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 [noun]

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

Ex: The TV network launched a new call-in segment to engage viewers and encourage interactive participation .

edutainment [noun]

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

Ex: Edutainment programs are perfect for keeping kids entertained while also teaching them important life skills .

episode [noun]

one part of a series of a radio or TV show

Ex: Each episode of the documentary series explores a different aspect of wildlife conservation , shedding light on the efforts to protect endangered species .

laugh track [noun]

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

Ex: The laugh track helped fill the silence after every punchline .

miniseries [noun]

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

Ex: The miniseries got so much attention that they might turn it into a full TV show .

panel show [noun]

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

Ex: That panel show always makes me laugh because of the witty remarks from the guests .

pilot [noun]

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

quiz show [noun]

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

Ex: They are filming a new quiz show in the studio downtown .

reality tv [noun]

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

Ex: My sister loves reality TV shows , especially the ones about survival challenges .

repeat [noun]

‌a program on television or radio that has already been broadcast

Ex: During the holiday season , the channel often plays repeats of classic movies .

replay [noun]

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

television show [noun]

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

Ex:

soap opera [noun]

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

Ex: He used to listen to soap operas on the radio with his grandmother .

newscast [noun]

a program on television or radio that broadcasts news reports

Ex: The newscast began with a report on the local traffic situation .

sportscast [noun]

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

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: His favorite talk show airs every evening at 7 PM .

telethon [noun]

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

Ex: The telethon 's goal was to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives .

variety [noun]

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

Ex:

weather forecast [noun]

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

Ex: I always check the weather forecast in the morning before deciding what to wear .

closed caption [noun]

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

Ex: The news broadcast included closed caption for viewers who are hearing impaired .

instant replay [noun]

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

Ex: During the basketball game , the instant replay helped confirm the foul was committed .

voice over [noun]

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

Ex:

aircheck [noun]

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

Ex: The producer listened to the aircheck to make sure all the ads played at the right times .

on the air [phrase]

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

Ex: The wacky series has been on the air for ten years .

airtime [noun]

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

Ex: The station decided to shorten the airtime of the morning talk show .

commercial break [noun]

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

Ex: The show was interrupted by a commercial break right after the exciting moment .

commentary [noun]

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

Ex: The television broadcast featured insightful commentary from political analysts .

running order [noun]

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

Ex: The producer handed out the running order to everyone before the live show began .

schedule [noun]

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

Ex: The radio station updated its morning schedule .

rerun [noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: The rerun of the live concert drew a large audience eager to relive the experience .

news ticker [noun]

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

Ex: During the broadcast , the news ticker constantly updated with new information about the stock market .

programming [noun]

the process of planning and scheduling radio or television broadcasts

Ex: The channel 's programming now includes more documentaries .

local programming [noun]

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: The radio station focuses on local programming , featuring interviews with community leaders .

station [noun]

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

Ex: The station broadcasts music , news , and talk shows daily .

studio [noun]

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

Ex: Actors rehearsed their lines on the soundstage of the film studio , surrounded by elaborate sets and props .

talk radio [noun]

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: My dad loves talk radio , especially the shows where listeners can call in with their opinions .

the news [noun]

a television or radio broadcast or program of the latest news

Ex: The news channel provides real-time updates through its website and social media .

bulletin [noun]

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

Ex: The police issued a bulletin describing the suspect they were searching for .

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 news anchor read from the cue card before delivering the important update .

commercial broadcasting [noun]

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

Ex: Commercial broadcasting has been criticized for focusing too much on ads instead of content .

rating [noun]

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

prime time [noun]

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

Ex: The network 's prime time lineup includes popular dramas and reality shows .

parental controls [noun]

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: You can use parental controls to block violent shows during prime time television .

pay-per-view [noun]

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

Ex: The pay-per-view option for the Super Bowl is available on multiple streaming services this year .

pay television [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to cancel his pay television subscription to save money , since he mostly streams shows online .

channel [noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

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insert [noun]

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

transmedia [noun]

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: Fans of the series eagerly engaged with the transmedia , exploring additional storylines and character backgrounds through novels , comics , and online content .

infotainment [noun]

a type of content that combines information and entertainment

Ex: Some critics argue that infotainment trivializes important issues .

sitcom [noun]

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

Ex: His go-to comfort show is a classic sitcom from the ' 90s .

teletext [noun]

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

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