programme
noun OPAL W
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
(British English) (North American English program)
Idioms - something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio
- a news programme
- a TV/television/radio programme
- What time is that programme on?
- programme about something I watched a programme about volcanoes.
- programme on something Did you see that programme on India last night?
- a programme on BBC1
Wordfinder- air
- announce
- bulletin
- jingle
- phone-in
- podcast
- programme
- public service broadcasting
- radio
- station
Collocations TelevisionTelevisionWatching- watch television/TV/a show/(British English) a programme/(North American English) a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeat
- see (especially British English) an ad/(especially North American English) a commercial/the news/the weather
- catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news
- pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)
- change/switch channel
- surf (through)/ (especially North American English) flip through/ (especially British English) flick through the channels
- sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set
- have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish
- show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial
- screen a programme/a documentary
- run an ad/a commercial
- broadcast/ (especially North American English) air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series
- go out/air/be recorded live
- attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers
- be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics
- get (low/high) ratings
- be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show
- take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show
- host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/(British English) a chat show
- be/become/work as a/an (British English) TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/(British English) newsreader
- read/present the news
- appear/perform live (on TV)
- do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial
- work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom
- write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series
Wordfinder- chat show
- documentary
- drama
- game show
- news
- programme
- quiz
- reality TV
- sitcom
- television
Extra ExamplesTopics TV, radio and newsa1- He appeared on the programme last night.
- In today's programme, we'll be giving you advice on how to manage your money.
- She presents a news programme on Channel 4.
- Which programme do you want to watch?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- radio
- television
- TV
- …
- see
- watch
- listen to
- …
- in a/the programme
- on a/the programme
- programme about
- …
- a plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something
- the country's nuclear weapons/space programme
- We have recently launched a research programme.
- The zoo runs several breeding programmes.
- programme for somebody a training programme for new staff
- Our centres offer training programmes designed for all types of athletes.
- programme of something The government is implementing a programme of reform.
- programme to do something The college has initiated a programme to improve student retention.
Extra Examples- Female seals are needed for the breeding programme.
- He is coordinating a Europe-wide research programme into treatments for prostate cancer.
- The Department of Health is implementing a national screening programme.
- How is the programme to be financed?
- Renewed fighting disrupted the relief programme.
- She helped him get into a drug rehab programme.
- Support is provided through the community outreach programme.
- The company began a major cost-cutting programme which involved 1 700 job losses.
- The government says it will scrap all of its nuclear programmes.
- The pilot programme of vaccination proved successful.
- large-scale screening programmes of newborns
- The programme aims to increase employment.
- a community care programme for psychiatric patients
- a diabetes treatment programme
- an exercise programme targeting those weak points
- joint programmes between government and industry
- The new programme is designed to encourage investment in the region.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- ambitious
- innovative
- broad
- …
- agree
- agree on
- develop
- …
- aim to
- allow (somebody) something
- be aimed at somebody/something
- …
- in a/the programme
- on the/your programme
- programme for
- …
- the aim of a programme
- the objective of a programme
- the purpose of a programme
- …
- (North American English) a course of study
- a school/an educational programme
- The college offers a wide variety of programmes of study.
- programme in something She enrolled in a Master's programme in American history.
British/American course / programcourse / program- In British English course is used for a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject:
- a physics course
- a course of ten lectures.
- a physics course/program
- a program of ten lectures.
- In North American English a course is usually an individual unit that forms part of a longer period of study:
- I have to take a physics course/class.
- In British English course can also mean a period of study at a college or university:
- a two-year college course.
- a two-year college program.
Extra ExamplesTopics Educationb1- The course leader outlined the programme we would be following.
- The foundation's online learning programme brings the classroom to you.
- a graduate programme that focuses on a chosen profession
- an after-school science programme that promotes science literacy
- students in an accredited journalism programme
- an organized order of performances or events synonym line-up
- The concert is the highlight of the festival's musical programme.
- programme of something a week-long programme of lectures
- We're planning an exciting programme of events.
- What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow?
Extra Examples- The programme of events also includes a parade and poetry recitations.
- We're planning an exciting programme of activities.
- a programme of 17th century music
- a varied programme of entertainment
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- exciting
- interesting
- musical
- …
- arrange
- draw up
- plan
- …
- consist of something
- include something
- programme of
- a programme of events
- a thin book or a piece of paper that gives you information about a play, a concert, etc.
- a theatre programme
- Her name doesn't appear in the concert programme.
Wordfinder- audience
- auditorium
- concert
- interval
- microphone
- perform
- programme
- soloist
- support
- venue
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- concert
- theatre/theater
- match
- …
- in the programme
- a series of actions done by a machine, such as a washing machine
- Select a cool programme for woollen clothes.
on TV/radio
plan
course of study
order of events
for play/concert
of machine
Word Originearly 17th cent. (in the sense ‘written notice’): via late Latin from Greek programma, from prographein ‘write publicly’, from pro ‘before’ + graphein ‘write’.
Idioms
get with the programme (British English)
(North American English get with the program)
- (informal) (usually in orders) used to tell somebody that they should change their attitude and do what they are supposed to be doing