Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Children’s programmes (Children)
For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertainment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.
Social Affairs (Social)
Programmes about people and things that influence them individually or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.
Religion (Religion)
Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, involving a God or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.
Phone In (Phone In)
Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.
Travel (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 (Leisure)
Programmes concerned with recreational activities in which the listener might participate. Examples include, Gardening, Fishing, Antique collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine, etc.
Jazz Music (Jazz)
Polyphonic, syncopated music characterised by improvisation.
Country Music (Country)
Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States. Characterized by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.
National Music (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 (Oldies)
Music from the
Folk 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.
Documentary (Document)
Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
PTY undefined (None)
Any programmes not defined above.
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