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

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

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episode
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one part of a series of a radio or TV show

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

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

Ex: I miniseries because they have a complete story without dragging on for seasons .
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a TV or radio competition in which people play games or answer questions to win

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

Ex: I enjoy quiz shows that challenge my general knowledge .
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entertainment shows on television about the lives of ordinary people in real situations

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repeat
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‌a program on television or radio that has already been broadcast

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

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

Ex: The characters ' struggles in soap opera feel so real and relatable to many viewers .
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newscast
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a program on television or radio that broadcasts news reports

Ex: newscast included an interview with the mayor about the city 's plans for growth .
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talk show
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a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: A live audience attended talk show to interact with the guests .
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telethon
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‌a type of television program that is broadcast for several hours, aimed to collect money for charity

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

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

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

Ex: I could n't hear the show clearly , but closed captions made it easy to follow .
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the immediate playback of an important moment in a sports competition on television, usually shown in slow motion

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

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

Ex: The station manager asked for aircheck of the live event to evaluate its success .
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on the air
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used to refer to program that is being broadcasted on radio or television

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

Ex: The network bought airtime to promote their upcoming series .
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a pause in a television or radio program during which advertisements or commercials are shown

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

Ex: The nature documentary was enhanced by the commentary of the narrator .
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the arranged sequence of items in a television program or of performers in a team

Ex: We had to memorize running order so we knew exactly when our part would air .
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rerun
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the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

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

Ex: As I watched the movie , news ticker kept flashing breaking news about the election results .
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television or radio content that is produced and aired specifically for a local audience, often focusing on news, events, and topics of local interest

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

Ex: Podcasters recorded episodes in the studio set up in their spare bedroom , using portable microphones and editing software .
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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

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the news
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a television or radio broadcast or program of the latest news

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

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cue card
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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 presenter cue cards to ensure she did n’t forget any important points during the speech .
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the transmission of television or radio programs that are funded through advertising revenue

Ex: Sports events commercial broadcasting channels usually include a lot of advertisements during the breaks .
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the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

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

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

Ex: I saw an ad for pay-per-view event featuring a live comedy show this weekend .
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a form of television broadcasting in which the viewer pays to have access to a particular program or channel

Ex: I ’m thinking of upgrading pay television package to get more channels .
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channel
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a TV station that broadcasts different programs

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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 Marvel Cinematic Universe is a prime example of transmedia franchise .
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a type of content that combines information and entertainment

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

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

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