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