A work of art exhibiting qualities of both drama and comedy. In later use: spec. a television programme or film in which the comedic elements are…

a play, film, or television programme which combines erotic and comic elements, or whose plot centres on romantic relationships or sexual encounters.

a film or television programme which blends comedy with a lively plot and fast-paced action; cf. action film n., situation comedy n. at situation, n.…

= sportscast n. at compounds 4b.

(A name for) a television programme featuring goods which are for sale to viewers. Also (in quot. 1978): a device enabling goods to be ordered…

A very long television broadcast, typically one intended to raise money for a charity or cause.

Something which is additional to the usual or ordinary; usually short for ‘special ——’. A television programme forming an addition to a regular…

a television programme broadcast for a particular occasion or purpose.

= television special n. at television, n. compounds 4.

a science fiction film or television programme.

As n. A spectacular display; also spec. a radio or television programme, entertainment, etc., produced on a lavish or spectacular scale.

= promotion, n. 2c; publicity, advertising. Also: a piece of publicity or advertising, esp. in the form of a short film or video.

A television or radio comedy series involving a regular cast of characters in a succession of amusing situations or circumstances, typically…

An elaborate and expensive television show.

A by-product, an incidental development, side-effect, or benefit; the production or accrual of side-effects or indirect benefits; spec. (a) a…

= reality television n.

A French Canadian television soap opera.

A film, television programme, etc., which adopts the form of a serious documentary in order to satirize its subject.

Publication in serial form; the broadcasting of a drama, dramatized novel, etc., as a serial. Also: a serialized version of a novel, etc.

a television programme in which guests are interviewed by the host or ‘talk-master’; a television discussion or ‘chat’ show; also (more rarely), a…

An event, gathering, or situation characterized by laughter, esp. one organized for this purpose.

= telenovela, n.

an artificial representation of reality; spec. a television programme that focuses on non-fictional subject matter, primarily with the aim of…

television broadcasting in the morning, esp. at or around breakfast time.

television programmes that focus on non-fictional subject matter, primarily with the aim of providing entertainment rather than information; this…

= reality television n.

A set of radio or television programmes broadcast in sequence, usually in regular episodes, and typically having a single theme or continuous…

Of, designating, relating to, or characteristic of a shockumentary.