PROGRAMMES

Programmes are performances or series of performances often presented at a scheduled time, especially on Radio or Television. (Collins English Dictionary) These include the following; 1. Documentary programmes 2. Entertainment programmes 3. News programmes 4. Political programmes 5. Religious programmes 6. Music programmes 7. Interactive/talk programmes 8. Business and commercial programmes 9. Sports programmes 10. Children programmes etc. Of all the above programmes it is noteworthy that my favourite is the News programme. NEWS PROGRAMMES these are regularly scheduled Radio or Television programes that report current events. News is typically reported in a series of individual stories that are presented by one or more anchors. A news program can include live or recorded interviews by field reporters, expert opinions, opinion poll results, and occasional editorial content. It is very improtant to know that the news programme covers virtually every other aspect of Radio or Television programming. For example current issues borthering the world of sports, entertainment, politics etc are often related to the publics via News programmes.