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Receiving Br
oadcasts
43
GB
Description of program types
Programme type
What you hear
NONE
Any programmes not defined
below.
NEWS
News programmes.
AFFAIRS
Topical programmes that expand
on current news.
INFO
Programmes about consumer
affairs and professional advice
(eg. medical advice).
SPORT
Sports programmes.
EDUCATE
Educational programmes, such
as a “how-to” programme and
advice.
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials.
CULTURE
Programmes about national or
regional culture, such as religion,
language, and societal concerns.
SCIENCE
Programmes about the natural
sciences.
VARIED
Programmes containing celebrity
interviews, panel games, and
comedy.
POP M
Popular music programmes.
ROCK M
Rock music programmes.
EASY M
Easy listening (middle of the
road music).
LIGHT M
Classical music, such as
instrumental, vocal, and choral.
CLASSICS
Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
OTHER M
Music that does not fit into any
of the above categories, such as
rhythm & blues and reggae.
Programme type
What you hear
WEATHER
Programmes about the weather
report.
FINANCE
Stock Market reports, commerce,
trading etc.
CHILDREN
Programmes targeted at young
audience for entertainment and
interest.
SOCIAL
Programmes on sociology,
history, geography, psychology
and society.
RELIGION
Aspect of beliefs and faiths.
PHONE IN
Expression of views by phone or
at a public forum.
TRAVEL
Programmes on package tours,
destinations, travel ideas and
opportunity.
LEISURE
Programmes on recreational
activities which listeners might
participate.
JAZZ
Polyphonic, syncopated music.
COUNTRY
Songs originating from American
Southern States.
NATION M
Current popular music of the
Nation or Region.
OLDIES
“Golden age” music.
FOLK M
Music which has roots in the
musical culture of a particular
nation.
DOCUMENT
Programme concerning factual
matters.