TV programmes

This programme gives information about the world around us - the environment, animals and plants, science, etc.

This is a story which has lots of episodes, and can last for months or years. The episodes are on TV every week, or even every day.

This is a short programme at the end of the news. A presenter with a map tells us about the weather for today and the next few days.

This programme is all about what is happening in the world ath the moment - politics, the economy, society, etc.

Football, basketball, athletics, cycling, rugby and other similar activities are the main focus of this programme.

These programme usually last about 20 minutes or half an hour. There are no real people in them - all the characters are animated.

People go on this programme to win money or other prizes. Usually the contestants have to answer questions or complete tasks.

These programmes are usually for young people. You can see your favourite bands, listen to new songs and hear about new groups and concerts.

A guest - usually a famous person - comes to speak to a presenter about his or her life, career, likes and dislikes, new book or film, etc.

These programmes are usually in a house, in a hotel, on an island or in a music and dance academy. The people in it are not actors.