about their jobs, their lives, their achievements.



Documentary

A film, often about a problem in society, a historical event, the animal or plant kingdoms, etc, with factual information

A film, often about a problem in society, a historical event, the animal or plant kingdoms, etc, with factual information



Series

A number of programmes about the same situation or the same characters in different situations.Comedy series – programmes that attempt to be funnyDrama series – programmes with interesting, deep

characters and compelling plots.

A number of programmes about the same situation or the same characters in different situations.Comedy series – programmes that attempt to be funnyDrama series – programmes with interesting, deep

characters and compelling plots.


Current affairs

Programmes about political or social problems.Programmes about political or social problems.


Cartoons

Animated films, normally intended for young audiences.

Animated films, normally intended for young audiences.


Weather forecast

Programme dedicated to the prevision of the weather conditions for the day or day after.

Programme dedicated to the prevision of the weather conditions for the day or day after.


Sports programmes

Sports news, live reports covering sports events and results from around the world.

Sports news, live reports covering sports events and results from around the world.


News

Television programmes lasting from seconds to hours that provide updates on world, national, regional or local news events.

Television programmes lasting from seconds to hours that provide updates on world, national, regional or local news events.

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Children’s programmes

Programmes designed for, and marketed to children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run during the early evening, allowing younger children to watch them after Kindergarten or school. The purpose of the shows is mainly to entertain and sometimes to educate.

Programmes designed for, and marketed to children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run during the early evening, allowing younger children to watch them after Kindergarten or school. The purpose of the shows is mainly to entertain and sometimes to educate.

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