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Receiving Broadcasts
Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
News News programs
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand
on current news
Information Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
Sport Sports programs
Education Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
Drama Radio plays and serials
Cultures Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
Science Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
Varied Speech Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
Pop Music Popular music programs
Rock Music Rock music programs
M.o.R Music Middle of the Road Music
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
Other Music Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
Weather & Metr Weather information
Finance Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
Children’s Progs Programs for children
Social Affairs Programs about people and the
things that affect them
Religion Programs of religious content
Phone In Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
Program type Description
indication
Leisure & Hobby Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
Jazz Music Jazz programs
Country Music Country music programs
National Music Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
Oldies Music Programs featuring oldies music
Folk Music Folk music programs
Documentary Investigative features
None Any programs not defined above