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PHONE IN : Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL : Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far destinations, package
tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for Announcements about problems,
delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
LEISURE : Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine etc.
JAZZ : Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY : Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern
States.Characterised by a straight forward melody and narrative story line.
NATION M : Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country’s language, as opposed to
International ‘Pop’ which is usually US or UK inspired and in English.
OLDIES : Music from the so-called “golden age” of popular music.
FOLK M : Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation, usually played on
acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be based on historical events or people.
DOCUMENT: Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
TEST : Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM ! : Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to give warning of events
causing danger of a general nature.
NONE : No programme type (receive only).
TP : Broadcasts which carry traffic announcements.
TA : Traffic announcements are being broadcast at present.