SPORTS Programmes featuring sports or sporting events EXAMPLES

SITCOM An amusing TV Series about fictional characters. Also known as a situation comedy.

DOCUMANTARY A TV programme that documents real life events. EXAMPLES Panorama, Horison, Timewatch, Life

SOAP Also known as Soap Opera. A fictional drama about people’s daily life. EXAMPLES

CARTOON A programme that features animated characters. EXAMPLES Peppa Pig, The Simpsons, Sponge. Bob,

TRAVEL OR HOLİDAY A show that features popular holiday destinations or travel reviews. EXAMPLES

KIDS / CHILDREN’S TV programmes produced for children. EXAMPLES Blue Peter, Doctor Who, Sesame

DRAMA A fictional TV story, featuring actors. EXAMPLES Homeland, The Walking Dead, Game of

MAKEOVER A show that helps people change their image or lifestyle. EXAMPLES Ekstreme Makeover,

NEWS A show that reports world events as they unfold. EXMPLES BBC News, CNN

COOKERY A programme hosted by famous chefs, who teach people how to cook. EXAMPLES

REALITY TV A «fly on the wall» show or talent show, featuring real people.

TALK SHOW OR CHAT SHOW Programmes hosted by a TV personality, (or host) featuring

SHOPPING EXAMPLES QVC, Bid-Up TV. Phone-in TV shows (often on shopping channels) , where

GAME SHOW A TV programme featuring competitive games or quizes. EXAMPLES Wheel of Fortune,

MUSIC A TV show featuring live or recorded music. EXAMPLES MTV Unplugged, The BBC

GARDENING SHOW A programme about gardening often fronted by a well-known televisiyon programme. EXAMPLES

LIFESTYLE A television show featuring tpics such as fashion, diet, exercise, health and leisure

DIY TV programmes showing people how to do repairs to their houses. Also known

CHARITY A «telethon» show which aims to raise funds for charity by persuading members

ANIMAL OR WİLDLIFE A programme about wild animals or pets, often hosted by a

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SPORTS Programmes featuring sports or sporting events. EXAMPLES Match of THE Day, The Football League Show, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football.

SITCOM An amusing TV Series about fictional characters. Also known as a situation comedy. EXAMPLES How I met your Mother, Friends, The Office, The Big Bang Theory.

DOCUMANTARY A TV programme that documents real life events. EXAMPLES Panorama, Horison, Timewatch, Life on Earth.

SOAP Also known as Soap Opera. A fictional drama about people’s daily life. EXAMPLES Eastenders, Coronation Street, The Bold and the Beautiful, All my Children.

CARTOON A programme that features animated characters. EXAMPLES Peppa Pig, The Simpsons, Sponge. Bob, Family Guy, American Dad.

TRAVEL OR HOLİDAY A show that features popular holiday destinations or travel reviews. EXAMPLES The Travel Show, Wish You Were Here, Great Continental Railway Journeys.

KIDS / CHILDREN’S TV programmes produced for children. EXAMPLES Blue Peter, Doctor Who, Sesame Street, Hannah Montana.

DRAMA A fictional TV story, featuring actors. EXAMPLES Homeland, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Downtown Abbey

MAKEOVER A show that helps people change their image or lifestyle. EXAMPLES Ekstreme Makeover, The Biggest Loser, You are what you are eat

NEWS A show that reports world events as they unfold. EXMPLES BBC News, CNN Newsroom, The Daily Show, 60 Minutes.

COOKERY A programme hosted by famous chefs, who teach people how to cook. EXAMPLES The Great British Bake Off, Ready Steady Cook, Masterchef, Jamie’s Ministry of Food.

REALITY TV A «fly on the wall» show or talent show, featuring real people. EXAMPLES Celebrity Big Brother, The X Factor, Dancing on Ice, American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent.

TALK SHOW OR CHAT SHOW Programmes hosted by a TV personality, (or host) featuring guests who talk about their lives. EXAMPLES The Jonathan Ross Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen De. Generes Show.

SHOPPING EXAMPLES QVC, Bid-Up TV. Phone-in TV shows (often on shopping channels) , where people can either buy featured items or bid for them.

GAME SHOW A TV programme featuring competitive games or quizes. EXAMPLES Wheel of Fortune, The Chase, Deal or No Deal, The Price is Right.

MUSIC A TV show featuring live or recorded music. EXAMPLES MTV Unplugged, The BBC Proms.

GARDENING SHOW A programme about gardening often fronted by a well-known televisiyon programme. EXAMPLES Gardener’s World, Gardener’s Question Time, The Chelsea Flower Show.

LIFESTYLE A television show featuring tpics such as fashion, diet, exercise, health and leisure pursuits. EXAMPLES Gok’s Fashion Fix, Top Gear, You Are What You Eat, The Gadget Show.

DIY TV programmes showing people how to do repairs to their houses. Also known as «Do It Yourself» Programmes. EXAMPLES House Doctor, Grand Designs, BBC Changing Rooms, DIY SOS.

CHARITY A «telethon» show which aims to raise funds for charity by persuading members of the public to phone in and donate money. EXAMPLES Children in Need, Live Aid, Comic Relief.

ANIMAL OR WİLDLIFE A programme about wild animals or pets, often hosted by a well-known tv personality. EXAMPLES Animal Rescue, The Reality Wild Show, Monkey Business, Meerkat Manor, Big Cat Diary.