- Vocabulary Tip: Television programmes.
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. Sitcom: a type of humorous programme in which the same characters regularly appear in funny situations from ordinary life.
. Drama: any serious programme that tells a story.
. Soap: a type of programme in which the same small group of characters regularly appear in situations that are intended to be similar to those of ordinary life
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. Chat show: a programme in which a well-known person interviews famous people
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. Talk show: a programme in which ordinary people discuss their personal problems in front of an audience
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. Game show: a programme in which people compete to win prizes.
. Documentary: a programme that deals with facts or historical events
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. The news: a programme that provides the latest information about the day’s events, politics, and other subjects of general interest
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. Current affairs programme: a programme about politics or other subjects that are being discussed in the news
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. Series: a group of related programmes that are broadcast over a period of time: a drama/comedy/documentary series.
. Serial: a long drama that is broadcast in parts, in a series of programmes
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. Episode: a single programme of a series.