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Media and Communication - TV and Radio Programs

Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio programs such as "pilot", "edutainment", and "rating".

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call-in
call-in
[noun]

a type of television or radio program in which the audience take part by calling the studio to voice their opinions

Ex: The call-in show on the local radio station invites listeners to share their thoughts on current events and community issues.Ā 
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edutainment

products such as movies, TV shows, etc. that are made to be educational as well as entertaining

Ex: Many parents use edutainment tools to help their children learn new languages in an enjoyable way.Ā 
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episode
episode
[noun]

one part of a series of a radio or TV show

Ex: The latest episode of the podcast delved into the history of ancient civilizations, captivating listeners with its engaging storytelling.Ā 
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laugh track

pre-recorded laughter added to a radio or television show to make it seem like the audience is having a laugh

Ex: Some people find laugh tracks distracting or unnecessary.Ā 
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miniseries

ā€Œa television show with a few episodes, shown over a short stretch of time

Ex: I watched that miniseries last weekend, and it was really engaging from start to finish.Ā 
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panel show

a TV or radio competition in which people play games or answer questions to win

Ex: The panel show last night had some really interesting debates about technology.Ā 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

a TV or radio program made to see how the audience react and whether it should be made into a series

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quiz show
quiz show
[noun]

an entertainment show on radio or television in which people compete to win prizes by answering a number of questions

Ex: I love watching quiz shows on TV because they test my general knowledge.Ā 
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reality tv

entertainment shows on television about the lives of ordinary people in real situations

Ex: Some people think reality TV is fake, but I enjoy it for the entertainment.Ā 
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repeat
repeat
[noun]

ā€Œa program on television or radio that has already been broadcast

Ex: The network decided to air a repeat of last week's popular episode.Ā 
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replay
replay
[noun]

the playback of a short part of a sports match, tape, etc. on television or radio

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television show

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

Ex: I love watching my favorite television show every evening after work.Ā 
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soap opera

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera.Ā 
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newscast
newscast
[noun]

a program on television or radio that broadcasts news reports

Ex: The newscast covered the latest updates on the storm approaching the coast.Ā 
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sportscast

a broadcast on television or radio about sports events or sports news

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talk show
talk show
[noun]

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: She appeared on a talk show to discuss her new book.Ā 
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telethon
telethon
[noun]

ā€Œa type of television program that is broadcast for several hours, aimed to collect money for charity

Ex: The annual telethon raised millions of dollars for cancer research.Ā 
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variety
variety
[noun]

a type of TV or theatrical production that consists of several short performances such as singing, dancing, etc.

Ex: The television network aired a popular variety show featuring comedy sketches, musical acts, and dance performances.Ā 
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weather forecast

a report on possible weather conditions and how they will change in the following day or days

Ex: They rely on the weather forecast to plan outdoor events for their business.Ā 
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closed caption

text displayed on a screen that shows the spoken words and sounds in a program for viewers who may not hear them

Ex: The closed captions helped me catch every word during the movie.Ā 
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instant replay

the immediate playback of an important moment in a sports competition on television, usually shown in slow motion

Ex: The referee used an instant replay to check if the goal was offside.Ā 
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voice over

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

Ex: The documentary featured a deep, soothing voice-over.Ā 
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aircheck
aircheck
[noun]

a recorded copy of a broadcast radio or television program for reviewing and evaluation purposes

Ex: The radio host played an aircheck to review how well the show went that day.Ā 
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on the air
on the air
[phrase]

used to refer to program that is being broadcasted on radio or television

Ex: Rockwell hopes the program can be on the air within a year.Ā 
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airtime
airtime
[noun]

the amount of time given to a program on television or radio

Ex: The radio station schedules the news broadcast during peak airtime.Ā 
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commercial break

a pause in a television or radio program during which advertisements or commercials are shown

Ex: I usually grab a snack during the commercial break.Ā 
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commentary

a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio

Ex: The sports commentator provided live commentary during the soccer match.Ā 
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running order

the arranged sequence of items in a television program or of performers in a team

Ex: The host kept glancing at the running order to stay on track during the broadcast.Ā 
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schedule
schedule
[noun]

a timetable listing radio or television programs along with their designated start times on a particular network

Ex: The TV guide shows the network's evening schedule.Ā 
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rerun
rerun
[noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: Viewers enjoyed watching a classic sitcom rerun late at night.Ā 
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news ticker

a line of news headlines passing across a television or computer screen

Ex: The news ticker on the TV showed updates about the ongoing storm in the area.Ā 
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programming

the process of planning and scheduling radio or television broadcasts

Ex: The network revised its programming for the weekend.Ā 
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local programming

television or radio content that is produced and aired specifically for a local audience, often focusing on news, events, and topics of local interest

Ex: She loves watching the local programming on weekends to catch up on neighborhood events.Ā 
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station
station
[noun]

a company or facility from which radio or television programs are produced and transmitted

Ex: The TV station covered the election results live.Ā 
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studio
studio
[noun]

a room or building where TV or radio programs are made or broadcast

Ex: The TV studio bustled with activity as crew members prepared for the live broadcast of the morning news.Ā 
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talk radio

a kind of radio broadcast in which a particular topic is discussed and listeners are encouraged to make a phone call and share their opinions

Ex: I usually listen to talk radio in the morning while I'm getting ready for work.Ā 
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the news
the news
[noun]

a television or radio broadcast or program of the latest news

Ex: I watch the evening news to stay informed about current events.Ā 
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bulletin
bulletin
[noun]

a brief news program that is broadcast on the radio or television

Ex: The radio station interrupted its regular programming to deliver a breaking news bulletin.Ā 
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cue card
cue card
[noun]

a large card that is held up behind a camera for presenters or anchors to read from while they seem to be looking at the camera

Ex: The actor glanced at the cue card to remember his next line.Ā 
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commercial broadcasting

the transmission of television or radio programs that are funded through advertising revenue

Ex: In commercial broadcasting, the more popular the program, the more expensive the advertising slots become.Ā 
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rating
rating
[noun]

the estimated number of people who watch a TV show or listen to a radio program

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prime time

the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

Ex: Advertisers pay top dollar for commercials aired during prime time television slots.Ā 
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parental controls

a feature provided in some digital devices (cellphones, television, etc.) that allows parents to have control over their children's access to unwanted content

Ex: The streaming service lets you customize parental controls based on the type of content you want to limit.Ā 
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pay-per-view

a broadcasting system in which the viewer has to pay to watch a particular program

Ex: The concert was available on pay-per-view, but I chose to watch it online for free.Ā 
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pay television

a form of television broadcasting in which the viewer pays to have access to a particular program or channel

Ex: She signed up for pay television to watch the latest blockbuster movies that aren't available on regular TV.Ā 
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channel
channel
[noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

Ex: Viewers can switch between channels to watch their favorite shows or catch up on the latest news.Ā 
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insert
insert
[noun]

a pre-recorded segment that is added into a live or recorded program, such as an advertisement or news update

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transmedia

the storytelling techniques extending a narrative across multiple platforms, such as movies, television shows, books, and video games, creating a cohesive experience for audiences

Ex: The Harry Potter series is a prime example of successful transmedia.Ā 
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infotainment

a type of content that combines information and entertainment

Ex: Many news programs nowadays lean towards infotainment.Ā 
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sitcom
sitcom
[noun]

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

Ex: They spent the evening watching their favorite sitcom, laughing at every joke.Ā 
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teletext
teletext
[noun]

a service delivering written news and information through television, currently replaced by other information services provided on a television network

Ex: Teletext was widely used in the 20th century to broadcast news, weather updates, and sports scores on television screens.Ā 
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